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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@youngun85, .... "When you land in Zurich you’ll likely have time to go in the shop for some train beers"
Tip of the day goes to you! 
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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How busy are the Zurich to Interlaken trains likely to be on a Saturday in the late afternoon? I was planning on spending a few hours in Zurich before heading up to Wengen. I took first class from Geneva last time, which was very much appreciated. Loads of space, no crowding. I haven’t booked first for this yet, and just wondering if I should bother. Travelling late January.
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@inthecold, if you check the timetable for your journey in the SBB app it will give you an indication of how busy each train will be e.g. if 2nd class shows three red people icons then it's predicted to be busy.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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@jonm, is that generally reliable before the day of travel? I booked the trip through Crystal who issue point-to-point tickets with a half-fare card. They charge £52 per person to upgrade to first. Do you think upgrading on the day would be more expensive?
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@inthecold, in my limited experience it's pretty reliable. I assume they must use some sort of historical data, but I don't know.
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Mürren News
1st November 2025 - Birg will be open for skiing!
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Weekends only until 22/11 when a continous operation should commence
Kleine Scheidegg hope to start something at KS on 15/11 access will be from the Gwald side until 5/12 due to track maintenance between Wengen and KS
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Mannlichen is from 13/12 continously
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Morning all - does anyone know whether the cable car / train from Lauterbrunnen to Murren or the train up to Wengen run late into the night? Planning a family weekend but I can’t see us getting to Lauterbrunnen much earlier than 11:30PM. Perhaps, we should stay in the valley and then head up each day. Thank you.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Check SBb online @franga, I think Wengen is accessible until midnight each night of the week, later Fri, Sat.
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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| Rogerdodger wrote: |
| Check SBb online @franga, I think Wengen is accessible until midnight each night of the week, later Fri, Sat. |
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Hi all.... 8 weeks to my first trip to the Jungfrau area. I'm travelling alone and staying in Wengen at the Victoria Lauberhorn. Flying on the 5th (Mon) to 9th (Fri), and arriving by train from Zurich, so skiing 3 and a bit days.
I'd appreciate some hints & tips re mountain huts, bars, the best pistes/areas etc..... any useful info gratefully received with thanks!
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You know it makes sense.
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3 and a bit days.....perfect for a whistle stop tour. @Gaz_H,
Day 1 up the cable car to Mannlichen then work across to Kleine Scheidegg. You will see all the preparation work for the Lauberhorn race which you may find very interesting.
Day 2 zip across to Mürren and experience the new "steepest cable car" in the world.
Day 3 up to Mannlichen and ski down to Terminal, this is the bottom station of 2 gondolas, the eigerexpress is the tourist lift for Jungfraujoch.
Use the bus from Terminal across Grindelwald to get to Firstbahn, this is the stand alone ski area of Grindelwald. Lovely small area usually quiet with some great scenery.
Final half day, select a bit to revisit and consider when you will return!
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Rogerdodger, thanks, appreciated!
A quick one re the train. I'm assuming the best option is to get the direct train from the Airport to Interlaken, rather than changing in Zurich? Would you recommend booking the train well in advance for a Monday afternoon?
Thanks
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Poster: A snowHead
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Thanks...
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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@Gaz_H, i hope you'll have clear skies as you approach Lauterbrunnen, the views are lovely.
Try to sit near a window on the left side, the lakes side.
In Wengen, 2 food recommendations:
Save money in the early afternoon at the Eat&Go Halal on the rt side, main street.
Decent roasted chicken and burgers.
Spend money in the evening at the Bären, it's posh, tasty but expensive.
Plenty of good other options as well.
Good pastries at the Coop close to the train station
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@Gaz_H, you should also stop at the Brandegg Hut when skiing down to Grindelwald from Kleine Scheidegg to sample the apple fritters
You could have some light lunch loaded fries up at the Wall Bar at the Eiger Gletscher lift as well, good spot for lunch before a nice long descent.
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Make sure you visit Mürren as it is a lot more snow sure than Wengen & Grindelwald.
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@Rogerdodger, it's hardly a "zip" to Mürren is it? But a triumph of Swiss over-engineering 
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Mürren
On the 19th December the dismantling will take place of the crane at the Schithorn with a large helicopter 
Schilthorn piste to Birg will be open from Saturday 22nd November.
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Exciting times I get to join this thread this year!
Flying out 20th Jan for 10 days, staying in the Valley Hostel in Lauterbrunnen.
My last time in the region was 2019 - can’t wait to see how much and how little has changed.
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@P17hae, you'll be impressed with the new cable car from Stechelberg up to Mürren (steepest in the world), and the new cable cars from Mürren up to Birg and then on to the Schilthorn.
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| Alastair Pink wrote: |
| @P17hae, you'll be impressed with the new cable car from Stechelberg up to Mürren (steepest in the world), and the new cable cars from Mürren up to Birg and then on to the Schilthorn. |
Yes I am really excited about that!
Also the vbahn on ‘tother side too
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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Today they dismantled the crane at the Schilthornbahn in Mürren....things starting to get back to normal
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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Snowed off on on for a couple of days right down to low altitide ie: Lauterbrunnen
More than 40cm has accumalated at KS
Opening lifts continously in Murren tomorrow and KS next wend
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You know it makes sense.
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Can anyone recommend an instructor(s) based in Grindlewald for a couple of 10 to 12 year olds who want to move beyond ski school type lessons. They are competent, ski a couple of weeks a year, but want to really solidify their technique at this stage and are looking for private/semi private tuition. Any help gratefully received
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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Wil Hall (Burri sport) Grindelwald. Wil is a young guy who can connect really well with youngsters who are not that much younger than him!!!! @lynnecha,
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Poster: A snowHead
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I saw this photo on social media of Wengen taken yesterday. Looks like the snow has arrived!
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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@Rogerdodger, thanks! Much obliged
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Confirmation Wixi,Eiger Nordwand and Arven will open continously from Sat
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Mürren
Superb amount of snow last couple of days.
Mürren village 1650: 61cm
Turliboden weather station 2332m: 125cm
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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completely overwhelmed in Murren last wend
Huge queues over 20ms
Should be better once KS is open
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Excellent stuff. We’re heading over for a Friday-Monday birthday trip.
Friday - Zurich for Xmas markets
Sat-Mon train to wengen and 2 nights in the Lauberhorn.
We’re not taking skis with us so we’re just going to play it by ear, whether to walk/sledge or to ski.
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Do I need any sort of travel card etc to book a Saver Day Pass or is it open to anyone?
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@Gaz_H, anyone. You can buy a card that gives you half off all fares, but that typically doesn’t work for skiers who aren’t staying long or taking many trains.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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Great thx!
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And is it an easy transfer from baggage to the train station?
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