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Skiing and snowboarding in Obwalden

Welcome to the winter paradise of Obwalden! Experience fantastic skiing days or skiing vacations in the heart of Central Switzerland. Whether beginners, families or experienced skiers and snowboarders - Obwalden has the right ski area for everyone. Enjoy perfectly groomed pistes and breathtaking mountain landscapes. This makes skiing and snowboarding an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Skiing in Switzerland - Skiing in the heart of Switzerland: Here you will find all the information about the ski resorts in the Sarneraa Valley, ski and snowboard courses and special experiences such as night skiing and fun parks.

Ski resorts in Obwalden

For ski vacations or individual ski days - our ski resorts

Why not spend your next skiing vacation in Obwalden? Discover the selection of popular ski resorts in the heart of Central Switzerland: Melchsee-Frutt, Mörlialp and Langis. Also ideal for snowboarding in Switzerland and anyone who wants to learn to ski. Whether by ski lift or chairlift, just quickly check the piste report and then it's off to the slopes. Have fun and an accident-free trip! Incidentally, the Melchsee-Frutt and Mörlialp areas are connected to the Central Switzerland Snow Pass.

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Melchsee-Frutt

Melchsee-Frutt is one of the most versatile ski areas in Central Switzerland and is known for its guaranteed snow. Beginners as well as advanced skiers and snowboarders will find ideal conditions here.

The Melchsee-Frutt snow report provides ongoing information on snow depth, the condition of the pistes and the open lifts. To avoid unnecessary waiting times at the ticket offices, tickets for Melchsee-Frutt can be purchased online.

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Skiing or snowboarding on Melchsee-Frutt is not just possible on ordinary slopes. The area is also particularly well-known for the Fruttpark, the largest fun park in Central Switzerland, where snowboarders and freestylers get their money's worth.

Fruttli-Land

Fruttli-Land offers a safe practice area for children and beginners, and beginners can practise their first turns at the Melchsee-Frutt ski and snowboard school.

Hotels near the slopes

Relax in first-class hotels right in the heart of the ski area. Comfort and panoramic views come together here - ideal for your winter vacation.

Vacation apartments

The vacation apartments on Melchsee-Frutt are practically on the edge of the slopes. Enjoy the homely atmosphere with all amenities and the advantage of staying directly in the ski area.

Group accommodation

Whether for clubs, school classes or groups of friends - these accommodations offer plenty of space and the best location for a skiing adventure together.

Small but nice

Mörlialp

The Mörlialp is also a true family paradise as a ski area. You can get there by car and the parking spaces are right next to the piste.

The Mörlialp is also a true family paradise as a ski area. It can be reached by car and the parking spaces are located in the immediate vicinity of the slopes. The clearly laid out and well-prepared pistes are ideal for beginners and families. Not only do the ski stars of tomorrow train on the permanent race course, it can also be hired for groups or companies. Younger skiers can gain their first skiing experience in the Zinsli Kinderland. Mörlialp night skiing is also very popular and the Giswil-Mörlialp ski school offers courses for all ages. Further information about Mörlialp, prices, operating hours and ski rental can be found on the website.

Langis ski lift

Although the area is primarily known for cross-country skiing, you can also ski in Langis. The Langis ski lift is a 400-metre long platter lift that is particularly popular with beginners.

Individually or as an event

The manageable area is quiet and offers enough space to practise your first turns in a relaxed atmosphere. There is also a small fun park. The ski lift is open on Wednesdays and at weekends during the vacation periods. The lift can also be booked exclusively for group and company events.

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Ski and snowboard courses

Whether you want to learn how to ski or snowboard or are looking for special winter experiences - you've come to the right place in the canton of Obwalden. Our professional ski schools in the Melchsee-Frutt and Mörlialp ski areas offer courses for all ages and levels.

Ski and snowboard school Melchsee-Frutt

Ski and snowboard school Mörlialp

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Night skiing

For those who want to extend their skiing fun into the evening hours, the Melchsee-Frutt and Mörlialp ski areas offer the unique experience of night skiing. Enjoy perfectly illuminated pistes and the unique atmosphere when the snow glistens under the starry sky.

Equipment

Rental center

Do you not have your own ski equipment or have you forgotten your ski goggles at home? It can happen. And don't worry, on Melchsee-Frutt as well as on Mörlialp you can rent winter sports equipment at any time. Professional advice and well-maintained equipment ensure that you can start your adventure on the slopes perfectly equipped. Here you will find everything you need for your winter adventure.