Night sledding Switzerland - Top Deals and Prices 2024

Night sledding in Switzerland is a special experience. Sometimes it's long descents like those over the big mountain passes, which are prepared as toboggan runs in winter. Sometimes it's the nearby local mountain that's the destination or you sled down below the famous Eiger north face. In our ultimate night sledding guide you will also find a route near you.

Video Night Sledding - Light Ride Lenzerheide

Practical information about night sledding in Switzerland

At the bottom of this page, the FAQ answers questions about the organization and rules of night sledding. You can also read about the difference between a toboggan and a sled. But we already answer some of the most burning questions here.

Are all toboggan runs lit at night?

In most cases, toboggan runs are sufficiently illuminated as soon as night sledding is scheduled. But unfortunately, this is not true for all sledding runs. In these cases it is advisable to put on a headlamp. Often these are rented at the toboggan runs with the necessary helmet and other equipment.

Can I rent sledding equipment for night sledding on site?

Usually you can rent sledges and toboggans directly at the toboggan run or at the stations. If you reserve or book your sledding equipment in advance, it will be ready for you on site.

Can I take my dog with me to the night sledding?

No, dogs are generally strictly forbidden on the toboggan runs. However, there is one exception: the Fideriser Heuberge sledging mountain permits dogs on the sledging runs and in the mountain huts. Good training is required. Other people must not be inconvenienced or harmed by them.

Where is the best place for night sledding in Switzerland?

Some alpine tourist regions in Switzerland have a lot of slopes for night sledding. We have summarized for you the number of possibilities per tourist region in a table.

The individual slopes including access and special features are then described in detail for each tourist region.

Overview of the tourist regions with pistes for night sledding

Tourism region	Number of night sledding slopes
Bern	14
Lucerne-Lake Lucerne	14
Eastern Switzerland-Liechtenstein	7
Graubünden	17
Wallis	6
Lake Geneva	1
Zurich	1

Bern Region: Night sledding

Night sledding in the Bernese Oberland is more popular than ever. It's mostly short trips and the fun is all the greater in a group. At night in the middle of the snow, with or without moonlight and with or without torches. So the special atmosphere is guaranteed.

Slopes Night Sledding in the Bernese Oberland

Start	Destination	Length (km)	Special	Days of the week
Mountain station Eggli	Gstaad	5.00	Eggli-Run with torches from 10 p.m.	Tuesdays December to early March
Berghaus Sparenmoos	Heimchuewald	3.60	simple, with lighting	Saturdays January and February
Heimchuewald	Zweisimmen	2.20	moderately difficult, unlit, occasionally closed	Saturdays January and February
Mountain station Alpiglen	Brandegg	2.70	Eiger-Run, No. 64, fast along the north face of the Eiger	Thursday to Saturday, end of December to beginning of March
Alpiglen	Brandegg	1.90	Eiger-Run, Nr. 64a, very fast along the Eiger north face	Thursday to Saturday, end of December to beginning of March
Mountain station Niederhorn	Mid station Vorsass	3.10	single lanterns along the trail	Fridays and Saturdays
Tschentenalp	Möser (chairlift valley station)	2.20	lit from 18:00 to 21:00	Wednesdays and Saturdays in January and February
Tschentenalp	Adelboden	6.00	extension between Möser and Adelboden unlit	Wednesdays and Saturdays in January and February
Mountain station Nüegg	Valley station Nüegg	5.60	Diemtigtal	Fridays from end of December
Mountain station Ramslauenen	Kiental	4.00	suitable for families	Wednesdays to Fridays from the end of December to mid-March
Mägisalp	Bidmi	3.00	Hasliberg, floodlit, piste 14	Wednesdays early February to early March
Mägisalp	Bidmi	3.00	Hasliberg, unlit toboggan run	Wednesday early February to early March
Mountain station Sulwald	Isenfluh	4.70	unlit, past the icy Sulsbach waterfall, old forest road	Monday to Saturday, train runs until 19:30h, December to February
Sulwald mountain station	Lauterbrunnen	8.20	unlit, past the icy Sulsbach waterfall, extended around the old Isenfluh road	Monday to Saturday, train runs until 19:30h, December to February
Bussalp	Weidli	5.40	official route, unlit	Thursday to Saturday from mid-December to early March
Bussalp	Grindelwald	8.00	in good weather conditions,unlit	Thursday to Saturday from mid-December to early March

Eggli Run (Gstaad) 5km Night sledding

The Eggli Run is not only suitable for sporty sledders. Families can also use it with confidence. The toboggan run is also used by hikers. The Tuesday night sledding with torches is a special event and very popular. Reservations are therefore essential for groups of 10 or more.

Place: Gstaad

Gstaad is a largely car-free village at 1041 m above sea level. It forms the tourist center in Saanenland. The chalet-style houses are famous.

Opening hours for night sledging

Normally the last ascent is scheduled at 4:30 pm. On Tuesdays between December and the beginning of March, a Tuesday Night Fondue in the mountain restaurant is combined with night sledding. On these days the mountain railroad runs in addition to these dates: Ascent: from 19:00 - 20:00 Descent: from 21:00 - 23:00 o'clock Tobogganing - torchlight descent from 22:00 hrs

Arrival

By public transport you can reach Gstaad with the SBB Bern-Spiez, the BLS to Zweisimmen and the MOB to Gstaad-Saanen. Direct trains Bern - Zweisimmen with the Lötschberger. By car you need about 1.5 hours from Bern via the A6 freeway and route 11. Gstaad is partly car-free. There are only a few parking spaces at the valley station of the cable cars.

Tickets

Bookings are made through the Eggli mountain restaurant. Reservations are recommended as this event is in high demand. Ski passes, season subscriptions, shareholder vouchers, etc. are not valid for the mountain railway rides on these days from 18:00.

Rental of sledging equipment

Eggli valley station, Gstaad

Procedure of the night sledging

The torchlight descent by toboggan takes place from 22:00. With the 10-seater gondola from the Porsche Design Studio you will go from Gstaad to Eggli (1555 m above sea level). The toboggan run begins near the mountain restaurant. It leads for 5 km through the mountain world and the secluded forests on an almost straight path. Thereby it goes down about 500 meters of altitude. After about an hour of tobogganing, the toboggan run ends in the Grund district of Gstaad. You can easily get back to the Eggli valley station on foot.

Catering

Eggli mountain restaurant

Sparenmoos Night Sledding

Here there is a 3.6 km long family sledging trail plus a 2.2 km long moderately difficult tour. The run is open until 10 pm in good weather. After the comfortable and lighted part up to Heimchueweid, a narrow path through the forest begins, which is more difficult to lead. It is often closed for safety reasons.

Location: Zweisimmen

Zweisimmen takes its name from the two rivers that flow together here, the Kleine and the Große Simme.

Opening hours for night sledging

The run is open until 10 p.m. in good weather. Sparenmoos can be reached by private car. From Zweisimmen it is nine kilometers. Parking costs only a few francs a day. The bus takes 10 minutes between Zweisimmen train station and Heimchuewald, and 20 minutes to Sparenmoos. It also stops in Heimchuewald on every trip.

Travel times of the buses

• Zweisimmen departure:18:35, 19:35, 20:35 and 21:35.
• Sparenmoos departure:19h, 20h, 21h and 22h.

Arrival

Coming from the north, highways from Zurich and Bern will take you comfortably to Spiez on Lake Thun. From there, it takes about 40 minutes to reach Zweisimmen via the mountain road Route 11. From the south you leave the highway in Aigle and take route 11 from the south. From Aigle you reach Zweisimmen in about an hour.

From the west of Switzerland you come via Bulle and the Jaunpass. Still before Boltigen you change to route 11 in the direction of Saanen. The distance Bulle-Zweisimmen can be covered in about one hour. Parking in Zweisimmen is free of charge.

By public transport you take the train of the BLS AG from Spiez and from Montreux Gare the Montreux Oberland Bernois.

Night sledging procedure

Take the post bus from Zweisimmen station to the start of the toboggan run at Berghaus Sparenmoos. As the buses use the same road as the tobogganers, there is a clear timetable: The descent with sledges or toboggans always takes place on the Sparenmoos road on the hour. A time window of 15 minutes is open for this. In contrast, the buses always have their 15 min in the opposite direction on the half hour. There is an intermediate bus stop in Heimchueweid. So from here you can go back up.

It is located at 1640 m above sea level in the high moor area. From the Sparenmoos high plateau to Heimchueweid, the toboggan run is almost four kilometers long. In doing so, you descend 340 meters in altitude. At first it goes in a flatter part over meadows, later through forests. The trail then becomes somewhat steeper and more winding. From Heimchueweid the bus takes you back to the start or to the village of Zweisimmen. Up to Heimchuewald the toboggan run is illuminated.

To prevent misunderstandings: dogs are welcome to sled during the day, but not at night.

The second part of the sledging trail takes experienced sledders from Heimchueweid to Zweisimmen. This stretch is 2.5 km long and ends at the bus stop Obegg. From the bus stop you walk only one kilometer to the train station Zweisimmen.

Catering

• MUMA Beizli
• Site Alp Beizli

Eiger Run: Night sledding from Alpiglen to Brandegg

The spectacular Eiger Run route (64) passes directly under the legendary north face of the Eiger, a particularly impressive experience in the evening. The normal route with 36% gradient is illuminated and runs over 2.7 km. A direct route (64a) is shorter at 1.9 km and quite a bit faster.

Place: Grindelwald

Grindelwald is very popular with tourists and excursionists with its wide range of activities. The "gateway to the Jungfrau region" also attracts mountaineers. Grindelwald is often used as a base for climbing the north face of the Eiger.

Opening hours for night sledging

In the period from the end of December to the beginning of March, night sledding takes place on Thursday to Saturday evenings.

Arrival

By car you can reach Grindelwald from Bern via the A6 and the A8 (from Spiez). At Wilderswil take exit 25 and follow Grenchenstrasse and Grindelwaldstrasse. Grindelwald has several large parking garages.

From Bern you can quickly get to Interlaken with the Swiss Federal Railways. There you change to the train of the Berner Oberlandbahnen, which brings you to Grindelwald.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Wyss Sports
• Grindelwald Bus Bussalp

Procedure of the night sledging

The Wengernalpbahn takes 4.5 min from Grindelwald (direction Kleine Scheidegg to the starting point of the toboggan run. For night sledging in the evening, special trains of the Wengernalpbahn run every half hour. With the "Eiger Run evening ticket" you can return from Brandegg to Alpiglen as often as you like. And then the rapid toboggan run goes back down to Brandegg. One ride takes about 25 minutes.

Catering

• Berghaus Alpiglen at the starting point
• Berghaus Brandegg at the finish

The faster direct toboggan run leads along the funicular railroad.

At the Niederhorn 3.1 km starry sledding to Vorsass

Sledding under the stars begins on the Niederhorn at the large illuminated sign.

Location: Beatenberg

On the northern Lake Thun lies Beatenberg at 1155 m above sea level in the Bernese Oberland. The village lies under the southern slope of the Niederhorn on a terrain terrace. The Niederhorn is the local mountain of Beatenberg.

Opening hours for night sledging

• fridays and saturdays
• the toboggan run is marked with lanterns
• The group gondola runs from 18:35 every 15 minutes from the middle station Vorsass to the Niederhorn.
• Last ascent at 21:35

Contact

• Niederhornbahn AG, Schmockenstrasse 253, 3803 Beatenberg,

Arrival

By car you can reach Beatenberg from Bern in one hour via the A6 freeway. By public transport you take the Swiss Federal Railways to Interlaken. There you take the post bus line 101. By train and bus you reach Beatenberg from Bern in 80 minutes.

Tickets

A reservation is obligatory. if it is doubtful that the night sledging will take place (weather, too few reservations), you will be informed by telephone from 15:00 on the day of the event

Rental of sledging equipment

Headlamps are recommended; they are sold at the stations of the Niederhorn cableway A toboggan is already included in the star sledding offers. You can pick it up at the Niederhorn mountain station.

Procedure of the night sledging

The Niederhorn cable car goes up to the Niederhorn from Beatenbucht or Beatenberg station. With the simple star sledding offer you can sled from the Niederhorn to the Vorsass within the given time. From the middle station Vorsass you go up to the Niederhorn. In the bright moonlight, under a twinkling starry sky and with some lanterns along the way you sled down to Vorsass. The toboggan run is regularly prepared in an excellent way. The descent takes about half an hour. You will go down 370 meters.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Niederhorn (fondue)
• Mountain restaurant Vorsass (mulled wine or punch)
• If you book the offer for star sledding (PLUS), you start with a fondue fun in the Berghaus Niederhorn. After sledging you get a mulled wine or punch in the mountain restaurant Vorsass.

Tschentenalp - Möser (chairlift) - Adelboden: 2.2 km night sledging

Place: Adelboden

Adelboden is an idyllic mountain village and lies at 1353 m above sea level.

Opening hours for night sledging

In the period from January to the end of February, night sledding takes place every Wednesday and Saturday evening. Then the toboggan runs between Tschentenalp and the chairlift Möser are illuminated from 6 pm to 9 pm.

The Tschentenbahn runs uphill every 30 minutes from 6 pm. The last ascent is at 8 pm, the last descent of the gondola group circuit is at 10 pm.

Contact and information

• Tschentenbahnen AG, Bellevuegässli 4, 3715 Adelboden,
• Snow sports report
• TschentenAlp Night Sledding
• Adelboden information about night sledging

Arrival

Tschentenalp is reached by the Adelboden - TschentenAlp gondola lift. The valley station of the cable car is located in the center of Adelboden.

From Bern you can reach Adelboden in about 90 minutes by public transport: Bern - Spiez IC 6 SBB and Spiez - Frutigen BLS or directly Bern - Frutigen RE direction Domodossola Frutigen - Adelboden Post with bus B 230

By car you can reach Adelboden via the A 6 in about one hour. From the parking garage to the Tschentenbahn station Adelboden is about five minutes walk.

Renting sledging equipment

Various types of sledges can be rented at Tschentenalp and may also be exchanged while sledging. You can find detailed information about this on our page about Tschentenalp.

Procedure of the night sledging

The gondola takes you directly to the start of the toboggan run. Arrived at the finish in Möser, the chairlift brings you back to the starting point in about three and a half minutes. There are two adjacent toboggan runs. So you can choose whether you want to sled more comfortably or rather sportily. You can also extend the last run to 6 kilometers and go down into the valley. From Möser, however, it is no longer illuminated. From the destination, a bus takes you back to the village of Adelboden. Alternatively you walk about 45 minutes.

Catering

In the restaurants you can get hot mulled wine or a fondue. You should reserve seats in the restaurant in advance, as the demand is high.

• Restaurant Tschentenalp
• The Tschentendrom is an après-ski bar right at the top station of the cable car.

Diemtigtal - Wiriehorn: 5.6 km night sledding

The night sledging trail is easy to ski. As long as you don't choose the rapid descent via the junction, it's totally easy to ride. However, you should have a headlamp with you or rent one along with the sled.

Location: Zwischenflüh

Zwischenflüh is located in the Diemtigtal in the Bernese Oberland.

Opening hours for night sledging

On Fridays 6pm to 10pm the chairlift runs in addition to normal operating hours. When snow conditions are good, night sledding starts around the end of December.

