If you are travelling to Grindelwald by train, you will notice that there are two important railway stops: Grindelwald Terminal and Grindelwald Bahnhof. They are close to each other, but they serve different purposes and choosing the right one can make your arrival much easier.
Grindelwald Terminal is particularly convenient for the Eiger Express, the Männlichen gondola and access to the Jungfrau ski and hiking areas, while Grindelwald Bahnhof is located in the centre of the village. In this guide, we explain the difference and help you decide where to get off.
Grindelwald Terminal is a modern transport hub in the Grindelwald Grund area and one of the main gateways to the mountains above Grindelwald. It has its own railway stop on the Bernese Oberland Railway, so travellers arriving from Interlaken Ost can get off here before continuing to the main Grindelwald Bahnhof.
The biggest advantage of the Terminal is direct access to two major mountain lifts. The Eiger Express takes passengers from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher in around 15 minutes, while the Grindelwald–Männlichen gondola connects the Terminal directly with Männlichen. This makes the Terminal especially convenient for skiing, hiking and trips towards Jungfraujoch.
The building also includes shops, food options, ski storage, lockers, toilets and a large car park, making it much more than a simple railway stop.
Grindelwald Bahnhof is the main railway station in the centre of Grindelwald. It is the better stop if your accommodation, restaurant or activity is located around the village centre, Dorfstrasse or Firstbahn area.
The area around Grindelwald Bahnhof feels more like the centre of a small Alpine village, with shops, restaurants, cafés and more activity around you. Grindelwald Terminal, by contrast, is located slightly outside the busy village centre and offers a more open Alpine setting with very fast access to the surrounding mountains.
Trains from Interlaken Ost continue from Grindelwald Terminal to Grindelwald Bahnhof, so the two stations are directly connected. The Bahnhof is also an important starting point for local bus connections around Grindelwald.
Chalet Amaryllis is particularly well located between these two worlds. Grindelwald Terminal is only about a 4-minute walk away, while Grindelwald Bahnhof and the village centre can be reached on foot in around 15 minutes. This means guests can enjoy quick access to the Eiger Express and Männlichen while still being close enough to walk into the centre of Grindelwald for restaurants, shopping and evening activities.
For visitors who want to stay directly in the busiest part of the village, Grindelwald Bahnhof may be the more convenient choice. For guests looking for fast mountain access, a quieter Alpine atmosphere and easy access to the village centre, the area around Grindelwald Terminal offers an excellent balance.
| Feature | Grindelwald Terminal | Grindelwald Bahnhof |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Eiger Express, Männlichen, skiing, hiking and fast mountain access | Village centre, restaurants, shopping and access towards First |
| Atmosphere | Quieter, more open Alpine surroundings | Livelier Alpine village centre |
| Mountain lifts | Direct access to the Eiger Express and Männlichen gondola | Convenient for the village centre and Firstbahn |
| Shops & food | Modern terminal with shops, supermarket and food options | Largest choice of restaurants, cafés, bars and shops in Grindelwald |
| Evening transport | Rail connections continue well into the evening, making it easy to return from the village after many local bus services have finished | Direct evening train connection to Grindelwald Terminal in just a few minutes |
| From Chalet Amaryllis | Approx. 4 minutes on foot | Approx. 15 minutes on foot, or a short train ride to the Terminal |
Public transport timetables vary by season. Guests should check the current timetable before travelling.
If you are staying in the centre of Grindelwald and want to be surrounded by restaurants, cafés and shops, Grindelwald Bahnhof is usually the most convenient stop.
If your priority is fast access to the Eiger Express, Männlichen and the ski or hiking areas, Grindelwald Terminal is often the better choice. It also has the advantage of evening rail connections with the village centre after many local bus services have finished for the day.
Chalet Amaryllis combines both advantages. Guests can walk to Grindelwald Terminal in around 4 minutes, while Grindelwald Bahnhof and the village centre are still only about 15 minutes away on foot. This makes it easy to reach the mountains in the morning, enjoy the village in the evening and return without depending on a car.
Travelling between Grindelwald Terminal and Grindelwald Bahnhof is easy. The two stations are on the same railway line, and the train journey takes only a few minutes.
During the day, local buses also connect different parts of Grindelwald. Walking is another option: the distance between the Terminal and the village centre is manageable on foot, although the route includes some uphill and downhill sections.
In the evening, the railway connection is particularly useful because trains between Grindelwald Bahnhof and Grindelwald Terminal continue later than many local bus services. This is convenient for guests who want to have dinner or spend the evening in the village centre and return afterwards.
Guests staying at Chalet Amaryllis can reach Grindelwald Terminal in around 4 minutes on foot. From there, they can take the short train ride into the village centre or simply walk to Grindelwald Bahnhof in approximately 15 minutes.
Looking for accommodation close to Grindelwald Terminal? Chalet Amaryllis is located only a few minutes on foot from the Terminal, with easy access to the Eiger Express, Männlichen and the village centre.
This location is particularly convenient for guests who want fast mountain access in the morning while still being close enough to walk or take the train into central Grindelwald for restaurants, shopping and evening activities.