Sledding in Grindelwald and the Jungfrau Region: Runs, Tickets and Prices 2026/27
+4Sledding in Grindelwald and the Jungfrau Region means some of the longest runs in the Alps: the Jungfrau Eiger Run drops more than 13 kilometres from Eigergletscher to Grindelwald, the Big Pintenfritz about 15 kilometres from the Faulhorn, and the Fox Run 4.5 kilometres down to Wengen. A single run with the train up costs from CHF 31 (Fox Run from Wengen) or CHF 37.60 (Eiger Run from Grindelwald), half price with a Half Fare Card, and the Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass costs CHF 61 a day in winter 2026/27. Sled rental starts at CHF 14 a day. Below you find every run with length, start and price, which ticket is cheapest for your plan, the night sledging dates and our honest tips. To be clear from the start: we know the region from our summer week in July 2026, not from winter, so this guide is built on Jungfrau Railways and Swiss Activities data, checked in October 2026.
Eiger Run sledging ticket with the Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg from CHF 37.60 (about US$45), half price with Half Fare Card; free cancellation if the run stays closed (Oct 2026).
Check Eiger Run sledging ticketsSledding in the Jungfrau Region at a glance
| Season | Depends on snow, usually late December to March; pass sale November 21, 2026 to April 25, 2027 |
|---|---|
| Longest runs | Big Pintenfritz about 15 km (Faulhorn to Grindelwald), Jungfrau Eiger Run over 13 km (Eigergletscher to Grindelwald) |
| Easiest family run | Fox Run, Wengernalp to Wengen, 4.5 km, well groomed |
| Single tickets with train | Fox Run from CHF 31, Eiger Run from Kleine Scheidegg CHF 37.60, Bussalp bus CHF 28, Big Pintenfritz day ticket CHF 55 |
| Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass | 1 day CHF 61 (≈ US$74), CHF 64 on weekends and in high season; children CHF 30 |
| Night sledging | Alpiglen to Brandegg, 3.5 km lit run, CHF 29 (reduced CHF 19) |
| Sled rental | Grindelwald from CHF 14 (Davos sled) or CHF 19 (toboggan) per day |
| Half Fare Card | 50 percent on single run tickets, not on the day pass |
Prices for winter 2026/27 from jungfrau.ch and Swiss Activities (checked October 19, 2026). US dollars at 1 CHF = 1.21 USD.
The sledding runs compared
Jungfrau Railways lists six main sledding runs in the region: four around Grindelwald (Eiger Run, Big Pintenfritz, Ritas Speedway on the Männlichen, First to Bort), the Fox Run above Wengen and the lit night run from Alpiglen to Brandegg. Add the Bussalp runs and the Bodmi Arena for small children, and you have runs for every level.
| Run | Start to finish | Length and time | Character | Ticket from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jungfrau Eiger Run | Eigergletscher (2,320 m) to Grindelwald Grund (943 m) | over 13 km, about 1 h 10 min | Varied, steep section up to 36 percent | CHF 37.60 from Kleine Scheidegg |
| Big Pintenfritz | First, 2.5 h hike to Faulhorn (2,680 m), down to Bussalp | about 15 km, about 3.5 h including the hike | Long, for fit sledders | CHF 55 day ticket |
| Fox Run | Wengernalp (2,062 m) to Wengen (1,274 m) | 4.5 km, about 25 min | Well groomed, good for families | CHF 31 from Wengen |
| Ritas Speedway | Männlichen (2,229 m) to Holenstein (1,620 m) | 1 km, about 15 min | Short and fast | price not published per run |
| First to Bort | First (2,166 m) via Schreckfeld to Bort (1,560 m) | about 20 min | Steep at first, “a real challenge” | Firstbahn ticket |
| Night run | Alpiglen (1,619 m) to Brandegg (1,337 m) | 3.5 km, about 10 min | Lit at night | CHF 29 evening ticket |
Altitudes, lengths and times are from Jungfrau Railways; ticket prices from Swiss Activities and jungfrau.ch for winter 2026/27. Whether a run is open depends on the snow, and difficulty changes with conditions, as the operator points out on every run page. Check the live slope report before you go.
