Lauberhorn Races and World Snow Festival in January 2027: Dates, Getting There, Tickets and Tips

By Ramon Stüdeli, who lives in Grindelwald and LucerneLast updated: 31 October 2026

Quick answer: According to lauberhorn.ch, the 97th Lauberhorn races take place in Wengen from 15 to 17.01.2027: super-G on Friday, downhill on Saturday, slalom on Sunday. Right after, the 42nd World Snow Festival follows in Grindelwald from 18 to 24.01.2027, and according to jungfrauregion.swiss, entry is free. Ticket prices for the 2027 Lauberhorn races are not published yet (as of October 2026). The organizers recommend arriving early and by train.

Key facts at a glance

Lauberhorn races 2027: 15–17.01.2027 in Wengen. Super-G on Friday at 12:30, Lauberhorn downhill on Saturday at 12:30, slalom on Sunday at 10:00 and 13:00 (lauberhorn.ch).
Training: downhill training on 12, 13 and 14.01.2027, each at 12:30, not yet confirmed according to the program.
Patrouille Suisse: air display on Friday and Saturday at 11:20 according to the program.
World Snow Festival 2027: 18–24.01.2027 in Grindelwald and at Männlichen, theme «Animal worlds», free entry. The sculptures are finished from 22.01. at 12:00 and lit in the evenings from 22 to 24.01.
Lauberhorn tickets: 2027 prices not published yet. In 2026, kids under 6 didn't need a ticket (lauberhorn.ch).
Getting there: by train, from Grindelwald with the Eiger Express or via Lauterbrunnen to Wengen.

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Lauberhorn races 2027 program

Day	Date	Program
Tuesday to Thursday	12–14.01.2027	downhill training at 12:30, not yet confirmed
Friday	15.01.2027	11:20 Patrouille Suisse, 12:30 super-G, from 15:00 entertainment in the World Cup village
Saturday	16.01.2027	11:20 Patrouille Suisse, 12:30 Lauberhorn downhill, from 15:00 entertainment in the World Cup village
Sunday	17.01.2027	10:00 first slalom run, 13:00 second run, then the award ceremony in the Innerwengen finish area

Source: lauberhorn.ch (race program), as of October 2026. Times can change. Check the program on lauberhorn.ch before you travel.

Tickets for the Lauberhorn races

The 2027 prices are not published on lauberhorn.ch yet (as of October 2026). As a guide, here are the prices lauberhorn.ch shows for the 2026 edition:

Ticket 2026	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Lauberhorn ticket adults	CHF 85	CHF 95	CHF 55
Lauberhorn ticket kids 6–15	CHF 30	CHF 30	CHF 25
Grandstand ticket adults	CHF 100	CHF 150	CHF 75
Grandstand ticket kids 6–15	CHF 50	CHF 80	CHF 45

The Lauberhorn ticket covers the Girmschbiel fan zone, the Innerwengen finish arena and the start area. For the start, you need a ski pass and winter sports equipment. The grandstand ticket is a standing place on the finish grandstand in Innerwengen, and numbers are limited. For the 2026 edition, all tickets included the train journey from Interlaken Ost, and kids under 6 got in free. Advance sales for 2026 started on 03.11.2025. Only buy tickets from the organizer: check tickets on lauberhorn.ch.

Getting to the races

By train: The organizers recommend the train and advise arriving very early. Expect longer waiting times on race days (lauberhorn.ch).
From Grindelwald to the Girmschbiel fan zone: take the Eiger Express from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher, the fan zone can be reached via Eigergletscher, Kleine Scheidegg and Wengernalp.
To the Innerwengen finish arena: take the train from Lauterbrunnen or Grindelwald to Wengen, then walk about 20 minutes.
Parking: Lauterbrunnen and Grindelwald have only a limited number of paid parking spaces.
Getting back: In 2025, the last ride up from Wengen toward Männlichen and Grindelwald was at 18:30. The 2027 times are not published yet.
Crowds: For 2026, the organizer expected around 80,000 visitors, especially on Saturday.

Sources: lauberhorn.ch (ticket categories, factsheets, press releases January 2025 and October 2025), as of October 2026.

World Snow Festival 2027 in Grindelwald

At the 42nd World Snow Festival, teams carve sculptures from snow, in 2027 on the theme «Animal worlds». They work on Bärplatz and Eiger+ Nordwandplatz in Grindelwald and in the Männlichen ski area. In the village, the teams work for five days from 8:00 to 18:00, at Männlichen from 9:00 to 16:00, and you can watch. The finished works are on show from Friday, 22.01.2027, at 12:00. From Friday to Sunday, 24.01.2027, they are lit in color in the evenings. Depending on the weather, they stay up into February. The teams judge each other, and visitors vote for their favorite. Entry is free (jungfrauregion.swiss, as of October 2026). Check the dates before you travel: official festival page.

Both events compared

	Lauberhorn races	World Snow Festival
Dates 2027	15–17.01.2027	18–24.01.2027
Place	Wengen, finish in Innerwengen, Girmschbiel fan zone	Grindelwald (Bärplatz, Eiger+ Nordwandplatz) and Männlichen
Entry	ticket required, 2027 prices not published yet	free
From Grindelwald	Eiger Express or train via Lauterbrunnen	on foot in the village, Männlichen gondola
Official information	lauberhorn.ch	jungfrauregion.swiss

Our tips for the January weeks

Book accommodation early: With around 80,000 visitors expected (2026), booking early pays off.
Friday instead of Saturday: The organizer expects the biggest crowds on Saturday and suggests trying the super-G on Friday for a change.
Dress warmly: You'll be standing in the snow for a long time. Bring warm shoes, gloves and sun protection.
Ski the course yourself: After the races, the Lauberhorn course is open to everyone and included in the ski pass (jungfrau.ch).
Sculptures in the evening: From 22 to 24.01.2027, the snow sculptures are lit, a nice evening walk after a day on the slopes.
Check before you travel: The program and whether events go ahead can change with snow and weather.

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FAQ

When are the 2027 Lauberhorn races?

From 15 to 17.01.2027 in Wengen: super-G on Friday, downhill on Saturday and slalom on Sunday (lauberhorn.ch, as of October 2026).

How much are tickets for the 2027 Lauberhorn races?

The 2027 prices are not published yet (as of October 2026). In 2026, the adult Lauberhorn ticket cost CHF 85 on Friday, CHF 95 on Saturday and CHF 55 on Sunday.

How do I get from Grindelwald to the Lauberhorn races?

Take the Eiger Express from Grindelwald Terminal to Eigergletscher and continue to the Girmschbiel fan zone, or take the train to Wengen and walk about 20 minutes to the Innerwengen finish arena.

When is the 2027 World Snow Festival?

From 18 to 24.01.2027 in Grindelwald and at Männlichen. You can see the finished sculptures from 22.01. at 12:00, and they are lit in the evenings from 22 to 24.01.

Is the World Snow Festival taking place in 2027?

Yes. jungfrauregion.swiss lists the 42nd World Snow Festival from 18 to 24.01.2027 with the theme «Animal worlds» (as of October 2026).

Is there an entry fee for the World Snow Festival?

No, according to jungfrauregion.swiss, entry is free.

Can you ski the Lauberhorn downhill yourself?

Yes. After the races, the original course is open to everyone and included in the Jungfrau Ski Region ski pass (jungfrau.ch).

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About the author

Ramon Stüdeli is the owner of Grindelwald Experiences. He lives in Grindelwald and Lucerne, brings broad experience from tourism and other industries and has traveled to more than 60 countries.