Events First – Grindelwald

You can become a King or Queen without blue blood. On the eight-kilometre "King of the First hill" downhill race from Oberjoch to Stählisboden, daredevil snow enthusiasts can earn this noble title if they race fast enough. Participants must negotiate the 1,300-metre altitude in the shortest possible time. Aspirants to the title compete in the categories Ski, Snowboard and Fun. In the latter, participants tear down the mountain in costume and it's not the fastest, but rather the most average time that counts. Glory and honour is assured for all the participants but the crown is reserved for the best.

What is it about?

Chests full of gold and diamonds, boundless wealth, fame and honour – who hasn't dreamed of finding a treasure trove? Every year the dream becomes reality and the First mountain station becomes an Eldorado for treasure hunters. Large and small romp about in the snow during the greatest treasure hunt in Switzerland and dig like mad. Whoever finds one of the 30 sought after chests may then receive their prize at the end-of-season party in Grindelwald!