Grindelwald First vs Mürren/Schilthorn
Grindelwald First and Mürren/Schilthorn are neighbouring resorts in Bernese Oberland - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Grindelwald First | Mürren/Schilthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Good | Good |
| Experts | Limited | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Good | Limited |
| Budget | Not ideal | Limited |
Beginners
Grindelwald First
Good
Mürren/Schilthorn
Good
Intermediates
Grindelwald First
Good
Mürren/Schilthorn
Good
Experts
Grindelwald First
Limited
Mürren/Schilthorn
Limited
Off-piste
Grindelwald First
Not ideal
Mürren/Schilthorn
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Grindelwald First
Not ideal
Mürren/Schilthorn
Not ideal
Families
Grindelwald First
Limited
Mürren/Schilthorn
Limited
Snow Confidence
Grindelwald First
Good
Mürren/Schilthorn
Limited
Budget
Grindelwald First
Not ideal
Mürren/Schilthorn
Limited
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Grindelwald First | Mürren/Schilthorn |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 39.5 km | 39.3 km |
| Vertical drop | 1436 m | 1332 m |
| Lifts | 7 | 18 |
| Top elevation | 2497 m | 2949 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | good snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | No data |
| Day pass | €165 | €78 |
Piste
Grindelwald First
39.5 km
Mürren/Schilthorn
39.3 km
Vertical drop
Grindelwald First
1436 m
Mürren/Schilthorn
1332 m
Lifts
Grindelwald First
7
Mürren/Schilthorn
18
Top elevation
Grindelwald First
2497 m
Mürren/Schilthorn
2949 m
Snow reliability
Grindelwald First
good snow
Mürren/Schilthorn
good snow
Snowiest month
Grindelwald First
No data
Mürren/Schilthorn
No data
Day pass
Grindelwald First
€165
Mürren/Schilthorn
€78
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Grindelwald First if...
you want the bigger ski area.
Choose Mürren/Schilthorn if...
you want better value.