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Family-friendly ski resorts worth remembering
Whether it’s a single day on the slopes or a full week in the mountains, the period between January and March offers ideal conditions: reliable snow, longer days, and plenty of sunshine. It’s the perfect time for a family getaway—if only ski holidays weren’t often so expensive.
The good news? Affordable, family-oriented ski resorts still exist. Here are a few carefully selected tips and recommendations to help you plan a memorable winter escape without the hefty price tag.
Brigels (GR)
Brigels in the Surselva region lies on a sun-drenched plateau and offers affordable ski passes. The ski area isn't too large, is easy to navigate, and offers many wide slopes suitable for beginners. The holiday apartments at the Pradas Resort, with childcare and a snow kindergarten, are also popular. A funslope on Alp Dado provides fun for the whole family. www.brigels-bergbahnen.ch; www.pradasresort.ch
Val Müstair (GR)
The ski slopes in Val Müstair/Minschuns extend from the valley floor at 1670 meters above sea level up to 2700 meters above sea level. Alp da Munt at 2100 meters above sea level is the center of the ski and snowboard school, featuring a modern button lift for children within sight of the mountain restaurant's sun terrace. The total length of the slopes is 25 kilometers. Another plus: Minschuns offers low prices for day and week passes, as well as reasonable prices at the mountain restaurant. www.minschuns.ch
Malbun (FL)
Malbun in Liechtenstein offers well-organized, family-friendly slopes. A large ski school and several practice areas allow children of all ages to get started in winter sports. The Malbi-Park, a children's area with a carousel, adventure course, and magic carpet, is a popular attraction. Malbun also boasts several family-friendly hotels, such as the Jufa Hotel right next to the ski lift. The Gorfion family hotel is currently being expanded and will reopen in December 2026. www.bergbahnen.li; gorfion.li; www.jufahotels.com/en/hotel/malbun
Elsigen-Metsch (BE)
The family-friendly ski resort of Elsigen-Metsch lies between Frutigen and Adelboden. With its children's ski paradise in front of the Elsigenalp mountain lodge and the SnowKidsPark, it's an ideal family ski area. A bouncy castle, a carousel, and a snowcat simulator also ensure there's never a dull moment. elsigen-metsch.ch
Braunwald (GL)
Braunwald is sunny, offers family-friendly slopes, and boasts two children's areas for practicing those first turns. The village also features the Märchenhotel Braunwald, one of the best family hotels in Switzerland – complete with its own ice skating rink in winter. The nursery slope is located in the heart of the winter sports area on Grotzenbüel. A gentle practice slope and a 150-metre magic carpet provide ideal support for children and beginners taking their first turns on skis or a snowboard. www.braunwald.ch; www.maerchenhotel.ch
Melchsee-Frutt (OW)
The village, situated at almost 2000 m above sea level, is snow-sure and offers family-friendly, gentle, wide slopes with a chairlift on its high plateau. The Frutt Mountain Resort wellness hotel has a large, dedicated wing for families with family rooms, childcare, family-friendly restaurants, and a family spa. It's also located right next to the ski school. www.melchsee-frutt.ch
Charmey (FR)
Charmey in the Gruyère region of Fribourg is a manageable ski resort offering plenty of action – for example, snow tubing or the Bounè Rotzo action village near the mid-station with its many fun activities. A giant bowling alley where you are the bowling ball is a unique feature. Skiers in Charmey can take the cable car up to the Vounetz in the Dents Vertes massif. The six lifts, a snow park, illuminated cross-country ski trails, and snowshoe routes offer a variety of winter sports activities. www.charmey.ch
Grächen (VS)
This family-friendly ski resort near Zermatt is a sunny spot and particularly appealing thanks to its family park on the Hannigalp. There, children can learn to ski. There's even an indoor play park with childcare, so parents can enjoy a few runs in peace. True to the slogan «Grächen a fairytale,» ten gondolas are special fairytale gondolas. graechen.ch
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