The Jungfrau Ski Region has announced a decision to extend its ski and snowboard season until Sunday 1 May.
This has been made possible by the new Eiger Express lift which links with the Eigernordwand Chairlift and provides access to the Eigergletscher (Eiger Glacier).
Skiers and snowboarders can also enjoy the extended opening of the wider Kleine Scheidegg and First areas until later than originally planned, with Grindelwald-First extending its season until 18 April (was originally end of March) and Kleine Scheidegg until 24 April (was originally 18 April).
The linked skiing areas of Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg connect the resorts of Grindelwald and Wengen. There’s a chance for skiers to experience the famous Lauberhorn run, the piste that hosts the longest downhill ski race on the men’s Alpine World Cup schedule.
Although Grindelwald’s First skiing area closes its slopes on April 18, the lifts will remain open throughout the spring and into the summer during 2022.
This will allow visitors access to the area where they can enjoy the views as well as trying the First Flyer, an 800 metre long zip wire that gets riders speeds up to 84 kilometres per hour. Hikers can also enjoy the walking trails, both snow and non-snow covered.
Harder Kulm opens 15 April
Interlaken’s local mountain, Harder Kulm, opens on 15 April and takes visitors on a funicular journey to the spectacular viewing platform that overlooks Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The 1,322m peak also has a panoramic restaurant. Those that would like some strenuous exercise before eating can take the hiking trail up.
Jungfraujoch Top of Europe
The new Eiger Express lift provides fast access to the train that travels through the Eiger Mountain and onto the Jungfraujoch. The journey time has been significantly reduced, cutting around 40 minutes from the journey. The connection runs all year round and visitors can experience Europe’s highest railway station, at 3,454 metres, alongside views of the vast Aletsch Glacier one way, and on a clear day, the Vosges Mountains in France the other.
More information on the Jungfrau Ski Region and wider Jungfrau area can be found here: www.jungfrau.ch/en-gb
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