Skiing in Bernese Oberland

    Switzerland
    55 resorts

    Bern is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 55 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 679m to 2,949m, giving a vertical range of 2,270m. Across the area there are 686km of prepared pistes. There are 933 runs in total - 478 easy, 344 intermediate, 101 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 399 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 45 gondolas and 53 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen), Adelboden - Lenk, Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan and Meiringen - Hasliberg. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €76 on average.

    Ski Resorts in Bernese Oberland

    55 ski resorts in Bernese Oberland

    Bernese Oberland at a Glance

    Aggregate stats across 55 resorts

    Total Resorts

    55

    Total Piste km

    710 km

    Total Lifts

    410

    Elevation Range

    679–2,949 m

    Avg Day Pass

    €73

    Total Runs

    933

    Easy 480Intermediate 347Advanced 109

    Where to start in Bernese Oberland

    Top picks across 2 categories

    Best for beginners

    1. 1.EngstligenalpVery good
    2. 2.Grindelwald - Männlichen (Schlittelpiste)Very good
    3. 3.KanderstegVery good

    Best value

    1. 1.Adelboden - TschentenAlpExcellent
    2. 2.ElsigenalpExcellent
    3. 3.EngstligenalpExcellent

    Top Resorts in Bernese Oberland

    Sorted by Piste km

    ResortPiste kmVert. Drop (m)Lifts
    Grindelwald - Wengen (Kleine Scheidegg - Männlichen)1011,28621
    Adelboden - Lenk8593021
    Schönried - Saanenmöser - Zweisimmen - St. Stephan591,05716
    Meiringen - Hasliberg511,90016
    Grindelwald First401,4367
    Mürren/Schilthorn391,33218
    Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont381,18411
    Glacier 3000311,7003
    Elsigenalp2896011
    Lenk - Wallegg2491010

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    Season Calendar - Bernese Oberland

    When each resort is open for skiing

    Oct
    Nov
    Dec
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May
    Adelboden - Lenk
    Adelboden - TschentenAlp
    Axalp
    Bumbach
    Chuderhüsi
    Elsigenalp
    Eriz
    Faltschen
    Gantrisch
    Gantrisch - Gurnigel
    Gantrisch - Ottenleue
    Gantrisch - Rueschegg
    Gatrisch - Selital
    Aeschiallmend
    Engstligenalp

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