Schilthorn hosts FIS slalom races from 17 to 18 November
Published on 10/18/2026 at 06:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Schilthorn hosts FIS slalom races from 17 to 18 November 2026 in Engetal, above Mürren in the Bernese Oberland. The mountain venue is part of the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area and sits in the Lauterbrunnen region of Switzerland.
FIS slalom races come to Schilthorn from 17 November
The operator lists the FIS slalom races as its next event, with competition scheduled for 17 and 18 November 2026. Its notice places the races in Engetal, within the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area, rather than at the summit building.
The course uses a snowfarming slope, allowing the early-season event to take place in the Alpine region. The operator describes it as one of the first FIS races of the new season and expects an international field. A separate FIS listing for 17 November also identifies Schilthorn as the venue for a women's slalom.
Engetal links the race programme to the mountain resort
Engetal is associated with the ski area below the summit, while the best-known visitor facilities are higher on the cableway route. The operator identifies Piz Gloria at 2,970 metres (9,744 ft), Birg at 2,677 metres (8,783 ft) and Mürren at 1,638 metres (5,374 ft).
That layout gives the November races a precise setting within the wider destination. The competition course is on a snowfarming slope in Engetal, while Piz Gloria contains the Skyline View platform, the 360°-Restaurant and the Walk of Fame. The operator also lists the Skyline Walk and Thrill Walk at Birg.
For visitors arriving from Western Europe, the mountain can be approached through the Lauterbrunnen valley. The official arrival information directs rail travellers to Interlaken Ost, then to Lauterbrunnen and onwards by postbus to the cableway station at Stechelberg.
What the November programme means for a Schilthorn visit
The event date falls at the start of the published reporting window for this news update. Travellers planning a summit visit should distinguish the race venue in Engetal from the summit attractions at Piz Gloria, because the official event notice names the former.
The race programme also places the mountain in a sporting context beyond its viewing platforms and restaurants. Snowfarming is part of the course description, making the prepared slope itself central to the event announced for 17 and 18 November 2026.
Visiting Schilthorn: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The FIS slalom races take place from 17 to 18 November 2026 in Engetal in the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area.
- The race venue is Engetal, while Piz Gloria, the summit facility at 2,970 metres, is a separate named part of the mountain destination.
- By public transport, the route runs by rail to Interlaken Ost, then to Lauterbrunnen, followed by a postbus to the cableway station at Stechelberg.
- The cableway route connects Stechelberg with Mürren, Birg and the summit. Birg stands at 2,677 metres and Piz Gloria at 2,970 metres.
- The terrain is Alpine and includes a snowfarming ski slope at Engetal, a summit platform at Piz Gloria and the Skyline Walk and Thrill Walk at Birg.
- Switzerland uses Swiss francs, and German, French, Italian and Romansh are the national languages.
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Frequently asked questions about Schilthorn
When do the FIS slalom races take place at Schilthorn?
The races are scheduled for 17 and 18 November 2026 in Engetal in the Mürren-Schilthorn ski area.
Where is Schilthorn and how do you get there?
Schilthorn is in the Lauterbrunnen region of Switzerland. The operator directs rail travellers via Interlaken Ost and Lauterbrunnen to the postbus for Stechelberg.
What is Schilthorn?
Schilthorn is an Alpine mountain destination with Piz Gloria at 2,970 metres, Birg at 2,677 metres and Mürren at 1,638 metres on its cableway route.