Arrival

Arrival by car is possible from all directions via Spiez. There you first change to route 11 and later to the Diemtigtalstrasse, which later becomes the Zwischenflühstrasse.

You can reach the station Oey-Diemtigen from Bern with the Regio-Express Lötschberger. It runs once an hour - without changing trains in Spiez - to Oey-Diemtigen. In the other case you change in Spiez to a train of the BLS AG. From the station Oey-Diemtigen you can take the post bus line 260 to Riedli to the valley station Wiriehorn.

Tickets

At the valley station you have the possibility to book the tickets including a fondue in the mountain restaurant.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Stucki Sport at the valley station rents sledges. A reservation is recommended.

Procedure of the night sledging

The Wiriehornbahn Riedli - Nüegg (6-seater chairlift) takes you up in about five minutes. The daily freshly prepared toboggan run starts at the mountain station Nüegg. It leads through the fir forest to the valley and ends again at the valley station.

The descent is 5.6 kilometers long and leads down 421 meters in altitude. It takes about 40 minutes. A headlamp is recommended for night sledding. Before the descent, you can also fortify yourself with a fondue at the Wiriehorn mountain hotel.

Catering

• Mountain hotel Wiriehorn
• Riedli at the valley station Riedli

Ramslauenen: 4 km night sledding in the Kander Valley

Place: Kiental

The Kiental lies to the northeast of the Kandertal and is a branch of the Kandertal. The small village Kiental is situated at 960 meters above sea level at the foot of the Blümlisalp. A chair lift leads from it to Ramslauenen.

Opening hours for night sledging

Night sledding takes place from about the end of December until mid-March. Wednesdays to Fridays the track is opened from 7 pm. Extra trips are possible from 10 persons. A prior request and advance booking are required.

Arrival

By car, first take the A6 freeway to Spiez. Here you take the main road in the direction of Kandersteg. From Reichenbach Kiental is well signposted.

The RegioExpress Lötschberger brings you from Bern and Brig hourly directly to Reichenbach i. K. From Reichenbach you take the post bus line 220 to Kiental.

From Kiental, the steepest post bus line in Europe (28% in the Pochten Gorge) continues to Griesalp at 1400 meters above sea level.

Tickets / Rental of sledging equipment

You can buy tickets directly at the valley station of the chairlift. If it is closed, you have to expect that the toboggan run is not prepared either.

Procedure of night sledging

Take the chair lift from the village Kiental to Ramslauenen. Here at the top station of the chair lift the toboggan run begins. Right at the beginning it is very curvy. After about 1.5 km there is a wide curve.

Since the ride through the forest also passes open forest sections, you can enjoy the view of the Niesen and Lake Thun. The toboggan run is suitable for families with children. It overcomes about 500 meters of altitude.

Catering

• Berghaus Ramslauenen

Mägisalp - Bidmi: 3 km of night sledding on the Hasliberg

On New Year's Eve and every Wednesday from February to around the beginning of March, the illuminated piste, which is reached via three stages of aerial cableways, beckons.

Place: Meiringen

Meiringen is located at 595 m above sea level in the Haslital. The place is known for the nearby excursion destinations Aare Gorge and the Reichenbach Falls.

Opening hours for night sledging

• On Wednesdays, night sledding takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on the illuminated piste or the unlit Mägisalp-Bidmi sledding trail. Sledging is possible until 9 pm.
• Last ascent from Reuti: 20:30 hrs
• Last ascent from Bidmi: 20:35 o'clock
• Last descent from Mägisalp: 21:30 hrs
• The evening bus from Reuti (cable car) departs at 21:35 to Brünig (arrival 22:02).
• The train to Meiringen departs Brünig at 22:03.

Arrival

By car you reach the Hasliberg from Lucerne via the A8 in about 44 minutes. From Bern you can reach the Hasliberg via the A6 and A8 in 66 minutes.

By public transport you reach Meiringen via Brünig. You leave the trains of the Zentralbahn in Brünig and take the post bus.

Tickets

Tickets are available at the evening ticket office of the railroad from 4 pm:

Children count from 6th to 16th birthday. Also valid: annual and season passes, Top4 ski pass, ski/hiking day and multi-day passes

Renting sledges

You can rent and pick up sledges at the Mägisalp mountain store. The return takes place at the Bidmi station.

Procedure of the night sledging

To get to the starting point of the sledging trail, you have to take three cable cars to the top:

• Meiringen - Reuti (80-cabin cable car, travel time 3:20 minutes)
• Reuti - Bidmi (8-person gondola lift, 4:40 minutes)
• Bidmi - Mägisalp (8-person gondola lift, 4:20 minutes)

The illuminated slope no. 14 (Neuenhag) leads from Mägisalp to Bidmi. There is also an unlit toboggan run Mägisalp-Bidmi. You have to bring your own headlamps. There is no rental service. The run starts at the mountain station Mägisalp and leads 3 km through the spruce forests down to the middle station Bidmi. The last train ride from Mägisalp is at 21:30 with connection to Meiringen.

Catering

• Kuhstallbar at the Mägisalp
• Mountain station Mägisalp
• Before sledging you can enjoy a fine raclette or fondue in the mountain restaurant Mägisalp.

From Sulwald to Isenfluh: 4.7 km full moon sledging or 8 km to Lauterbrunnen

The toboggan run is particularly beautiful at full moon, it is not artificially illuminated. It leads past the icy Sulsbach waterfall, which looks spectacular in winter.

Place: Lauterbrunnen

Lauterbrunnen is located in the Lauterbrunnen Valley, framed by the mountains of the Bernese Alps.

Opening hours for night sledding

The aerial cableway from Isenfluh to Sulwald runs (December to February) Monday to Saturday until 8 pm. Pre-registration until 4 pm at the valley station.

Arrival

From Interlaken East the Bernese Oberland Railway goes to Lauterbrunnen. You can reach Isenfluh either by post bus line 142 or by your own car.

Parking

In Lauterbrunnen there is a parking garage and an open parking lot at the Schilthornbahn in Stechelberg. The Lauterbrunnen parking garage can be reserved online. Near the cable car Isenfluh there is a public parking lot with parking meter. There is also a private parking lot where you can simply drop the parking fee in the owner's mailbox. If both parking lots are full, you can use the parking lot on the other side of the village.

Renting sledges

Sledges can be rented

• directly at the cable car in Isenfluh
• at Alpia Sport in Lauterbrunnen or
• at Imboden Bike in Lauterbrunnen.

Procedure of the night sledging

You take the cable car from Isenfluh to Sulwald. The Sulwaldstübli is also open. Here the toboggan run starts quite leisurely. The trail runs along the 4 km of the Forstrasse in the direction of Isenfluh. In good conditions you can even sledge down to Lauterbrunnen, along the old Isenfluh road (3.5 km) to the valley. The toboggan run can be extended from 4.7 km to 8 km in good snow conditions, by descending from Isenfluh via the old Isenfluh road (3.5 km) to Lauterbrunnen.

Catering

• Restaurant Sulwaldstübli
• Restaurant Waldrand in Isenfluh
• You can start the sledging with a fondue meal in the Restaurant Sulwaldstübli or stop at the Restaurant Waldrand in Isenfluh after the sledging.

Bussalp City - Run 5.4 km night sledding or 8 km to Grindelwald

The route is not illuminated. Equipped with a headlamp, you will ride leisurely down the toboggan run with a view of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. If the snow is good, you can extend the run and ride down to Grindelwald.

Place: Grindelwald

Grindelwald is a popular vacation resort with a variety of activities. The "gateway to the Jungfrau region" also attracts mountaineers. Grindelwald is often used as a base for climbing the north face of the Eiger.

Opening hours for night sledging

From mid-December to the first week of March, night sledding takes place on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. On these days the moonliners of the Grindelwald bus also run. Reservations for the night sledging and the fondue party are absolutely necessary. Bus departures from Grindelwald are at 15:45 and 17:50 (Thu - Sat).

Contact and information

• Grindelwald Tourism, Dorfstrasse 110, 3818 Grindelwald
• Bussalp mountain restaurant
• Overview of the toboggan runs
• Moonliner bus timetable

Arrival

By car you reach Grindelwald from Bern via the A6 and the A8 (from Spiez). At Wilderswil take exit 25 and follow Grenchenstrasse and Grindelwaldstrasse. Grindelwald has several large parking garages.

From Bern you can quickly get to Interlaken with the Swiss Federal Railways. There you change to the train of the Berner Oberlandbahnen, which brings you to Grindelwald.

Procedure of the night sledging

The Grindelwald bus (mountain line 126) runs regularly from Bärenplatz to Bussalp. It is situated at 1800 m above sea level. Here you can first enjoy a fondue with friends or family in the mountain restaurant with a panoramic view. Then it's time to hit the slopes. If you have forgotten your headlamp, you can borrow it together with the toboggan. From Bussalp to Weidli (the official end of the toboggan run), you'll descend 560 meters in altitude. Weidli is located at 1240 m above sea level. If the snow conditions are suitable, you can continue your trip to Grindelwald.

Catering

• Bussalp mountain restaurant

Lucerne-Lake Lucerne: Night Sledding

In the Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region you will find at least 14 pistes for night sledging. Night sledding around Lake Lucerne](https://www.swissactivities.com/en-ch/lucerne-region-lake-lucerne/lucerne-city/the-lake-lucerne/) is a special experience not only at the Rigi.

One of the longest sledding trails in Switzerland starts high above Lake Lucerne on Klewenalp. It is reached by the longest aerial cableway in the region. For night sledding, many visitors only use the lower section between Stockhütte and Emmetten to avoid the otherwise inevitable walk.

In the region around Engelberg, night sledding is offered at both Titlis and Brunni. The route from Gerschnialp to Engelberg runs along the former bobsled track of the famous bobsled pilot Fritz Feierabend.

Slopes Night Sledding in Lucerne/Lake Lucerne

start	finish	length (km)	special	days of the week
Klewenkapelle (Klewenalp)	Emmetten	11.00	unlit; on the way at the chairlift Ängi short ascent to Twäregg required	Saturday
Mountain station Stockhütte	Emmetten	5.20	unlit	Saturday
Rigi Kulm	Rigi Staffel	1.10	illuminated; great view from Rigi Kulm, if no fog	Friday December to mid March
Rigi Staffel	Rigi Klösterli	2.00	unlit, steep	Fridays, December to mid-March
Mountain station Rossweid	Sörenberg	2.20	illuminated	Fridays, January to mid-March
Skilift Handgruobi	Skilift Handgruobi	0.50	unlit; wide slope and suitable for group descents	Saturdays (January and February), Fridays (February)
Skilift Sternegg near Stoos	Skilift Sternegg	0.40	lit; toboggan run 83	Saturdays, Christmas to mid-March
Bogenfang (Alpthal)	Fryfang (Alpthal)	2.50	unlit; accessible on foot or by shuttle bus from Fryfang	Wednesdays and Saturdays from December to March
Skilift Brunni (Alpthal)	Skilift Brunni (Alpthal)	0.50	unlit; wide slope and suitable for group descents	Saturdays (January and February), Fridays (February)
St Karl	Illgau	2.30	unlit	Saturdays in January and February
Mostelberg top station	Sattel	3.50	lit, partly steep	Saturdays
Gerschnialp	Engelberg	3.50	racing downhill	Fridays and Saturdays (Christmas until beginning of March
Brunni	Ristis	2.50	offered as organized total tour	agreed days
Mörlialp	Giswil	1.90	lit	Friday and Saturday (Christmas until mid-March
Melchsee-Frutt	Stöckalp	8.00	lit only from Cheselen	Friday and Saturday (January to early March
Cheselen	Stöckalp	3.50	lit	Friday and Saturday (January to early March

Klewenalp - Stockhütte - Emmetten: 11 km night sledding

Emmetten lies on a terrace above southern Lake Lucerne at 753 meters. From Emmetten, a 6-seater gondola lift takes you to Stockhütte at 1262 meters above sea level.

Beckenried is located directly on Lake Lucerne at 435 meters above sea level. From here, a 69-passenger gondola cable car travels more than three kilometers to Klewenalp, which is 1602 meters above sea level.

Arrival

From Lucerne you drive by car via the A2 (exit 34-Buochs) to Beckenried. You need about half an hour driving time. If you want to drive to Emmetten because you prefer the shorter toboggan run, continue on Emmetterstrasse, which later becomes Dorfstrasse. Turn right into Hinterhostattstrasse.

By public transport you can take the train from Lucerne or the S4 of the Zentralbahn to Stans and the bus 311 of the Postauto to Beckenried and Emmetten.

Parking spaces

In Beckenried there are enough parking spaces at Kirchweg 27 next to the valley station. This applies equally to the Emmetten valley station.

Tickets

Tickets for sledging are available from the mountain railroads.

Renting sledges

You can rent sledges for 10 CHF at the mountain stations Klewenalp and Stockhütte. The return is possible there or at the valley station Emmetten.

Opening hours for night sledging

When snow conditions are good, the Beckenried - Klewenalp and Emmetten - Stockhütte gondola lifts run continuously until 10 p.m. every Saturday. Parallel to the night sledding, night skiing also takes place. All facilities are open at the same time.

Procedure of the night sledging from Klewenalp

The 69-seater cable car takes you up from Beckenried to Klewenalp. From the mountain station a short walk leads in the direction of the Klewenkapelle to the start of the toboggan run. The toboggan run starts at Röthenport at an altitude of 1600 meters and leads around the Klewenstock first to the Ängital. Here you have to master a short ascent on foot to Twäregg at the chairlift Ängi. Down the Twäregg the toboggan run winds its way through the fir forest to the Stockhütte and down to Emmetten. The lower part of the toboggan run is about 5 km long.

• 1 hour Klewenalp-Twäregg-Stockhütte
• 1/2 hour Stockhütte- Emmetten
• 900 meters altitude difference in total From Emmetten the post bus takes you back to Beckenried.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Panorama Klewenalp
• Restaurant Berggasthaus Röthenport
• Mountain inn Stockhütte

Procedure of the night sledging from Stockhütte

With the 6-seater gondola you go from Emmetten to the Stockhütte, which stands at 1284 meters above sea level. The toboggan run starts right next to the mountain station. Down to Emmetten you drive almost exclusively through the forest. The easy sledging tour is 5.2 km long and takes about half an hour. You will descend about 520 meters in altitude.

Catering

• Stockhütte mountain inn

Rigi-Kulm to Rigi-Staffel: Night sledding on 1.1 to 3 km

The most beautiful view of the valley with its lights around Lake Lucerne is yours from Rigi Kulm. It has something majestic about it. Not for nothing is the Rigi called the queen of the mountains. You can crown the experience with a toboggan run in the mountain restaurant.

Location: Rigi Kulm, Rigi Staffel and Rigi Klösterli

Rigi Kulm is situated at 1797 m above sea level, Rigi Staffel at 1603 m above sea level and the place of pilgrimage Klösterli at 1316 m above sea level. Rigi Kulm and Rigi Staffel are located directly on the railroad line of the Vitznaubahn. In Klösterli, on the other hand, you can reach the line of the other rack railroad, the Arth Rigi Bahn. In Klösterli there are several overnight accommodations.

