Skiing in Obwalden
Obwalden is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 1,013m to 2,232m, giving a vertical range of 1,219m. Across the area there are 46km of prepared pistes. There are 90 runs in total - 59 easy, 16 intermediate, 13 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 28 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 4 gondolas and 6 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Melchsee-Frutt, Engelberg - Ristis-Brunni, Mörlialp and Langis / Glaubenberg. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €78 on average.
Ski Resorts in Obwalden
3 ski resorts in Obwalden
Engelberg - Ristis-Brunni
Brunni, also called Ristis-Brunni, is the sunny south-facing side of Engelberg in central Switzerland, reached by cableway from the village. It is a small, family-focused area of about 8.5 km of pistes between 1,013 and 2,075 m, separate from the larger Engelberg-Titlis slopes across the valley. The Schonegg drag is reputed to be the steepest ski lift in Switzerland, with freeride lines off the same peak.
Melchsee-Frutt
Melchsee-Frutt is a ski area in Obwalden, Switzerland. It has 34 km of pistes served by 12 lifts, including 2 gondolas and cable cars and 4 chairlifts. The slopes run from 1,080 m to 2,232 m, a vertical drop of 1,152 m.
Mörlialp
Mörlialp is a ski area in Obwalden, Switzerland. It has 5.1 km of pistes served by 6 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,356 m to 1,838 m, a vertical drop of 482 m.
Obwalden at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 3 resorts
Total Resorts
3
Total Piste km
47 km
Total Lifts
25
Elevation Range
1,013–2,232 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
90
Season Calendar - Obwalden
When each resort is open for skiing
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