Eiger Express
A three-cable gondola opened in 2020. It climbs from Grindelwald to Eiger Glacier station in 15 minutes, cutting the trip to the Jungfrau by about 47 minutes.
The Eiger Express opened in December 2020 as part of the V-Bahn project. Its starting point, Grindelwald Terminal, is right next to Grindelwald BOB railway station. The line is about 6.5 km long. Its 26-seat three-cable cabins rise about 15 minutes to Eiger Glacier station at roughly 2,320 m. There you change to the cogwheel train up the Jungfrau, which saves about 47 minutes compared with the older route via Kleine Scheidegg. Along the way, the cabins fly close past the north face of the Eiger, with excellent views. Tickets are usually included in the Jungfrau return package, and one-way tickets to Eiger Glacier station are also available. In winter it is the main route for skiers. The terminal has shops, restaurants and parking. Queues can be long on peak-season mornings, so an early departure is recommended.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–18:00 (varies by season)
Nearby sights
- Grindelwald
- Grindelwald Glacier Canyon
- Bachalpsee
- Grindelwald First
- Kleine Scheidegg
- Männlichen
- Jungfraujoch – Top of Europe
- Wengen