Contact and information

• Rigi Bahnen AG, Bahnhofstrasse 7, 6354 Vitznau

Arrival

You can take the Vitznau rack railroad to Rigi Kulm. This train also stops at Rigi Staffel, so that you can easily take the train back down to Vitznau.

Opening hours

• Friday
• 19:00 till 22:00
• approx. December until mid-March

Rental of sledging equipment

The Rigi Kulm rental center is only open when the sports shuttle train (Schlittenpendel) is in operation. Sledges with children's seats and padded sledges are available for rent. You can return the rented sledges in Rigi Staffel.

Procedure of the night sledging

The toboggan run is prepared and illuminated before each night sledging. It runs down the mountain like an illuminated snake. On the 1.1 kilometers to Rigi Staffel there is a loose layer of snow, icy spots are removed. The toboggan run leads along the Rigi Railway tracks to Rigi Staffel. It covers an altitude difference of about 190 meters. The toboggan run can be used several times, as the shuttle train always brings you back to Kulm.

The steep toboggan run begins afterwards and is no longer part of the night toboggan run. It is also not illuminated. If you continue to Klösterli, you reach the rack railroad to Arth-Goldau. Whether a shuttle train will also take you from Klösterli back to the Kulm and whether the cogwheel railroad will be used at all on night sledging days, you should clarify in advance. Alternatively you can stay overnight in Klösterli. The descent to Klösterli covers about 460 meters in altitude over a length of three kilometers.

Food and accommodation

• Mountain restaurant Rigi Kulm
• Restaurant Bahnhöfli Rigi Staffel
• Restaurant Zum goldenen Hirschen Rigi Klösterli incl. single, double and family rooms
• Alpwirtschaft Heirihütte with mattress dormitory and double rooms
• Holiday settlement in Klösterli with accommodations

Rossweid - Sörenberg: Night sledding on 2.2 km

Romantic night sledding on Lake Brienz has a special atmosphere due to the high mountains all around.

Place: Sörenberg

Sörenberg is located at 1159 meters above sea level in the northeast of Lake Brienz. Sörenberg is surrounded by mountains about 1000 meters higher. In the south of the village stands the Brienzer Rothorn (2350 m). The Rossweid lies at 1465 meters above sea level and is reached by a cable car from Sörenberg.

Opening hours for night sledging

From the beginning of January to the middle of March, the Rossweid piste is lit up for sledgers on Fridays from 19.00 to 22.00 hrs.

Contact

• Lucerne Tourism AG, Tourist Information, Zentralstrasse 5, 6002 Lucerne,
• Bergbahnen Sörenberg AG, Hinterschöniseistrasse 4, 6174 Sörenberg,

Arrival

By car you need about 90 minutes from Bern via route 10 and the Flühlistrasse to Sörenberg.

By public transport, take the BLS train to Schlüpfheim and change there to the post bus line 241. You reach Rossweid in about 5 minutes and 20 seconds with the 6-seater gondola lift Sörenberg-Rossweid.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Intersport Felder next to the valley station Rossweid, also open on Fridays 19:00 - 22:00 hrs

Procedure of the night sledging

Take the gondola lift up to the Rossweid and enjoy a spaghetti party with friends, if you like. The cable car transports the sledges. The downhill run directly to the valley station is very fast. A bit more comfortable is the way via Alphotel & Skihütte Schwand. In both cases you overcome about 300 meters of altitude. You reach the valley station after a walk of about 15 minutes.

ATTENTION: Airbords and self-made devices are strictly forbidden on both toboggan runs. Allowed are: Davos, plastic sledges, toboggans and bobsleds.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Rossweid
• During the night sledding the Restaurant Rossweid offers a spaghetti party.

Handgruobi: 1.3 km night sledding

The Handgruobi is a winter sports area, not a resort. There is a mountain restaurant, a Beizli hut and a ski lift here. Everything together belongs to the village of Rickenbach, five kilometers away.

Opening hours for night sledging

During the winter season from the end of December to the beginning of March there is night sledging every Friday and Saturday evening. The sledging takes place from 18:30 to 21 o'clock, fondue is served from 19:30 o'clock.

Contact details and info links

• Mythenregion AG, Rickenbachstrasse 163, P.O. Box 541, 6431 Schwyz, Information
• Toboggan bus: Betschart Transport: Reservation is necessary. The bus departs from Schwyz Post.

Arrival

You can reach the Handgruobi from Schwyz by car on the access road via Rickenbach in about fifteen minutes. From Einsiedeln via Oberiberg-Ibergeregg it takes 40 minutes by car. There is a large parking lot right next to the ski lift. Alternatively you can take the toboggan bus from Schwyz Post to Handgruobi, if you have booked in advance. By public transport you can get from Schwyz at best to Rickenbach.

Rental of sledging equipment

with the ticket purchase

Procedure of the night sledging

A reservation for the sledging bus is absolutely necessary. You will be driven from Schwyz Post to the Bügellift, which will take you up the mountain. The downhill run is suitable for beginners and families. At the valley station in Rickenbach you can enjoy a cheese fondue at the Hand mountain inn. In the Musärä adventure hut, hut coffee is served.

Catering

• Hand mountain inn
• Musärä adventure hut

At Sternegg in Stoos over 400 m night sledding

The journey by funicular to Stoos is very steep. Once there, you walk to the Sternegg ski lift, which is lit up every Saturday evening and reserved for night sledders.

Place: Stoos

The Stoos is a car-free village at 1305 m above sea level and is situated on a high plateau. It has overnight accommodations with a total of more than 2000 guest beds. You can get to Stoos with the Stoos funicular from Schlattli in Muotathal.

Opening hours for night sledging

Between Christmas and mid-March, every Saturday from 7:30 to 10 p.m., the Sternegg ski lift is put into operation and the piste is illuminated. The toboggan run 83 is open for night sledging

Contacts and links for information

• Stoos-Muota Valley Tourism Ltd
• Stoosbahnen AG, Stoosplatz 1, 6433 Stoos

Arrival

From Lucerne you can reach Stoos via Küssnacht and Schwyz by car on the A14 and A4 in about 40 minutes. The journey via the A2 via Stansstad and the A4 via Flüelen takes only a little longer. With the Swiss Südostbahn AG (SOB) you get from Lucerne to Schwyz. From there you continue with the line 501 of the Auto AG Schwyz to the Stoosbahn. In total you need about 81 minutes.

Rental of sledging equipment

Near the Sternegg ski lift you can rent sledging equipment at Suter Sport. There are other sports stores in the area that also rent sledges.

Procedure of the night sledging

For this sledding excursion, you first climb a steep approach from Schlattli in Muotathal up to the car-free mountain village of Stoos by funicular. Alternatively, you can get to Stoos from your hotel room. A short walk from the top station of the funicular leads to the Sternegg ski lift, which is open on Saturday evenings for night sledders alone. It takes you about 400 meters to the start of the run. The toboggan run is illuminated.

Catering

• fondue fun in the Sternegg restaurant

Bogenfang - Fryfang (Alpthal): 2.5 km night sledding

In Fryfang you will find the sledging lodge in a clearing in the forest. From here you go up to Bogenfang by toboggan.

Opening hours for night sledging

• December 1st until the end of March
• Wednesdays to Saturdays, by appointment only

contact possibilities

• Toboggan run
• Mythenregion Info

Arrival

By train to Einsiedeln and then by post bus in the direction of Alpthal to the Stei, Alpthal stop.

By car: Via the A3 freeway from Chur take exit no. 39 (Schindellegi) from Zürich take exit no. 37 (Richterswil) to Biberbrugg. From Biberbrugg continue in the direction of Alpthal.

From Alpthal or Brunni (Alpthal) you reach Fryfang by turning from Brunnistrasse at Stei into Fryfangerstrasse. At the fork in the road you will also find the post bus stop. From here it is about 1 km on foot to the Schlittelstübli.

• For GPS: Stei, Alpthal coordinates: 47°03'15.9 "N 8°42'31.4 "E or 47.054420, 8.708721
• Only signalized parking lots should be used. They are located about one kilometer below the toboggan run on the road.

Tickets

Exclusively cash payment on site (CHF or EUR)

Rental of sledging equipment

• at the Schlittelstübli: sled or bockerl

Procedure of the night sledging

Meeting point is the Schlittlstübli. On foot or by minibus we go together to the Bogenfang, a little above at 1317 m the starting point of the toboggan run. If you like, you can have an aperitif (bread roll and mulled wine) in the tipi at the Bogenfang. The toboggan run climbs about 275 meters in altitude. In the Stübli the homemade fondue is served. Afterwards you can continue sledding to the parking lot (1 km) (if you have your own sled or toboggan) or walk.

Catering

• sledging restaurant

Brunni (Alpthal): 500 m night sledging

Brunni lies at 1100 m above sea level. It is a hamlet of the municipality of Alpthal at the foot of the Mythengruppe. As the region is considered to be snow-sure, many excursionists from Zurich come here in winter.

Opening hours for night sledding

From the beginning of January until the end of February, night sledding takes place at the Brunni ski lift every Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (in February additionally on Fridays).

Contact

• Skilift Brunni Tourismus GmbH Brunnistrasse 21, 8849 Alpthal

Arrival

From Zurich you drive by car for about three quarters of an hour to the ski lift in Brunni. You take route 3 to exit 37-Richterswil. Then you continue on Bergstrasse, Einsiedlerstrasse and Brunnistrasse. There is a parking lot at the Brunni ski lift.

By public transport you take the train of the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) from Zurich. In Wädenswil you take the train of the Schweizerische Südostbahnen (SOB) to Einsiedeln. From there you take the post bus line 554 to the valley station in Brunni. Only a few meters back you reach the ski lift.

Rental of sledging equipment

You can rent tobogganing equipment and headlamps at the Brunni valley station. A colored lightstick is included. The special rental toboggans have a hanging device. Rented are: Ski lift sled with eyelet, Davos sled, toboggan and bob (ideal for children).

Night sledding procedure

The night sledging takes place on the wide ski slope Brunni. You will be pulled up by the bow lift - sitting on the toboggan. The drag lift pulls you up in four minutes over 482 meters and 100 vertical meters.

Since the slope is not illuminated, headlamps are urgently needed. The ride back down to the valley is via the ski slope. The ski slope in Brunni is very wide. Therefore, the descent is also possible in a group. The slope is easy to ski. With the evening ticket you can always be pulled up and sled down. Also the ride over the magic carpet is possible.

Catering

• Restaurant Skilift Brunni: offered is a raclette on the fire

St. Karl to Illgau: 2.3 km night sledding

To get to Illgau you take the small Illgau-Ried aerial cableway. Outside the official operating hours, you can operate the Illgau-Ried aerial cableway on your own. There is then a token operation set.

Place: Illgau

Illgau is situated at 807 m above sea level on an idyllic sun terrace and can only be reached by public transport by mini cable car. Within 2 minutes this cable car overcomes the altitude difference of 227 meters. The length of the cable car is only 374 meters.

Opening hours for night sledging

Between January and mid-February, night sledding is held in Illgau on Saturdays from 18:30 - 21:00. As soon as at least four people sign up, it also takes place on other evenings.

Contact

• Stoos-Muota Valley Tourism GmbH, Grundstrasse 232, 6430 Schwyz
• Illgau-Vorderoberberg AG aerial cableway, Dorfstrasse, 6434 Illgau

Arrival

By public transport you change at the train station Schwyz from the SOB to the bus line no. 501 of the Auto AG in direction Muotathal. Get off at the Illgau cable car stop and take the aerial cable car to Illgau, if necessary by yourself with a token.

By car you also drive in the direction of Muotathal and turn left after Schlattli to Illgau. Free parking is available in the village of Illgau.

Rental of sledging equipment

At the valley station of the cable car Illgau-St. Karl you can rent a toboggan or a skibock. Both sledging devices are allowed on the slopes.

Procedure of the night sledging

With the cable car you reach the top station at 1178 m above sea level in 7 minutes. Here the toboggan run begins. The runway is not illuminated in Illgau. Therefore you should not forget your headlamps. The toboggan run starts at the top station of the cable car and is groomed daily by machine in good snow conditions. After 2.3 km, overcoming 360 meters of altitude, you reach the village.

Catering

Special offer: 2 toboggan rides followed by a fine fondue in the Sigristenhaus restaurant

Mostelberg - Sattel: 3.5 km night sledding

The densely wooded landscape shows clear traces of the ice ages. Alluvial plains, moraines and rock formations can be seen here.

Place: Sattel

Sattel is situated at almost 800 m above sea level at the foot of the Hochstückli in the valley incision of the Steiner Aa. On the other side, the Chaiserstock and the Morgartenberg rise upwards.

Opening hours for night sledging

• saturdays night sledging
• illuminated 19-22 o'clock
• last departure of the revolving gondola 23:15 hrs

Contact

• Sattel-Hochstuckli AG, 6417 Sattel

Arrival

The family mountain Sattel-Hochstuckli is located between Lake Lucerne and Lake Zurich in the middle of Central Switzerland. You reach Sattel from Lucerne in 35 minutes by car via route 2. From Zurich you need about 40 minutes via the A3 and route 8. With the Südostbahn you need 1.5 hours from Zurich. From Lucerne you drive via Schwyz and change there to the post bus line 507. You reach Sattel after about 70 minutes.

• Rental of toboggan equipment at the top station of the gondola (limited number).

Procedure of the night sledging

The Stuckli Rondo eight-seater gondola takes you from Sattel up to the Mostelberg mountain station in 6.2 minutes. You will see the lakes Lauerzersee and Aegerisee in 360 degrees and the village Sattel in between.

The toboggan run zigzags through forests and fields to the valley station in Sattel. It is varied and easy to ride. Nevertheless, there are some steep sections. Just before the end of the 3.5 kilometer ride is a long gliding section.

Afterwards you can take the revolving gondola back up to the end of the night sledding. During the descent you will overcome 400 meters of altitude.

Catering

• Mostelberg mountain inn
• Lutz hut (coffee)
• Mostler's Q-Hof with musical entertainment

Gerschnialp - Engelberg: 3.5 km night sledding

Engelberg is an Alpine town in the Engelberg Valley south of Lake Lucerne. It is enclosed between the mountain massif of the 3238 m high Titlis in the south and a mountain range in the north, on whose southern slope is the sunny Brunni Hiking area is located.

Arrival

You can reach Engelberg from Lucerne in three quarters of an hour by central train. By car you take the A2 to Stans and then the Kantonsstrasse and the Engelsbergerstrasse. At the valley station of the Titlisbahn there are enough parking spaces, which are cheap to have.

Opening hours for night sledging

From Christmas until the beginning of March there is night sledging on Fridays and Saturdays from 19:30 to 21:30.
Pre-registration is not necessary.

Night sledging schedule

The funicular takes you from Engelberg to Gerschnialp in four minutes. At the beginning, the trail winds through the snow-covered Gerschni forest. The following section is very flat. Therefore, it's best to pick up some speed beforehand. After the flat section, a winding stretch follows. Here a good technique is required until a long straight begins. The last highlight of the altogether very fast downhill is the finish curve S, which leads back to the valley station. A total of 260 meters in altitude are overcome.

Catering

• Gerschnialp Inn from 8 p.m. Fondue party in the chalet

Brunnihütte - Ristis: 2.5 km night sledging

There are two toboggan runs here, which lead down to Ristis on different routes:

• Rinderbüel is a more leisurely descent via Hüttismatt and is also good for families.
• Zigerboden is a rapid descent, but very steep in places and therefore unsuitable for children. It is only released when there is enough snow.

