Skilifte Rüschegg Eywald

Skilifte Rüschegg Eywald is a ski area in Rüschegg-Gambach in the Bernese Prealps, Switzerland, reached in about 30 minutes by car from Bern, Thun and Fribourg. The area offers 13 kilometres of pistes for beginners, advanced skiers and families, served by the Rüschegg ski lift built in 1968, which at 2,263 metres is the fourth-longest ski lift in Switzerland. The Berghaus Lischboden at around 1,550 metres above sea level provides food and a sun terrace within the ski area.

Families and Kids

The ski area is described as popular with families and beginners, with 13 kilometres of pistes suitable for different levels.

Food and drinks

The Berghaus Lischboden, located centrally in the ski area at around 1,550 metres above sea level, offers a varied menu and a terrace with views of the Alps. Its opening hours are adapted to the operating hours of the lifts.
12.0 km2

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 7 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 3.2 km
  • Advanced slopes: 0.9 km
    • Free entrance: No

Opening hours

Pistes are open daily from 09:30 to 16:00 in January and from 09:30 to 16:15 in February; the season ends depending on the current snow situation.
Monday
09:30-16:00 (January)
Tuesday
09:30-16:00 (January)
Wednesday
09:30-16:00 (January)
Thursday
09:30-16:00 (January)
Friday
09:30-16:00 (January)
Saturday
09:30-16:00 (January)
Sunday
09:30-16:00 (January)

Admission fees

Contact

Webpage
rueschegg-ski.ch
Email
rueschegglifte@bluewin.ch
Address
Hirschhorn, 3153 Rüschegg-Gambach

FAQ

  • Is there parking at the ski area and how many spaces are available?
    Yes, there is a free car park for 600 cars directly at the ski lift.
  • Where can I rent ski equipment for a visit to Rüschegg Eywald?
    Ski equipment can be rented from Christiania Sport in Rüschegg-Gambach, Riffenmattstrasse 198e, which is open from December to March, Tuesday to Friday 08:15–12:00 and 14:00–18:30 and Saturday 08:15–16:00 (closed Mondays).
  • How can I get current information about piste and operating conditions?
    Current daily information is available via the snow telephone on 031 738 88 88, on the website, and through the free SMS piste info service, which can be subscribed to via web sign-up or by sending the text EYWALD to the short number 9889.
  • Can I buy gift vouchers for the ski lift?
    Yes, value vouchers for Skilift Rüschegg-Eywald can be purchased and redeemed at the ski lift ticket office against a ticket; the minimum order value is CHF 20 and vouchers are valid for 5 years from the date of issue.

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