Pfingstegg: the must-knows

  • Pfingstegg near Grindelwald is a hidden gem. The mountain is affordable and easy to reach.
  • Its location is special: right below Grindelwald’s highest mountain peaks. This offers unique views and hiking options.
  • The toboggan run and Fly Line are great for children.
  • You can combine this excursion with a visit to the Grindelwald Glacier gorge.
  • The cable car ride is free with the Berner Oberland Pass, and discounted with several other rail passes.
Min. time required: 1:30
Season: mid May to mid October
Recommended season: mid May to mid October
Max. altitude: 1387 m (4551 ft)

What is Pfingstegg? Copy link to clipboard

Pfingstegg is a viewpoint at 1387 m altitude, to be reached by cable car from the eastern side of Grindelwald in the Jungfrau Region.

You'll have wonderful views over the Grindelwald Valley from the east. This offers a different perspective than Männlichen, First or Kleine Scheidegg. You’ll also be looking right up to imposing mountain tops such as the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, and Eiger.

There's a restaurant, playground, toboggan run, a unique Fly Line, and many hiking trails.

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Pfingstegg cable car prices

The 2024 price for a return ride is CHF 32 per adult. Some rail passes offer free or discounted access.

Paying for activities

Toboggan and Fly Line rides have to be paid for separately, on top of the cable car ticket. Discounted tickets for multiple toboggan runs are available.

There's also a "Fun Package", which includes the cable car ride plus 1 or 3 toboggan and Fly Line rides.

Where to buy your tickets

You can buy tickets at the valley station in Grindelwald.

Reservations

Reservations are not required for the cable car to Pfingstegg, nor for the toboggan run or Fly Line.

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Discounts for Pfingstegg with your rail pass Copy link to clipboard

The below rail passes offer discounts or even free traveling to Pfingstegg. The toboggan run and the Fly Line are usually not included.

PassDiscount
Berner Oberland Pass Free:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)
Day Pass Discount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)
Jungfrau Travel Pass No discount:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)
Swiss Half Fare Card Discount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)
Swiss Travel Pass Discount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)
Swiss Travel Pass Flex Discount 50%:
  • Grindelwald to Pfingstegg (cableway)

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Traveling to Grindelwald

Pfingstegg is accessible by cable car from the valley station in Grindelwald. Grindelwald can be reached by train and car.

From the railway station of Grindelwald to the Pfingstegg valley station

From the Grindelwald rail station, you can walk through the town along the main street, until you reach the cableway valley station. This takes 15 to 20 minutes.

Alternatively, you can catch a bus to "Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn". It's a 5-minute ride.

Arrival by car

You can get to the valley station of Pfingstegg by car as well, but parking options are limited. You may have to find a space on other parking lots in Grindelwald.

It’s even better to leave your car at the railway station of Interlaken Ost, allowing you to explore Pfingstegg, Grindelwald, and the rest of the Jungfrau Region by public transportation.

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Operation dates, schedules and timetable Copy link to clipboard

2024 operating dates for Pfingstegg

Pfingstegg is accessible from spring to fall. The planned opening dates for 2024 are 8 May to 20 October. These dates can change due to weather circumstances.

Also, the toboggan run and Fly Line can be closed in bad weather. Consult the Pfingstegg website shortly before leaving to check whether these activities are operational.

Planning your trip in the timetable

You can use the Pfingstegg timetables through the links here or consult the Swiss timetable. The names to use are:

  • "Grindelwald" for the train station of Grindelwald
  • "Grindelwald, Bahnhof" for the bus stop at the Grindelwald train station
  • "Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn" for the bus stop close to the cable car valley station
  • "Grindelwald (Pfingsteggbahn)" for the cable car valley station
  • "Pfingstegg" for the actual destination: the cable car mountain station

Recommended season for Pfingstegg Copy link to clipboard

Pfingstegg is accessible from mid May to mid October. We think this entire period is suitable for a visit. We personally like the below months best for the mountain views:

  • early May and June
  • mid-September to mid-October

This is when there can be remaining winter snow on the surrounding mountains, or fresh snow as autumn sets in. On the other hand, July to mid-September are best for hiking. Most mountain trails are accessible then.

Weather tips and forecast Copy link to clipboard

Pfingstegg is at a relatively low altitude. This means it's less likely to get covered by clouds than higher mountain destinations such as First or Männlichen. Clear skies are of course best for the mountain views from Pfingstegg, but a visit is still worth it on cloudy days. As long as it doesn't rain, you can use the toboggan run and Fly Line or go hiking.

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What to do at Pfingstegg: toboggan run, Fly Line and cable car dinners

Weather permitting, you can enjoy two fun activities at Pfingstegg:

  • There’s a toboggan run. It doesn’t go all the way down to Grindelwald. An automatic lift takes you back up to Pfingstegg, so you can enjoy the ride several times.
  • The unique Fly Line consists of a steel construction attached to the trees. You’ll be sitting in belts hanging from the steel line, and you’ll slide down at a relaxing speed of 8-12 km/h. Once you’ve completed the 350 m-long ride along the forest, an automatic lift will take you up to Pfingstegg.

A truly special experience is dining in the Pfingstegg cable car. Advance booking is required. You can choose a romantic “Candlelight Dinner” for two, or a “Sky Dinner” for groups of up to 8 people. This meal consists of a hot-stone table grill with Swiss meat and side dishes. We’ve listed more dining options with unique views in Switzerland listed here.

The best hikes from Pfingstegg

Pfingstegg is at a special location, close to several (retreating) glaciers. It serves as a starting point for hikes through the remarkable landscape. These are our favorites:

  • The scenic hiking path to restaurant Milchbach, located close to the river that springs from the Upper Grindelwald Glacier.
  • The beautiful route to Berghaus Bäregg, where you’ll have views of the glacier below the Finsteraarhorn. You can dine here, or even spend the night. Experienced hikers can continue to the Schreckhorn hut.
  • The hiking path to Berggasthaus Marmorbruch and Hotel-Restaurant Gletscherschlucht, both close to Grindelwald’s glacier gorge.

How long an excursion to Pfingstegg takes

A quick trip to simply enjoy the views takes about 1 to 1,5 hours. If you hike or use the toboggan run and Fly Line, this can turn into a half-day to full-day excursion.

Other excursions to enjoy on the same day

If you don’t plan long hikes, you can easily add more attractions near Grindelwald to your day trip. Examples are Männlichen, First and the nearby glacier gorge. More activities in the Jungfrau Region are can be found here.

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