ZipRider® in Grindelwald, Switzerland

For days/hours of operation and pricing please call Grindelwald directly at +41 (33) 828 72 33 or visit their website jungfraubahn.ch.

Stats:

• Length: 2480 feet long
• Vertical Drop: 675 feet
• Average Percent Grade: 28.4%
• Top Speed: 55 miles per hour
• Cables: Four side by side

Scheduled to open Christmas 2008, the ZipRider® atop the Grindelwald First Gondola may be our most spectacular yet! Located 2 hours away from the city of Zurich, 30 minutes up the mountain from the infamous town of Interlaken lies the beautiful and quaint town of Grindelwald. Millions visit the area each year to experience the Jungfraujoch- Top of Europe, a modern cogwheel railway that takes visitors through a tunnel in the Eiger Mountain to the Jungfraujoch and Sphinx Observation hall.

Now visitors to the area can add a little adrenaline to their visit by riding the Grindelwald ZipRider®! Customers will begin their journey by riding up the scenic, 3-stage Grindelwald First Gondola. During the summer months the mountains are covered by what looks like a perfectly manicured green carpet with mountain cows grazing over the landscape. The rugged Alps and glaciers are in view from any direction and the Eiger is visible off to the right from the top of the ZipRider®. Riders will fly down over the ski runs at speeds up to 55 mph parallel to the gondola. The ZipRider® received German TUV approval in the fall 2008. This is one experience you will not want to miss!!!

If you are planning a trip to Grindelwald and would like to ride the ZipRider® please visit their website jungfraubahn.ch for days of operation and pricing information or call +41 (33) 828 72 33.