Opening hours for night sledging

Night sledding usually takes place between 6 and 9 pm. You can arrange the exact days and procedures directly.

Arrival

With the Zentralbahn you get from Lucerne to Engelberg in three quarters of an hour. From Engelberg station take the free local bus to Brunni valley station. By car you take the A2 to Stans and then the Kantonsstrasse and the Engelsbergerstrasse.

Tickets

Night sledding is offered as an organized total tour with sledding fun, since the Brunni lifts are normally only in operation until 5 pm.

Renting of sledging equipment

• At the Yetipark (Ristis)

Procedure of the night sledging with tobogganing fun

From Engelberg you take the cable car to Ristis in the afternoon. There you will find the Yetipark, where you can rent your sled. In the Brunni area airboard and skigibel are also allowed. Then you continue from Ristis with the chairlift to the Brunnihütte.

**Here begins the prepared toboggan run down to Ristis (Hüttismatt). 2.5 km long and 260 meters altitude difference.

At Hüttismatt you get an aperitif. Afterwards, a 3-course menu with cheese fondue is served in the Berglodge-Restaurant Ristis. Take the cable car back to Engelberg through the night or spend the night in the Berglodge.

The price includes:

• Aerial cableway Engelberg - Ristis retour
• Chairlift Ristis - Brunnihütte one way
• Sledging fun with mulled wine aperitif with Engelberger sausage, cheese and bread
• 3-course menu with cheese fondue in the Berglodge Restaurant Ristis (excl. drinks)

Catering

Catering

• Berglodge Restaurant Ristis
• Yetipark
• Brunnihütte

Mörlialp Run: 1.9 km night sledging

This short route is a well-lit toboggan run. You sled here along the Glaubenbielen panorama road, which in summer runs from Giswil to Entlebuch. In winter the pass road from Mörlialp is closed.

Place: Giswil

The skiing area Mörlialp is situated on the Giswilerstock at 1353 m above sea level. From Giswil you can get to the top by post bus line 362. Giswil is located at the Sarnersee in the valley at an altitude of about 500 m.

Opening hours for night sledging

• Mid-December to mid-March
• fridays and Saturdays 7 - 9 p.m
• the toboggan run and the ski run are illuminated

The facilities can be rented at favorable conditions also on other evenings.

Contact

• Giswil-Mörlialp Tourism, Bahnhofplatz 1, 6074 Giswil
• Ski lifts Mörlialp AG, P.O. Box 267, 6074 Giswil

Arrival

With the Swiss Central Railways you first reach Interlaken from Bern. Here you change to the Zentralbahn, which takes you from Interlaken Ost to Giswil. From Giswil you can take the post bus line 362 to Mörlialp. The journey takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours, depending on the connection.

If you travel by car, you will reach the Mörlialp via the A6 and A8 in about 1.5 hours. Thereby you use the routes south of Lake Thun and Lake Brienz. The stretch from Giswil to Mörlialp is 11.5 km long and can be driven.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Valley station of the Mörlialp chairlift
• various tobogganing equipment from the Davoser to the racing toboggan for experts

Procedure of the night sledging

From the Mörlialp valley station (1355 m above sea level) you take the chairlift to Mörlialp-Stössi (1545 m above sea level) at the Bully Bar on Alpoglen.

The toboggan run leads over almost two kilometers to the valley station. In addition to leisurely stretches, there are also plenty of curves. They lead through the beautiful winter forest. In the process, the toboggan run overcomes about 200 meters in altitude. Since the descent is not steep, it is very suitable for families.

Catering

• Giswilerstock Inn
• Bully Bar
• Mountain restaurant Mörlialp

Hotels, vacation apartments and group accommodation can be booked at Mörlialp.

Melchsee-Frutt - Stöckalp: 8 km night tobogganing

There are two night sledging trails from Melchsee-Frutt. The longer sledging trail is the almost eight-kilometer-long trail from Hochalp Melchsee-Frutt to Stöckalp. Stöckalp is located in the Melch valley at about 1070 m above sea level.

About 850 meters further up you will find the Melchsee on the Hochalp Melchsee-Frutt. The Hochalp is situated at 1920 meters. In addition to the Melchsee, the high plateau also has the Tannensee and is almost completely surrounded by mountain ranges. A gondola lift runs for about three kilometers from Stöckalp to Melchsee-Frutt.

Cheselen is reached by chairlift from Stöckalp.

The toboggan run from Melchsee-Frutt down to Stöckalp, which is about eight kilometers long, is the longest in Central Switzerland. It climbs almost 900 meters in altitude and is very fast-paced and winding in places.

Arrival

Take the Zentralbahn to the village of Sarnen. From Sarnen the post bus line 343 goes to Stöckalp in 31 to 34 minutes.

The post bus runs for the night sledging in addition to the normal timetable:

• thursdays 21:29 from Sarnen; 22:40 from Stöckalp
• fridays and Saturdays 18:44 and 21:29 from Sarnen and 22:40 from Stöckalp

By car you come via the freeway A8 to the exit Sarnen/Kerns. Continue on the cantonal road via Kerns into the Melchtal and to Stöckalp. Input in the navigation system to the valley station Stöckalp: Fruttstrasse 53, 6067 Melchtal.

Parking spaces

At the valley station Stöckalp there is a parking garage and open parking spaces. The parking garage may only be used during the day (max. until 1 a.m.).

You will find a charging possibility for electric cars at the entrance to the parking garage of level A.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Stöckli rental and service center, Stöckalp, at the valley station of the Stöckalp-Melchsee-Frutt gondola lift
• Frutt-Rental, old mountain station Melchsee-Frutt,
• Hans Durrer Sport, Kerns,

You can buy a headlamp at the Stöckalp valley station. Helmets are rented with the toboggan.

Catering

• Bärgbeizli Cheselen

Opening hours for night sledging

From the first week of January until the first week of March, the gondola Stöckalp - Melchsee-Frutt is open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm. For night sledding it is open longer. For this you should check the operating times of the cable car carefully before your arrival. The toboggan run is open on these days from 18:45 - 22:00. The last permitted departure is at 22:00. Afterwards the toboggan run will be closed.

Procedure of the night sledging

The 15-seater gondola Stöckalp - Melchsee-Frutt takes you up the mountain in less than ten minutes. The toboggan run starts right at the top station. On the former mule tracks you overcome almost 900 meters of altitude with your toboggan. The winding route is therefore very fast in parts. It is newly prepared every day and for the snowmaking the responsible persons use exclusively hydroelectric power. The toboggan run leads over the road, which is open for cars in summer. Therefore, the slope is pleasantly wide.

Attention: The toboggan run is unlit from the top station to Cheselen. The section Cheselen - Stöckalp is illuminated on Fridays and Saturdays. Dogs are expressly not allowed!

From Cheselen to Stöckalp: 3.5 km night sledging

The shorter sledging trail is part of the sledging trail from Melchsee-Frutt to Stöckalp. It starts in Cheselen. This illuminated night sledge run is about 3.5 km long. You will overcome about 320 meters of altitude.

Opening hours for night sledging

From the first week of January until the first week of March, the chairlift Stöckalp - Cheselen is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 19:00 to 21:30. The toboggan run will be open and illuminated on these days from 18:45 to 22:00. Later, the toboggan run is closed and is used by piste vehicles.

Procedure of the night sledging

You get to Cheselen in about 6 minutes with the chairlift from Stöckalp. It covers a distance of just under 1.3 km. The toboggan run starts directly at the top station of the chairlift and is 3.5 km long. The entire route is illuminated during opening hours. Dogs are expressly not allowed!

Eastern Switzerland-Liechtenstein: Night sledding

The Eastern Switzerland-Liechtenstein region contains the alpine Glarnerland as well as the holiday region Heidiland. The Weissenberge, Ämpächli and Grotzenbüel belong to Glarus South, the Kerenzerberg is in the area of Glarus North. If you are fast, you can do at least three of the runs in a row in Glarner Land in a single evening. Flumserberg and Pizol are located in Heidiland in the midst of large ski areas that are well developed for tourism. And also in the Samina Valley (Principality of Liechtenstein) there is sledding at night

Slopes Night Sledding in the Tourism Region Eastern Switzerland/Liechtenstein

start	finish	length (km)	special	days of the week
Furt mountain station	Maienberg	3.50	racing route on the Pizol	Friday from the end of December to the beginning of March; additionally Thursday (February)
Prodalp mountain station	Tannenheim	2.00	lit; strong curves at Flumserberg	Thursday,Saturday from January to March
Malbun	Steg	1.00	lit; launch facility with launch ramp	every day from early December to early April
Weissenberge	Matt	3.00	lit with lanterns; "outrageous" toboggan run	Friday,Saturday
Ämpächli	Elm	4.00	lit	Wednesday,Friday,Saturday from end of December to March
Grotzenbüel	Hüttenberg	3.00	lit	Friday from January to March, in February also on Wednesday
Kerenzerberg	Filzbach	7.00	lit; groups of 10 or more possible daily	Saturday from the end of December until March

Pizol - Maienberg: 3.5 km of fast-paced night sledding in Sarganserland

The fast-paced Pizol sledding trail runs 3.5 km from Furt to the Maienberg middle station. It is illuminated every Friday night and on some Thursday evenings for night sledding.

Location: Wangs

Wangs is situated on the western slope of the Rhine valley below the Churfirsten. The village is not far from the highway junction Sarganserland. The Pizol is a mountain peak that lies 2844 m above sea level and used to be called Piz Sol.

Opening hours for night sledging

In the period from the end of December to the beginning of March there is night sledding every Friday. From the end of January until the end of February, the slope is also lit on Thursdays from 18:00 - 22:30.

Arrival

From the south you drive by car from Chur via the A13, take the A3 at the freeway junction Sarganserland and leave it at exit 50 (Mels). Via Neue Wangserstrasse, Bahnhofstrasse and Dorfstrasse you reach Pizolstrasse in Vilters-Wangs. There is a large parking lot at the valley station in Wangs.

From the north you can also reach Vilters-Wangs via the A13/A3 with exit 50 (Mels). The valley station Wangs can be reached in 60 minutes from Zurich as well as from St. Gallen. By public transport you can get to the Wangs stop of the Pizolbahn or from the train station Sargans with the bus lines 429 or 430. On weekdays there are four buses per hour.

Tickets

Season and annual passes also include unlimited sledding at night. You can buy combination tickets with fondue fun at the ticket office of the valley station Wangs.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Sportshop Wachter at the mountain station Furt
• other rental stations on the mountain and in the valley specialize primarily in skis and snowboards, but also rent out helmets and other equipment, for example.

Procedure of the night sledging

You take the Wangs-Maienberg-Furt gondola lift to the Furt mountain station in about five minutes. It is located at 1520 m above sea level. The toboggan run is prepared daily and is also suitable for children and families. It goes down 480 meters in altitude over a distance of 3.5 km.

The route down starts with a few curves near the ski slope. Afterwards it goes through the Mattwald forest and over a big loop back to the ski slope. Under the gondola lift you pass a few scattered chalets. Then you already reach the middle station Maienberg. From here you have a wonderful view into the valley with the evening lights.

The Maienberg-Wangs stretch (also 3.5 km), which continues in good snow conditions, is demanding. It is only recommended for experienced sledders over 18 years of age. It is better to do without it when sledging at night. From the middle station you can always go back up and enjoy the night sledding several times.

Catering

• Mountain Hotel Alpina
• The Berghotel Furt located at the beginning of the sledging run
• Mountain hotel Schönbühl

Prodalp - Tannenheim: 2 km night sledding over the Flumserberg

The Prodalp-Tannenheim route is only 2 km long, but also has fast-paced sections. The popular toboggan run is covered with snow when required.

Place: Tannenheim

The village Tannenheim is one of the villages that belong to the winter sports area Flumserberg. Tannenheim is situated at about 1220 m above sea level. Flumserberg is located in the south of the canton St. Gallen.

Opening hours for night sledging

• January till March
• thursdays and Saturdays
• 19:00 to 21:00, in all weather conditions

Contact

• Heidiland Tourismus AG, Flumserbergstrasse 196, 8898 Flumserberg,
• Bergbahnen Flumserberg, Moseralpstrasse 9, 8898 Flumserberg,

Arrival

Coming by car from the south, take the A13 from Chur, take the A3 at the Sarganserland junction and leave it at exit 49 (Flums).

By public transport you take the Swiss Federal Railways from Chur to Walenstadt. Here you change to the Schweizerische Südostbahn, which brings you to Flums. Line 441 of the post bus will eventually take you to Tannenheim.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Mountain station Flumserberg

• Intersport Flumserberg in Tannenheim

• more sport stores on the Flumserberg

Procedure of the night sledging

With the 12-seater gondola Prodalp Express you go from Tannenheim in five and a half minutes up to the top station at 1580 m above sea level. The slope starts right next to the top station. At the beginning you can still admire the Churfürsten, the toboggan run starts quietly.

The Prodalp, lined with fir trees, has little gradient. But it doesn't take long until it gets very steep in parts and you have to steer properly.

Many a sledder ends up in the snow on the sharp curves. Since the slope is illuminated, you may be watched by those who are just hovering above you in the gondola to the top station. The toboggan run is newly prepared especially for the night tobogganing. The difference in altitude is about 360 meters.

Catering

• FahrBar mountain restaurant at the top station
• Pizzeria Tannenheim

Weissenberge - Matt: 3 km adrenaline kick with night sledding

The small village of Matt lies in the Sernftal valley on the Sernf river at 847 meters above sea level. The Sernf is the right tributary of the Linth. Matt is the middle of the three villages in the valley. Matt belongs to the vacation region Elm.

Here in the Glarus region you have the opportunity to try a particularly tricky sledding run through the wild Chrauchbach gorge. Even the locals call it "outrageous".

Opening hours for night sledging

• with lantern light
• fridays and Saturdays from dusk until 10 p.m. in good snow conditions
• The toboggan run is lit and supervised after 5 p.m. only when night sledding is announced.
• Rented sledges may be used until 8 p.m. on request - if no night sledging is announced - but the cable car runs only according to the timetable without group registration. In these cases, sledging is exclusively at your own risk. After 8 p.m. the sledges have to be put back. For this purpose the platform of the cable car valley station is provided.

Contact details and links to information

• Matt - Weissenberge aerial cableway, Alte Strasse 7, 8766 Matt

Arrival

By car you come from Zürich or Chur via the highway A3 to exit 44-Niederurnen. Here you change to route 17 and the Sernftalstrasse to Matt. By public transport you take the train of the SBB to Schwanden and change there to the Sernftal bus line 541 to Matt. Take the cable car Matt-Weissenberge to the top. The Weissenberge is rarely called the sun terrace of the region. Parking spaces are available in sufficient numbers.

Rental of sledging equipment

• sledges at the valley station, there you can also buy headlamps (not for rent)

Procedure of the night sledging

From the top station (1,266 meters above sea level) you have to pull the toboggan for a few minutes on foot to the Weissenberg inn. The toboggan run through the wild Chrauchbach gorge down to the village of Matt is very winding.

