Engstligenalp

Engstligenalp
Engstligenalp is a snow sports area on a high plateau above Adelboden in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, reached only by cable car. It offers groomed pistes served by several ski lifts, a children's area with a Globi trail, cross-country ski trails, winter hiking trails and ski touring terrain, with skiing possible from mid-December until early May.

Families and Kids

The children's area (Kinderland) is located right next to the Berghotel and includes a pony lift and a small ski lift, plus a fun Globi trail with a drive-through gondola, bumps and set-out gates; adults are also welcome. Globi himself appears on selected dates, and the Adelboden ski school offers private lessons for children and a First Ski Experience package.

Food and drinks

Dining on the Engstligenalp includes the mountain hotel restaurant with traditional Swiss and seasonal specialities and a large sun terrace, the raclette hut, the fondue igloo, the Bockbar après-ski bar, the Steghorn restaurant and a picnic room. Local specialities such as Älplermakkaroni and the Engstligen-Plättli are served with matching wines.
12.0 km8

Status

Information

  • Lockers: Yes
  • Easy slopes: 5 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Pistes are open daily from 19 December 2026 to 5 February 2027 from 09:00 to 16:30, from 6 February to 29 March 2027 from 08:30 to 16:30, and from 30 March to 2 May 2027 from 08:30 to 16:00.
Monday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)
Tuesday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)
Wednesday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)
Thursday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)
Friday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)
Saturday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)
Sunday
09:00-16:30 (19 December 2026 – 5 February 2027)
08:30-16:30 (6 February 2027 – 29 March 2027)
08:30-16:00 (30 March 2027 – 2 May 2027)

Admission fees

The mountain railroads in the Adelboden-Lenk ski region use a dynamic pricing model for ski tickets: tickets can be booked directly in the webshop and the earlier you book, the cheaper the prices. The "Kids Free" family offer applies in the Adelboden-Lenk ski region on Saturdays, and the AlpsPass gives unlimited access to 4 top ski areas plus 3 free ski days each in 5 partner resorts.

Contact

Webpage
engstligenalp.ch
Email
info@engstligenalp.ch
Address
Engstligenstrasse 75, 3715 Adelboden

Access

Nearby stops

  • Unter dem Birg (Talstation)0 meters walking distance
  • Engstligenalp0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
1h 27m
Bern
1h 49m
Interlaken Ost
1h 51m
Brig
1h 52m
Sion
2h 17m

FAQ

  • Is Engstligenalp reachable by public transport?
    Yes. From Frutigen take the bus to the "Adelboden, Oey" stop, change there and continue to the final stop "Adelboden, Unter dem Birg"; the bus stop is right next to the cable car valley station.
  • Is there parking at the valley station?
    Yes. At the entrance to Adelboden turn left at the traffic circle and drive about 4 kilometres into the valley to the cable car valley station, where plenty of free parking spaces are available for the duration of your stay.
  • Can I rent ski and winter sports equipment on site?
    Yes. The rental and test centre at the top station of the cable car, operated by Hari Sport Adelboden, rents skis, cross-country skiing equipment (classic and skating), snowshoes, sledges and winter clothing, and also sells accessories; online reservation up to 2 days in advance is recommended.
  • Are there dining options on the Engstligenalp?
    Yes. The mountain hotel restaurant serves traditional Swiss and seasonal specialities, the raclette hut offers raclette, and there is also a fondue igloo, the Bockbar après-ski bar, the Steghorn restaurant and a picnic room.
  • Can I stay overnight on the Engstligenalp?
    Yes. The Berghotel Engstligenalp has 28 rooms with 82 beds, and from mid-December to early April there are also sleeping igloos with 28 sleeping places as an adventurous alternative.

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