Biel-Kinzig

Biel-Kinzig is a family-friendly winter sports area between 1634 and 1930 m above sea level in the Schächental near Bürglen Uri, a few kilometres from the Urner capital Altdorf. It is reached from Bürglen in 15 minutes by cable car; a ski lift and a chairlift carry visitors up to 1930 m. The largely fog-free area offers well-groomed, varied pistes for beginners and advanced skiers, unprepared slopes for freeriders and starting points for ski tours with powder-snow descents.

Families and Kids

Biel-Kinzig is presented as a family-friendly winter sports area with pistes suited to beginners as well as advanced skiers. A children's playground is listed among the summer activities.

Food and drinks

Dining options at Biel-Kinzig include the Alphotel Biel-Kinzig, the Skihaus Edelweiss and the Alpkäserei Kinzig with its Chäsi Beizli. The Alphotel and Skihaus Edelweiss also offer overnight accommodation.
7.0 km3

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 2.6 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 5 km
    • Entrance fee: 40 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Snow play area

Opening hours

Pistes are open, snow and weather permitting, from Saturday 28 November 2026 on weekends and from Thursday 24 December 2026 daily. Operations pause from 8 to 12 March 2027; the last winter sports days are the weekend of 13/14 March 2027 and Friday 19 March 2027.

Admission fees

Day tickets cover the cable car and the winter sports installations; cheaper tickets for the winter sports installations without the cable car are also available. Multi-day tickets are offered with or without one return cable car ride, and reduced school rates apply to school classes. Holders of a season pass from another Urner ski area, the Klewenalp-Stockhütte or a Ticino ski area pay half the day-ticket price, and families with two children pay the child rate for one parent (four children: both parents).
40 CHF
Adult admission
26 CHF
Children aged 6 to 15.
32.5 CHF
Half-day ticket for adults, valid from 12:00.
22 CHF
Half-day ticket for children aged 6 to 15, valid from 12:00.
1310 CHF
Family season pass for two parents and all children living in the same household up to and including the 2010 year of birth.
21 CHF
Reduced school day ticket for children aged 6 to 15; accompanying adults pay the school rate.

Contact

Webpage
biel-kinzigag.ch
Email
mail@biel-kinzigag.ch
Address
Postfach 133, 6463 Bürglen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Biel (Kinzig)0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
1h 20m
Luzern
1h 34m
Lugano
1h 35m
Zug
1h 47m
Locarno
1h 52m

FAQ

  • Are children under 6 free at Biel-Kinzig?
    Yes, children up to 5 years old ski free when accompanied by an adult. From their 16th birthday the adult rate applies.
  • What discounts does a Biel-Kinzig season pass include?
    Season pass holders receive 50% off day tickets in the other seven Urner ski areas and in the 13 Ticino ski areas covered by the Ticino Pass, a voucher for eight summer experiences worth over CHF 70, and discounts at sports shops, the Altdorf swimming pool and the Rigi rope park.
  • Can I get a refund if I return my day ticket early?
    Yes. Guests who return their day ticket by 13:00 at the Riedlig mid-station ticket office or by 13:10 at the Brügg valley station receive CHF 7.50 back for adults and CHF 4 for children. No refund is given after these times.
  • How often do the cable cars run from Brügg?
    The Brügg–Riedlig cable car departs from the valley station at xx:00, xx:20 and xx:40, with a midday break from 12:00 to 13:00. The Riedlig–Biel cable car leaves the top station at xx:10, xx:30 and xx:50, with a midday break from 11:50 to 12:50.
  • Can I pay with Reka-Checks at Biel-Kinzig?
    Yes, Reka-Checks are accepted at nominal value for all tickets. Season passes and multi-ride cards can be paid up to 50% with Reka-Checks.
  • Are public transport discounts such as Halbtax or GA valid on the Biel-Kinzig lifts?
    No. Public transport discounts such as the Halbtax, GA or Junior Card are not valid on the Biel-Kinzig AG installations.

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