The Swiss Jungfrau Region in the heart of the Bernese Oberland offers winter sports enthusiasts an impressive mountain panorama: the peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the region’s trademarks, literally “stand out”. So it’s no wonder that this region, known as a snow Eldorado, is a great place to ski and snowboard! Whether Grindelwald, Wengen, Mürren, Lauterbrunnen, Meiringen or Hasliberg – each of these ski resorts offers a perfect introduction to the snowy Jungfrau Ski Region. SnowTrex knows 10 good reasons why winter sports enthusiasts should definitely spend their skiing holiday there.
1. Slopes for every level
Whether beginner, advanced or expert – the Jungfrau Ski Region has slopes for every level. The Meiringen-Hasliberg ski area, for example, is extremely family-friendly. Many of the 60 kilometres of pistes are marked blue, making it a wonderful place to practise your first turns in the snow or build on your first skiing successes. Holidaymakers should also not miss the impressive views over Lake Thun and Lake Brienz.
The following video shows what awaits winter sports enthusiasts in the mountains and on the slopes of the Jungfrau Ski Region:
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The Grindelwald-First ski area is also very family-friendly with a total of 53 kilometres of pistes. The area is located on the sunny side of Grindelwald, so sun cream is a must here (and elsewhere on the mountain)! There is also a large fun park, which offers a change from the groomed slopes, as well as the longest toboggan run in Europe at 15 kilometres!
The Grindelwald-Wengen ski area is particularly versatile. With 102 kilometres of pistes, it is the largest area in the region and not only offers access to the Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest railway station, but is also home to the famous Lauberhorn World Cup course. The legendary race takes place here every year, with professional skiers reaching breathtaking speeds in places. However, the famous downhill run can also be skied by winter sports fans themselves.
Those who are experts and freeriders among skiers and snowboarders should spend at least one day skiing in the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area. This is the steepest and highest ski area in the region and therefore perfect for freeriding in fresh powder! With 51 kilometres of groomed pistes, it also offers numerous exciting descents for piste fans. Ambitious winter sports enthusiasts can also get a taste of competition in the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area. And not as a spectator, but as a participant in the legendary Inferno race. At this annual amateur ski race, non-professionals can also put their professional skills to the test – or simply take part “just for fun”.
The Grindelwald-First, Grindelwald-Wengen and Mürren-Schilhorn ski areas together form the Jungfrau Ski Region. From the 2022/23 winter season, all 3 ski areas will be included in the same ski pass. This means that guests can discover all 3 areas during their stay.
2. Snow guaranteed
With an altitude of up to 2,970 metres, it is hardly surprising that the Jungfrau Ski Region can boast outstanding snow reliability. This is especially true for the Schilthorn area near Mürren, which has never had to struggle with a lack of snow! Snow farming is also practised in this ski area, which means that a reduced offer is already available from the beginning of November. And if Mother Hulda doesn’t shake out the blankets too energetically, the artificial snowmaking system in the entire region is so extensive that around 70 per cent of all kilometres of pistes can be covered with snow. Nothing stands in the way of fun in the snow.
3. Winter dream in Interlaken
Interlaken is the tourist heart of the Jungfrau Region and has a lot to offer, and not just for winter sports enthusiasts. Ineterlaken means “between the lakes” in Latin. This reflects the idyllic location of the town of Interlaken itself. At the foot of the world-famous Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate lies the dreamy winter sports resort between Lake Thurnersee and Lake Brienz. The tourist heart of Switzerland is known as the ideal holiday destination for a break in the Jungfrau Region. Its central location, easy accessibility and short distances to numerous excursion destinations and the Grindelwald/First & Kleine Scheidegg/Männlichen ski area make Interlaken one of the most popular winter holiday destinations in Switzerland.
Interlaken has a lot to offer winter sports enthusiasts in particular. Particularly worth mentioning is the Interlaken ski bus, which can be used free of charge with a valid ski pass and takes winter sports enthusiasts quickly and comfortably to the slopes of the fantastic Jungfrau Region. On the journey, snow lovers can sit back and enjoy the breathtaking winter landscape.
In addition to the easily accessible descents on perfectly groomed pistes, the Swiss municipality offers a wide range of winter activities away from the piste. Highlights include winter and snowshoe hikes through the snow-covered landscape, ski tours, toboggan runs and a wide range of cross-country ski trails, which are groomed for both skating and classic styles.
