Ski Areas in Obwalden
Obwalden Ski Resorts
Obwalden is a region of Switzerland offering skiing and snowboarding in 4 Swiss Ski Resorts, including Bürglen, Engelberg and Giswil.
Snow Forecasts for Obwalden
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Engelberg | 47cm 19in |
| Bürglen | 44cm 17in |
| Giswil | 44cm 17in |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 42cm 16in |
Forecast updated : 21 Mar 2026 02:43 GMT
Obwalden Ski Resorts
Largest ski areas in Obwalden
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Obwalden, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Engelberg | 82km 51 miles |
| Melchsee-Frutt | 32km 20 miles |
Highest altitude ski resorts in Obwalden
The highest altitude ski resorts in 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 Obwalden
The highest lift-served skiing in 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 Obwalden
The best beginner ski areas in 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 Obwalden
The best intermediate ski resorts in 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 Obwalden
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Obwalden, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Engelberg | |
| Melchsee-Frutt | |