Springenboden

Springenboden is a small, family-friendly snow sports area in the Diemtigtal valley in the Bernese Oberland, at 1200 to 1540 m above sea level. It comprises a T-bar lift plus two practice lifts in a groomed children's ski paradise. The offer is complemented by a ski school, winter hiking trails, a snowshoe trail and several mountain huts and inns.

Families and Kids

The groomed children's ski paradise has two practice lifts, play elements to ski around, space for sledging and playing, and a large snow hill next to the piste. The ski school welcomes children from 3 years and offers weekly, Saturday and Muki/Vaki courses.

Food and drinks

The Gasthaus Gsässweid at 1345 m is a family-friendly mountain inn directly in the Springenboden ski and hiking area. The Gasthof Rothbad at 1050 m serves home-style cooking with seasonal specialities and changing desserts. The Restaurant Springenboden, right by the ski lift, offers views over mountain and valley and has a small room for gatherings of up to 20 people.
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Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 3.8 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 2.2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: Yes (partly)
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

Opening hours unknown.

Admission fees

Access to the children's play area and use of the infrastructure, except the two children's lifts, are free for visitors. Lift tickets are required for the T-bar lift and the two children's lifts.

Contact

Webpage
skilifte-springenboden.ch

FAQ

  • Is there a ski school at Springenboden and what courses are offered?
    Yes, Skischule Springenboden offers regular weekly and Saturday courses as well as a Muki/Vaki course. Private lessons in skiing and snowboarding and group lessons from 4 people are available daily by arrangement; children from 3 years are welcome, and lessons for people with disabilities are also offered.
  • What can families do at Springenboden besides skiing?
    The children's ski paradise has play elements to ski around, plenty of space for sledging and playing, and a large snow hill next to the piste. There are also three winter hiking trails and a marked snowshoe trail, and picnic benches and deck chairs are available for breaks.
  • Is Springenboden a good starting point for ski touring?
    Yes, the website describes Springenboden as an ideal starting point for exploring the Diemtigtal mountain world on touring skis, and the Gasthof Rothbad is noted as a good base for ski tourers.
  • Can I stay overnight at Springenboden?
    Yes, several mountain huts and inns are available, including the Gasthaus Gsässweid at 1345 m, the Gasthof Rothbad at 1050 m, and club and alpine huts such as the Skihütte Skiclub Stärnebärg, Sennhütte Bärgli and Stuckis Hüttli, which are suitable for families, groups and camps.

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