Why Grindelwald?
- Directly below the Eiger North Face (1,034 m)
- The Eiger Express V-Bahn (since 2020) - the fastest connection to the Top of Europe
- Bernese Oberland lump-sum taxation available
- Lex Koller resort status
- Micro-locations Grindelwald village and the First slope, CHF 18-30k/m2
Market data Grindelwald (Q1 2026)
The property market in Grindelwald shows a rising trend, with prices up 5.5% year-on-year. Villas and detached houses trade at a median of CHF 19'500/m², apartments at CHF 15'500/m².
Taxes in Grindelwald
Municipal tax rate: 162%
Property transfer tax (buyer): 1.8%
Imputed rental value factor: 70% of market rental value
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Location & infrastructure
- Public transport: BOB railway to Interlaken (35 min.), Eiger Express V-Bahn
- Distance to lake: 0m
- Schools: Le Rosey winter campus Gstaad (3h), international schools in Bern (2h)
Micro-locations in Grindelwald
Grindelwald is divided into several neighbourhoods and districts with distinct characteristics:
Grindelwald-Dorf
The village of Grindelwald is the resort centre below the Eiger North Face, with a BOB railway connection and premium hotels.
Features: Resort centre · BOB railway · Eiger views
Premium price range: CHF 18'000–26'000/m²
First-Hang
The First slope above Grindelwald is a top address, with a sunny hillside setting and direct access to the First ski area.
Features: First ski area · Sunny hillside location · Premium chalets
Premium price range: CHF 22'000–30'000/m²
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Frequently asked questions about Grindelwald
- What do chalets cost in Grindelwald?
- The median is CHF 19,500/m2. The First slope reaches CHF 22-30k/m2. The Eiger Express V-Bahn (2020) has driven prices up.
- Can foreign nationals buy in Grindelwald?
- Grindelwald has Lex Koller resort status (Bern). Quotas are similar to Saanen - currently around 80% exhausted. Off-market brokerage predominates for premium chalets.
- How good are Grindelwald's connections?
- BOB railway to Interlaken (35 min.). The Eiger Express V-Bahn to the Eismeer station and Jungfraujoch (Top of Europe). By car, Bern (1h15).
- What characterises Grindelwald for HNWIs?
- A direct view of the Eiger North Face (1,034 m), the fastest connection to Jungfraujoch via the V-Bahn, and a BOB connection to the rest of Switzerland. More touristy than the Saanenland, but with a spectacular natural distinction.
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Discreet consultationSource: IAZI, Wüest Partner, FSO, FSO municipality profile, cantonal tax authority. Average values Q1 2026. Not an individual valuation.