--- title: "Night sledding highlight Bussalp (No. 57)" url: "https://www.brienzersee.ch/en/experiences/tour/night-sledding-highlight-bussalp-no-57" description: "The sled rides through the nighttime winter landscape and cozy hours enjoying a cheese fondue at the mountain restaurant Bussalp remain unforgettable. The City Run sled trail is not illuminated. The night light combined with the white surroundings provide sufficient brightness, but you can also bring your own headlamp and speed down the mountain with your own lighting. With good snow conditions, you can sled from Weidli to Grindelwald village.Important: A reservation for night sledding and fondue feast is absolutely necessary." language: "en" type: "SportsActivityLocation" image: "https://img.oastatic.com/img2/44477530/max/variant.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.brienzersee.ch > Experiences > Tour" --- GPX Share Night sledding highlight Bussalp (No. 57) ========================================= - 5.38 km long - Difficulty: medium - Condition: very easy - Sledding Night sledding highlight on the Bussalp - 0:30 h - 5.38 km - 560 m - 1,241 m - 1,801 m - 560 m - - Start: Bussalp (1800 m above sea level) - Destination: Weidli (end of the official sledding trail) - 1240 m above sea level Fast sled rides and delicious fondue - what more could you want? The sled rides through the nighttime winter landscape and cozy hours enjoying a cheese fondue at the mountain restaurant Bussalp remain unforgettable. The City Run sled trail is not illuminated. The night light combined with the white surroundings provide sufficient brightness, but you can also bring your own headlamp and speed down the mountain with your own lighting. With good snow conditions, you can sled from Weidli to Grindelwald village. **Important:** A for night sledding and fondue feast is absolutely necessary. Read more Jungfrau Region Tourismus AG Good to know ------------ Best to visit suitable Depends on weather - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Directions Bussalp - Lochsteinen - Weidli (end of the official sledding trail) Depending on snow conditions, there is the possibility to sled further to Oberäll, Gaggi-Säge, or Grindelwald village. Read more Equipment - Sled or toboggan - Ski helmet - Day hiking backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover - Comfortable and waterproof winter shoes or sturdy hiking boots (possibly gaiters) - Hat/headband, scarf - Waterproof gloves - Sun and rain protection - Provisions and drinking water, thermos flask with hot drink - First aid kit - Pocket knife - Mobile phone - **Headlamp and reflectors** - Maps Read more Directions & Parking facilities **Getting there**The fastest route to the Jungfrau Region from Basel and Geneva leads via Bern. From Zurich, the route via Lucerne and the Brünig Pass is recommended. The pass is open year-round. From the south, access to the Jungfrau Region is via Grimsel or Susten Pass. Both passes are only open in summer. Alternatively, the Simplon Pass with subsequent car shuttle through the Lötschberg Tunnel is an option. **Grindelwald** From Interlaken, follow the main road to Zweilütschinen. Here turn left towards Grindelwald. The entire drive takes about 30 minutes and includes some winding sections. - - - Read more **Parking****Grindelwald** There are three public parking garages: Eiger+ parking garage (252 parking spaces), Sports Center parking garage (160 parking spaces), and the new Terminal Parking (1000 spaces) of the V-Bahn. Alternatively, you can also use the parking lot at Grindelwald Grund. Read more **Public transportation**Thanks to its central location in Europe, Switzerland is served by international trains from over 12 countries. Within Switzerland, intercity trains run directly from Basel and Lucerne to the Jungfrau Region. Travelers from Zurich change trains in Bern. Trains run every half hour. **Grindelwald** From Interlaken Ost station, you can reach Grindelwald without changing trains by taking the Bernese Oberland Railway (BOB). Important: board the rear part of the train, as it splits at Zweilütschinen. Those boarding the front end up in Lauterbrunnen. The journey takes 30 minutes to Grindelwald Terminal (V-Bahn). Three minutes later, you arrive at the final station in the village. Grindelwald has three stations (Terminal, Grund, and Dorf). The final station (Dorf) is located in the center of Grindelwald. - - - Read more Additional information - - Read more License (master data) Author´s Tip / Recommendation of the author - Fondue feast at the mountain restaurant Bussalp - Enjoy a warm drink at the Steintor or Weidli bar - Headlamps can be rented at Grindelwald Bus Read more Safety guidelines **The 10 sledding rules** 1. Be considerate of others 2. Adjust speed and driving style to your skills 3. Respect the track of the person ahead 4. Overtake with distance 5. Look uphill before starting 6. Stop at the edge 7. Mount and dismount at the edge 8. Observe signs and markings 9. Provide help 10. In case of an accident: provide personal details Read more Map Winter hiking and sledding map (1:27,000) available at Grindelwald Tourism. Read more Nearby ------ View on map - Place of interest - ski/snowboard - Tours 17.74 km - Sledding 3.52 km - Sledding 10.74 km - Sledding - Webcams - Media **outdooractive** Contact 3818 Grindelwald Download GPX file - - - -