In just 5 mins, the Pfingstegg cable car takes you up to a mountain viewpoint at 1387m, with a beautiful view of the Grindelwald valley.

Location: Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn bus stop • Rybigässli 25, 3818 Grindelwald

Open: early May to mid October

Website: www.pfingstegg.ch

Tickets: buy onsite, don't need to book in advance

At the top of the cable car, there is a restaurant, summer toboggan (725m), "Fly Line" ride through the forest, small playground and picnic area. It's also the starting point for hikes that visit the two nearby glaciers, like the hike to the Bäregg hut. Or you can do an easier hike down the mountain.

How to get there

The Pfingstegg cable car is located at the southside of Grindelwald at Rybigässli 25, 3818 Grindelwald.

By public transport: Take a train to the Grindelwald stop (not Grindelwald Terminal). Then catch bus 122 to Grindelwald, Pfingsteggbahn. This bus comes about every 30 mins (less during lunchtime). Check schedule on SBB.ch.

Travel time from Interlaken Ost 47 mins, Lauterbrunnen 1h.

By car: There are three small parking lots next to the cable car. You can pay the meter with coins, card or SEPP parking app. From Interlaken or Lauterbrunnen 30 mins.

Schedule

The Pfingstegg cable car is usually open for summer season from early May to mid-October. In spring and fall, the cable car may not open due to snow.

In summer months, the cable car runs every 15 mins from 8:30 to 18:00. See current operating times. There can be long

The Pfingstegg summer toboggan and Fly-Line amusements are usually open 10:00-17:00 (9:30-18:00 in summer months). They may close in wet weather.

Tickets

You can purchase cable car tickets at the Pfingstegg ticket office. See current ticket prices.

In 2025, this ticket is free with Berner Oberland Pass. Discounted with Swiss Travel Pass, Swiss Half Fare Card, Jungfrau Travel Pass, and SBB GA.