Eiger Express, Aerial lift in Grindelwald, Switzerland

The Eiger Express is a modern aerial lift connecting Grindelwald Terminal with the higher Eigergletscher station. The system uses only seven support towers and can transport up to 26 people per cabin.

This lift opened in 2020 and represents a major step forward in Swiss mountain transportation. It significantly shortened the journey to Jungfraujoch when compared to previous routes.

The lift's name echoes the Eiger, whose north face the cabins pass within 1,800 metres of. At the top, the new passenger hall links directly to the Eigergletscher railway station, where riders transfer to the Jungfraujoch train or set off on foot and skis; a bistro sits in the same building. Cabin 888 is a VIP gondola with a champagne bar at its centre.

The gondola runs 6,483 m at 8 m per second, taking 15 minutes from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher. At the top station a new passenger hall links directly to the Eigergletscher railway station, with transfers to the Jungfraujoch train and separate exits for walkers and skiers. A bistro is inside the building.

The system uses a special tricable technology that allows it to carry up to 2,200 passengers per hour while requiring minimal infrastructure. This design makes it a technically innovative solution for mountain transport.