Axalp Ski Resort Switzerland
Axalp is an authentic Swiss ski resort perched spectacularly overlooking Lake Brienz near the town of Interlaken, plus the Jungfrau Ski Region and Meiringen Hasliberg ski area. More information about this European ski resort is coming soon.
Before we add more info to this page, check out the Axalp Ski Trail Map below.
Pros & Cons for Axalp Ski Resort
Pros
- Delightful ‘old school’ ski area that oozes authenticity.
- Excellent novice/children’s learn to ski area.
- Very good beginner piste trails
- Fun options for tree skiing & off-piste adventures in powder.
- North-aspect for good snow & cold temperatures.
- Stupendous views.
- Very quiet during the week (but check lift operation).
- Great après ski activities at the numerous base areas;
- A fabulous distraction for a day.
- Regular buses travel up from Brienz for anyone nervous on narrow mountain roads!
- Range of non-skiing winter activities including lots of winter walking trails and the steepest sledding trail section we have ever done!
Cons
- Limited terrain overall (15km of pistes on just 500m of skiable vertical).
- Flat (almost uphill) connecting trails out wide on the mountain.
- Awkward skier, winterwalker & sledder intersectionsin parts.
- Extremely narrow access road (if driving).
- Parking requires payment (WTF!) (We didn’t pay because we are naughty.... and are also tightarses. There appears to have been no consequence for our ‘tightarsedness’!)
- Lift pass is too expensive for the amount of lifts/terrrain (but this is Switzerland so….).
Pro or Con (depending on your perspective!)
- Traditional, quiet, rural mountain village.
- As per above, whilst there are bars & restaurants, after-dinner entertainment is limited.
- Ski lifts are mostly surface tows.
- Part of the incredible number of ski areas covered by Magic Pass so if you have one, awesome. If you don’t, pay up sucker!
Review
The Powderhounds reveiwed Axalp in late February 2025. Stay tuned for our sparkling repartee, new photos & insights.
See how Axalp compares to the rest of the Swiss ski resorts on the Switzerland ski resort ratings page, or compare to the rest of Europe on the European ski resort ratings page.
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