Which ski area is right for you?

Winter is not far away – some ski areas are already open thanks to the glacier connection. And snow sports enthusiasts are spoiled for choice, especially in the big resorts: pistes, freeride routes, snow parks and cross-country ski trails are so vast everywhere, experts and beginners and experts alike get their money’s worth.

Switzerland has a total of more than 7,000 kilometers of marked tracks. From this selection, we’ve compiled the six most popular ski areas and presented their features to find the one that suits you best. From the tough steep slopes in the Jungfrau Ski Area to the top in Zermatt and almost royal versatility in Davos-Klosters.

What all areas have in common is that they have guaranteed snow and are easy and (almost always) easy to access. Either flexibly by car – or in terms of fuel economy and sustainability with public transport. There are many places to leave your luggage at the train station so that skis and luggage do not have to be dragged on the train during the journey. But whether by car or by train: No one has to travel far for great days in the snow, because: in this country sun, skis and “powdered goods” are almost at your doorstep! Very expensive? You can also save in Switzerland if you choose the right place to stay: ski pass is included in all ALDI SUISSE TOURS hotels mentioned in the text!

Adelboden-Lenk: sometimes fast, sometimes slow

The Adelboden-Lenk ski area has a breathtaking view. This can be experienced quickly or comfortably. It’s fast paced at one of the region’s six lower ski areas, such as the famous Chuenisbärgli, where giant slalom and slalom cracks meet every January for the World Cup reunion. Speed ​​is also important in the “Speed ​​Control” at Elsigen-Metsch, where a timer is installed. Snowboarders and freestyle skiers meet at Gran Masta Park in the Hahnenmoos district. Despite the modern infrastructure for winter sports enthusiasts, village comfort still trumps in Adelboden and Lenk. This leisurely holiday can also be enjoyed on numerous winter hiking trails and snowshoe trails – for example the new theme track “Lovetrail” with several poles between Sillerenbühl and Geils.
Kilometer slopes: 210
Abduction: The early rider on the snow farming slope of Tschentenalp Adelboden also allows skiing for holiday guests from 15 October – always on the weekends.
spend the night: Hotel Bristol, Adelboden

Arosa-Lenzerheide: A lot is happening for young and old

Versatility is also popular in Arosa-Lenzerheide. The area is particularly popular with families, thanks to the many quiet and wide pistes – this is also confirmed by its winning the “Family Friendly” category at the 2021/22 Blick Winter Awards. Specially marked family tracks ensure that slow gliding is possible – even once the Globi is rocking! Before that, the little ones can take their first spin in the various children’s areas among the fun characters or learn the basics at the ski school. If the little ones want to spend a day without skiing, there are sled trails, natural ice fields, winter Bärenland, a fidget bear search game, a fox trail in nature and even fairy tale gondolas.
kilometers of slope: 225
Abduction: Light Ride is fun tobogganing at night. Participants have to pass the arcs and collect points. Who will be the “Light Driver”?
spend the night: Hotel The Excelsior Arosa, Posthotel Valbella

Davos-Klosters: Diversity is king

An open admirer of King Charles III Davos-Klosters, he was waving in the snows of Graubünden as a young prince in 1978. As regent, will he still find time to ski? Of course, the area also offers royal winter fun to anyone without a royal title. The icing on the cake is very diverse: there are at least six ski areas in this region – the classic Parsenn, the freestyle mountain Jakobshorn, the family areas Madrisa and Rinerhorn, the free-ride castle Pischa and the historic chairlift for those who want to slow down and the natural snow, where skiing like the old days is possible. sustainable Schatzalp. All other winter sports are also on the schedule in Prättigau, such as ski touring, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and airboarding. And there are no less than eight toboggan runs. No wonder: Davos is considered the cradle of tobogganing.
Kilometer slopes: 250
Abduction: Fat bikes are modified mountain bikes with tires up to twelve centimeters wide and provide plenty of movement in Pischa.
spend the night: Silvretta Park Hotel Klosters, Hotel Europe Davos

Engelberg-Titlis: short excursions for frequent travelers

Winter guests in Engelberg-Titlis can start the season early and finish late: the glacier allows skiing from October to May, the rest of the ski area is open from early December to mid-April. It is possible to fully enjoy the day here: the centrally located winter sports area can be reached faster than many other destinations from Basel, Bern, Zurich and especially Lucerne, and offers extensive skiing pleasure thanks to descents of up to 12 km. Titlis and Jochstock. Fast lanes take guests directly back to the start. Spectacular on the Rotair revolving gondola: it takes only 5 minutes to get to the summit station at 3,020 meters, including the 360° view from the stand intermediate station.
Kilometer slopes: 82
Abduction: Titlis SnowXPark, a kind of go-kart track made on snow with electrically powered snowmobiles, is quite fun.
spend the night: Hotel Terrace Engelberg, Alpin Lodge Trubsee

Jungfrau Ski Area: adrenaline in triple management

The three subregions Grindelwald-First, Kleine Scheidegg-Mannlichen and Mürren-Schilthorn, located at the foot of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, offer snow sports with an exciting twist. From Schilthorn at an altitude of almost 3,000 meters, brave people have the opportunity to imitate James Bond (“His Majesty’s Secret Service”) with its famous Inferno route and a 75 percent slope. Those who dare to climb the legendary Lauberhorn descent, the longest World Cup run in the world, in the footsteps of Beat Feuz and Co. And advanced skiers from Grindelwald can take the Eiger Express to the black piste in just 15 minutes, starting from the Eiger Glacier. All three ways are not for the faint of heart! But don’t worry: of course, there are slopes for all levels in the Jungfrau Ski Area.
Kilometer slopes: 213
Abduction: Velogemel is a cult in Grindelwald – a mix of cycling and sledding that has served as an action-packed winter transport for over a century.
spend the night: Eiger Lodge Grindelwald, Arenas Resorts Victoria-Lauberhorn Wengen

Zermatt: the village of superlatives

Undoubtedly, Zermatt is the furthest from all major German-speaking Swiss cities – but the car-free village of Valais offers a few perks. It is the highest ski area with Europe’s highest mountain railway station (3,883m above sea level), guarantees 365 days of skiing and snowboarding fun a year, and has at least 360 kilometers of slopes, including Europe’s longest run at 25 kilometers. . Even a trip to Italy is possible, as this is a cross-border region. In addition to skiing, food is also very popular – this is evident from arguably the highest density of gourmet restaurants in a ski area, cult Tripadvisor favorite “Chez Vrony”, as well as special culinary experiences like gondola breakfast or sunset dinner at 3800. meters height.
Kilometer slopes: 360
Abduction: More than 10,500 meters of altitude is covered on the Matterhorn Ski Safari. Stations: Rothorn, Riffelberg, Theodulgletscher, Trockener Steg, Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Breuil-Cervinia and Testa Grigia (both Italy) and Stafelalp.
spend the night: Hotel Matterhorn Inn