Adelboden resort guide

How big is Adelboden?

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

How high is Adelboden?

The lifts run from 4,429ft at the base to 7,710ft at the top, a vertical of 3,281ft. 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 trails 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 November 20 to June 6, about 200 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 62in, 41in of new snow and 4.1 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Adelboden?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Bern (BRN), 29 mi away in a straight line. Geneva (GVA) is 72 mi, Lugano (LUG) is 73 mi. 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 ticket 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.