Ebenalp is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Appenzell, Appenzell Inner Rhodes, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area spans 10 km of runs between 848 m and 1,720 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass €42 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.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty. Ebenalp, in the Alpstein massif in Appenzell, is reached by cable car from Wasserauen. Nearby, the Aescher inn, built against a cliff, is one of the most photographed spots in Switzerland.
- Alpstein massif
- Aescher inn beneath the cliff
- Access by cable car
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Ebenalp is a modest, little-known resort — 10 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where you come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Ebenalp has kept the character of an authentic mountain village, far from the concrete resorts of the 1970s. People come here for the clean air, the unspoilt landscapes and a friendly atmosphere that stands apart from the industrialised skiing of some large ski areas. Ebenalp's modest altitude — starting at 848 m, topping out at 1,720 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. At €42 a day, the lift pass places Ebenalp among the mid-range resorts on budget — neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies this price for most skiers. In short: Ebenalp doesn't rival the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It's an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
