Halloween marks the start of the Ski Season at Schilthorn in Switzerland
We have some exciting news for skiers and something to celebrate as this year’s popular Ski Special coverage gathers momentum. On Saturday 31st October 2026, the winter season will officially begin at the Riggli chairlift in the Mürren-Schilthorn ski resort, Switzerland.
The opening falls on Halloween, which is when the Riggli chairlift and associated slope in the Engetal will open. Those keen to hit the slopes can visit the area during the weekend and enjoy time on the snow.
For the first three weekends, the resort will be open for alpine skiing on Saturdays and Sundays, before continuous winter operations commence on 21 November. The Pända Snowpark will also be open to everyone on weekdays during this period.
It is not the first time skiers have set foot in the resort this year. In fact, since the end of September, freestyle skiers and snowboarders have been training in the park (created using snowfarming techniques). This will be complemented by a ski run from Saturday onwards.
Day passes are available at a reduced price during the pre-season. The AlpsPass and the Jungfrau Ski Region season pass are valid.
Later on in the season, skiers can look forward to the Swatch Nines. Alongside established events such as the Inferno Races in January, the Swatch Nines freestyle event will also return to the Schilthorn in April 2027. A spectacular, specially designed snow park is being created for the occasion, where the international freestyle scene will gather to mark the end of the season together.
Discover more about the resort here: Winter sports: Information and opening hours
