Ebenalp-Horn

Ebenalp-Horn is a family ski area in the Appenzellerland in Switzerland, reached by cable car from Wasserauen. The area around the Ebenalp and the Horn lift in Schwende offers easy blue pistes, a children's area with magic carpet and rope lift, a beginner funpark, night skiing and marked winter hiking and snowshoe routes. The Ebenalp is also a starting point for mountain hikes in the Alpstein and is home to the Aescher mountain inn and the Wildkirchli caves.

Families and Kids

The children's area at the Horn lift in Schwende offers simple, manageable terrain at the valley floor, reached by a magic carpet or rope lift, with the mascot Hornli accompanying the youngest guests. A practice area on the Ebenalp is also well suited to beginners, and the beginner funpark at the Horn lift has a kicker, obstacles and a wave track for young riders.

Food and drinks

Several mountain inns and alpine farms surround the Ebenalp, including the famous Gasthaus Aescher built against the rock face, the Gasthaus Ebenalp, Mesmer, Schäfler, Seealpsee and Meglisalp. They serve down-to-earth, regional cuisine with traditional Appenzeller specialities, and many also offer overnight accommodation.
9.0 km5

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1.2 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 7 km
  • Advanced slopes: 0.8 km
    • Number of snowparks: 1
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 40 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Snow play area

Opening hours

The ski lifts operate daily from 09:00 to 16:15 during the winter season (25.12.2025 – 06.04.2026). Night skiing at the Horn lift takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays from 19:00 to 21:30, and in the children's area from 18:00 to 20:00.
Monday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)
Tuesday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)
Wednesday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)
Thursday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)
Friday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)
Saturday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)
Sunday
09:00-16:15 (25.12.25 – 06.04.26)

Admission fees

The Ebenalp-Horn ski pass is available as a day ticket, morning, half-day or afternoon ticket, and a separate night-skiing ticket. Season cards are offered for adults, youths, children and the Hornli category, and include a deposit; a family discount applies from the second child. Season card holders also receive three vouchers for a reduction on online tickets in the partner ski area Arosa Lenzerheide.
40 CHF
Adult admission
33 CHF
Junior admission
29 CHF
Child admission

Contact

Webpage
ebenalp.ch
Email
info@ebenalp.ch
Address
Schwendetalstrasse 82, 9057 Wasserauen

Access

Nearby stops

  • Wasserauen (Ebenalpbahn)0 meters walking distance
  • Ebenalp0 meters walking distance
  • Schwende, Bahnhof250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
1h 2m
Zürich HB
2h 1m
Chur
2h 27m
Zug
2h 35m
Olten
2h 40m

FAQ

  • Is night skiing offered at Ebenalp-Horn?
    Yes, night skiing takes place every Tuesday and Friday from 19:00 to 21:30 on the floodlit piste at the Horn lift in Schwende, and in the children's area from 18:00 to 20:00. The season card is valid for night skiing.
  • Is there a ski school at Ebenalp-Horn?
    Yes, Schneesportschule Schwende offers ski and snowboard lessons, with group courses for children in the children's area at the Horn lift and private lessons tailored to individual needs.
  • Can I reach Ebenalp-Horn by public transport?
    Yes, the Appenzeller Bahnen run to Wasserauen station, from where the valley station of the Ebenalp cable car is only a two-minute walk away. Connections are regular, with links to the SBB network in Gossau/St. Gallen.
  • Are there winter hiking and snowshoe routes at Ebenalp-Horn?
    Yes, a small panorama trail and a snowshoe route start at the Ebenalp mountain station and lead past the mountain inn. Snowshoes can be borrowed free of charge at the Ebenalp mountain station.
  • Is there a partner ski area connected to Ebenalp-Horn?
    Yes, Arosa Lenzerheide in Graubünden is a partner ski area. Season card holders receive three vouchers, each guaranteeing a reduction of CHF 15 on the current dynamic online price for a ticket in Arosa Lenzerheide.

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