Your First Ski or Snowboard Experience

No trip to the Swiss Alps is complete without skiing or snowboarding. Make it happen!

Whether you are looking to start your skiing career, or just want to give it a go, our Beginner Packages are the best way to get you on the slopes while having fun at the best possible price. Our packages include equipment, transport, and we also have ski clothing available to rent if you don't have your own.

Our qualified instructors are professional and patient and trained to help you progress from your first steps on skis or a snowboard, to making turns down the famous slopes of the Swiss Alps. With maximum group size of 8 participants, you will also benefit from the close attention of our instructors.

Full-Day Experience

Get the most out of your skiing or snowboarding adventure with a full day on the slopes.

Full Day Ski Beginner Package

From 199 CHF

Full Day Snowboard Beginner Package

From 199 CHF

Afternoon Introduction

Dip your toes into skiing or snowboarding with our half-day package. 

Afternoon Ski Beginner Package

From 129 CHF

Afternoon Snowboard Beginner Package

From 129 CHF

Ski & Snowboard Intensive Course

Build confidence and master essential techniques, whether you're new to the slopes or want to refine your skills.

Learn to Ski in 3 Days

From 999 CHF

Learn to Snowboard in 3 Days

From 999 CHF

FAQ

  • Absolutely! No experience needed, just excitement to try skiing or snowboarding.

  • You get 5 hours of lessons, ski rental, boots, helmet, and access to the conveyor belt area.

  • Only if you move up from the conveyor belt to the drag lift—then yes!

  • Either at our Outdoor Shop in Interlaken or at our shop & café in Grindelwald.

  • Ski clothes*, some lunch or money, sunscreen, and a camera for those first-day-on-the-slopes pics!
  • *rentals available for adults at Outdoor rental shops

  • Yes! We’ve got both half-day and full-day options available.

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