Pfingstegg Cable Car Grindelwald: Alpine Views & Toboggan

The cable car does the climbing. You get the views and the choice of what comes next.

The Pfingstegg Cable Car is a round-trip or one-way ride from Grindelwald village up to an alpine meadow in the Swiss Alps, taking 2 to 3 hours total. The cable car runs every 15 to 20 minutes depending on season, and at the top you can walk scenic trails, use viewpoints toward the Upper Grindelwald Glacier, try the toboggan run or Fly Line if open, or simply rest at the mountain restaurant. Infants sit on laps. Wheelchairs and strollers are accommodated, and staff assist guests with mobility needs. Check the timetable on the day of travel, as opening hours and closures vary by season.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pfingstegg Cable Car and Alpine Exploration

• Ride Pfingstegg Cable Car from Grindelwald
• Enjoy panoramic mountain and valley views
• Explore scenic walking trails and viewpoints
• Admire views of Upper Grindelwald Glacier
• Try Pfingstegg Fly Line and toboggan run
• Relax at mountain restaurant
• Return to Grindelwald by cable car

The experience

How do you get above Grindelwald without a strenuous hike? The cable car climbs from the valley station (a 15-minute walk from the train station, or a quick bus ride) and carries you up in minutes. As it rises, the green valleys and dramatic peaks of the Bernese Oberland open up around you: the Upper Grindelwald Glacier visible across the landscape. The cable runs every 15 minutes in summer (June through August, 8:30am to 6:45pm up, 8:45pm to 7pm down) and every 20 minutes in spring and fall, so you don't wait long.

At Pfingstegg, you step into a peaceful alpine meadow with panoramic viewpoints, walking trails that suit all fitness levels, and a mountain restaurant where you can sit and absorb the scenery. The landscape is open and walkable: no technical climbing required. If you want more than views, the famous Pfingstegg Toboggan Run and the Fly Line mountain attraction operate separately from 9:30am to 6pm (summer) or 10am to 5pm (spring and fall), subject to seasonal availability. Families, couples, and solo travelers all move at their own pace here. You can choose a round-trip ticket to return the same way, or a one-way ticket if you're planning to descend differently or stay longer.

The valley station is wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet and changing table on-site. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or travel in a pram or stroller. Staff are available to assist guests with mobility equipment. From Grindelwald, you can reach the station by local bus (5 minutes, every 15–30 minutes), by car with free shuttle transfer from the parking terminal, or on foot. Check the official timetable on sbb.ch or the app before you go, as opening hours shift with the season and occasional closures happen.

What’s included

• Round-trip or one-way cable car ticket from Grindelwald to Pfingstegg.
• access to scenic walking trails and viewpoints at the alpine meadow.
• mountain restaurant on-site.

Options for this experience

2 options

One-way ticketNo fixed timeOne-way ticket

Round-trip ticketNo fixed timeRound-trip ticket

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Child (6 to 15 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by TrevoTour Travels

Is this one for you?Choose the round-trip ticket if you want a straightforward morning or afternoon outing with no planning beyond the cable car schedule. Pick the one-way ticket if you're building a longer day in the mountains or descending a different route. It gives you the flexibility to stay longer or combine Pfingstegg with other alpine activities in the region.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 15 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does the whole trip take from Grindelwald?

The cable car ride itself is quick, but the full experience (cable car up, time at Pfingstegg, and cable car back) takes 2 to 3 hours. You control how long you stay at the top. The cable runs frequently so you can return whenever you're ready.

What can you actually do once you reach Pfingstegg?

Pfingstegg has scenic walking trails and viewpoints where you can see the Upper Grindelwald Glacier and surrounding peaks, plus a mountain restaurant. The Toboggan Run and Fly Line are available separately during operating hours (9:30am–6pm in summer, 10am–5pm in spring and fall), subject to seasonal availability.

Can you take a stroller or wheelchair up the cable car?

Yes. Strollers and wheelchairs are accommodated on the cable car, and the valley station is fully accessible with an accessible toilet and changing table. Staff are available to assist passengers with mobility equipment, and participants using wheelchairs should be accompanied.

How often does the cable car run?

Every 15 minutes during the main season (June through August) and every 20 minutes in spring and fall. Check the timetable on sbb.ch or the app on the day you travel, as opening hours and closures vary by season.

What's the easiest way to reach the cable car station from Grindelwald?

The valley station is a 15-minute walk from Grindelwald train station, or a 5-minute local bus ride (services run every 15–30 minutes to the "Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn" stop). If you're driving, park at Grindelwald Terminal and take the free public bus transfer with your parking ticket.