An active Winter in Grindelwald

Tracks in the snow & trails of excitement

Combining a ski holiday with fine dining? If you ask us, that’s the best idea ever. The ideal conditions for skiers in the Jungfrau Region and the unique programme of our gourmet hotel are a perfect match. What’s more, the Kirchbühl, with its rooms, suites and chalets, offers an impressive variety of accommodation. It’s no wonder that families, groups and friends love spending their ski holidays with us.

Our in-house ski instructor

Discover the most beautiful spots and mountain huts in the Jungfrau Region’s ski areas in the company of an insider.

Benefit from tips and suggestions for your winter adventure: You’ll also be in the best hands at reception. Your hosts, Vera and Christian Brawand, are certified ski instructors and always have the right information ready. 

Kirchbühl advantages for ski enthusiasts

  • Jungfrau Region ski pass - service available at reception
  • Lockable ski and boot room for skis and snowboards
  • Ski boot dryer
  • Laundry service
  • Pick-up service from the Buri sports shop for rental skis
  • Service area with tools
  • Waxing facilities
  • Immediate proximity to the Bodmiarena ski school
  • SKI-IN & SKI-OUT

From the end of December to the beginning of March, with good snow conditions, experienced skiers can ski directly from the hotel on prepared routes to the First cable car, and in the evening return from the ski area via the valley run to within 300 metres of the hotel. . 

Winterwandern in Grindelwald

Winter hiking

Ready for a winter adventure? Discover Grindelwald on a winter hike. Walk through forests blanketed in white, hear the crunching of the snow beneath your feet and warm up in a mountain restaurant. All you have to do is pack your hiking boots and let the beauty of nature work its magic.

Winter hiking in Grindelwald
Schlitten First - Faulhorn - Bussalp

Sledging

Ready for a speedy ride? Experience unforgettable tobogganing adventures in Grindelwald. Scenic runs of all levels of difficulty await you.
Incidentally, the Velogemel is 100% Grindelwald – a popular means of transport in the snow for over 100 years.

Sledging in Grindelwald

Cross-country skiing

Immerse yourself in the winter landscape by exploring Grindelwald’s wide range of cross-country ski trails. Glide over freshly groomed snow, breathe in the clear mountain air and marvel at the spectacular views of the snow-covered mountains.

Cross-country skiing in Grindelwald

FAQ – Hotel Kirchbühl

Questions and answers about your holiday in Grindelwald

Is a free guest card available on site? | Summer , Winter

Yes, for the duration of your stay you will receive a complimentary guest card, which includes free use of local buses and discounts on mountain railways and activities in Grindelwald. We are also happy to assist you with organising mountain railway and ski tickets.

Does the hotel offer an activity programme? | Summer , Winter

Yes, depending on the weather, we arrange an attractive activity programme for you: Schilthorn ski safari (for advanced skiers), in-house ski instructor & bike guide, mountain hut evening with cheese fondue, mountain guide & biker get-together, guided hikes in summer, guided bike tours with a bike guide, and Eigerness weekly activities.

What attractions are there near the hotel? | Winter , Summer
Grindelwald_Museum

Cultural highlights in the area include the Grindelwald Museum, classical concerts (Grindelwald Church, Interlaken Classics, Meiringen Music Festival Week), the UNESCO World Heritage Site Jungfrau Aletsch, castles, palaces and churches on Lake Thun, museums (Bernese Oberland and the city of Bern), the old towns of Unterseen, Thun and Bern, the Country Night Grindelwald, the "Just smile" comedy nights in Grindelwald, the Greenfield Festival and Country & Trucker Festival in Interlaken, the Unspunnen Festival in Interlaken, and the Grand Tour of Switzerland.

What winter activities are available near the hotel? | Winter
Winterwandern in Grindelwald

In winter, Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland offers ideal conditions for all winter sports: skiing, snowboarding, winter hiking, tobogganing, and cross-country skiing.

How far is the nearest ski area? | Winter

The Firstbahn to the Grindelwald-First ski area is about 800 metres from the hotel. With good snow conditions, experienced skiers can ski directly to the Firstbahn on prepared routes from late December to early March and return in the evening from this ski area via the valley run to near the hotel (300 metres).

Is there a ski storage room with boot dryer? | Winter

Yes, there is a lockable ski and snowboard room with boot dryer.

Is there a ski bus directly at the hotel? | Winter

Yes, in winter Hotel Kirchbühl is directly connected to the Grindelwald ski bus network via line 124 (Stutz - railway station - Bodmi).

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