Meiringen-Hasliberg
60km of piste from 1,065-2,433m in the Haslital valley. Uncrowded intermediate skiing with 1,368m vertical in Switzerland.
Season 2026 - 2027
Opens
19 Dec 2026
Closes
29 Mar 2027
Days open
100
Annual snow
4m
The Overview
Michael Fulton
Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.
Meiringen-Hasliberg operates from 1,065 to 2,433 metres across 60 kilometres of piste in the Haslital valley of the Bernese Oberland. The ski area spreads across 23 runs with 1,368 metres of vertical drop, whilst 33% of terrain suits beginners, 57% intermediates, and 10% advanced skiers. The resort's southwest-facing bowl beneath Glogghüs (2,534m) and Rothorn (2,525m) receives 4.3 metres of annual snowfall, making it snow-reliable above 1,700 metres.
The terrain unfolds across interconnected zones from Meiringen's valley base at 595 metres up through Hasliberg Reuti, Bidmi, Mägisalp and Käserstatt to the highest lift-accessed point at Glogghüs. Red runs dominate the upper mountain, including the longest descent at 10 kilometres from Glogghüs via Käserstatt to Hohfluh, whilst the sole black run Nordpol drops 1.5 kilometres from Planplatten. Bidmi at 1,423 metres serves as the beginner hub with gentle slopes and Skihäsliland practice area.
The resort remains uncrowded midweek, drawing 50% Swiss visitors and 30% German, with limited international traffic keeping queues minimal even during February and March. Ten mountain restaurants punctuate the ski area, from the Alpen Tower panorama restaurant at 2,250 metres to the lively Kuhstall and Aquarium bars at Käserstatt. Night skiing operates Friday evenings from January to March on the 4.5-kilometre Mägisalp-Reuti piste until 22:00.
Meiringen-Hasliberg suits intermediates seeking quiet Swiss skiing at competitive prices compared to Jungfrau region neighbours Grindelwald and Wengen, which lie 30 minutes away by train. The 2025-2026 season runs from 14 December to 30 March. Family groups and improving skiers will find varied terrain without the crowds or expense of larger Oberland resorts.
1368m
Vertical
23
Runs
60 km
Piste
4m
Annual snow
The Terrain
23 runs across 60 km of piste
Meiringen-Hasliberg spreads 23 runs across 60 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 57%, with 8 beginner runs to find your feet and 2 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
23
runs
23 runs across 4 grades
Beginner8 runs · 33%
Intermediate13 runs · 57%
Advanced2 runs · 10%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Meiringen-Hasliberg
The 2025-2026 season operates from 14 December 2025 to 30 March 2026, with weekend-only service from late November before full opening in mid-December. The resort typically closes in early April after a 16-week winter season. Average annual snowfall reaches 4.3 metres, with January delivering 91 centimetres and February another 91 centimetres, making midwinter the most reliable snow window.
Elevation provides the snow reliability advantage, with terrain above 1,700 metres holding coverage through March whilst lower runs to Wasserwendi (1,169m) and Hohfluh (1,043m) thin out by late season. Snowmaking covers 18.4 kilometres or roughly 30% of piste, concentrated on key access runs and learning areas at Bidmi. March averages 81 centimetres of snowfall with 100-centimetre base depths at summit elevation.
January and February deliver peak powder conditions alongside coldest temperatures, whilst December and March offer sunnier skiing as the resort's southwest exposure captures afternoon light. The Brünig Pass acts as a weather divide, often leaving Hasliberg sunny whilst fog blankets central Switzerland's lowlands. Week two of January historically records the snowiest conditions with 43 centimetres average.
Friday night skiing from early January to early March lights the Mägisalp-Reuti run until 22:00, included with multi-day passes. Weekend crowds peak in February half-term, though midweek remains quiet. The resort hosts racing events at the Ski Racing Center at Bidmi, alongside dwarf-themed family trails and the Junior Park between Hääggen and Mägisalp.
Season 2026 - 2027
19 Dec 2026
Opens
29 Mar 2027
Closes
100
Days open
4 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Meiringen-Hasliberg, and where to stay
Meiringen-Hasliberg occupies the Haslital valley in the eastern Bernese Oberland, where the Aare River flows between Lake Brienz and the Grimsel Pass in Canton Bern. Meiringen town sits at 595 metres elevation whilst the Hasliberg terrace spreads from 1,000 to 1,050 metres across the villages of Hohfluh, Wasserwendi, Goldern and Reuti. The ski area rises to 2,433 metres on the slopes separating Haslital from the Melchsee-Frutt region across the cantonal border.
Meiringen lies 50 kilometres southeast of Lucerne and 85 kilometres from Bern, with Interlaken 30 kilometres northwest via the A8 motorway along Lake Brienz. The valley sits between four alpine passes: Brünig (1,008m) connecting to central Switzerland, Grimsel (2,165m) to Valais, Susten (2,224m) to Uri, and Grosse Scheidegg (1,962m) to Grindelwald. During winter, Grimsel and Susten passes close, leaving Brünig as the sole road access from November to May.
Zurich Airport lies 115 kilometres northeast with 90-minute drive times via A4, A14 and A8 motorways through Lucerne. Bern Airport at Belp sits 84 kilometres distant but offers fewer international connections than Zurich. By rail, Meiringen station connects hourly to Lucerne in 75 minutes and Interlaken in 30 minutes on the Zentralbahn Brünig line, which opened in 1888.
From Zurich Airport, the rail journey takes 2 hours 25 minutes with one change at Lucerne, whilst trains from Bern require 90 minutes via Thun, Spiez and Interlaken Ost. The Brünig-Hasliberg station on the pass provides hourly connections to Lucerne and Interlaken, with coordinated PostBus service to Hasliberg villages. The resort operates a free ski shuttle from mid-December to mid-March between Meiringen station, villages and lift stations.
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Meiringen-Hasliberg Snow Report
Snow Report
Updated 8 Sept 2026
2433m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Clear15°C / 22°C · NW 13km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
0cm
7 days
0cm
Base depth
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Season total
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Total lifts19
Live open status isn’t available right now.
19 Dec 2026 - 29 Mar 2027
Hour by Hour
Next 41 hours· Updated Sep 8, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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7-Day Outlook
2,433 mUpdated Sep 8, 2026 at 6:02 AMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0cm
Days 8–14
0.0cm
Tue, Sept 8
Thunderstorm with Slight Hail
Temp22° / 15°°C
Snow0.0cm(78%)
Wind13 km/h NW
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Meiringen-Hasliberg snow report
Get the latest Meiringen-Hasliberg snow report — real-time snowfall, snow depth, and mountain weather for this Switzerland resort, spanning 1065m to 2433m in elevation.
Snow measurements
Base depth, summit depth, and recent snowfall are the core numbers to watch. At Meiringen-Hasliberg, summit conditions (2433m) can differ noticeably from the base, so we break both out separately rather than showing a single average.
Weather conditions
Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Meiringen-Hasliberg's 1065m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.
Data sources
Snowfall and depth figures for Meiringen-Hasliberg come from official mountain sources; weather and outlook data comes from independent forecasting services. The mountain is served by 19 lifts, including an aerial tram and 3 8-person chairlifts.
When to check
The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Meiringen-Hasliberg's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.