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15 reasons why you should visit a ski school in Grindelwald

Skiing is fun. So is snowboarding. But sometimes a certain something is still missing to be able to jet across the slopes independently and safely. Maybe you are new to skiing? Or you are already experienced, but would like to make further progress?

Then Grindelwald is the perfect destination for you.

For children and adults, beginners and advanced, skiers and snowboarders of all ages, the Grindelwald Ski School offers a wide range of activities. Find out here our 14 reasons why you should visit a ski school in Grindelwald.

Learn to ski or snowboard in the ski resorts of the Jungfrau region

The region around Grindelwald is unique all year round. With the mountain giants like Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, the Männlichen but also the First, the Jungfrau region is an exceptionally beautiful place to learn skiing or snowboarding. For the ski schools you can choose between the ski areas Grindelwald First, Männlichen and Kleine Scheidegg.

If your legs get tired or you need some motivation to stick with the ski lessons, take a moment and enjoy the view.

Skischule GrindelwaldSkigebiet vor dem Eiger (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Skigebiet GrindelwaldSkigebiet Grindelwald (Foto: Outdoor.ch)

Lessons with experienced ski instructors according to all levels of the Swiss Snow League

Skiing and snowboarding skills are as individual as you are. That's why in Grindelwald we teach according to the nine levels of the Swiss Snow League. These are suitable for children and adults, skiers and snowboarders and pick you up exactly where you are at the moment. The different levels are called:

  • Snowli & Bambini
  • Blue Prince / Princess
  • Blue King / Queen
  • Blue Star
  • Red Prince / Princess
  • Red King / Queen
  • Red Star
  • Black Prince / Princess
  • Black Academy

To track your progress, you will receive a Snow League booklet. To complete a level, you have to master all the corresponding tasks. After that you advance to the next higher league. By the way, after each successfully completed level you earn a medal at the ski school race.

Ski school also for adults in Grindelwald

Ski schools are not only suitable for children. Even in adulthood you can still learn skiing and snowboarding. Sometimes just a refresher lesson is enough to give you the kick you need for the next run down the slopes. In Grindelwald there are courses for every taste and every level. Of course you also have the choice between a group course or a private lesson.

Perfect terrain for beginners in the Bodmi Arena

With the Bodmi Arena you will find an ideal terrain in Grindelwald if you are new to skiing. This hill with conveyor belts is especially popular with young children. Here they sometimes already make their first turns on the snow at the tender age of three. This is how they familiarize themselves with the skis or snowboard.

But also if you are a bit older or have bigger children and you want to dare to ski or snowboard for the first time, Grindelwald is perfect. In the Bodmi Arena, you don't have to get on ski lifts or chairlifts. You just stand on the conveyor belt and then slide down the hill. So you get ready for the challenging slopes in the Jungfrau region in a safe environment.

Skischule in GrindelwaldBodmi Arena Unterricht (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Skischule in GrindelwaldSkischule in Grindelwald (Foto: Outdoor.ch)

Choice between private lessons and group lessons

The range of ski schools in Grindelwald is very large. The first decision you have to make is whether you want to be taught privately or in a group. From half a day to several days, you can choose courses with a private instructor or in a group. The groups usually consist of about 6 people

If you want to make fast progress and enjoy personal attention, we recommend a private course. For children, however, group lessons are also perfect. There they get to know other children and at the end of the ski school week they take part in an exciting ski race.

Accompaniment of the ski school for children by mascot Snowli

Who does not know him? The legendary snow bunny Snowli

This mascot of the Swiss ski schools accompanies the children's lessons. According to legend, Snowli traveled through space from an unknown planet and finally landed on Earth. At the ski school in Grindelwald, your child will get to know this cute snow bunny better and learn exactly what his long journey is all about. The ski instructors can provide the best information here

Snowli Skischule SchweizSnowli (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Snowli Skischule SchweizDas Maskottchen Snowli auf der Piste (Foto: Outdoor.ch)

Versatile offer for the whole family

The ski school in Grindelwald is not limited to pure ski lessons. There are also additional offers that are fun for the whole family. For example, the Family Fun in the Bodmi Arena. This is perfect for families who do not yet have much previous experience on the slopes

In the morning you will be taught by a professional ski instructor and in the afternoon you will have time to go sledding in the Bodmi Arena. The rental of all equipment is also included in the price. Maybe this day is exactly the preparation you need to decide to enroll in the ski school?

