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4.4 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Adelboden

📍 Engstligental, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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53%
Blue
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40%
Red
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7%
Black
🎿
100
Number of runs
⛰️
86 km
Runs (shared ski area)
🏘️
1,353m
Village altitude
🗻
2,200m
Summit
🚡
22
Lifts (shared)
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76€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
High (8/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Adelboden is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Engstligental, Bern, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 86 km of runs between 1,353 m and 2,200 m, served by 22 lifts. Day lift pass 76€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

ℹ️ These figures refer to the Adelboden – Lenk ski area, which is shared by several resorts: kilometres of runs, number of runs, lifts and lift pass are common to all. The values shown here and on the pages of neighbouring resorts therefore refer to the same ski area and the same lift pass: they should not be added together.

About Adelboden

The 86 km, the 22 lifts and the lift pass shown are those of the Adelboden – Lenk ski area, shared by the two villages. The day price is dynamic or not published: the price shown is an estimate. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Adelboden is a village of chalets at the end of the Engstligental, known in the skiing world for the World Cup giant slalom held every January on the Chuenisbärgli. Its ski area is linked to that of Lenk via the Hahnenmoos pass. The valley also includes the small areas of Engstligenalp and TschentenAlp.

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  • World Cup on the Chuenisbärgli
  • Linked to Lenk via the Hahnenmoos
  • Authentic village
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Adelboden

Adelboden offers 86 km of well-marked runs, a medium-sized ski area ideal for spending 4 to 5 days without ever doing exactly the same thing twice. The 22 lifts are generally sufficient to handle the flow in high season. Adelboden's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Adelboden's altitude (1,353 m at the bottom, 2,200 m at the top) allows it to maintain reasonable snow cover throughout midwinter. January and February are the most reliable; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Adelboden is clearly high: 76€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Adelboden lives up to its promises. A Northern Alps resort that will suit most profiles without disappointing.

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Adelboden – Lenk
🏔️ Linked ski area
Adelboden – Lenk →

🏔️ Adelboden – Lenk

Adelboden and Lenk are linked by the Hahnenmoos pass and form a 86 km ski area in the Bernese Oberland. Adelboden hosts the World Cup giant slalom on the Chuenisbärgli every year. The area, mostly blue runs, lends itself well to families. As the price of the day ticket is dynamic, the price shown is an estimate. The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of kilometres by difficulty.

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Ski area overview
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Green
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53%
Blue
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40%
Red
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7%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
86 km
Skiable runs
🏘️
1,068 m
Min. altitude
🗻
2,200m
Max. altitude
🚡
22
Lifts
💶
76€
Ski area day pass
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❄️ Weather in Adelboden
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (1,353 m) vs Summit (2,200 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
1,353 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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