Jungfrau Eiger Run
The Jungfrau Eiger Run is the classic Grindelwald sledding day: from Eigergletscher or Kleine Scheidegg down via Alpiglen and Brandegg to Grindelwald Grund, more than 13 kilometres in four sections, right below the Eiger north face. The Swiss Activities ticket with the Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg costs CHF 37.60 to 40.60 depending on the date.
- Sections: Eigergletscher to Kleine Scheidegg, Kleine Scheidegg to Alpiglen, Alpiglen to Brandegg (the steepest, up to 36 percent), Brandegg to Grindelwald Grund.
- Getting up: the Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald serves Kleine Scheidegg, Alpiglen and Brandegg; the Eiger Express cable car goes to Eigergletscher and carries sledges when the run is open.
- Prices 2026/27: adults CHF 37.60 to 40.60, with Half Fare Card CHF 18.80 to 20.30, with Swiss Travel Pass CHF 26.20 to 28.40, children 6 to 15 CHF 18.80 to 20. One ascent; sled rental not included.
- If a section is closed: the ticket covers one ride up only; if the run does not reach the valley, the ride down by train costs extra. If the whole run is closed for lack of snow, Swiss Activities cancels the ticket free of charge.
Because the lower sections can be shorter of snow than the top, start early in the season from Kleine Scheidegg and watch the status page. You can ride the steep middle section several times with the night ticket, see below.
Big Pintenfritz and Bussalp
The Big Pintenfritz is the long one: from the First mountain station you hike about 2.5 hours via the Bachalpsee to the Faulhorn at 2,680 metres, then sledge more than 1,000 metres down to the Bussalp, and in good snow on to Lochsteinen, where the GrindelwaldBus takes you back to the village. Jungfrau Railways gives about 3.5 hours for the whole tour.
- Day ticket: CHF 55 for adults, CHF 29 with a Half Fare Card or GA and for children 6 to 15 with these cards. It covers the Firstbahn up, the sled run and the bus back; ski passes are not valid on the bus.
- Who it is for: fit adults who like winter hiking. The 2.5-hour climb on a prepared winter path comes before the fun.
- Rental: sleds at the Intersport Rent shop on First, at an extra charge and subject to availability.
If you want the long descent without the hike, take the GrindelwaldBus from Grindelwald station to the Bussalp in about 35 minutes and sledge down from there. Swiss Activities sells the bus ticket for CHF 28 one way, CHF 14 with a Half Fare Card; Swiss Travel Pass and GA holders also pay the half fare. Check before you go whether the runs from the Bussalp are open, because the ticket is not refunded if you miss the last bus.
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Fox Run to Wengen
The Fox Run is the best family run in the region: 4.5 kilometres from Wengernalp below Kleine Scheidegg down to Wengen station, well groomed, about 25 minutes, right next to the famous Lauberhorn ski race course. The ticket with the Wengernalp Railway from Wengen costs CHF 31 to 32.
- Prices 2026/27: adults CHF 31 to 32, Half Fare Card and GA CHF 15.50 to 16, Swiss Travel Pass CHF 23.40 to 24, children CHF 15.50 to 16.
- Route: three sections, Wengernalp to Allmend and Allmend to Wengen village, finishing at the station.
- Getting there: Wengen is car-free; take the train from Lauterbrunnen. In summer we drove through the Lauterbrunnen Valley several times; in winter the train is the only way up to Wengen anyway.
Wengen is a lovely base for a sledding week: quiet, car-free and with the Fox Run starting above the village. Our Lauterbrunnen Valley guide explains how the valley and its villages fit together.
Männlichen, First and Bodmi Arena
For short, fast rides there is Ritas Speedway on the Männlichen and the steep run from First to Bort; for small children the Bodmi Arena in Grindelwald has a gentle sled and snowtubing area. These are good half-day options or additions to a longer run.
- Ritas Speedway: 1 km from the Männlichen summit station to Holenstein middle station, about 15 minutes. Reach it by cable car from Wengen or from Grindelwald Terminal.
- First to Bort: from the First mountain station via Schreckfeld to Bort, about 20 minutes; steep at the start. Covered by your Firstbahn ticket; see our Grindelwald First guide for prices.
- Bodmi Arena Grindelwald: CHF 10 for adults and CHF 7 for children without sled, CHF 18 and CHF 15 with sled rental. Ideal for children who are too small for the long runs.