It is referred to here as the "outrageous toboggan run". 440 meters of altitude are overcome over a length of three kilometers. It also goes over bridges and past spectacular icefalls as well as rock faces. Some hairpin bends make the ride dangerous. After a good quarter of an hour, you reach the village of Matt.

Catering

• Edelwyss mountain inn at the valley station
• Wirtschaft zum Weissenberg at the top station

Ämpächli - Elm: 4 km night sledging

Place: Elm

Elm is a village located at the back of the Sernftal valley. It belongs to the municipality of Glarus South. Elm is surrounded by the mountains Vorab, Piz Sardona, Hausstock and Kärpf.

Opening hours for night sledging

• Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• 19:00 to 21:30; newly groomed in advance between 17:00 and 19:00
• End of December to March, depending on snow conditions

Contact

• Sportbahnen Elm, Obmoos, 8767 Elm,

Arrival

By car you come from Zurich or Chur via the highway A3 to exit 44-Niederurnen. Here you change to route 17 and the Sernftalstrasse to Elm. By public transport you take the SBB train to Schwanden and change there to the Sernftal bus line 541 to Elm.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Various toboggans can be rented at the mountain station Ämpächli.

Procedure of the night sledging

You go up with the gondola lift Elm-Ämpächli. In just under four minutes, the 6-seater gondola lift travels from the valley station (1060 m) over 466 meters in altitude to the top. The slope starts at 1480 m.a.s.l. You ski down the 4 kilometer long slope for about 20 minutes. It is suitable for families as well as for sportsmen. The toboggan run is prepared daily and is illuminated.

Catering

• Restaurant Ämpächli
• Älpli
• Carousel, a bar made of glass, hot drinks are served in the carousel on Wednesdays.
• Fondue and raclette fun is offered on Fridays and Saturdays at the Ämpächli mountain restaurant. Registered groups can also get this on Wednesdays.

Grotzenbüel - Hüttenberg: 3 km night sledging

Place: Braunwald

Braunwald belongs to the municipality of Glarus South. The village lies at 1256 m above sea level and is known as a car-free spa and tourist resort.

Opening hours for night sledding

• fridays in the middle of January until the beginning of March and in February additionally on Wednesdays

• 19:00 - 22:00, illuminated toboggan run

• the sports lifts open: Niederschlacht ⇒ Hüttenberg 19:00 to 20:15 hrs
• Hüttenberg ⇒ Grotzenbüel 19:00 to 22:00 h

Contact options

• Sportbahnen Braunwald AG, Dorf, 8784 Braunwald,
• Braunwald guest information, Dorfstrasse 2, 8784 Braunwald
• Glarnerland Information,
• Group circulation gondola Braunwald

Arrival

By car you need about 75 minutes from Zurich. Take the A3 freeway to exit 44 Niederurnen. Then take route 17 Glarus Süd.

By public transport you take the SBB train to Linthal and from there you reach Braunwald by funicular.

Rental of sledging equipment

Grotzenbüel mountain station (Sportbahnen Braunwald): 1-person aluminum sled; children's sled seats for the very young are available in small numbers.

Procedure of the night sledging

Take the 15-seater group gondola from Hüttenberg to Grotzenbüel. Hüttenberg is situated at 1,308 meters above sea level, Grotzenbüel at 1,560 meters. The 3 km long toboggan run starts in Grotzenbüel at the Chämistube and leads via Gross-Syten to the station Hüttenberg. The run is reserved exclusively for tobogganers, it can be ridden in a swinging manner. A total of 259 meters of altitude are overcome on the easy to ski route.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Chämistube at the mountain station Grotzenbüel (starting point)
• Hotel Cristal at the Hüttenberg station (finish)

Kerenzerberg - Filzbach: 7 km night sledging

Place: Filzbach

Filzbach is a village within the municipality of Glarus North. The scattered settlement lies above the Walensee on the high plateau of the Kerenzerberg.

Opening hours for night sledding

• Saturday from 18:00 to 21:00, toboggan run and mountain railroad are in operation
• depending on snow conditions, mostly from Christmas to March
• special rides for groups on request (from 10 persons) possible daily

Contact

• Sportbahnen Kerenzerberg GmbH, Talalpstrasse 15, 8757 Filzbach

Arrival

By car you drive from Zurich via the A3 freeway and the Kerenzerbergstrasse (via Mühlehorn) for about an hour. There is a large free parking lot directly at the valley station at Talalpstrasse 15.

With the train of the SBB you go to Ziegelbrücke. Take the Schweizerische Südostbahn to Mühlehorn and the Postbus line 511 to Filzbach. The closest bus stop to the valley station is the one at "Sportzentrum Filzbach".

Rental of sledging equipment

• at the valley station in Filzbach
• at the mountain station different models can be rented The new wooden toboggans at the mountain station are practical to steer. One or two-seaters can be rented. Child seats are available for small children, which fit almost every sled. Since 2021, there are also e-bobsla here, a kind of go-kart with an electric caterpillar drive. They can reach up to 30 km/h. They are easy to drive and thanks to the low seating position, they are in great demand.

Night sledding procedure

You take the 2-seater chair lift from Filzbach (746 m) to the Kerenzerberg (1283 m above sea level). The toboggan run starts at the restaurant Habergschwänd and leads over seven kilometers down to the valley station. The trail is almost leisurely in parts, but has some racy spots in between. The toboggan run is also suitable for children, as it is not too steep. In total, 537 meters of altitude are overcome on the route.

Catering

• The Habergschwänd mountain inn serves a fine alpine herb fondue or raclette to order before the last sled run (until 24:00).

Malbun to Steg: 1 km Sücka - night sledge run

The toboggan run starts at the Sücka mountain inn and leads down to the hamlet of Steg. The toboggan run is close to nature and is illuminated at night.

Place: Steg

Steg is located above Triesenberg in the Principality of Liechtenstein at about 1300 m above sea level. It belongs to the Samina Valley and used to be a Maiensäss for the farmers of Triesenberg. Triesenberg was a Walser settlement. The name Steg comes from the bridge that crosses the Samina River here.

Opening hours for night sledging

Beginning of December to beginning of April, depending on snow conditions with the onset of darkness, lighting is provided daily, according to the opening hours of the inn

Contact

• Liechtenstein Marketing, Städtle 39, 9490 Vaduz

Arrival

From the parking lot it is a 20-30 min walk to the Sücka.

Tickets

The use is free of charge

Rental of toboggan equipment

You can get rental toboggans cheaply at Gasthof Sücka.

Procedure of the night sledging

You reach the Gasthof Sücka after a short walk, which is separated from the path. Here you will find a permanent starting area, which is equipped with a starting ramp. The track is suitable for training runs, there is also time measurement on request.

There are only a few manageable curves on the track, which are well secured. On the long final straight into the valley is mitigated with a chicane to slow down the speed a bit. The finish is close to the parking lots. Over a length of just under one kilometer, 142 meters of altitude are overcome.

Catering

• Sücka Inn
• Bergstübli Steg
• Alpenhotel Steg, Triesenberg

Grisons: Night sledding

Whether in the SkiArena Andermatt - Sedrun - Disentis, in the Viamala, at the Abulapass or in Bergün. Night sledding in Grisons is very popular. Often cable cars, chair lifts or the post bus bring you to the start. But sometimes you have to torture yourself with the sled uphill to enjoy the descent all the more.

Slopes night sledging in the tourist region of Grisons

start	finish	length (km)	special	days of the week
Milez top station	Dieni	4.00	lighted and secured	Thursday, from Dec. 3rd week until after Easter
Stagias	Mompe Medel	3.00	unlit	daily when snow is good
Foppa, Berghaus	Flims	3.00	unlit, is regularly groomed and checked	Tuesday, Saturday, end of January to end of March
Curnius	Falera	3.50	unlit, is regularly groomed and checked	Friday, mid-February to mid-March
Dros	Lohn or Mathon	2.60	lit, up on foot	when the toboggan bar is open (ask for dates)
Dultschinas top station (Sarn)	Lescha bottom station (Sarn)	3.80	unlit	when snow is good mid-December to mid-March (ask for dates)
Brambrüesch top station	Känzeli valley station (Chur)	4.10	unlit	Saturday, early January to early March
Prätschli	Obersee (Arosa)	1.00	lit	daily
Tschuggen	Inner Arosa	1.00	unlit	Thursdays in February
Lenzerheide Scharmoin mountain station	Canols	3.80	lit, multisensory light effects	Wednesday, Saturday mid-January to mid-April, February additionally Monday
Berghaus Heuberge or Berghaus Arflina	Fideris	12.00	ascent with buses driving over the toboggan run	daily December to March by reservation of min. 6 persons
Schatzalp	Davos	2.80	lit	daily with good snow from mid-December to end of March
Rinerhorn	Davos	3.50	lit, 33 hairpin bends and steep curves	Wednesday and Friday from mid-December to mid-March
Preda	Bergün	6.50	lit, suitable for families	Tuesday to Sunday from mid-December to mid-March
Darlüx	Bergün	4.00	unlit, very racy	Tuesday to Sunday from mid-December to mid-March
Alp Proliebas	La Punt Chamues-ch	2.35	lit with torches	Wednesday in February (with advance reservation)
Lü	Tschierv (Val Müstair)	3.00	partially illuminated, suitable for families	Tuesday and Thursday from mid-December to mid-April (with advance booking)

Milez - Dieni: 4 km Snow Night

This toboggan run is located in the SkiArena Andermatt - Sedrun - Disentis and is also used by hikers in the upper part.

Place: Dieni

Dieni is known for the ski area Andermatt - Sedrun - Disentis. The small village on the Vorderrhein is a tourist resort and has some hotels.

Opening hours for night sledging

• always on Thursdays:
  • First ascent at 18.30 hrs
  • Last ascent and descent with the chairlift at 10.00 p.m
  • Last piste check at 22.30
• during the winter season, usually from the third week of December until one week after Easter (during the Snow Night Sedrun)

Contact details and maps

• Ski arena Andermatt Sedrun, Dieni, 7189 Rueras

Arrival

By car you drive from Zurich via A3 and route 19 about 2.5 hours. From Lucerne you take the A2. The Oberalp pass is closed in winter. From Andermatt you can take the train over the Oberalp Pass to the Dieni stop.

From Lucerne you can take the SBB train to Erstfeld, from there the SOB to Göschenen and finally the Matterhorn-Gotthard-Bahn over the Oberalp Pass to Dieni. Or from Zurich via Chur to the Dieni stop.

A free Snow-Night bus runs on Thursdays in the evening between Disentis/Sedrun and Dieni. The arrival and return journey between Dieni and Disentis is always guaranteed until 22.00 hrs

Renting of sledging equipment

• in the sports store at the valley station in Dieni

Procedure of the night sledging

Right next to the parking lot in Dieni is the valley station of the chairlift Milez-Flyer. It takes you in 7.5 minutes from 1452 to 1881 m above sea level. The entrance to the toboggan run is only a few meters away from the top station. The toboggan run is secured and illuminated along the entire route.

The upper part is specially laid out, but is also considered a hiking trail. It leads along the rather steep ski slope. Here you also have to be careful not to get too fast. From the prepared road in Mulinatsch the slope is less steep. After crossing under the railroad line, the toboggan run turns off to the right. From here it is only a few meters to the valley station of the chairlift. A total of 448 vertical meters are descended.

Catering

• Restaurant Milez
• Restaurant Sudada
• Alpine hut Las Palas

Mompé Medel: 3 km night sledding

You can reach the toboggan run exclusively on foot.

Place: Mompé Medel (Mumpé Medel)

Mompé Medel is a small village in the Surselva region. It is located near the village [Disentis](https://www.swissactivities.com/en-ch/graubunden-region/disentis-must-r/ and is not served by public transport.

Opening hours for night sledging

daily in good snow conditions, best during full moon Do not forget a headlamp, as the slope is not illuminated

Arrival

You can take the train from Lucerne over the Oberalp Pass to Disentis. Alternatively you can go from Zurich via Chur to Disentis. From Disentis you take the post bus in the direction of Lukmanierpass. Get off at the Mompé Medel stop. However, this stop is on the Lukmanierstrasse. You have to walk the rest of the way (about 40 minutes), also through a tunnel.

If you come by car from Lucerne or Zurich, you have to go via Chur to Disentis. From Disentis you drive to Mompé Medel in direction Lukmanierpass. After about 2.5 km you have to turn right (tunnel) to the end of the village. Mompé Medel is only accessible by car, parking is above the village. Free parking is available at the end of the toboggan run, at the bar La Scursalada.

• Ticket sale and rental of sledges and headlamp at the bar La Scursalada

Procedure of the night sledging

The sledding starts with an ascent of about 30 minutes. While you walk uphill, you have the sun in your face. Part of the way goes along a winter hiking trail, for the other part you walk along the edge of the sledding trail.

Shortly below Stagias, at 1550 m above sea level, the toboggan run begins. There are fast and slow passages. The path is clear and well secured. A total of 284 meters of altitude are descended.

Catering

• Bar La Scursalada

Foppa - Flims in the ski area Flims, Laax, Falera: 3 km night sledging

The toboggan run is regularly groomed and checked. The ski area extends over the municipal areas of Flims, Laax, Falera, Ladir and Ruschein.

Location: Flims

Flims is located in the Imboden region. It is divided into Flims-Dorf and Flims-Waldhaus.

Opening hours for night sledging

• From the end of January to the end of March
• tuesdays and Saturdays from 6 p.m., last ascent is at 8:30 p.m.
• last piste check 21:00

Tickets can be bought at the ticket office Flims between 17:45 and 20:30.

contact details

• Via Nova 62, 7017 Flims
• Flims valley station 7017 Flims

Arrival

The villages of Flims, Laax and Falera can be reached by car from Chur via route 19 in only 30 minutes. From Zurich you need about 1 hour and 45 minutes. By public transport you take the post bus line 81 from Chur.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Bundi Sport, Flims village
• Meini Sport & Mode, Via Murschetg 41, 7032 Laax
• Menzli Sport
• Sport Beat, Via Nova 49, 7017 Flims

Procedure of the night sledging

The chair lift takes you in eight minutes from the valley station in 1098 to 1424 m above sea level. The toboggan run starts below the restaurant of Berghaus Foppa.

The run is specially prepared for night sledding. The trail leads you through the forest to the valley station in Flims. 367 meters of altitude are descended.

Catering

• Foppa mountain lodge
• Legna Bar at the valley station in Flims

Curnius - Falera: 3.5 km night sledging

The toboggan run is regularly groomed and checked. The ski area extends over the municipal areas of Flims, Laax, Falera, Ladir and Ruschein.

Location: Falera

Falera belongs to the Surselva region. The village is situated in the Vorderrheintal on a terrace. It may only be entered with a permit. Cars must be parked at the entrance of the village on a large parking lot.

Opening hours for night sledging

• Mid-February to mid-March
• fridays from 17:45 to 20:30 o'clock
• Last piste check 22.00

You can buy tickets at the cash desk Falera between 17:45 and 20:30.

