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2.8 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Marbachegg

📍 Entlebuch, Lucerne, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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60%
Blue
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30%
Red
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10%
Black
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100
Number of runs
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10 km
Skiable runs
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885m
Village altitude
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1,474m
Summit
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5
Lifts
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43€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Affordable (4/10) · SnowFinder index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Marbachegg is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Entlebuch, Lucerne, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 10 km of runs between 885 m and 1,474 m, served by 5 lifts. Day lift pass 43€ 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.

About Marbachegg

The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Marbachegg overlooks the village of Marbach, in the Entlebuch. Its small 10 km ski area suits families.

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  • Entlebuch Biosphere
  • Easy runs
  • Affordable lift pass
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
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 Marbachegg

Marbachegg is a low-key resort on a modest scale: 10 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for peace, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Marbachegg's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, 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. Marbachegg's moderate altitude, with a base at 885 m and a summit at 1,474 m, makes it sensitive to climatic variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside that window, checking the snow reports before setting off is strongly advised. At 43€, the day lift pass places Marbachegg among the mid-range resorts on budget: neither cheap nor exorbitant. The quality of the ski area and its facilities justifies the price for most skiers. In short: Marbachegg does not rival the ski giants, and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Marbachegg
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
70
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📍 Village (885 m) vs Summit (1,474 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
885 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
70 cm avg.

The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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