Mörlialp

Mörlialp is a family-friendly ski area in Giswil in the canton of Obwalden, Switzerland. The area offers around 12 kilometres of marked pistes of all difficulty levels, a children's area with practice lifts, and activities such as night skiing, night sledging, snow biking and snowshoe trails.

Families and Kids

In the children's area with a carousel, magic carpet, practice lifts and playful figures, children learn to handle their winter equipment and try their first turns in the snow. The Mörlialp ski school offers group and private lessons for children of all levels, and the Mini-Cup children's ski race is held annually.

Food and drinks

At Mörlialp, the Restaurant Giswilerstock, the Bergrestaurant Mörlialp and the Bullybar provide food and drink. The Restaurant Giswilerstock is a self-service restaurant with traditional Swiss cuisine directly on the piste, the Bergrestaurant Mörlialp serves simple Swiss dishes, and the Bullybar offers snacks, drinks and fondue evenings with a view over the Sarneraatal valley.
4.0 km4

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 1 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 2.4 km
  • Advanced slopes: 1.4 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 45 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The pistes are open daily from 09:00 to 16:00 during the official winter season from 19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027. In good snow conditions the lifts already operate on December weekends.
Monday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)
Tuesday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)
Wednesday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)
Thursday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)
Friday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)
Saturday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)
Sunday
09:00-16:00 (19 December 2026 to 14 March 2027)

Admission fees

Day tickets are valid for all Mörlialp lifts; separate, cheaper tickets are available for the Tellerlift and the children's area. With the Schneepass Zentralschweiz and the Magic Pass, guests ski at Mörlialp free of charge. A season pass for all lifts is offered for Minis (3 to 5 years), and with the "5+1 card" you pay the price of five day tickets and receive a sixth ski day free.
45 CHF
Adult admission
35 CHF
Junior admission
13 CHF
Child admission
7 CHF
Day ticket Minis (3 to 5 years)

Contact

Webpage
moerlialp.ch
Email
info@moerlialp.ch
Address
Mörlialp 17, 6074 Giswil

Access

Nearby stops

  • Mörlialp550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Luzern
1h 13m
Zug
1h 49m
Olten
1h 55m
Zürich HB
2h 15m
Interlaken Ost
2h 21m

FAQ

  • Which other winter activities are available at Mörlialp besides skiing?
    Besides skiing and snowboarding, Mörlialp offers a roughly 2-kilometre sledging run, snow biking, Snooc skiing, three signposted snowshoe trails, two winter hiking trails and a permanent race course with electronic timing.
  • Can I rent equipment such as sledges or snow bikes at Mörlialp?
    Yes. Numerous sledges are available for rent at the valley station, and snow bikes and Snooc skis can be rented at the Mörlialp ski school's snow shop. For groups of more than 10 people, advance booking is recommended for sledge rental.
  • Are there accommodation options directly on the slopes at Mörlialp?
    Yes. Various holiday apartments, holiday homes and rooms are available directly next to the ski slopes at Mörlialp, including group accommodation and camp houses for different group sizes.
  • How can I reach Mörlialp by car and where can I park?
    From Giswil, the panoramic road leads up to Mörlialp in about 15 minutes by car, where a large car park is available directly next to the lift facilities. Parking is subject to a charge all year round and around the clock; the parking permit can be obtained via QR code, TWINT, credit card, Parkingpay or coins at the machine.
  • Can Mörlialp be rented for private group events such as company or club celebrations?
    Yes. The facilities can be rented exclusively for a group on other evenings at attractive conditions, for example for two hours of evening operation. Day, evening or weekend events with activities such as skiing, sledging, snowshoe tours, fun races or snow biking are also possible.

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