On Saturday, the winter season will kick off at the Riggli chairlift. At the same time, Samuel von Allmen will take over as Head of Winter Sports, succeeding Peter Bühler, who retired at the end of September after 25 years in the role. A sports shop with an integrated bar is set to open in the new Mürren station before the festive season. And in April 2027, the Swatch Nines will return.
Ski enthusiasts have until 15 September 2026 to register for the International Inferno Races, which will take place in Mürren from 20 to 23 January 2027. A total of 1,850 starting places are available for the legendary Inferno Downhill. Following its successful debut, the cross-country skiing combined event will also be held again in Stechelberg in 2027.
This year's International Inferno Race in Mürren was cancelled due to a fatal medical incident. The rankings of the previous riders will be counted. The winners' podiums for both women and men are firmly in the hands of the Bernese Oberland.
After a successful cross-country skiing start the evening before, the second day of Inferno was all about giant slalom. A total of 327 skiers took part in a thrilling race in perfect conditions. Both familiar and new faces graced the winners' podium.
The 82nd International Inferno Ski-Races in Mürren are underway: on Wednesday evening, 21st January 2026, the Inferno combination cross-country skiing competition took place as usual. Instead of racing through the village of Mürren, this time the athletes battled it out on a perfectly groomed cross-country ski trail in Stechelberg. Numerous participants from the Bernese Oberland dominated the race
On Saturday, 1st November 2025, the official 2025/2026 winter season starts at the Riggli chairlift. Thanks to snow farming, a complete ski slope and a snow park has been created for the third time in a row. With the opening of the second Funifor track between Mürren and Birg at the end of November, this route will reach full capacity just in time for the peak season.
The 82nd International Inferno Races will take place in Mürren from 21st to 24th of January 2026. In this edition, the start of the legendary Inferno downhill race will once again be at Kleines Schilthorn. Online registration is open until 15th September 2025.
