Adelboden Ski Resort Guide
Adelboden, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 210km130 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,350m7,710ft |
| Resort Height | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Nearest Airports | Berne and Sion |
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Adelboden
The ski area of Adelboden is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,350m4,429ft, with 210km130 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Adelboden is part of the Adelboden-Lenk ski area with access to 342km213 miles of downhill skiing, with 177 marked pistes, served by a total of 94 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Adelboden itself (210km130 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Adelboden-Lenk ski resort of Lenk.
With ski lifts as high as 2,350m7,710ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Adelboden is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Adelboden.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Adelboden is 7km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Adelboden?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm1in, expected on 21 December, with around 46cm18in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,349m4,426ft | Snow to 1,149m3,770ft | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Adelboden Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 14 | 22km14 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 50 | 94km58 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 40 | 94km58 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 210km130 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 86km53 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 55 | |
Adelboden-Lenk Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 22 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 82 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 72 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 342km213 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 94 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Adelboden Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,350m7,710ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Adelboden) | 1,350m4,429ft |
| Lowest Piste | 1,070m3,510ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,280m4,199ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
NE, NW
Adelboden has ski slopes facing north-east and north-west (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Adelboden
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Adelboden Ski Schools and Adelboden Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Adelboden?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Frutigen-Niedersimmental District, Canton of Bern.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Adelboden is Berne, 70 minutes drive away.
Sion, Basel, Strasbourg, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Zurich, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Annecy, Geneva and Memmingen airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 55 ski lifts are able to uplift 52,420 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Adelboden open?
Opened (since 22 November 2024).
Closes : 4 May 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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