Adelboden resort guide

How big is Adelboden?

Adelboden has 210 pistes served by 45 lifts — 10th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland. On lifts it ranks 7th of the 34.

How high is Adelboden?

The lifts run from 1350m at the base to 2350m at the top, a vertical of 1000m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 22nd highest, with the 25th biggest vertical.

Is Adelboden good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Adelboden split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Adelboden?

Over the last ten winters Adelboden has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 20 November to 6 June, about 200 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 157cm, 103cm of new snow and 4.1 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Adelboden?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 46km away in a straight line. Geneva (GVA) is 116km, Lugano (LUG) is 117km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Adelboden?

A 6-day adult Adelboden-Lenk costs CHF 360 for 2026/27, or CHF 60 a day. For value it ranks 7th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.