Aletsch Arena
Switzerland
Family vacation on the Great Aletsch Glacier
The car-free, sunny and snow-sure Aletsch Arena (Riederalp, Bettmeralp, Fiesch-Eggishorn) on the Great Aletsch Glacier offers 104 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes. Always in view: the 20 km long Aletsch Glacier and more than 40 four-thousand-metre peaks. Snow parks and new fun slopes are easily reached via 35 modern mountain railways.
The Aletsch Arena carries the “Family Welcome” seal of quality and offers everything for a liberating family ski holiday: ski-in, ski-out, straight from your accommodation onto the slopes. Family-friendly accommodation, restaurants, sledging runs and beginner lifts, kids’ parks, children’s entertainment and childcare, plus excellent value for money on ski tickets (source: Best Ski Resort guest satisfaction study 2023).
Good to know:
“Schgi fer frii”: children and teenagers up to their 16th birthday ski for free on Saturdays.
Ski course times by village:
Riederalp: “Knirpse” course (under 4 years) 2.00–4.00 pm, “Kids” course (from 4 years) 10.00 am–1.00 pm
Fiescheralp: 10.00 am–1.00 pm for everyone
Bettmeralp: 10.15 am–12.15 pm for everyone
Available dates for the 2026/27 season:
December 12 to 19, 2026
January 9 to 16, 2027
January 16 to 23, 2027
January 23 to 30, 2027
March 6 to 13, 2027
March 13 to 20, 2027
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Five steps to the ski course experience
From choosing your region to the first run – this is how your KIDS ON SKI winter works.
Choose your region
Pick your favourite destination in the Alps.
Activate your benefit
Register in a moment to secure your personal voucher claim.
Book a partner hotel
Choose your accommodation in the region and book 7 nights in the pre- or post-season.
Receive your voucher
Enter your booking number and your dates, then get the voucher to print out.
Enjoy your holiday
Arrive, check in, pick up the equipment and off to the slopes!
The worry-free package for the kids
- 7Nightsfor the children in their parents' room
- 5Half-day ski lessons2 to 3 hours, for beginners
- 6Days of ski passper child aged 3 to 5
- 6Days of ski rentalfull equipment per child
Requirements
The child is between 3 and 5 years old and has no prior skiing experience. They must travel with at least two full-paying adults (a single parent with a child must arrange this directly with the accommodation) and book 7 nights there. The child stays in the room of the accompanying adults. The stay must take place on one of the specified dates at one of the participating accommodations.
Questions and answers
I live near a participating ski area. Can I still register my child?
No. The programme requires an overnight stay on one of the listed dates at one of the participating accommodations.
Give your child memories for life!
Activate the voucher for Aletsch Arena and book your hotel. The sought-after places are taken quickly every season.