Adelboden - Lenk vs Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Adelboden - Lenk and Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen) are neighbouring resorts in Bernese Oberland - here is how they stack up for different kinds of skier.
Suitability - who each resort suits
How well each resort matches different types of skier
| Skier type | Adelboden - Lenk | Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen) |
|---|---|---|
| Beginners | Good | Good |
| Intermediates | Very good | Excellent |
| Experts | Not ideal | Limited |
| Off-piste | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Terrain Park | Not ideal | Not ideal |
| Families | Limited | Limited |
| Snow Confidence | Limited | Not ideal |
| Budget | Good | Not ideal |
Beginners
Adelboden - Lenk
Good
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Good
Intermediates
Adelboden - Lenk
Very good
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Excellent
Experts
Adelboden - Lenk
Not ideal
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Limited
Off-piste
Adelboden - Lenk
Not ideal
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Not ideal
Terrain Park
Adelboden - Lenk
Not ideal
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Not ideal
Families
Adelboden - Lenk
Limited
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Limited
Snow Confidence
Adelboden - Lenk
Limited
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Not ideal
Budget
Adelboden - Lenk
Good
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
Not ideal
Key stats compared
Head-to-head on the numbers that matter
| Stat | Adelboden - Lenk | Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen) |
|---|---|---|
| Piste | 85 km | 101 km |
| Vertical drop | 930 m | 1286 m |
| Lifts | 21 | 21 |
| Top elevation | 2193 m | 2394 m |
| Snow reliability | good snow | variable snow |
| Snowiest month | No data | January (~48cm) |
| Day pass | €58 | €82.16 |
Piste
Adelboden - Lenk
85 km
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
101 km
Vertical drop
Adelboden - Lenk
930 m
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
1286 m
Lifts
Adelboden - Lenk
21
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
21
Top elevation
Adelboden - Lenk
2193 m
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
2394 m
Snow reliability
Adelboden - Lenk
good snow
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
variable snow
Snowiest month
Adelboden - Lenk
No data
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
January (~48cm)
Day pass
Adelboden - Lenk
€58
Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)
€82.16
Which should you choose?
Our verdict based on terrain, snow, and who each resort suits
Choose Adelboden - Lenk if...
you want better value.
Choose Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen) if...
you want cruisy red runs.