Skiing in Meiringen
Meiringen lies in the Haslital in the Bernese Oberland, Switzerland, and is a proper valley town rather than a ski station. It is known as the birthplace of the meringue and as the setting of the Reichenbach Falls from the Sherlock Holmes stories. For winter sports you look up: from the town a lift takes you to the sunny terraces of Hasliberg, home of the Meiringen-Hasliberg family ski area. In recent winters the snowpack there peaked at 177 centimetres. Meiringen itself offers shops, hotels and rail connections, making it a practical and affordable base. We list 4 accommodations, with winter sports holidays from 449 euros per person.
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · Sources: Open-Meteo (snow data), OpenStreetMap (lifts and pistes), partner offers refreshed daily.
Accommodations in Meiringen
Meiringen9.5Meiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
SWISSPEAK Resorts Meiringen
Meiringen8.5Meiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Residence Swisspeak Resorts Meiringen
Meiringen8.5Meiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Parkhotel du Sauvage
MeiringenMeiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Leuthold Appartement
Meiringen10.0Meiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Hotel Dakota
Meiringen8.9Meiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Parkhotel du Sauvage
Meiringen9.1Meiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Hotel Alpbach
MeiringenMeiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Feldli
MeiringenMeiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Gemeindematte „Sommer Bergbahnen inklusive“
MeiringenMeiringen-Hasliberg, Zwitserland
Mountain 4U
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The ski area from Meiringen
From Meiringen itself a lift departs towards the high slopes of Hasliberg; the actual Meiringen-Hasliberg ski area sits on the sunny terraces above the valley. It is a compact family area with mostly blue and red pistes and glorious views of the Bernese Oberland peaks.
For beginners and families the choice is ample; if you want to discover new pistes all week long, know that this is not a large linked area. The atmosphere on the mountain is relaxed and child-friendly, with nursery slopes and playful features along the runs.
Snow reliability in Meiringen-Hasliberg
The ski area sits above the valley on the Hasliberg terraces, where recent winters recorded 177 centimetres at the deepest point: respectable figures for an area of this scale. Meiringen itself lies low in the valley, so outside midwinter expect green streets in town.
To be honest: this is not high-mountain terrain, and in December and late March the lower part of the area can be changeable. January and February are the safest months, and snowmaking supports the main descents.
The town of Meiringen
Meiringen is a lively valley town with shops, restaurants, hotels and a railway station, alive all year round. It happily trades on two stories: the meringue is said to have been invented here, and at the nearby Reichenbach Falls Arthur Conan Doyle had Sherlock Holmes grapple with his nemesis Moriarty.
Winter evenings are easy-going: dinner in one of the restaurants, a drink in a cafe, no apres-ski circus. If you prefer a real town with amenities over a ski station, this is a pleasant home base.
Who is Meiringen for
Meiringen suits families with children and relaxed holidaymakers who combine skiing with winter walking and day trips. The Hasliberg family area is ideal for beginners and intermediates; piste-kilometre gluttons should choose a bigger destination.
Its strengths are the price, from 449 euros per person with us, and the location in the Bernese Oberland, which puts train excursions to places like Interlaken within reach. If you only want to ski and crave something new every day, you will run short here; if you want a complete wintry family holiday, you will not.
Practical: getting there and booking
Meiringen is superbly accessible: by car via Basel and Lucerne into the Haslital, or by train, since the town has its own station with good Swiss connections. That makes it one of the easiest winter destinations to do without a car.
The Swiss and international school holidays around Christmas and February are the busiest periods; outside them it is quiet and cheaper. We list 4 accommodations in Meiringen, with winter sports holidays from 449 euros per person.
Meiringen on the map
Webcams · Meiringen
📷 Hohfluh › South-west: Haslibergoase - Schwarzhorn
📷 Hasliberg: Rehaklinik AG
📷 Hasliberg › West: Bidmi - Kugelweg Hasliberg - Zwergenspielplatz Bidmi
📷 Hasliberg: Käserstatt - Lake Brienz
📷 Lungern › North: Obsee - Lake Lungern - Fischerparadies Lungern - Mount Pilatus
📷 Lungern: Obsee
📷 Brienz: Axalp Windegg - Axalp Tschingellift
📷 Grindelwald: Faulhorn Solar
FAQ about Meiringen
What does a ski holiday in Meiringen cost?
Accommodations in Meiringen start from around €409 per person; Nivosola compares 10, refreshed daily.
Is there enough snow around Meiringen?
Yes. Recent winters in Meiringen-Hasliberg reached a maximum snow depth of around 177 cm. December to March is the most reliable period.
Where do you ski when staying in Meiringen?
The Meiringen-Hasliberg ski area sits on the sunny terraces above the valley and is reached by lift. It is a compact family area with mainly blue and red runs.
Is Meiringen suitable for beginners?
Yes, the Hasliberg area is known as distinctly family- and beginner-friendly, with nursery slopes and calm pistes. Ski schools are available.
What can you do in Meiringen besides skiing?
Winter walking, sledging and train excursions through the Bernese Oberland are the obvious picks. The town itself has shops, restaurants and the nearby Reichenbach Falls as a curiosity.
Can you manage Meiringen without a car?
Yes, the town has its own railway station with good connections, and the lift to the ski area leaves from the valley. A car is convenient but not necessary.