Contact details

• Via Principala 45c, 7153 Falera
• Falera valley station, 7153 Falera

Arrival

The villages of Flims, Laax and Falera can be reached by car from Chur via route 19 in only 30 minutes. From Zurich you need about 1 hour and 45 minutes. By public transport you take the post bus line 81 from Chur.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Bundi Sport, Flims village
• Meini Sport & Mode, Via Murschetg 41, 7032 Laax
• Menzli Sport
• Sport Beat, Via Nova 49, 7017 Flims

Procedure of the night sledging

Take the chairlift Falera-Curnius to the top. From Curnius you sled down the 3.5 km long toboggan run. It leads past rustic alpine pastures and the Mirasteilas observatory. The end point of the toboggan run is the valley station of the chairlift in Falera. You will descend 387 meters in altitude. The chairlift takes you back to the starting point in about seven minutes.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Tegia Curnius

Dros - Lohn (or Mathon): 2.6 km night sledding in Viamala

The view from Dros is worth it. You can see the Piz Curvér, the Surettahorn, the Piz la Tschera and several other peaks. But for this you have to drag your sledge or toboggan up on foot. 2.6 km and 300 meters of altitude up you go, so that you can sled down again afterwards.

It is also worth visiting during the day to see the houses and stables standing close together. The church has towers from different eras. By the way, you can visit the church. In the village, Romansh (Sutsilvan) is still the main language spoken.

**Whenever the toboggan bar is open, the toboggan run is illuminated in the evening

Instead of sledging to Lohn, you can also turn off after the sledging bar and go to Mathon, the route is about the same length and also illuminated.

Place: Lohn

The small village of Lohn lies at 1585 m above sea level in the Viamala region.

The Viamala designates a section of path about eight km long, which used to be very notorious because of its deep gorge. It leads along the Hinterrhein between Thusis and Zillis-Reischen. At the time of the Romans, the path was used as a mule track from the south via the Splügen. Viamala is the name of the region today.

Opening hours for night sledging

Whenever the toboggan bar is open in the evening, the toboggan run is illuminated.

Arrival

By public transport you reach Lohn via the post bus line Zillis-Lohn-Wergenstein. Therefore you change from the Rhaetian Railway in Thusis to the post bus.

To get there by car, take the motorway A13 - Chur - Thusis - San Bernardino and leave it at the exit Viamala. Take the main road 13 past the Viamala Visitor Center until you reach the next entrance to the motorway.

Tickets

not required

Rental of sledging equipment

• Pizzeria Orta in Lohn (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
• Restaurant Muntsulej in Mathon
• Hotel Restaurant Capricorns in Wergenstein
• The sledges/toboggans must be ordered in advance.

Procedure of the night sledging

The Schamserberg is reached from the post bus stop in Lohn. The ascent to the Maiensäss settlement Dros takes about 45 minutes. You get to the top exclusively on foot. The ascent is quickly forgotten on the way down. First you drive over an open area. Then the toboggan run dips into the forest.

Although it is light, it becomes increasingly dense towards the bottom. The evenly sloping path is easy to ride. The curves are also rather gentle. About halfway down the descent, the toboggan bar beckons with grilled food. At the end of the second part of the descent there is a somewhat narrower S-curve, here you have to branch off to Lohn.

Catering

The toboggan bar offers grilled specialties and drinks. It is located directly next to the toboggan run and is illuminated on night tobogganing days with the run.

Dultschinas - Sarn (Heinzenberg): 3.8 km night sledding in Viamala

The sledging trail leads 400 meters downhill and gets really racy at the end. The run is prepared with artificial snow, but is not illuminated. A headlamp is recommended.

Place: Sarn

Sarn is a cluster village in the middle of the Heinzenberg region. In the west of the small village there is a mountain range between Tguma (2163 m a.s.l.) and Präzer Höhe (2120 m a.s.l.). Sarn is situated at 1178 m above sea level.

The Viamala denotes a section of path about eight km long, which used to be very notorious because of its deep gorge. It leads along the Hinterrhein between Thusis and Zillis-Reischen. At the time of the Romans, the path was used as a mule track from the south over the Splügen. Viamala is the name of the region today.

Opening hours for night sledging

In good weather conditions, night sledding takes place from 18:00 to 20:00. The exact dates have to be asked for. The winter season runs from about mid-December to mid-March.

Contact:

• Heinzenberg Skilifte und Sesselbahn AG, valley station, 7423 Sarn
• Viamala Tourism, Bodenplatz 4, 7435 Splügen

Arrival

By public transport you reach Sarn from Chur with the Rhaetian Railway to Thusis. There you take the post bus line 532.

The valley station of the chair lift in Lescha is easily accessible by post bus. By car you drive from Chur via the A13 and take the exit 21- Thusis-Nord in Thusis. Afterwards the road leads over the Äussere Heinzenbergstrasse and the Heinzenbergstrasse. A large open air parking lot with 500 free parking spaces is available at the valley station of the chairlift in Lescha.

Tickets

There are separate tickets for night sledging. However, night sledging is included in the season ticket. Weekly and daily tickets are not valid for night sledging. An evening ticket is valid from 18:00 - 20:00.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Ernie's Point Rent à Sport: Swiss snow sports school Heinzenberg-Sarn,
• Mountain restaurant Dultschinas Sarn, only sledge rental
• INTERSPORT BANZER Thusis,
• Strimer Sport Thusis,
• viamala sportwerkstatt Thusis,

Procedure of the night sledging

From the valley station Lescha above Sarns you take the chair lift to the mountain station Dultschinas. Only a few meters above, the toboggan run begins, which leads over a length of 3.8 km about 400 m downhill. The descent is quite leisurely at first, but gets faster in the lower part. It goes past small houses and through the forest.

Just before the end of the toboggan run, two sharp curves are mastered. On the way, the view goes to the mountain peak Piz Beverin (2998 m above sea level). The toboggan run is not illuminated, a headlamp is recommended.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Dultschinas
• Restaurant Lescha

Brambrüesch - Känzeli: 4.1 km night sledding above Chur

From Chur's local mountain Brambrüesch, the toboggan run leads to Känzeli. The ride goes through forests as well as over open alps. Here you can enjoy a magnificent view to Schanfigg-Arosa with its evening lights.

Place: Chur

Chur is the capital of the canton of Grisons and lies at 593 m above sea level. The local mountain is the Brambuesch, whose cable car has its valley station on the outskirts of Chur.

Opening hours for night sledging

• Night sledding takes place on the Brambüesch from the beginning of January to the beginning of March.
• saturdays 17 to 22 o'clock
• The Chur-Känzeli aerial tramway and the Känzeli-Brambrüesch 4-seater gondola lift are open during this period

contact possibilities and links to information

• Brambrüeschbahn, Kasernenstrasse 15, 7007 Chur

Arrival

It is only one kilometer from Chur train station to the valley station of the modern Brambrüeschbahn.

Parking

Guests of Chur Bergbahnen can park free of charge in the Stadthallen parking lot as long as the cable cars are in operation.

Rental of sledging equipment

You can rent sledges at the Chur valley station. Either ID or credit card must be deposited as a deposit. The equipment is then handed out at the top station of the 4-seater gondola lift. If you rent the sled directly at the top station, the deposit is 50 CHF.

Procedure of the night sledging

The toboggan run is not illuminated, so you should use a headlamp. From the outskirts of the city, you first take the Chur-Känzeli aerial tramway to the Känzeli middle station. From there, take the 4-seater gondola up to Chur's local mountain. On Brambrüesch, the toboggan run starts at the top station at 1,590 meters above sea level.

It has stretches with sweeping curves and rapid descents. There are also leisurely stretches. The Schanfigg valley with its Walser villages lies at your feet and the Aros Weisshorn towers behind. The toboggan run is well suited for families and children, as it mostly has an even gradient. 436 meters of altitude are overcome on the trail.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant
• Battaglia hut
• Malixerhof
• Bergbaiz
• Edelweiss hut

A reservation is required for the fondue fun in the mentioned restaurants. For the tobogganing itself you do not need a reservation.

• Additionally there is the Älplibar near the Malixerhof.

Prätschli - Obersee: 1 km night sledding Arosa

The toboggan run from Prätschli to Obersee offers a beautiful panoramic view. You can admire the whole mountain scenery of Arosa, Davos and Lenzerheide.

Location: Arosa

Arosa is located in the alpine valley Schanfigg. The place is known for its lakes (Obersee, Untersee, Iselsee), hiking trails and ski slopes. Arosa is a popular vacation resort.

Opening hours for night sledging

The toboggan run, which is open daily, is illuminated in the evening.

Contact

• Arosa Tourism, Arosastrasse 27, 7050 Arosa

Arrival

You come from Chur with the Rhaetian Railway every hour to Arosa. From the train station it is only a few steps to the bus station of the Weisshornbahn/Skischule. From this bus station the free local bus goes to Prätschli in a short time.

By car you drive from Chur about three quarters of an hour via the Arosastrasse to Arosa.

Parking

There is only a small number of parking spaces at the Hotel Prätschli. The best place to park your car is in the Ochsenbühl parking garage. You will find it on the right after the sports and congress center. It is open 24 hours a day.

Tickets

not required

Sledge equipment rental

• Sledge king
• Schmid Sport Arosa

Course of the night sledging

The toboggan run from Hotel Prätschli to Obersee is about one kilometer long and covers 165 meters in altitude. The Prätschli is located at the edge of the forest and offers a beautiful panoramic view of the entire mountain scenery right from the start.

The toboggan run, which is relatively flat at the beginning, becomes a bit more racy later on. As soon as the run enters the forest, it becomes steeper and follows some sharp curves. Be careful when crossing the ski slope. After a bend, you reach the train station and after about a kilometer of travel, you have arrived at the destination of the toboggan run. Right next to it is the Obersee lake.

Catering

• Praetschli stable

Tschuggen - Innerarosa: 1km night sledging

Place: Tschuggen/Arosa

Tschuggen belongs to the Plessur Alps and is a round mountain peak. It is located southeast of the Weisshorn in the area of the municipality of Arosa. Arosa is located in the alpine valley Schanfigg. It is known for its lakes (Obersee, Untersee, Iselsee), hiking trails and ski slopes. Arosa is a popular vacation resort.

Opening hours for night sledging

thursdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the month of February, possibly also in March (inquire)

Contact

• Arosa Tourism, Arosastrasse 27, 7050 Arosa

Arrival

You can get from Chur to Arosa with the Rhaetian Railway every hour. From the train station you can take the bus 061 of the Arosa public transport company to Innerarosa.

By car you drive from Chur about three quarters of an hour on the Arosastrasse to Arosa. There are no parking spaces at the valley station of the 4-seater Kulm gondola. But you can park your car in the parking garage Brüggli/Innerarosa. It is only a few meters away.

The Kulm gondola and the Arosa-Weisshorn Section 1 aerial cableway take sleds for free and night sledding is also free.

Renting sledging equipment

• Sledge king Innerarosa
• Spokesman Sport Innerarosa
• Schmid Sport Innerarosa

Procedure of the night sledging

With the Kulm gondola you go up to Tschuggen. You can also take the cable car Arosa-Weisshorn 1st section. The short toboggan run leads from Tschuggen to Innerarosa.

The viewpoint at Tschuggen shows the Arosa mountains with the Erzhorn, the Arosa Rothorn and the Schafrügg. The toboggan run starts towards the southeast and passes the astrophysical observatory.

The legendary Tschuggenhütte and the historic little mountain church are also on the way. Between the Tschuggenhütte and the church you will find a junction. Here you can decide if you want to continue to Innerarosa or if you want to take the gondola lift to start the toboggan run again. From Tschuggen to Innerarosa you master 200 vertical meters downhill.

Catering

• Tschuggen hut

Lenzerheide Scharmoin - Canols: 3.8 km "Light Rider"

Sledding over the Light Ride in Lenzerheide is a whole new night sledding experience. Here multisensory light installations have been installed and combined with a toboggan challenge. The result is a combination of sledding, light art and games.

Place: Lenzerheide

Lenzerheide is located at about 1450-1600 m above sea level. Lenzerheide became known as a popular venue for the World Cup finals.

Opening hours for night sledging

• mid-January to the first week of April, depending on snow conditions
• Wednesday and Saturday, in February additionally Monday
• Rothornbahn 1 and lighting 18:00 -22:00 hrs
• Rothornbahn ticket office 18:00-22:15 hrs

Contact possibilities and links to information

• Vacation region Lenzerheide, Voa Principala 37, 7078 Lenzerheide
• Lenzerheide mountain railroads Canols, P.O. Box 160, 7078 Lenzerheide

Arrival

You will find the valley station of Rothornbahn 1 (Lenzerheide/Lai LHB) on the eastern shore of Heidsee at the end of Voa Prinzipala. Next to it is the large Rothorn parking lot. From Zurich you can reach the valley station in Lenzerheide by car via the A3 freeway in less than two hours.

Before Chur the A3 changes to the A13 (exit 17-Chur-Süd). From Chur you take route 3 to Dieschen sot in Lenzerheide.

By public transport you will be there within two hours. From Zurich to Chur you take the SBB train. There you take the post bus line 182, which takes you to the valley station of the Rothornbahn.

The ticket (4 hours sledging) is valid for the gondola Rothorn 1 and the chairlift Tgantieni.

The rental of the transponder is included in the sledging ticket. The transponder collects the data of the sledging challenge and evaluates them.

For annual ticket holders, the transponder can be rented separately at the ticket office of the mountain railroads. A deposit is required for the transponder (a photo ID or driver's license).

• The number of tickets is limited per evening.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Pesko Rothornbahn at the valley station
• The number of rental sledges for each evening is limited.
• Sledges and sport sledges "Swiss Racer" are rented.

Procedure of the night sledging

Sledding takes place on the lower part of the Scharmoin-Canols sled run. You reach the run by means of the gondola Rothorn 1. From 1495 m above sea level it takes you in four minutes to 1906 m above sea level at the top station. The toboggan run is 3.8 km long and climbs 411 meters in altitude.

In the upper part of the track, night sledding is still classic with lighter and darker passages. In the lower part, multisensory light installations are installed, which gradually appear and offer a challenge in addition to entertainment.

The person who achieves the best possible final score in the least total time is crowned "Light Rider". You can collect time credits at various stations along the way. Only wooden sleds are allowed, plastic bobsleds are not suitable. At least three runs are possible between 18:00 and 22:00.

Fideriser Heuberge : 12 km full moon sledging

12 km of full moon sledding on the Fideriser Heubergen is a special experience. On the days around the full moon, the light of the moon is quite sufficient, although headlamps are recommended for safety reasons.

Fideris in Prättigau

Fideris is a village in the middle Prättigau. It has some stately town houses that were spared from destruction by the Austrians in 1622. Fideris lies at just under 900 m above sea level.

Opening hours for night sledging

In general, night sledding is possible every evening from December to March, as soon as at least six people register. It is not possible without advance reservation. The days around the full moon are especially popular.

Mountain trips take place in the times:

• Weekdays 16:15 - 19:15
• On weekends 16:15 - 22:30

Arrival

By public transport you take the Rhaetian Railway from Landquart to Schiers. From Schiers there is a post bus to Fideris village. In total this trip takes at least 35 min.

By car, the valley station of the buses can be reached in about half an hour via route 28. From Vaduz, the journey is via the A13 and Route 28. You will find a large parking lot just below the bus station, which is located at the Fideris sawmill.

Tickets

Mountain rides and sledging day passes can be paid for at the ticket office at the valley station of the minibuses (Sägerei Fideris).

