This cable car travels from the Lauterbrunnen village to Grütschalp at 1487m.

Location: Bahnhofplatz 477, Lauterbrunnen • across the street from Lauterbrunnen train station

Open: daily • usually 6:13 - 20:35 • see current timetable

At the top, you can transfer to the Mürren BLM mountain train the rest of the way to Mürren. Or start hikes like the Mürren Mountain View trail or easy Grütschalp-Winteregg-Mürren walk.

The Grütschalp cable car fits 100 people, runs every 15 mins, and takes 4 mins to reach the top.

💡Tip: To get the best views during the ride, we like to stand next to the windows facing the Lauterbrunnen valley (the left side as you face the mountain).

⚠️Closed 22 April - 2 May 2025 for maintenance. To reach Mürren, use Stechelberg cable car instead.

P.S This cable car will be renovated in 2026, which may mean closures and detours.

Tickets

As of 2025, free with Swiss Travel Pass, Jungfrau Travel Pass, Berner Oberland Pass, Saver Day Pass, Eurail, Interrail, and GA.

If you need a ticket, you can purchase it on the SBB Mobile app or ticket counter or machines at the cable car station. Discount with Swiss Half Fare Card. See current prices.

Typically you will buy a ticket that includes this cable car and other transport to your final destination, like Mürren. If you don't know what ticket you should buy, go to the counter and explain your plans so they will sell you the correct ticket.

Activities

When you exit the cable car at Grütschalp, you have a few options.

• Transfer to the Mürren BLM mountain train, which continues your journey across the mountain to Mürren in 12 mins.

• Hike to Mürren on the easy obstacle-free Winteregg trail (1h30) or more difficult Mürren Mountain View Trail (2h), both ending in Mürren.

• If you want to stay at Grütschalp, there is a bistro with an outdoor terrace, a nice place to enjoy a coffee and snack with a view.

💡Tip: If only some of your group wants to hike, send the non-hikers on the train while the others hike to Mürren on the Mountain View trail. Meet up at Allmendhubel (end of trail) or Mürren for lunch.