Ski resort Melchsee-Frutt (Kerns)

View of the Melchsee-Frutt ski area from Meiringen-Hasliberg

Skiing Melchsee-Frutt (Kerns)

The ski resort Melchsee-Frutt (Kerns) is located in the Canton of Obwalden (Switzerland, Central Switzerland).

For skiing and snowboarding, there are 36 km of slopes available. 15 lifts transport the guests. The winter sports area is situated between the elevations of 1,080 and 2,255 m.

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The Melchsee-Frutt ski area offers an exceptionally snow-sure and diverse winter sports region at altitudes ranging from 1,080 m above sea level (Stöckalp) to 2,255 m above sea level (Balmeregghorn). A high valley situated at nearly 2,000 meters, featuring sunny winter hiking trails, lies at theThe Melchsee-Frutt ski area offers an exceptionally snow-sure and diverse winter sports region at altitudes ranging from 1,080 m above sea level (Stöckalp) to 2,255 m above sea level (Balmeregghorn). A high valley situated at nearly 2,000 meters, featuring sunny winter hiking trails, lies at the center of this expansive area. Two distinct sub-areas flank the high valley: wide, gentle, and very sunny slopes lead from Balmeregghorn and Erzegg down to the valley floor. On the opposite side, from Bonistock, more challenging, steeper slopes descend the north-facing slopes over more than a thousand vertical meters to the large parking area at Stöckalp. A special treat for sledding enthusiasts is the 8 km run from Melchsee-Frutt down to Stöckalp. Melchsee-Frutt is a popular destination for school groups, clubs, and associations from both Switzerland and abroad, as it offers a wide range of activities for winter sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Adults	Youth	Children
SFr. 65,-	SFr. 49,-	SFr. 28,-
approx. € 70,-	approx. € 53,-	approx. € 30,-

Current season:	2026-12-12 - 2027-04-04
General season:	mid December - early April
Opening times:	08:25 - 17:30
Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Melchsee-Frutt (Kerns) and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays.

Test result
	1184 m (849 m - 2033 m)
	67.5 km
	16 ski lifts
	€ 78.50

Test result
	525 m (880 m - 1405 m)
	16.5 km
	7 ski lifts
	€ 54.50

Residence Garni Melcherhof
Ratschings
Cozy apartments · Breakfast · Small wellness oasis ·
	10 km to the ski resort Racines-Giovo (Ratschings-Jaufen)/Malga Calice (Kalcheralm)
	6 km to the ski resort Gasse – Ridnaun

1. Tiroler Glückshotel • Waidringer Hof S
Waidring
Right next to the Steinplatte ski area · Wellness & SPA · Gourmet cuisine ·
	400 m to the ski resort Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
	200 m to the ski resort Hausberglift – Waidring

Easy	20 km	(55 %)
Intermediate	6 km	(18 %)
Difficult	10 km	(27 %)

Skiing Melchsee-Frutt (Kerns)

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