The Wengernalp Railway - Grindelwald is a cogwheel mountain that travels between Grindelwald and the Kleine Scheidegg mountain pass.

People this train to access trails like the Männlichen Panorama Trail, Eiger Trail and Via Alpina. They also simply ride it as a scenic journey, to enjoy the views without hiking.

Open: daily year round • every 30 mins • live status

Location: Grindelwald train station in main village

It has a couple stops along the way, where you can get on and off, convenient for one-way hikes:
Grindelwald • Grindelwald Grund • Brandegg Alpiglen • Kleine Scheidegg

How to get there

By public transport:

Ride a train to Grindelwald. From Interlaken 36 min, Lauterbrunnen 39 min.

Then switch to the Wengernalp mountain train headed to Kleine Scheidegg, first stop Grindelwald Grund.

By car:

It's easier to park near the Grindelwald Grund station, instead of the main Grindelwald station.

There is a large parking lot next to the station at Grundstrasse 67, 3818 Grindelwald.

Tickets

The ticket cost depends on how you are traveling and if you are only going one way or round trip. If you are unsure, go to the ticket office and explain what you want to do and they will sell you the correct ticket.

You can purchase tickets on the SBB Mobile App, SBB.ch as well as ticket machines and ticket office at the train station.

Tickets can be bought immediately before your journey and do not sell out. You cannot reserve seats on this train unless you are a big group.

Discounts:

• Free with Jungfrau Travel Pass

• 50% off with Swiss Travel Pass and Swiss Half Fare Card

• 25% discount with Berner Oberland Pass