Ski Areas in Canton of Obwalden
Canton of Obwalden Ski Resorts
Canton of Obwalden is a region of Switzerland offering skiing and snowboarding in 4 Swiss Ski Resorts, including Bürglen, Engelberg and Giswil.
Snow Forecasts for Canton of Obwalden
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Melchsee-Frutt | 21cm 8in |
| Engelberg | 17cm 7in |
| Bürglen | 11cm 4in |
| Giswil | 10cm 4in |
Forecast updated : 18 Nov 2025 17:37 GMT
Canton of Obwalden Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Canton of Obwalden
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Canton of Obwalden, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Engelberg | 82km 51 miles |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 32km 20 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden
The highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Bürglen | 600m 1,969ft |
| Engelberg | 1,000m 3,281ft |
| Giswil | 480m 1,575ft |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 1,080m 3,543ft |
Highest lift-served ski areas in Canton of Obwalden
The highest lift-served skiing in Canton of Obwalden, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Bürglen | 1,930m 6,332ft |
| Engelberg | 3,020m 9,908ft |
| Giswil | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 2,255m 7,398ft |
Best ski areas for Beginners in Canton of Obwalden
The best beginner ski areas in Canton of Obwalden, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Bürglen |  |
| Engelberg |  |
| Giswil | |
| Melchsee-Frutt | |
Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canton of Obwalden
The best intermediate ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Bürglen | |
| Engelberg |  |
| Melchsee-Frutt | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Canton of Obwalden
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Canton of Obwalden, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Engelberg | |
| Melchsee-Frutt | |