Family Fun GrindelwaldFamily Fun in der Bodmi Arena (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Family Fun GrindelwaldFamily Fun Skiunterricht für Anfänger (Foto: Outdoor.ch)

Midday care for children in the Bodmi Arena

Are you skiing with your family in Grindelwald and looking for childcare for your kids over lunch? Also here the ski school Grindelwald has a good offer. You can have your child looked after for 1, 3 or 6 hours in the Bodmi Arena while you are out on the slopes yourself. Lunch at the childcare in the Bodmi Arena is included in the price.

Season subscription ski school Grindelwald for intensive learning progress

You want to benefit from unlimited lessons for a whole winter? With the season subscription of the Grindelwald Ski School this is possible. With it you attend during a whole season either 3 hours or 5 hours a day of lessons with the skis or with the snowboard

Meeting point and level will be arranged individually with the ski school. This way you can make maximum progress in one winter and complete several levels of the Swiss Snow League one after the other

Ski school with optional ski rental available

Beginners have the possibility to book a Beginner Package including rental at the Grindelwald Ski School. During three full days you will learn to make your first turns on skis or snowboard in the Bodmi Arena with a private ski instructor. So you don't need to bring any equipment or previous experience to start your first attempts on the slopes.

Carving coaching with video analysis for even more progress

Are you interested in how your skiing style looks like on the slopes? If you would like to watch yourself skiing, you will find the perfect offer in the Carving Coaching of the Grindelwald Ski School. Here you get personal feedback from the ski instructor on what you can do differently to optimize your skiing style. Thanks to the video analysis you can observe your progress 1:1. And also see what you are already doing perfectly!

Skifahren GrindelwaldPrivates Coaching mit Videoanalyse (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Skifahren GrindelwaldCarving in Grindelwald (Foto: Outdoor.ch)

Possibility for freestyle afternoons

Grindelwald is known for its freestyle parks. So you can find here a 130 m long halfpipe and two snowparks with different levels of difficulty. Freestyle is incredibly fun and the perfect challenge for experienced skiers and snowboarders.

The Grindelwald Ski School offers a taster course that lasts a whole afternoon. Here you will learn tricks like the ollie, slope spins, tail spins, nose-tail turns, rail jumps and many more in the ski area Grindelwald-First in a group. If you know at least the Red King level of the Swiss Snow League, this freestyle afternoon in Grindelwald is just right for you

Freestyle SnowboardFreestyle Snowboard in Grindelwald (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Freestyle SkiFreestyle Ski in Grindelwald (Foto: Outdoor.ch)

Performance Check for visible progress

In all three ski areas in Grindelwald you have the opportunity for a Performance Check. In this 2-hour private coaching session you will receive valuable tips and tricks to improve your carving skills.

Lauberhorn Challenge with professional coaching

Do you know the world famous Lauberhorn race? It takes place every year in Wengen and is the longest World Cup race in Switzerland with a 4.5 km downhill run. And at the Lauberhorn Challenge of the Grindelwald Ski School you can venture down this challenging downhill

During two hours you ski down the spectacular slope with a personal coach. You will learn how to master such a challenging course without wasting energy and you will also receive exciting background information about the race course. If this is not a reason to come to Grindelwald..

Private lessons in Telemark

Have you ever watched a telemark skier in amazement while skiing downhill? It may look complicated, but the technique is not that difficult to learn. Whether you are a telemark beginner or advanced, learn the many techniques of telemark skiing in Grindelwald and glide down the slopes of the Jungfrau Region in this private course. Experience the Nordic Spirit & move in the royal class of skiing.

As you can see, there are more than enough reasons to visit a ski school in Grindelwald. The offer is very extensive and the view that awaits you here is just the icing on the cake

Skifahren GrindelwaldaSkifahren in Grindelwald (Foto: Outdoor.ch)
Skifahren GrindelwaldaUnterwegs mit dem Sessellift (Foto: Jungfraubahnen)

As you can see, there are more than enough reasons to visit a ski school in Grindelwald. The offer is very extensive and the view that awaits you here is just the icing on the cake

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