Schilthorn opens winter skiing on 31 October

Schilthorn opens winter skiing on 31 October 2026, giving the Lauterbrunnen mountain resort an early start to its new season. The Riggli chairlift and its associated slope in Engetal are the first facilities scheduled to operate.

Winter season starts at Riggli on 31 October

Schilthorn Cableway Ltd announced that the Riggli chairlift will open on Saturday, 31 October 2026, together with the slope it serves. The operator describes the facility as the starting point for winter operations in the Mürren-Schilthorn ski resort.

For the first three weekends, alpine skiing is planned on Saturdays and Sundays. Continuous winter operations are scheduled to begin on 21 November 2026, while the Pända Snowpark is due to remain available to visitors on weekdays during the initial period. The operator announcement also identifies the Engetal slope as the location of the opening.

Schilthorn links a high summit with winter sport

The winter opening concerns the lower ski area around Mürren and Engetal, while the mountain destination itself rises to Piz Gloria at 2,970 m (9,744 ft) above sea level. The summit, Birg and Mürren are connected by the cableway system operated by Schilthorn Cableway Ltd.

The combination of a snowfarming park and the Riggli slope brings the season start to a specific part of the mountain rather than presenting the entire ski area as open at once. That distinction matters for travellers planning an early visit, because the operator has announced a staged start: weekend skiing first, followed by continuous winter operations from 21 November 2026.

The summit route begins in Stechelberg in the Lauterbrunnen Valley and continues through Gimmelwald, Mürren and Birg. The operator lists the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau among the mountain views from the summit, which is also associated with the Piz Gloria facilities.

Reaching Schilthorn from Lauterbrunnen Valley

Visitors travelling by public transport can reach Interlaken by rail and change at Interlaken Ost for Lauterbrunnen. From Lauterbrunnen, a postbus runs to the cableway valley station in Stechelberg, as set out in the operator guide to arrival and public transport.

The mountain route combines cableways with stations at Gimmelwald, Mürren and Birg before reaching Piz Gloria. The summit elevation of 2,970 m means that visitors are moving from a valley transport connection to a high-alpine destination, while the initial ski opening is concentrated in Engetal.

Visiting Schilthorn: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The winter skiing start is scheduled for 31 October 2026 at the Riggli chairlift and associated slope in Engetal.
• The first three weekends are planned for alpine skiing, with continuous winter operations scheduled to start on 21 November 2026.
• The Pända Snowpark is planned to be open to everyone on weekdays during the first operating period, subject to the resort programme.
• Public transport access runs by rail to Interlaken Ost, by train to Lauterbrunnen and by postbus to Stechelberg, where the Schilthorn cableway begins.
• Piz Gloria is at 2,970 m (9,744 ft), and the route passes through Gimmelwald, Mürren and Birg.

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Frequently asked questions about Schilthorn

When does winter skiing start at Schilthorn?

The Riggli chairlift and its associated Engetal slope are scheduled to open on 31 October 2026. Continuous winter operations are planned from 21 November 2026.

Where is Schilthorn and how do you get there?

Schilthorn is above the Lauterbrunnen Valley in Switzerland. Public transport connections run via Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg, the cableway valley station.

What is Schilthorn?

Schilthorn is a high-alpine mountain destination with Piz Gloria at 2,970 m above sea level. Its cableway route connects Stechelberg with Gimmelwald, Mürren, Birg and the summit.