8 Highlights of the Bodmi Arena
- The winter sports practice area is 6000 m² and has its own bus stop.
- The ski area offers a breathtaking view of the mountain panorama of the Jungfrau region around Grindelwald.
- Bodmi Arena, located in the middle of Grindelwald, is operated by the Swiss Ski School Grindelwald.
- Children and adult beginners are welcome to take professional lessons in skiing or snowboarding here.
- At Bodmi Arena, everyone can practice on their own as they please.
- A conveyor belt, the Snowli village and the snow tubing play zone are geared towards children.
- You will find a restaurant and an office of the Swiss Ski School directly on the practice area.
- Adults as beginners or slightly advanced skiers can also practice here on the terrain.
What is the Bodmi Arena?
The Bodmi Arena is open daily from mid-December to the end of March, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It offers a ski school, activities like snowboarding, skiing, and sledding, childcare, and much more. A platter lift and a conveyor belt help children and adult beginners get their first experiences with winter sports.
The sunny Bodmi Arena also has various ski lifts and conveyor belts that are perfect for trying out snow for the first time. The Pinocchio lift is included, as well as smaller courses. Its location right in Grindelwald is ideal for practicing without having to go to a real ski area.
Snowli Kinderclub at the Bodmi Arena
Childcare is available at the Snowli Club for kids aged 3 and up. It’s open during the week from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There’s a lunch for the kids from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM.
Supervisors can relax on loungers with sheepskin covers and enjoy delicacies from the kids' club right in the heart of the ski paradise.
Offer at Swiss Activities:
Snowli Party in the Bodmi Arena
You can experience a Snowli Party every Wednesday in February from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm. The participation is free of charge.
You can take part in various attractions such as:
- make-up
- storytelling
- Tyrolienne
- sack race
The magic carpet of the Bodmi Arena
The magic carpet is a conveyor belt that takes you quickly and easily to the sledding slope. This way you can comfortably sled or ski down again and again.
Renting Ski and Snowboard Gear at Bodmi Arena
A small shop on the premises of Bodmi Arena lets you rent your equipment right there. This way, you can try out what suits you best without having to buy anything or carry heavy gear around.
Shop Opening Hours: From about mid-December to the end of March, the shop is open daily during the winter season from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
If you book a private or group lesson, you'll receive the ski or snowboard gear included with these Swiss Activities offers:
Getting to Bodmi Arena
Getting to Bodmi Arena is really easy. From Grindelwald Dorf, you can reach it in just a few minutes to the north.
Public Transport
Buses 122 and 124 run regularly from Grindelwald to Bodmi Arena. There’s a dedicated bus stop at the site.
Bus Line 122
It takes about 10 minutes to get to Bodmi Arena from the train station.
Stops:
- Grindelwald, Bahnhof
- Grindelwald, Tuftbach
- Grindelwald, Stutz
- Grindelwald, Gaggi Säge
- Grindelwald, Bodmi
Bus Line 124
It takes about 15 minutes to get to Bodmi Arena from the train station.
Stops:
- Grindelwald, Bahnhof
- Grindelwald, Firstbahn
- Grindelwald, Kirche
- Grindelwald, Kirchbühl
- Grindelwald, Klusi
- Grindelwald, Bodmi
Buses operate from Christmas until the end of March at least hourly, and every half hour during peak times.
If you have a Bodmi Arena ticket, you can ride the buses for free. A valid ski pass or the Grindelwald Guest Card also lets you ride the bus for free.
By Car
The roads to Bodmi Arena are accessible by car, but it’s best to have an off-road vehicle. However, parking options at the Bodmi Arena are limited.
Bodmi Arena Opening Hours
| Facility | Days | From - To | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodmi Arena | daily | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM | |
| Shop | daily | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | |
| Snowli Club | weekdays | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | |
| Teller Lift | daily | 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM | |
| Snow Tubing and Sledding | daily | 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM | depending on snow conditions |
The Bodmi Arena is open daily from mid-December to the end of March during the winter season.
Activities in the Bodmi Arena
In the Bodmi Arena, everything is geared towards beginners in winter sports. You can attend a ski school and improve your skills in a group or alone. If you prefer to train without help or just have fun, that is of course also possible.
Snow School in the Bodmi Arena
The snow school offers a variety of different courses. For kids and adults, in groups or privately. You can book courses with certified ski instructors that last from half a day to several days.
Classes are conducted according to the levels of the Swiss Snow League. For children, levels like Bambini and the Blue League are available. The mascot Snowli helps to overcome initial fears.
Some offers from Swiss Activities:
Levels Swiss Snow League Bodmi Arena
The Swiss Snow League has a total of 9 levels. Here, we only list the 4 beginner levels offered at the Bodmi Arena. For advanced courses, you can find ski courses in larger ski resorts around Grindelwald.
Bambini:
- Suitable for kids from 3 to about 6 years old
- Information about the history of Snowli
- Walking, climbing, turning
- Sliding parallel and stopping
- First change of direction from the fall line
Blue Prince/Princess:
- Suitable for kids from 5 to about 12 years old
- Info on equipment
- Climbing using step and side steps
- Gliding and stopping in a snowplow
- Skiing in a parallel stance with transitions and tricks
- Snowplow turns
Blue King/Queen:
- Suitable for kids from 5 to about 12 years old
- Info on safe use of lifts
- Side skiing and tricks
- Side slipping
- Parallel skiing on simple waves and jumps
- Snowplow swings on an easy blue run
Blue Star:
- Suitable for kids from 5 to about 12 years old
- Info on behavior on the slopes (FIS rules)
- Swinging in mini-gate courses and obstacles
- Skiing on bumps and hollows
- Switch skiing in a V-position with direction changes
- Snowplow swings on a varied blue run
Snowtubing and tobogganing in the Bodmi Arena
The magic carpet will take you and your children comfortably to the top. On the way down, you can enjoy a speedy ride on the snowtube or on a toboggan. In the Air Glaciers Fun Park you can sled down the slope with different equipment. Additionally there is a snowtubing track
Bodmi Arena Prices (CHF) Snowtubing and Sledding 2025
| Offer | Adults | Kids |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Carpet and Sled Rental | 20.00 | 15.00 |
| Magic Carpet | 10.00 | 7.00 |
| Magic Carpet and Sled Rental (Groups of 10 or more) | 17.00 | 13.00 |
Offer at Swiss Activities:
The Button Lift in the Bodmi Arena
For your first lift ride, the button lift in the Bodmi Arena is excellent. It is especially popular among slightly advanced skiers and snowboarders.
Open: daily from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Wednesday and Thursday until 7:00 PM.
Bodmi Arena Prices (CHF) Button Lift 2025
| Offer | Adults | Children |
|---|---|---|
| Single ride | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| 10 rides | 22.00 | 22.00 |
| Evening pass | 15.00 | 15.00 |
| Half-day pass | 23.00 | 18.00 |
| Day pass | 28.00 | 24.00 |
| Season pass | 240.00 | 120.00 |
Night skiing in the Bodmi Arena
From the 4th week of December until around the beginning of the 2nd week of March, night skiing is offered in the Bodmi Arena on Wednesdays and Fridays. On these days, the platter lift is open until 7:00 PM. Night skiing is free with the Jungfrau ski pass.
Bodmi Arena is one of the most popular ski resorts for beginners. You can practice here, take lessons or just have fun