Renting of sledging equipment

• Modern and comfortable sledges can be rented at the Berghaus Arflina and paid for directly at the ski room. Alternatively, this is also possible with the service staff of the Berghaus Heuberge. They can be returned at the cashier's desk at the sawmill in Fideris.
• Rätikon Sport in Küblis (4 km away)

Procedure of the night sledging

Sledders are driven exclusively with the minibuses of the ski area up to 2000 meters above sea level, where the sledding trail begins. You can start either at the Berghaus Arflina or at the Berghaus Heuberge. The toboggan run leads over a road that is specially closed for the benefit of the tobogganers. Nevertheless, you have to expect (well-lit) buses in oncoming traffic.

the route is 12 km long and covers 1100 meters in altitude. The valley station of the buses is located on the area of the sawmill in Fideris. This is also the end point for the tobogganing experience. Mountain rides and tobogganing day passes can be paid for here at the ticket office. The toboggan return is located next to the ticket office.

Catering

On Fridays and Saturdays there is the possibility to combine the night sledging with a fondue or a dinner. Bus trips are available from Fideris Sägerei.

Schatzalp - Davos: 2.8 km night sledding

Thomas Mann called the Schatzalp a magic mountain in his novel of the same name. And at night, with the toboggan run illuminated, the mountain does indeed have a very special magic.

Place: Davos

Davos is a popular ski and winter sports resort. It is located at 1560 m above sea level.Davos is also famous for the panoramic Glacier Express railroad that runs from Davos to the Matterhorn. Davos-Glaris is located below the Rinerhorn at 1457 m above sea level on the Landwasser. Davos-Platz lies with Davos-Dorf in the almost flat upper part of the valley.

Opening hours for night sledging

• the curves of the toboggan run are illuminated until 11 p.m
• open daily from mid-December to the end of March with good snow conditions

Contact

• Schatzalp , 7270 Davos Platz
• Schatzalpbahn, Schatzalp, 7270 Davos Platz

Arrival

By car you can reach Davos Platz from Chur via route 28 in about one hour. With the SBB you get from Chur in about 90 min directly to Davos Platz. You may have to change to the Rhätische Bahn in Filisur. From Davos-Platz to the valley station of the Schaltzalpbahn there is a bus. On foot you need eleven minutes.

Tickets are available at the valley station of the Schatzalp-Bahn.

Renting sledging equipment

• Rent, pick up and return your equipment at the valley station of the Schatzalp cable car

Procedure of the night sledging

The Schatzalp cable car takes you from the center in Davos-Platz (1560 meters above sea level) to the magic mountain (1865 meters above sea level) in four minutes. The Schatzalp is a sun terrace high above Davos. The toboggan run leads from here in 18 curves through the magic forest down to Davos-Platz.

The toboggan run is pleasantly wide and is well groomed. The use of the 2.8 km long trail is free of charge. Thereby you overcome 300 meters of altitude. The toboggan run is also suitable for beginners and children. Here, of course, you take a Davos sled, what else?

The Schatzalpbahn runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. every 30 minutes, before that every 15 minutes.

Catering

• Panorama restaurant next to the Schatzalpbahn mountain station
• Piano Bar in the Hotel Schatzalp with daily live music

Rinerhorn - Davos: 3.5 km night sledding

The downhill run from the Rinerhorn has it all with 33 curves and unique steep bends. It is something for experienced sledders.

Place: Davos

Davos is a popular ski and winter sports resort. It is located at 1560 m above sea level.Davos is also known for the panoramic Glacier Express railroad that runs from Davos to the Matterhorn. Davos-Glaris is located below the Rinerhorn at 1457 m above sea level on the Landwasser. Davos-Platz lies with Davos-Dorf in the almost flat upper part of the valley.

Opening hours for night sledging

• wednesdays and Fridays from 19:00 to 23:00 hrs
• December till March

Contact

• Davos Klosters Bergbahnen AG, Brämabüelstrasse 11, 7270 Davos Platz
• Bergbahnen Rinerhorn AG, Landwasserstrasse 49, 7277 Davos Glaris

Arrival

By car you can reach Davos Glaris from Chur via route 3 in about one hour. The toboggan run starts with the arrival via the 6-seater gondola Rinerhornbahn from Davos Glaris. Parking is available at the valley station of the Rinerhorn cable car.

With the post bus you can reach Davos-Glaris from Chur in 1,5 hours. You take the post bus line 182 to Lenzerheide and change there to line 183.

• Rental of sledging equipment in the sports store at the valley station

Procedure of the night sledging

The Rinerhorn cable car takes you from the village of Glaris (1459 m above sea level) to the summit of the Rinerhorn (2050 m above sea level) in about ten minutes. You can see the Schatzalp from here in good weather. The toboggan run is something for experienced sledders.

The 3.5 km long Rinerhorn toboggan run has it all. It is considered one of the most challenging toboggan runs far and wide. A lot of steering and braking skills are required because the curves are steep. Right at the beginning there is a very steep section with a tunnel passage.

Both the entrance and the exit are dangerous. Afterwards it becomes a bit more even, the path winds through a fir forest. Further down the route, there are once again steep sections with spectacular steep-wall curves to negotiate.

They now continue to the end of the track. The local bus brings the sledders safely home, even at a late hour. In total, almost 600 meters of altitude down are mastered.

Catering

• Jatzmeder mountain restaurant, right next to the mountain station (self-service): spaghetti dinner by candlelight on Wednesdays and raclette or fondue on Fridays
• Restaurant Blockhuus
• Restaurant Spina

Preda - Bergün: 6.5 km night sledding on the Albulapass with the family

The Albula Pass is a tobogganing paradise in winter. The pass roads are closed to motorists and the tobogganers benefit from this. These descents are very special experiences.

The toboggan run between Preda and Bergün is one of the most beautiful toboggan runs. The 6.5 km long track leads through the viaducts of the Rhaetian Railway and is world famous.

Location: Bergün

Preda and Bergün/Bravuogn are small villages in the municipality of Bergün Filisur in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. Bergün is located in the Albula Alps at 1367 meters above sea level.

Opening hours for night sledging

The sledding route between Preda and Bergün is open Tuesday to Sunday daily until 11:00 pm. As a rule, the winter season lasts from mid-December to mid-March.

Contact

• Bergün Filisur Tourism
• Tobogganing Bergün

Arrival

Take the SBB to Chur. Here you change to the Rhaetian Railway. The Rhaetian Railway runs on the Albula line in the direction of St. Moritz. From the south you can take the RhB via Samedan to Preda and Bergün.

Parking

If you arrive by car, you will find a large day parking lot right at the beginning of the village of Bergün. A parking lot costs only a few francs per day.

Tickets

• All-in-one day tickets for RhB, toboggan runs and lift are available. If you travel by public transport, you should buy a Rail Away Ticket Schlittelwelt Preda Darlux Bergün directly from your home station. This way you get with one ticket directly to Darlux to the start of the toboggan run.
• Unfortunately you can't buy single tickets online yet. They are available at the toboggan rental or at the valley station of the Darlüx lift.

Renting sledging equipment

• Mark Sport: pick-up at Preda train station, return: Bergün village, left of the ice bar
• Club 99: pick-up in Preda and Bergün, return: Bergün train station

Only wooden sledges and toboggans are allowed on this toboggan run. Bobsleds or steerable sleds made of plastic are not suitable and not permitted.

Helmets and back protectors can also be rented. Headlamps can be rented at the mountain restaurant La Diala.

Procedure of the night sledging

From Bergün you take the Rhaetian Railway to Preda. The ride up to the toboggan run on the mountain railroad is an experience in itself.

The toboggan run runs along the pass road between Bergün and Preda. It is closed in winter especially for the benefit of the sledders. The slope goes under the railroad line. It is well prepared. This ensures a safe descent. In the evening, sledding is an unforgettable adventure thanks to the very good lighting of the track.

Catering, toilets and cash machines

For the nightly catering there are restaurants in Preda and Bergün. Toilets can be found at the train station Bergün and at the train station Preda. Bergün has an ATM at the entrance of the sports store Mark Sport, left of the ice bar.

Darlüx to Bergün: 4 km of fast-paced nighttime sledding

The Darlüx - Bergün toboggan run is a sporty toboggan run that leads over 4 km downhill. The toboggan run offers a fast-paced downhill experience and is suitable for sporty tobogganers.

Place:

Preda are small villages in the municipality of Bergün Filisur in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The villages are located in the Albula Alps. Bergün is situated at 1367 meters above sea level. Preda is situated on the road above the Albula Pass. The village is located at 1789 meters above sea level. Here is the north portal of the Albula tunnel of the Rhaetian Railway. To get to the start in Darlux, you take the chairlift to the middle station of Darlux. There you will also find a mountain restaurant.

Opening hours for night sledging

Night sledding takes place on Fridays from 6 pm between the end of January and the beginning of March. In addition there is a Raclette-Plausch in the mountain restaurant La Diala. The facility is not illuminated.

Contact

• Bergün Filisur Tourism
• Tobogganing Bergün

Arrival

Take the SBB to Chur. Here you change to the Rhaetian Railway. The Rhaetian Railway runs on the Albula line in the direction of St. Moritz. From the south you can take the RhB via Samedan to Preda and Bergün.

Parking

If you arrive by car, you will find a large day parking lot right at the beginning of the village of Bergün. A parking lot costs only a few francs per day.

Tickets

• All-in-one day tickets for RhB, toboggan runs and lift are available. If you travel by public transport, you should buy a Rail Away Ticket Schlittelwelt Preda Darlux Bergün directly from your home station. This way you get with one ticket directly to Darlux to the start of the toboggan run.
• Unfortunately you can't buy single tickets online yet. They are available at the toboggan rental or at the valley station of the Darlux cable car.

Sledging equipment rental

• Mark Sport: pick-up at Preda train station, return: Bergün village, left of the ice bar
• Club 99: pick-up in Preda and Bergün, return: Bergün train station

Only wooden sledges and toboggans are allowed on this toboggan run. Bobsleds or steerable sleds made of plastic are not suitable and not permitted.

Helmets and back protectors can also be rented. Headlamps can be rented at the mountain restaurant La Diala.

Procedure of the night sledging

576 meters of altitude are covered in about four kilometers of rapid descent. Only good and experienced sledders should come here for night sledding. Also because the run is not illuminated at night and leads steeply downhill. The toboggan run starts at the top station of the Darlux chairlift. The chairlift Bergün - Pros da Darlux (section 1) takes you about a quarter of an hour up to the Darlux ski area.

Because of its rapid descent, the run is also called the "Lauberhorn of toboggan runs". The run runs parallel to the ski slope and through the forest. It ends next to the bottom station of the chairlift, at the village entrance of Bergün. On the way, you pass the mountain station and can take a rest in the mountain restaurant La Diala. In the moonlight, the descent is a unique experience.

Both descents could be combined directly if necessary. The end of the toboggan run from Preda is the start for the ride up to the start in Darlux. From Darlux, the adrenaline kick is sought at the appropriate speed.

Catering, toilets and cash machines

For the nightly catering there is a restaurant in La Diala at the middle station Darlux. Toilets can be found in the middle station La Diala.

Alp Proliebas- La Punt Chamues-ch: 2.35 km night sledging

Not far from Bergün, the eastern section of the Albula Pass is inaccessible from there in winter. It is also closed in favor of the sledders. The night toboggan run over the track, which is illuminated with torches, is very popular.

Place: La Punt-Chamues-ch

La Punt-Chamues-ch belongs to the Maloja region.

Opening hours for night sledging

Every Wednesday evening in February, registration must be made by 5 p.m

Arrival

You can reach La Punt Chamues-ch from St. Moritz with the Engadinbus line 6 in about 30 minutes. The bus leaves every half hour. From Pontresina you can reach La Punt-Chamues-ch by train in about twenty minutes. You take the trains in direction Scuol-Tarasp of the Rhaetian Railway. The Albula and Bernina lines of the RhB have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

Via Chur the train goes through the Albula tunnel or from Tirano (Italy) over the Bernina pass. Via Landquart the train comes via Vereina tunnel.

By car, the journey over the Ofen, Julier and Maloja passes (open in summer and winter) is an experience that may require snow chains. If you take the Vereina car transport, your car will take you from Prättigau (Selfranga) to the Engadine (Sagliains). The trip through the Vereina tunnel takes 18 minutes. During rush hours, the car train runs every 30 minutes.

Tickets

free bus shuttle, registration until 5 p.m. at the tourist information office

rental of sledging equipment

• Colani Sport

Procedure of the night sledging

A free shuttle bus will take you to the upper barrier. On the torch-lit route, the sledding trail begins at the upper barrier Alp Proliebas. It leads over 2.35 km to the lower barrier (reservoir). The toboggan run becomes a rapid descent with several curves.

Catering

not available

Lü - Tschierv: 3 km night sledding in the Münstertal, at the darkest place in Switzerland

Lü is considered the darkest place in Switzerland. It is an insider tip for star fans. Located high above the Val Müstair on a sunny terrace, it offers a particularly good view of the stars.

Place: Val Müstair

Lü lies at 1920 meters above sea level and belongs to the Val Müstair. The language spoken here is "Jauer", a Grisons Romansh dialect. Tschierv (Hirsch) is the highest valley village in the Münstertal and lies east of the Ofenpass at 1660 meters above sea level.

Opening hours for night sledging

• On Tuesdays and Thursdays the "Schlittel-Express" runs from Tschierv to Lü and back for night-time sledging fun.
• Mid-December to mid-April

Contact details and links to important information

• Guest Information Val Müstair, Plaun Grond 24J, 7532 Tschierv

Arrival

By car you reach the Val Müstair from Chur in about two hours. First you drive on the A13 and later on the route 28 to Klosters-Serneus. At the Vereina tunnel you take the train (car loading) and then come via route 28 to the Val Müstair. Lü is located above Fuldera. You reach the village via a side road in about 10 minutes by car.

By train you need three hours from Chur. You can get to Landquart with the SBB. The Rhaetian Railway will then take you to Zernez. Here you change to the post bus line 811, which takes you to the PostBus stop Fuldera, cumün. From here you take the post bus from Fuldera, cumün to the stop Lü, cumün.

Parking

Free parking in Tschierv Free parking at the village entrance in Lü

For a minimum of 8 people, a booking must be made at the latest by 5 pm on the sledging day at the Val Müstair guest information. Meeting point is 8 p.m. in Tschierv at the Center da Biosfera in the Old Schoolhouse (easily accessible by ski bus).

Renting of sledges

Sledge rental is available in Lü, Müstair and Tschierv.

• Alprestaurant La Posa, Alp Champatsch 7534 Lü
• Inn Hirschen, Via Maistra 30, 7534 Lü
• Muglin Sport, 7532 Tschierv
• Aventüras Berg + Talsport, Via Maistra 74, 7537 Müstair

Procedure of the night sledging

The toboggan run from Lü to Tschierv is partly illuminated and suitable for the whole family. You should still wear a headlamp.

The 3 km long toboggan run starts directly at the PostBus stop Lü, cumün (2088 m above sea level), to which the toboggan express takes you. Through snow-covered forests, the trail descends leisurely to Tschierv. As soon as you leave the forest, you can see the opposite side of the valley and the mighty Ortler massif in the background. It goes down a total of 240 meters in altitude. The destination is the PostBus stop Tschierv, Biosfera.