- Velogemel: the traditional wooden snow bike of Grindelwald can be rented at Intersport Rent, if you want to try something local.
Eiger Run sledging ticket with the Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg from CHF 37.60 (about US$45), half price with Half Fare Card; free cancellation if the run stays closed (Oct 2026).
Check Eiger Run sledging ticketsNight sledging
The Jungfrau Eiger Run by Night is a 3.5-kilometre lit run from Alpiglen to Brandegg, on the steepest part of the Eiger Run. In winter 2026/27 it runs daily from December 28 to January 2, then on Fridays and Saturdays from January 8 to March 13, 2027. The evening ticket costs CHF 29 for adults and CHF 19 with reduced fare or for children 6 to 15; the sled is extra.
| Night sledging 2026/27 | Times |
|---|---|
| Train Grindelwald to Alpiglen | 18:45, 19:15 or 22:20 (about 20 to 25 minutes) |
| Train Alpiglen back to Grindelwald | 21:45 or 23:00 |
| Between runs | the Wengernalp Railway takes you from Brandegg back up to Alpiglen in about five minutes, as often as you like with the evening ticket |
Night sledging is the best value of all the runs if you ride several times: one ticket, unlimited rides between Brandegg and Alpiglen for the evening. Wear a head torch anyway; the run is lit, but the forest is dark.
Which ticket is cheapest?
For one run a day, buy the single ticket for that run; with a Half Fare Card, single tickets are almost always cheapest, because the card halves them but gives no discount on the day pass. Without a card, the Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass at CHF 61 pays off from two runs in one day.
| Your plan (adult, winter 2026/27) | Single tickets | Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass | Cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Fox Run, no card | CHF 31 to 32 | CHF 61 | Single ticket |
| Eiger Run plus Fox Run in one day, no card | about CHF 69 to 73 | CHF 61 to 64 | Pass |
| Eiger Run plus Fox Run, with Half Fare Card | about CHF 34 to 36 | CHF 61 to 64 | Single tickets |
| Big Pintenfritz, with Half Fare Card | CHF 29 | CHF 61 to 64 | Day ticket |
| Three days sledding and winter hiking, no card | varies | CHF 176 (CHF 185 in high season) | Pass, or the Jungfrau Travel Pass |
| Three days around Interlaken, with Half Fare Card | varies | CHF 176 (no reduction) | Jungfrau Travel Pass, reduced CHF 165 to 170 |
The Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass is sold from November 21, 2026 to April 25, 2027 for 1 to 7 days: CHF 61, 120, 176, 214, 246, 272 and 296 for adults, about 5 percent more on high-season dates (December 19 to January 3 and January 30 to February 28) and on weekends. Youth 16 to 19 pay CHF 44 for one day, children 6 to 15 CHF 30. The Swiss Family Card and junior cards are not valid on it.
The Jungfrau Travel Pass also allows sledding and winter hiking in its area, according to Jungfrau Railways, and includes the trains from Interlaken. In 2026 it cost from CHF 210 for three days, CHF 165 with a Half Fare Card or Swiss Travel Pass; for later winter dates Swiss Activities already shows CHF 220 and CHF 170. For a stay in Interlaken it is often the better buy than the sledging pass. Our overview of Swiss rail passes compares all options.
Sled rental and equipment
You do not need your own sled: in Grindelwald a Davos sled costs from CHF 14 a day and a faster toboggan with steering rope CHF 19, booked online through Swiss Activities. Intersport Rent has five shops in Grindelwald, on the Männlichen and on First, which also rent helmets and the Velogemel.
- Davos sled: the classic wooden sled with flat runners, steered with your feet, good for beginners and children.
- Toboggan (Rodel): faster, with round runners and a fabric seat, steered with feet and a rope; for experienced sledders and long runs.
- Pick-up: from 8:00 in Grindelwald village, by 14:00 at the latest so you can still reach the run; pick-up the evening before from 15:00 is possible.
- Helmet: recommended on all runs; available for adults and children.
- Clothing: waterproof trousers, ski gloves and winter boots with grip; you brake with your feet.
