Grimmialp

Grimmialp is a family-friendly ski area at the end of the Diemtigtal valley in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, near Schwenden. It offers around 10 kilometres of pistes for all levels, served by a chairlift, the Nydegg ski lift and the Egg children's lift, with technically snow-covered sections extending the season. The area also features a ski school meeting point, cross-country trails, a snowshoe trail and the summer Berggolf course on the Stierenberg.

Families and Kids

Grimmialp is family-friendly, with a children's lift (Egg), a children's ski school meeting point and group ski lessons for children from around age 4. The Berggolf course on the Stierenberg is suitable for children from about 5 years, and a children's season pass is available for the Kinderland for children under 6.

Food and drinks

Dining options include the Restaurant Spillgerten at the valley station serving Swiss cuisine, a self-service kiosk at the chairlift mountain station with drinks and snacks, and the Kiosk Stierenberg with a picnic area and barbecue spots along the Berggolf route.
8.0 km3

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 5 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.2 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2.2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 42 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging

Opening hours

Opening hours for the marked downhill slopes are unknown; the website only states the chairlift operating times (summer/autumn operation 09:30–13:00 and 13:30–16:30, weather permitting).

Admission fees

Tickets are loaded onto a depot keycard (keycard deposit CHF 5). Discounts are available for families, children, teenagers and seniors, and special rates for schools and groups are available on request. A 5-day pass in one Diemtigtal ski area also allows one day in another of the valley's ski areas, and the Raufli-Express ticket for ski tourers includes one ascent each on the Grimmialp chairlift and the Nydegg ski lift.
42 CHF
Adult admission
28 CHF
Child admission
40 CHF
Junior admission
40 CHF
Senior admission
65 CHF
Family admission

Contact

Webpage
grimmialp.ch
Email
info@grimmialp.ch
Address
Talstation, 3757 Schwenden

FAQ

  • Is there a ski school at Grimmialp and what lessons are offered?
    Yes, the Schweizer Skischule Diemtigtal has a meeting point at Grimmialp and offers ski, snowboard, cross-country and telemark lessons, including group courses for children and private lessons for children and adults.
  • Can I rent ski equipment at Grimmialp?
    Yes, ERB-SPORT in Schwenden rents skis, poles, boots, snowboards, helmets, goggles, cross-country and touring skis, snowshoes, bobs and sledges, and also offers ski and snowboard servicing.
  • Are there cross-country skiing and snowshoeing options at Grimmialp?
    Yes, a cross-country trail network surrounds Grimmialp with 18 km of classic trails and 12 km of skating trails, and a marked snowshoe round tour of 4.7 km starts at the Senggiweid car park.
  • Is there a snowpark or freestyle park at Grimmialp?
    The website does not mention a snowpark or freestyle park at Grimmialp.
  • What other activities are available at Grimmialp besides skiing?
    In winter, tandem paragliding flights are offered from Grimmialp, and in summer the Berggolf course on the Stierenberg combines mini-golf with a 2 km circular walk with nine stations.

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