Grindelwald: population and statistics
Grindelwald has a population of 3,942 (2025) across 171.3 km², or 23.0 people per km². It ranks 566 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +5.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,942 residents
- 171.3 km²
- 23 people/km²
- 1,049 m
Key points
Among the 335 municipalities in Bern, Grindelwald ranks No. 62 by population.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: 33.7% in Grindelwald, compared with an average of 54.1% in Bern and 56.9% nationally.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: 21,263 kWh/inh. in Grindelwald, compared with an average of 8,535 kWh/inh. in Bern and 7,100 kWh/inh. nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 33° generates about 1,075 kWh a year here.
Grindelwald in numbers
Where is Grindelwald?
Population of Grindelwald over time
Grindelwald had 3,740 residents in 2015 and 3,942 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,800 |
| 2021 | 3,774 |
| 2022 | 3,756 |
| 2023 | 3,825 |
| 2024 | 3,930 |
| 2025 | 3,942 |
Did you know?
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 23,989 football pitches.
- Its population density is 10.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lütschental, 6.4 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Interlaken (6,123 residents), 15 km away.
All indicators for Grindelwald
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Grindelwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.3% | 22.7% | 20.7% | ranked 482 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Grindelwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 5,667 | 599,633 | 4,927,050 | ranked 163 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.9% | 29.0% | 23.3% | ranked 668 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 12.9% | 17.2% | 25.3% | ranked 1,602 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 33.7% | 54.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,770 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Grindelwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.6% | 60.7% | 53.5% | ranked 878 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.7% | 14.3% | 13.7% | ranked 1,349 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 21.0% | 14.7% | 12.4% | ranked 504 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 5.6% | 5.7% | 1.4% | ranked 423 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 158 | 40,598 | 329,600 | ranked 692 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 809.7 kW | 999.1 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,354 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 83.8 GWh/year | 9,185 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 129 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 21,263 kWh/inh. | 8,535 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 72 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Grindelwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 478 | 80,971 | 728,011 | ranked 300 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 374 | 67,347 | 762,757 | ranked 400 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 94.9 | 62.6 | 64.9 | ranked 232 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.5% | 64.8% | 65.7% | ranked 341 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.7% | 29.2% | 29.0% | ranked 1,496 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Grindelwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,543 | 677,492 | 5,679,518 | ranked 272 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 898.8 | 629.6 | 362.9 | ranked 104 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 81.2% | 70.3% | 63.6% | ranked 290 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 12.3% | 22.5% | 24.2% | ranked 1,455 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Grindelwald | Bern | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 31.3% | 18.6% | 18.9% | ranked 250 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Grindelwald
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Grindelwald?
Grindelwald has 3,942 residents (2025), ranking 566 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Grindelwald?
Grindelwald covers 171.3 km², with a density of 23 people per km².
Is the population of Grindelwald growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Grindelwald went from 3,740 to 3,942, a change of +5.4%.
Where is Grindelwald?
Grindelwald is in Bern. It belongs to Verwaltungskreis Interlaken-Oberhasli (district). Latitude 46.626, longitude 8.033.
Share of single-family houses among residential buildings: what is the figure for Grindelwald?
In Grindelwald, “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings” stands at 33.7% (2026), ranking 1,770 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 69.5%.
Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant: what is the figure for Grindelwald?
In Grindelwald, “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant” stands at 21,263 kWh/inh. (2026), ranking 72 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 9,356 kWh/inh..
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Grindelwald?
In Grindelwald, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 33° produces about 1,075 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Grindelwald?
The nearest to Grindelwald are Lütschental (6.4 km), Lauterbrunnen (10.0 km), Gündlischwand (10 km), Iseltwald (11 km), Gsteigwiler (11 km).