Axalp ob Brienz

Axalp ob Brienz lies on a terrace high above Lake Brienz in the Bernese Oberland and is a family-friendly ski area with wide, perfectly groomed pistes. In winter it offers skiing and snowboarding, cross-country skiing, sledging, snowshoeing and night skiing; in summer there are hiking trails such as the AXI-Pfad and the Schnitzlerweg to Hinterburgseeli.

Families and Kids

The Axiland practice area below the Windegg chairlift valley station is the training ground of the Schweizer Skischule Axalp, with many courses and a small Axi-Park with jumps and boxes suitable for most children. It also leaves room for first attempts on skis or for sledging. Children under 6 use the Axiland free of charge.

Food and drinks

The Axalp has several mountain restaurants and huts, including Restaurant Hilten directly on the Chrutmettli/Horbigen piste with a sun terrace, the Windegg Spycher at 1,950 m, Restaurant Axalp Stübli at 1,500 m, the Bistro at BAX-Axalp, Restaurant Bramisegg on the way up and the Schybärg Beizli right at the piste edge with self-service and a sun terrace.
12.0 km4

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 8 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 1.2 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1.8 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 25 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The pistes are open daily during the 2026/27 winter season from 19 December 2026 to Easter Monday, 29 March 2027; lifts run roughly from 09:15 to 16:00 (some until 16:30 from February), with piste control from 16:30.
Monday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)
Tuesday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)
Wednesday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)
Thursday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)
Friday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)
Saturday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)
Sunday
09:15-16:00 (19 December 2026 to Easter Monday 29 March 2027)

Admission fees

The Magic Pass is valid on the Axalp. All one-day and multi-day tickets (except those with bus and choice subscriptions) are already valid from 15:00 on the previous day. Tickets can be bought at the machine at the valley station and paid with common credit cards and Twint; for cash payment in CHF, contact the lift staff. No discount is given with Halbtax or Generalabonnement.
25 CHF
Adult admission
12.5 CHF
Child admission

Contact

Webpage
axalp.ch
Email
info@axalp.ch
Address
Postfach, 3855 Brienz

Access

Nearby stops

  • Axalp, Totzweg0 meters walking distance
  • Axalp, Sportbahnen0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Interlaken Ost
58m
Thun
1h 27m
Bern
1h 47m
Luzern
1h 57m
Brig
2h 6m

FAQ

  • Is the Magic Pass valid at Axalp ob Brienz?
    Yes, the Magic Pass is valid on the Axalp. It is an annual pass valid not only here but also at over 100 other destinations with winter and summer operations, including Meiringen-Hasliberg, Saas-Fee, Leukerbad and Glacier 3000. It is purchased online.
  • Can I rent ski and snowboard equipment on site?
    Yes. Skiers, ski boots, poles and snowboards can be rented at the Sportshop, now located in the Bellevue Axalp (BAX) directly at the Bellevue bus stop. The shop is open daily from 09:00 to 17:30.
  • Are there sledging runs and can sledges be rented?
    Yes, there are two sledging runs: Windegg–Chrutmettli–Axalp (3 km, demanding) and Hüttboden–Burster (300 m, easy). Sledges can be rented at the ticket office at the valley station of the chairlift for CHF 10 per day plus a CHF 20 deposit.
  • Is there a ski school for children and beginners?
    Yes, the Schweizer Skischule Axalp offers lessons, with group-course registration closing one week before the course starts. The Axiland practice area below the Windegg chairlift valley station is used by the ski school and also offers space for first attempts on skis.
  • Is there parking at Axalp ob Brienz and how do I get there by public transport?
    Parking spaces are available for cars against payment of the indicated parking fee; they are marked accordingly. The Postauto from Brienz railway station runs up to the Axalp, and during the winter season it is free with the Magic Pass for residents of the Brienz region.

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