Nature lovers also have the opportunity to experience the fantastic mountain scenery on a winter kayak tour. Wrap up, get into the small boat, paddle in hand and off you go on Lake Thurner or Lake Brienz. Gliding gently over the picturesque lakes with a view of the stunning mountain scenery is an experience you won’t soon forget. If you are new to kayaking, you can take a guided kayak tour with a trained guide. Winter sports fans who prefer ice can head to the ICE MAGIC adventure world. Curling and ice skating are on the agenda here and attract young families in particular.
Whether young or old, ski-mad or mountain-loving, Interlaken caters to every wish, as this justifiably popular destination offers the perfect holiday destination for every winter lover.
4. Family friendliness is a top priority
Easy on the family budget: in the entire Jungfrau Ski Region, which stretches from Grindelwald via Wengen to Mürren, children ski for free every Saturday! So the little ones can try their first turns on the snow-sure pistes for free.
There is also a special offer for children in the Meiringen-Hasliberg ski area. The “Swiss Family Destination” is fully geared towards families. The main role here, alongside the children, is played by the dwarf “Muggestutz”. Children in Meiringen-Hasliberg encounter him time and again during their activities in the snow, for example in this way: At the local ski school, the children swap their skis for a sledge one afternoon. From the mountain station, they set off on a rapid descent, passing a strange witch’s cottage on the way. Shortly afterwards, the children learn that the dwarf Muggestutz is travelling nearby that day. And lo and behold, after the group has called out to him, the dwarf jumps out of the forest and shows the children what he has collected for them: crystal-clear rock crystals. The little winter sports enthusiasts are always amazed and delighted!
5. Car-free ski resorts
Not in the mood for car noise and exhaust fumes? Just want to “switch off” in the truest sense of the word? No problem in the Jungfrau Region! The two ski resorts of Wengen and Mürren are car-free. No engine noise disturbs the holiday idyll here. It goes without saying that the infrastructure in the two villages, which are very manageable anyway, is nevertheless optimal, so that holidaymakers can get from A to B in comfort.
6. Arrival at Europe’s highest railway station
Speaking of “car-free”: travelling to the Jungfrau Region without a car is worthwhile anyway. The Jungfraujoch, the “Top of Europe”, is home to the highest railway station in Europe. At an incredible 3,454 metres, ski holidaymakers have a breathtaking view of numerous 4,000-metre peaks as soon as they arrive – glaciers, snow and ice as far as the eye can see:
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The “Eiger Express” tricable gondola, which opened in December 2020, will take snow lovers to the Jungfraujoch-Top of Europe even faster and more comfortably. A whopping 47 minutes can be saved on the journey, which in turn means 47 minutes more time to discover the highest railway station in Europe:
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7. Skiing with James Bond
For the Bond classic “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” (1969), the summit plateau of the 2,970 metre-high Schilthorn was the backdrop for the villain Blofeld’s headquarters and research institute. So every Bond fan must have been here at least once! Today, there is a small, interactive exhibition on the film shoot of the time – including a visit to a helicopter simulator. The museum is located in another highlight location: underneath a modern 360° filming restaurant.
8. Stop off with a 360 degree panorama
The revolving 360° panoramic restaurant on the Schilthorn is definitely no ordinary place to stop for a bite to eat. How many people can claim to have seen the entire mountain backdrop of the Jungfrau Region over lunch? In addition to the impressive panorama, the restaurant offers food and drinks such as the “Cappuccino 007”, the James Bond brunch, the “Coupe 007” sundae and, of course, the “Martini 007”.
9. Adrenalin rush on the Cliff Walk
The day on the piste is coming to an end, but you’re still in the mood for some adrenalin? Then how about the Cliff Walk – a narrow path around the mountain, high above the slope! This walk is definitely only for those with a head for heights, who can enjoy a breathtaking experience with spectacular views.
10. One last insider tip: Tino’s forest hut
Last but not least, SnowTrex asked the Jungfrau Region Tourist Board for an exclusive insider tip for all winter sports enthusiasts who want to spend their next skiing holiday in the Jungfrau Ski Region: In the middle of the forest above Wengen lies Tino’s Waldhütte, tiny but incredibly cosy. The unique ambience has to be earned with a 20-minute walk through the snow, but the reward is absolutely worth it: Fondue and raclette with a hot glass of mulled wine – could it get any cosier?
