Sunshine, mountains, and plenty of snow, in a richly varied landscape... This snow-sure, family-friendly and car-free winter sports area is easy to reach by public transport. Enjoy the ride by gondola or chairlift up to child-friendly Melchsee-Frutt, and into a magical mountain world: the ideal winter sports destination for the whole family. Car-free, family-friendly, and snow-sure: Melchsee-Frutt offers a truly special setting for a holiday.

Winter sports

The resort offers a host of activities. A total of 10 lifts serve 32 km of carefully maintained, snow-sure pistes for all levels of skier and snowboarder from beginner to expert. Freestyle skiers and riders can challenge themselves at the fun park, while cross-country skiers have 15 km of marked trails - both classic and skating - to choose from. There is also an 8 km toboggan run and a winter walking path, as well as snowshoe trails.

Accommodation

The resort's 17 hotels and guest houses, as well as its chalets and holiday apartments, are all located either directly beside the piste or very close by. There is a wide range of family-friendly and good-value accommodation, from simple but cosy holiday homes to comfortable 3-star hotels, to suit every budget and holiday requirement.

Children

Melchsee-Frutt is a paradise for children. Tobogganing, snowball fights, the Fruttli- Land play area, the Miniclub and Ski kindergarten - everything for them is close at hand. The hotels have a range of attractive special deals for children. Top tip: Kids Hotel Glogghuis.