After each snowfall, the path is prepared. The sledding express runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the PostBus stops Tschierv, Biosfera and Lü, Cumün.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Alp da Munt in Tschierv
• Alp Champatsch: raclette or fondue at full moon on advance booking. The alp is reached on foot from Lü.

From Alp Champatsch the sledging route is almost twice as long. But from Lü you have to go up on foot. This tour starts in Lü at the post bus stop.

Valais: Night sledding

In Valais you have the choice of several slopes for night sledding, all of which are located in the Saas Valley. The Saas Valley consists of four villages, three of which offer night sledding. In addition, two small night sledding areas are provided directly in the villages. You will also find attractive pistes for night sledding on the Simplon Pass and in the Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn UNESCO World Heritage Region.

Slopes night sledging in the Valais tourist region

start	finish	length (km)	special	days of the week
Kreuzboden top station	Trift middle station	3.00	lit	Wednesday within the winter season
Kreuzboden top station	Saas Grund	11.00	from Trift middle station unlit	Wednesday within the winter season
Hannig top station	Saas-Fee	6.00	unlit, rapid	Tuesday within the winter season, Thursday as alternative date
Furggstalden top station	Saas-Almagell	3.00	unlit, easy family slope	Wednesday from end of December to mid-February
Rosswald mountain station	Ried-Brig	8.00	unlit, partly racy	Friday and Saturday
Bellwald Fieschen	Bellwald-Richenen	3.40	unlit	mid December to end of March

Other small slopes:

• Saas-Grund in the hamlet "Unter dem Berg" a small night skiing and sledging area at the baby lift Ziebel
• The village lifts in Saas-Balen extend their operating hours once a week

Saas Valley: Overview Night Sledding

• Saas-Grund lies at 1559 m above sea level and is the main village of the Saas Valley. Here there is an approximately 11 km long sledding trail from Kreuzboden via Trift to Saas Grund, which opens on Wednesdays.

• Saas-Fee is the largest village in the Saas Valley in terms of population. It is also the highest village (1800 m) and is car-free. You will find a large parking garage right at the entrance of the village. Here is a 6 km long toboggan run from Hannig to Saas-Fee open on Tuesdays.
• Saas-Almagell is the rearmost of the four Saas Valley villages. With less than 400 inhabitants, the village, located at 1670 meters, is the smallest of the four villages in the Saas Valley. A 3 km long night sledding trail swings across the middle forest from Furggstalden to Saas-Almagell on Wednesdays.
• Saas-Balen is geographically the first village reached in the Saas Valley. It lies at 1480 m and is known for its typical Valais wooden houses, which are colored black by the sun.

In addition to the three longer toboggan runs, two other night toboggan runs are available for groups on selected dates or by appointment. Scheduled dates are announced on the village square page.

• In Saas-Grund, a small night skiing and sledding area is located in the hamlet "Unter dem Berg ". It is located directly at the baby lift Ziebel and is illuminated when needed 19:30 -22:00.
• The Village lifts in Saas-Balen extend their operating hours once a week from 8pm to 10pm.

Arrival

By public transport you take the bus 511 of the post bus, from Brig it takes about 50 minutes. From the north you can reach the Saas Valley by car via Bern through the Lötschberg car transport. The tourist offices in the Saas Valley give out discounted tickets for the Lötschberg car transport.

From the east, the pass road of the Furka pass is closed in winter. The route therefore leads via the Furka car transport.

From the south you reach the Saas valley via Simplon pass or Simplon car transport and from the west you come via Lausanne. You drive along the Rhone valley to Visp and from there in the direction of Saas-Grund.

Parking spaces

There is a sufficient number of parking spaces at the valley stations of the mountain railroads. you will find 500 parking spaces at the valley station in Saas-Grund alone. At the entrance to the car-free village of Saas-Fee there is a large parking garage.

Kreuzboden - Saas-Grund: 11 km night sledging

The illuminated sledging trail leads from Kreuzboden to the intermediate station (Triftpiste). The rest of the trail is not illuminated and requires a headlamp. It leads down into the Saas valley and offers a beautiful view of the Mischabel group on the way.

Opening hours for night sledging

During the winter season, night sledding takes place every Wednesday. The mountain railroad is open on these days from 18:30 to 21:45. Last toboggan run down the valley 21:30.

Procedure of the night sledging

The night sledging from Kreuzboden leads down almost 1000 meters of altitude. Before that you take the cable car from Saas-Grund to Kreuzboden. At 2400 meters altitude the night sledding starts. At the beginning the track leads over a ski slope. Then comes the altogether rather easy tour, which leads past alpine huts and small hamlets. After eleven kilometers you arrive back in Saas-Grund. The toboggan run can also be interrupted on the way in Trift after 3 km or started there.

Catering

Hohsaas mountain restaurant with overnight accommodation

Hannig - Saas-Fee: 6 km night sledging

The unlit stretch between Hannig and Saas-Fee is illuminated with headlamps that can be rented. This is particularly important as the descent is very rapid in places. It is located away from the ski slopes.

Opening hours for night sledging

From the end of December to mid-April, night sledding takes place every Tuesday from 18:00 to 21:00. In case of bad weather or little snow, it is postponed to Thursday.

Procedure of the night sledging

In Saas-Fee you start with the cable car Hannig and go up to the Hannigalp. The mountain station is located at an altitude of 2340 meters above sea level. The Hannigalp is a terrain terrace that can be found southeast of the 2700 meter high mountain Mällig. the toboggan run is 6 kilometers long and starts at the top station of the Hannig cable car. It leads over the so-called Sonnenberg to the glacier village of Saas-Fee. 520 meters of altitude are covered in just under 6 kilometers.

Catering

Hannig mountain restaurant

Furggstalden - Saas-Almagell: 3 km night sledging

A pleasant and easy sledging trail for the whole family leads from Furggstalden to Saas-Almagell through forest and past hamlets.

Opening hours for night sledging

From the end of December to mid-February, night sledding usually takes place on Wednesdays from 19:00 to 22:00. The dates are announced on the Saas Almagell website. Since they do not apply to every Wednesday in this period, you should inform yourself in advance.

Procedure of the night sledging

In Saas-Almagell you take the chairlift to Furggstalden, a sunny high plateau at 1900 m above sea level. Furggstalden is an old Valais hamlet. The toboggan run starts directly at the Berghaus Furggstalden and leads in a curve over the mountain and the middle forest down to the village of Saas-Almagell. The toboggan run runs in large parts directly along the winter hiking trail and the Mittelwald ski slope. 222 meters in altitude are overcome over a length of 3 km.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Furggstalden with large sun terrace

Rosswald - Ried-Brig: 8 km night sledging

Not far from the Simplon Pass, you can try out one of the longest night sledding runs in Switzerland. It leads a full eight kilometers from Rosswald down to the popular vacation town of Brig.

Place: Ried-Brig

At the foot of the Simplon Pass, at an altitude of 1049 meters, lies the town of Ried-Brig. The town belongs to the district of Brig. Important traffic routes meet here. The town of Brig is the starting point for hiking areas and excursions on the Simplon, in the Aletsch area and on the Lötschberg.

Opening hours for night sledding

Night sledding is offered on Fridays and Saturdays until the end of March. On these days, the lifts run until 9:30 pm.

Contact

• Rosswald Bahnen AG, mountain station 3913 Rosswald

Arrival

By car you drive from Bern via the A6 and the A9, which you leave at the exit in the direction of Ried-Brig/Termen and finally turn left onto the Simplon road. It will take you about two hours. There are 400 parking spaces at the valley station in Ried-Brig. With the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) you can reach the city of Brig directly from Bern after 70 minutes. From Brig station, the Postbus line 631 runs regularly to the valley station of the gondola lift and takes just under 10 minutes.

Rental of sledging equipment

These sports stores on Rosswald rent out sledging equipment:

• Sportshop Schirli
• Sport Mode Central

Procedure of the night sledging

With the 6-seater gondola of the Rosswald cable cars you go up in 6.5 min from Brig to the mountain station Rosswald. The mountain station is located at 1830 m above sea level. The 8 km long toboggan run is very well prepared every day. It leads from Rosswald down to Ried-Brig. From Rosswald you have a particularly wide view of the upper Rhone valley. The toboggan run covers a total of 783 meters in altitude. In addition to quiet passages, the route also has varied curves. Already at the beginning, it goes down quite rapidly in some places. The most leisurely part is further down, where the path also becomes wider. The end point of the descent is the valley station in Ried-Brig.

Catering and toilets

• Restaurant Fleschboden with cheese fondue and modern group accommodation
• Parking lot restaurant with cheese fondue
• Restaurant Rosswald

Bellwald Fleschen - Bellwald Richenen: 3.4 km night sledding

Bellwald (1560 m above sea level) is a vacation resort in the UNESCO World Heritage Region Jungfrau-Aletsch-Bietschhorn. It is a typical chalet village with a pretty baroque church. The village of Bellwald stretches uphill to the northeast. Here is also the valley station of the chairlift that leads to the alp Richene or Richenen. Bellwald is reached via the village of Fürgangen (1202 m above sea level).

Opening hours for night sledging

• middle of December until end of March

Contact

• Bellwald Tourism, Bellwalderstr. 446, 3997 Bellwald

Arrival

If you come by car from Bern, drive in the direction of Kandersteg and take exit 19 Spiez/Faulensee. The car transport Kandersteg is signposted. After leaving the car transport, drive to Gampel/Steg and turn right in the direction of Visp/Brig/Naters. Drive through Naters, Mörel, Unterdeisch, Lax and Fiesch and after about 6 km turn left to Fürgangen. After Fürgangen you come to Bellwald.

Coming from Zurich, it is best to take the highway in the direction of Gotthard and take the exit to Furkapass. In Realp you take the car train and arrive in Oberwald. Then you drive on, cross the gallery Mühlebach and turn right in the direction of Fürgangen. After Fürgangen the road leads to Bellwald.

With the SBB you reach Brig directly from Bern after 70 minutes. In Brig you change to the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. With this train you reach the stop Fürgangen-Bellwald. Here you change again to the cable car Fürgangen. It takes you directly to the village center.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Directly at the sports lifts at the valley station Richenen

Procedure of the night sledging

With the chairlift you reach Fleschen at 2081 meters above sea level in about six minutes. The route of the sledging trail winds along the forest. From here you have a particularly good view of the Alps and the Simplon. Later, you will reach the village of Bellwald Richenen via long traverses. you will overcome 460 meters of altitude on this trail.

Catering

• Mountain restaurant Fleschen
• SSC Club Hut at Hotel Bellwald

Lake Geneva: night sledding

Within the Lake Geneva Region you sled down 7.2 km at the highest peak of Western Switzerland.

Night sledding run in the Lake Geneva tourist region

start	finish	length (km)	special	days of the week
Les Diablerets top station	Les Diablerets bottom station	7.20	unlit	Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from Christmas to mid-March

Les Diablerets: 7.2 km night toboggan run

With a length of 7.2 km, the slope is one of the longest night sledding slopes. It is not illuminated. Therefore, each sledder carries his own light on his headlamp. The tour is easy to ride and therefore allowed from 6 years old. More than 500 meters of altitude descend. Right at the beginning you get a magnificent view of the Diablerets massif.

Village: Les Diablerets

The village of Les Diablerets is located at 1200 meters above sea level on the north side of the Diablerets massif of the Swiss Alps. The summit of Les Diablerets, at 3210 m above sea level, is the highest peak in western Switzerland

Opening hours for night sledging

Between Christmas and mid-March, the piste is open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 18:30 to 20:00. The last gondola ascent is at 8 pm.

Arrival

By car, take the A9 to the Aigle exit. Les Diablerets is then signposted. From Geneva you have to calculate 1.5 hours by car, from Bern about 1.5 hours (A12, at La Veyte on A9). From Zermatt you also take the A9 and need 2 hours.

By train you come with the trains of the SBB to the station Aigle and change there to the ASD - train to Les Diablerets.

Parking

A limited number of parking spaces are available at the valley station.

Rental of sledging equipment

• Centre ParAdventure, Rue de la Gare 50, 1865 Les Diablerets
• Mountain Evasion Sàrl, Chemin des Grandes Isles 21, 1865 Les Diablerets

Procedure of the night sledging

The 10-person Diablerets Express gondola takes you to the Les Mazots restaurant in just 6 minutes. You are in the middle of the ski area of Les Diablerets-Villars-Gryon and at the beginning of the toboggan run. The top station is located at 1710 meters above sea level.

Over 7.2 km you ski down 540 meters of altitude quite comfortably. And with the mulled wine included in the night package, it's all the more exhilarating. After a few big curves, it goes through the forest. A bit more zigzagging, the path then continues down to the village.

The toboggan run crosses the road that leads to the Col de la Croix. It is closed in winter and reserved for sledding. It is even specially prepared for sledding.

Catering

*Restaurant Les Mazots: Fondue at Les Mazots Restaurant (upon arrival of the cable car)

Region Zurich: Night sledding

Within the Zurich Region you can sled on the Zugerberg daily until midnight, if you like.

Night sledding run in the tourist region of Zürich

start	finish	length (km)	special	days of the week
Zugerberg mountain station	Schönegg	2.80	unlit, guidance system with safety mats and nets	daily in good snow conditions

Zugerberg - Schönegg: 2.80 km night sledging

As soon as there is enough snow, the racy ride goes down from the top station of the Zugerberg cable car. The toboggan run ends at the Schönegg valley station.

Location: Zug

Zug is on Lake Zug at the foot of Zugerberg. The Zugerberg Bahn, a funicular, takes about 8 minutes to get to the top. The Zugerberg is the local mountain of Zug.

Opening hours for night sledging

Sledding is permitted here from 10 a.m. to midnight in good snow conditions. On weekdays, the Zugerberg Bahn runs every half hour from 6:26 am until 11:56 pm. On weekends, the first ride starts at 6:56 am.

Contact

Zugerbergbahn AG, An der Aa 6, 6300 Zug

Arrival

Zug can be reached by car from Zurich via the A4 motorway in just 40 minutes. Parking is available at the valley station of the Zugerberg cable car.

By public transport you can reach Zug-Schönegg in three quarters of an hour. With the SBB you get to Zug Metalli/Bahnhof. With Zugerland Verkehrsbetriebe you get to the Schönegg valley station in only eleven minutes.

Rental of sledging equipment

At the valley station of the Zugerberg railroad you can rent toboggans from Monday to Saturday until 11 pm.

Procedure of the night sledging

You take the funicular from Zug-Schönegg to the top. There the spectacular toboggan run begins just below the Zugerberg Restaurant. Over three big curves the run leads past the farm and directly into the forest. Then the ride continues rapidly to the Schönegg valley station. A guidance system with safety mats and nets brings you safely to your destination. On the 2.8 km long toboggan run you overcome about 350 meters of altitude. The Zugerberg cable car will then take you straight back up to the next toboggan run. The track is regularly prepared.

Attention:

The train only runs from 6 pm according to the timetable if you have pressed the button at the valley/mountain station. This is done to avoid unnecessary empty runs in the evening hours. The button is well marked. After pressing it, the door to the platform opens and the train departs according to the timetable.

Catering

• Restaurant Zugerberg at the top station