A guided sledging tour from Interlaken costs CHF 119 and includes transfer, sled, cable car, boots and a guide for about three hours in total, with about one hour on the sled. It is for ages 8 and up (under 12 with an adult) and makes sense if you have never sledged on a mountain run before.
Safety and practical tips
Mountain sledding is faster and harder to control than most visitors expect. Ride within your skill, brake early with your feet and stop only at the side of the run.
- Check the status: runs open and close with the snow; Jungfrau Railways publishes live slope data.
- Start with an easy run: the Fox Run or the Bodmi Arena before the Eiger Run or the Pintenfritz.
- Watch the steep sections: Alpiglen to Brandegg reaches 36 percent.
- Last trains and buses: plan the descent so you catch them; a missed last bus from the Bussalp is not refunded.
- Weather: clear days are the best and coldest; in fog the long runs are no fun.
- Getting there: trains run from Interlaken Ost to Grindelwald every 30 minutes in about 36 minutes; by car, park at Grindelwald Terminal. Winter driving rules are in our guide to driving in Switzerland.
Is it worth it?
Yes, especially if you do not ski. Sledding gives you the same mountain world as a ski holiday for much less: an Eiger Run with the train up costs at most CHF 40.60, and you need no lessons and no expensive equipment. Families with children from about six years old, couples and groups of friends love it.
It is less suitable for small children under five on the long runs, for anyone with back or knee problems, and early or late in the season, when the lower sections lack snow. If you combine sledding with other winter experiences, such as the Jungfraujoch, the Glacier Express or a few days in Lucerne, see our guide to Switzerland in winter by train.
Sledding tickets and rentals
You can buy run tickets at the stations or in advance. These are the Swiss Activities products for the Jungfrau Region, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before if the run stays closed for lack of snow:
Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg, then sledge down; Half Fare CHF 18.80, Swiss Travel Pass CHF 26.20.
Check prices & availabilityTrain up from Wengen, 4.5 km well-groomed run back to Wengen; the best family run.
Check prices & availabilityGrindelwaldBus up to the Bussalp in 35 minutes, sledge down; CHF 14 with Half Fare Card, Swiss Travel Pass or GA.
Check prices & availabilityDavos sled or toboggan for a full day, pick-up in the village centre from 8:00; helmets available.
Check prices & availabilityGentle area for small children in Grindelwald; CHF 18 with sled rental.
Check prices & availabilityAbout 3 hours with transfer, sled, cable car, boots and guide; from 8 years.
Check prices & availabilityEiger Run sledging ticket with the Wengernalp Railway from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg from CHF 37.60 (about US$45), half price with Half Fare Card; free cancellation if the run stays closed (Oct 2026).
Check Eiger Run sledging ticketsFAQ: Sledding in the Jungfrau Region
What is the longest sledding run in Grindelwald?
The Big Pintenfritz from the Faulhorn, about 15 kilometres to Grindelwald, after a 2.5-hour hike from First. The Jungfrau Eiger Run is over 13 kilometres from Eigergletscher.
How much does sledding in Grindelwald cost?
The Eiger Run ticket with the train from Grindelwald costs CHF 37.60 to 40.60, the Big Pintenfritz day ticket CHF 55, the Bussalp bus CHF 28. A day sled costs from CHF 14. The Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass costs CHF 61 a day.
Which sledding run is best for families?
The Fox Run from Wengernalp to Wengen: 4.5 kilometres, well groomed, about 25 minutes. For small children, the Bodmi Arena in Grindelwald.
Is there night sledging in Grindelwald?
Yes, from Alpiglen to Brandegg on a lit 3.5-kilometre run: daily December 28 to January 2, then Fridays and Saturdays until March 13, 2027, CHF 29 for adults.
Does the Half Fare Card work for sledding?
Yes on single run tickets, which cost half. The Winter Hiking and Sledging Pass has no Half Fare price.
When is the sledding season?
It depends on the snow, usually from late December to March. The sledging pass is sold from November 21, 2026 to April 25, 2027.
Sledding is our favourite reason to come back to the Jungfrau Region in winter. For the summer side of the same mountains, see our Grindelwald First guide and the Jungfraujoch ticket guide, compare all mountain excursions in our overview of Swiss mountain railways, and plan the region with the Bernese Oberland guide. More trips start on the Swiss Detours home page.
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