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Ski Areas in Canton of Obwalden

Canton of Obwalden Ski Resorts

Canton of Obwalden is a region of Switzerland offering skiing and snowboarding in 4 Swiss Ski Resorts, including Bürglen, Engelberg and Melchsee-Frutt.

Snow Forecasts for Canton of Obwalden

Ski Resorts in Canton of Obwalden with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Snow Forecast 7 Day
Engelberg1cm

Forecast updated : 30 Jul 2025 20:07 IST

Canton of Obwalden Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in Canton of Obwalden

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Canton of Obwalden, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Canton of Obwalden
Ski ResortPistes
Engelberg82km
Melchsee-Frutt32km

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden

The highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden
Ski ResortResort
Bürglen600m
Engelberg1,000m
Giswil480m
Melchsee-Frutt1,080m

 Highest lift-served ski areas in Canton of Obwalden

The highest lift-served skiing in Canton of Obwalden, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Canton of Obwalden
Ski ResortTop
Bürglen1,930m
Engelberg3,020m
Giswil1,850m
Melchsee-Frutt2,255m

 Best ski areas for Beginners in Canton of Obwalden

The best beginner ski areas in Canton of Obwalden, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.

Best ski areas for Beginners in Canton of Obwalden
Ski ResortBeginn.
Bürglen3*
Engelberg4*
Giswil3*
Melchsee-Frutt3*

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canton of Obwalden

The best intermediate ski resorts in Canton of Obwalden, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canton of Obwalden
Ski ResortInterm.
Bürglen3*
Engelberg5*
Melchsee-Frutt4*

 Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Canton of Obwalden

The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Canton of Obwalden, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.

Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Canton of Obwalden
Ski ResortExperts
Engelberg4*
Melchsee-Frutt3*