The station under the Eiger
Eigergletscher lies at 2,320 metres, directly under the Eiger. Most visitors on the fast route pass through it: the Eiger Express gondola from Grindelwald Terminal ends here, and the Jungfrau Railway continues from the same station to the Jungfraujoch. From Kleine Scheidegg it is five minutes by Jungfrau Railway.
The line reached Eigergletscher on 19 September 1898, two years after the first spade cut in 1896. Construction then continued inside the mountain, via the Eigerwand station at 2,865 metres in 1903 and the Eismeer station at about 3,160 metres in 1905, up to the breakthrough at the Jungfraujoch on 21 February 1912.
Changing trains at Eigergletscher
On the fast route you change here from the gondola to the rack railway.
Eiger Express
The gondola from Grindelwald Terminal takes 15 minutes, 18 minutes in the timetable. The operator advertises 45 minutes from the Terminal to the top, which is the ride time without waiting.
Jungfrau Railway
From Eigergletscher the train takes 26 minutes to the Jungfraujoch, or 28 minutes with the stop at the Eismeer window. The total from Interlaken Ost is 1 hour 37 minutes.
Routes and times →Seat reservation
The CHF 10 reservation, mandatory from 1 May to 31 October 2026, is valid on the Jungfrau Railway from Eigergletscher or Kleine Scheidegg and back. Dogs travel free except on this stretch, which costs CHF 30 per dog.
Jungfraujoch tours and tickets
Tickets and day trips that use the Eiger Express and the Jungfrau Railway, with live prices and availability.
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Restaurant and views
Eigergletscher has a restaurant with a panorama terrace and a bistro. It is a convenient place for a break on the way up or down. Opening hours are not confirmed, so check on the day.
The station is also useful as a plan B. If cloud sits on the summit, you can wait here or walk down, and go up when the sky opens. See best time and weather for how to check conditions.
Two trails from the station
Both start at Eigergletscher. Dates and conditions depend on the weather.
| Trail | To | Time | Altitude | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eiger Trail | Alpiglen | About 2 h downhill | 2,348 to 1,616 m, 6.1 km | Season depends on the weather |
| Jungfrau Eiger Walk | Kleine Scheidegg | About 1 h | 2,321 to 2,062 m | Easy path under the Eiger north face |
The Jungfrau Eiger Walk ends at Kleine Scheidegg, where you can take the Wengernalpbahn down to Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald, or the Jungfrau Railway back up.
Eiger Express closed 9 to 20 November 2026
The Eiger Express is in maintenance from 9 to 20 November 2026. During these days Eigergletscher is reached only from Kleine Scheidegg, by Jungfrau Railway. Trains to the Jungfraujoch run only via Grindelwald and Kleine Scheidegg, and the trip from Interlaken Ost takes about 1 hour 58 minutes. The Jungfrau Railway itself ran on every sample date until the end of December. Check the timetable before you book.
Prices from Grindelwald Terminal
Return fares to the Jungfraujoch for adults, 2026, from the operator's price calculator. Prices on the day can differ.
| Start | Summer to 31 Oct (with reservation) | Winter 1 Nov to 12 Dec | Winter from 13 Dec |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grindelwald Terminal | CHF 249.20 (Half Fare Card CHF 129.60) | CHF 201.20 (Half Fare Card CHF 100.60) | CHF 201.60 (Half Fare Card CHF 100.80) |
The Jungfrau Travel Pass halves the price of the stretch from Eigergletscher to the Jungfraujoch through the connection ticket, CHF 63, or CHF 89 in summer including the reservation. Children up to 5 travel free. Children from 6 to 15 travel free with a Junior card or a children's co-travel card, which costs CHF 30 per child. In summer every child also needs the reservation. See Jungfrau Travel Pass for the maths.
Parking at the valley end: the Grindelwald Terminal car park has 1,032 spaces and costs CHF 15 for 2 to 24 hours.
What comes after Eigergletscher
The last 26 minutes run inside the Eiger and the Mönch. Here is what to expect.
The tunnel
Of the 9.34 kilometres from Kleine Scheidegg, 7.6 kilometres run in a tunnel. The Eismeer station at about 3,160 metres has a window onto the glacier, and the train usually waits five minutes there, but not always.
Jungfrau Railway →The station at 3,454 metres
At the top the Discovery Tour is included: Sphinx terrace, Ice Palace, plateau and Alpine Sensation. Plan at least an hour and a quarter.
Sphinx Observatory →The glacier below
From the terrace you see the Aletsch Glacier, 22 kilometres long and 900 metres thick.
Aletsch Glacier →Eigergletscher: frequently asked questions
How high is Eigergletscher?
2,320 metres above sea level.
How long does the Eiger Express take?
15 minutes from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher. The timetable lists 18 minutes.
How long is the train from Eigergletscher to the Jungfraujoch?
26 minutes, or 28 minutes with the Eismeer stop. From Kleine Scheidegg to Eigergletscher it is 5 minutes.
How long is the Eiger Trail?
It is 6.1 kilometres from Eigergletscher to Alpiglen and takes about 2 hours downhill. It is weather dependent.
Is the Eiger Express running in November 2026?
Not from 9 to 20 November, when it is closed for maintenance. Before and after, it runs as usual.