Operating hours
Open lifts and pistes
Is your next day skiing or mountain biking in Adelboden-Lenk coming up soon? Great! Now it’s time to plan the best cable car to take you to your happy place in the mountains. Adelboden-Lenk’s timetable contains the latest information on all the cable cars and lifts that are running. It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for fondue on the Engstligenalp or fun and excitement in Gran Masta Park, if it’s summer, autumn or winter, or whether you’ve packed your skis or hiking boots.
Here you find an overview of the latest timetable, arranged by area:
Pure nature from early to late:
Here you can find the opening hours of the gondolas and cable cars of the main area Adelboden-Lenk.
Weekend operations from 25th October
Every Saturday and Sunday until the start of the 2025/2026 winter season
Click here for detailed operating hours Autumn 2025
Winter season 2025-2026, planned start of season: December 6, 2025 (if possible, weekend operation beforehand. Communication will follow at short notice) End of season: April 12
Click here for detailed operating hours Winter 25/26
17.01.2026 - 12.04.2026 | Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
17.01.2026 - 12.04.2026 | Monday - Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
24.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Wednesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
24.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Wednesday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Monday - Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 18.10.2026 | Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 16:50
17.01.2026 - 15.03.2026 | Monday - Sunday 08:40 - 16:45
06.06.2026 - 03.07.2026 | Saturday & Sunday 09:30 - 16:00
04.07.2026 - 09.08.2026 | Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:00
10.08.2026 - 18.09.2026 | Saturday & Sunday 09:30 - 16:00
19.09.2026 - 11.10.2026 | Monday - Sunday 09:30 - 16:00
Pure nature from early to late:
Here you can find the opening hours of the gondolas and cable cars of the subarea Betelberg.
Please check directly on the website www.betelberg.ch before your arrival to see whether the business is open.
Lenk-Betelberg weekend operation from 1 November until the start of the winter season at Metsch
The Betelberg gondola lift will be open every Saturday and Sunday from 9.30 a.m. to 4 p.m. from 1 November 2025 until the start of the winter season at Metsch.
Lenk-Betelberg winter season 2025/2026
Planned start of season: 20 December 2025 | Planned end of season: 6 April 2026
First ascent from Lenk: 8.30 a.m.
Last ascent from Lenk: 4.15 p.m.
Last descent from Leiterli: 4.30 p.m.
Last descent from Stoss: 4.45 p.m.
04.06.2026 - 25.10.2026 | Monday - Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
04.06.2026 - 25.10.2026 | Monday - Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
Pure nature from early to late:
Here you can find the opening hours of the gondolas and cable cars of the subarea Engstligenalp.
Please make sure to check www.engstligenalp.ch before your arrival to confirm if operations are running.
Midseason from Oct. 27. ongoing
Operation week 47 (17. – 23.112025)
MO – DO: Operation closed due to maintenance work
FR – SO: Communication follows
Winter
13.12.25 – 20.02.26, 08.45 – 17.00 h
first ascent at 08.45 hrs, last ascent and descent at 17.00 hrs
21.02.26 – 03.05.26, 08.15 – 17.00
first ascent at 08.15, last ascent and descent at 17.00
Ski operation:
20 December 2025 – 20 February 2026 daily from 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
21 February 2026 – 3 May 2026 daily from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. (from April onwards, open until 4 p.m.)
Early Bird cable car rides for ski tourers and cross-country skiers:
21.02. – 03.05.2026 every SA/SO at 07.00
03.04. – 03.05.2026 also during the week at 07.00
New at no extra charge to the regular cable car ticket!
The implementation will be decided on an ongoing basis depending on the weather forecast and communicated in good time on our digital channels.
Pure nature from early to late:
Here you will find the opening hours for the gondola and chair lifts in the Elsigen-Metsch area.
The summer season is over. We look forward to welcoming you back to the winter wonderland on the Elsigenalp as soon as possible.
Please check directly on the website www.elsigen-metsch.ch before your arrival to see whether the business is open.
Winter season 2025/2026
Daily operations if possible from 29th. Nov. 2025 to 6th April 2026
Elsigenalp – Elsigbach Cable Car
First ascent: 8:30 a.m.
Last ascent for snow sports enthusiasts: 4:15 p.m.
Last ascent for pedestrians: 5:00 p.m.
Last descent: 5 p.m.
Elsigen ticket office opening hours: Daily from 8:20 a.m.
Skilift Höchst – Metschalp
Monday to Friday:
9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday und Sunday:
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pure nature from early to late:
Here you can find the opening hours of the gondolas and cable cars of the subarea Tschentenalp.
All information at www.tschentenalp.ch
Midseason: Oct. 20. - Dec. 7. 2025
Wednesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday incl. Evening Service: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (last ascent 9.30 p.m.)
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
December 8 - December 18, 2025
Monday – Friday: closed
Saturday: Cable Car & Restaurant: 9am – 10pm (Last ascent 9.30pm)
Dimanche: Cable Car & Restaurant: 9am – 5pm
Winter opening hours
December 19, 2025 - March 22, 2026
Daily:
Railroad, Restaurant & Alphüttli: 9am - 5pm*
Ski, snowboard & sledging: 9am – 4.30 pm
Evening service Wednesday & Saturday
Railroad, Restaurant & Alphüttli: 9am – 10pmr**
Night sledging: 6am – 9pm***
Special occasions
Friday, January 9 Alphüttli open continuously until 10 pm.
*Last ascent 4.45 pm
**Last ascent 9.30 pm
***There will be no night sledging on 24.12.2025 and 10.01.2026