Ski transfer Zurich Airport → Grindelwald for skiers
You land at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and want to travel with your skis, snowboard and the whole group straight to Grindelwald – without changing trains with a ski bag and a suitcase and without hauling luggage on the platform. SWIVON collects you and your equipment at the terminal and takes you directly to your hotel or chalet in Grindelwald or to the valley station – as close as the local access road and your vehicle allow. For ski equipment we use spacious vehicles: Mercedes V-Class with trailer, Sprinter, Sprinter with trailer and coach.
Unlike the general city transfer, this journey is geared entirely towards winter sports: a trailer or luggage compartment for the complete equipment instead of the boot of a limousine. If you are travelling without ski equipment – on business or with ordinary luggage – you will find the limousine classes on our page about the General transfer Zurich – Grindelwald.
Our vehicles for the ski transfer to Grindelwald
Skis and snowboards do not belong in the boot of an E- or S-Class. For winter sports we therefore drive vehicles with genuine storage space – the equipment travels in the trailer or in the luggage compartment.
Mercedes V-Class with trailer – up to 7 people
For families and small groups of up to seven people. The V-Class comes with all-wheel drive (4MATIC) and winter tyres; skis, boards and luggage travel in the trailer – and the trailer is included in the price. That keeps the interior clear, so you sit in comfort the whole way.
Mercedes Sprinter – up to 20 people
The Mercedes Sprinter seats up to 20 people – suitable for families and ski groups travelling into the Bernese Oberland together. With smaller groups the equipment travels in the luggage compartment; at full capacity we hitch up a trailer for a surcharge.
Sprinter with trailer – when the bus is fully occupied
If you travel at full capacity, we hitch up a trailer for a surcharge: that way all of your ski equipment stays securely and dryly stowed, while every seat inside remains free for your group.
Coach with trailer – for large groups, ski schools & clubs
For large groups we organise coaches (up to 30 / up to 50 people): the luggage travels in the underfloor compartment, and with plenty of equipment additionally in a trailer (for a surcharge). If you would rather hire a coach with chauffeur yourself, we provide the right vehicle. For medium-sized groups, a Sprinter or minibus for up to 20 people is also suitable.
The equipment travels with you: For ski transfers we drive the V-Class with trailer, Sprinters, Sprinters with trailer and coaches. We do not use the E- or S-Class – there is simply no room there for skis and boards.
Ski luggage & equipment
Skis, snowboards, ski boots, helmets and suitcases travel with us – with no surcharge per pair and no discussion at the terminal. When you make your enquiry, simply tell us how many people are travelling with how many ski and board bags; we then choose the vehicle.
Groups, ski schools & clubs
Ski clubs, ski schools, company outings and large chalet parties are in good hands with us. From the Sprinter for the family to the coach for up to 50 people, your group stays together, the luggage travels in the same convoy, and you arrive at the ski area as one group. Tell us the number of people, equipment, date and pick-up points – and we will plan the ski transfer.
Winter roads, snow chains & safety
From Zurich to Grindelwald our route crosses a pass, the Brünigpass at 1,008 metres between Lungern and Brienzwiler – according to the TCS open all year round, with weather-related restrictions and a possible chain requirement. That is not an assurance: before winter journeys we find out about the current road situation, and short-notice closures because of weather or an accident remain possible. There is no car-carrying train on this route. In winter our vehicles are fitted with winter tyres, and with snow chains when required. The agreed fixed price applies to the confirmed route and the confirmed vehicle – we do not charge a winter surcharge for snow or traffic jams.
How your ski transfer works
- Send your enquiry: date, flight number, number of people and number of ski or board bags.
- Receive a fixed price: you receive the price for the right vehicle.
- Be collected: your chauffeur meets you with a name sign in the arrivals hall, helps with the loading and drives you directly to Grindelwald.
Route & travel time: Zurich Airport – Grindelwald
The distance is around 150 km, and the pure driving time in the Sprinter or coach is about 2 hours 40 minutes. Added to that is a driver break of 15 minutes – in the Sprinter or coach, allow around 2 hours 55 minutes for the whole journey. The route runs via the A4 and the A14 towards Lucerne, then on the A2 and the A8 through the Loppertunnel and over the Brünig, then along the Brienzersee and from Wilderswil up through Zweilütschinen to Grindelwald. During the high season and at weekends we build in an additional time buffer.
Meet & Greet, flight tracking & waiting time – around the clock
We track your flight in real time and adjust the pick-up time automatically. On the journey to the ski area the personal welcome is included: the chauffeur awaits you with a name sign in the arrivals hall, helps with your luggage and equipment and accompanies you to the vehicle. A generous waiting time is included, and our service is available 24/7.
The ski area around Grindelwald
Grindelwald lies at the foot of the Eiger North Face. Grindelwald is part of two ski areas: Grindelwald-Wengen, which Grindelwald shares with Wengen on the other side of the ridge and which, according to Jungfrau Region Tourismus, covers 103 kilometres of pistes, and Grindelwald-First, the village’s local mountain, with 56 kilometres of pistes according to Jungfrau Region Tourismus. Both belong to the Jungfrau Ski Region, which additionally includes the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area in the Lauterbrunnental; the pistes of Mürren-Schilthorn are not included in these two figures.
Grindelwald is not car-free: we drive you as close to your accommodation as the local access road and your vehicle allow. The Eiger Express and the gondola to the Männlichen depart from the Grindelwald Terminal on the Grundstrasse; the valley station of the Firstbahn lies in the centre of the village, a few minutes’ walk from the railway station. According to the operator’s house rules, the multi-storey car park at the Grindelwald Terminal is intended exclusively for parking light motor vehicles. We do not drive in there with a Sprinter, a coach or a vehicle with a trailer; for those vehicles we agree the exact stopping point with you in advance.
The season lasts roughly from late November to late April. The mountain railways set the start of winter operations.
Return journey: Grindelwald → Zurich Airport
We handle the return journey too: we collect you at your accommodation in Grindelwald – or at the nearest stopping point, if the access road or the size of the vehicle does not allow otherwise – and bring you with all of your equipment to Zurich Airport. We set the pick-up time together, based on your departure time; for winter roads and the Brünig we allow additional time in reserve.