Wiriehorn

Wiriehorn is a ski area in the Diemtigtal Nature Park near Zwischenflüh in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland. It offers 11.5 km of downhill pistes served by a six-seater chairlift, four ski lifts, two children's lifts and a magic carpet, reaching from 984 m up to 1868 m above sea level. The area is popular with families and short-notice visitors and also offers sledging, winter hiking, snowshoe trails and a bike park in summer.

Families and Kids

Wiriehorn is family-friendly: children under six ride the chairlift free, and older children pay the day-ticket price for unlimited rides. The Swiss Snow Kids Village is the starting point for beginners, and there are two children's lifts and a magic carpet. In summer a 500 m² adventure playground with a 25 m slide sits right by the mountain station, plus a family treasure hunt, geocaching and a 6 km scooter route.

Food and drinks

The Berghotel Wiriehorn at the mountain station houses a mountain restaurant with homemade, regional cuisine, a self-service restaurant, an outdoor bar and a large sun terrace with panoramic views over the Diemtigtal. It seats 210 guests indoors plus 140 on the terrace. Culinary events such as the Wiriehorn brunch, fondue and raclette evenings and grill buffets are held regularly.
16.0 km5

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 4 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 7 km
  • Advanced slopes: 4 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Night skiing: Yes
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The ski season generally runs from mid-December to mid-March; the chairlift usually operates from December to March. Opening hours for the marked pistes are unknown.

Admission fees

The Wiriehorn is part of the Magic Pass, a year-round leisure pass valid in around 40 winter sports areas and 20 summer destinations; the pass also covers bike transport. Holders of the NaturparkCard (guest card) ride the chairlift free in summer (one return trip per guest per day). Children under six and dogs ride free, and groups of ten or more, HOT-TRAIL club members and Bikepark Thunersee supporters receive a 10% discount. Day and multi-day tickets as well as 3- and 4-hour tickets are available, and ski day passes can be bought online.

Contact

Webpage
wiriehorn.ch
Email
info@wiriehorn.ch
Address
Riedli 15, 3756 Zwischenflüh

Access

Nearby stops

  • Riedli, Talstation Wiriehorn250 meters walking distance
  • Zwischenflüh, Allmiried700 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
37m
Bern
59m
Interlaken Ost
1h 9m
Brig
1h 20m
Olten
1h 47m

FAQ

  • Is night skiing offered at Wiriehorn?
    Yes. The piste along the chairlift is illuminated every Friday in good weather from 18:00 to 22:00. A fondue evening at the Berghotel Wiriehorn restaurant (by advance reservation) complements the night skiing.
  • Can I rent ski and snowboard equipment at Wiriehorn?
    Yes. Stucki Sport, located directly at the valley station, rents skis, snowboards, boots, helmets and sledges.
  • Is there a ski school at Wiriehorn?
    Yes. Skischule Diemtigtal Wiriehorn (Snowsport Diemtigtal) offers a broad range of courses for children and adults. Beginners start in the Swiss Snow Kids Village at the bottom, while advanced skiers take the chairlift up into the ski area.
  • Can I stay overnight directly in the ski area?
    Yes. The Berghotel Wiriehorn sits right next to the chairlift mountain station and has eleven guest rooms with a total of 49 beds. Campers and camper vans may also stay overnight for a small fee on the large car park at the valley station, where public toilets and showers are available.
  • Is there a snowpark or freestyle park at Wiriehorn?
    The website does not mention a snowpark or freestyle park for winter. In summer the area has a bike park with downhill trails, a kids' area, pumptracks and a skill park.

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