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Lauterbrunnen & Mürren vs Leukerbad vs Saas-Almagell: at a glance

Side-by-side comparison of Lauterbrunnen & Mürren, Leukerbad and Saas-Almagell based on Alpe Match data: ski area, altitude, size, prices and access.

Lauterbrunnen & MürrenLeukerbadSaas-Almagell
CountrySwitzerlandSwitzerlandSwitzerland
RegionJungfrau AlpsSwiss AlpsSaas Valley
Best forFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellersFamilies, Couples, Groups of friends, Solo travellers
Car-free centrePartlyPartlyNo
Nearest airportsBern (BRN) - 60 km; Zurich (ZRH) - 150 kmGeneva Airport (GVA) - approx. 2.5 hours; Zurich Airport (ZRH) - approx. 3 hoursGeneva (GVA) - approx. 230km; Zurich (ZRH) - approx. 250km
Ski area54 km55 km15 km
Blue slopes19 km3.5 km4 km
Red slopes23 km27 km10 km
Black slopes9 km17 km1 km
Ski lifts13117
Village altitude795 m1,400 m2,830 m
Maximum altitude2,970 m2,998 m4,013 m
Hiking trails15 km200 km350 km
Population2,7471,426385
Accommodation beds3,495–2,200

Key differences

  • Leukerbad has the largest ski area: 55 km, compared with Lauterbrunnen & Mürren (54 km) and Saas-Almagell (15 km).
  • Leukerbad has the most black slopes: 17 km, compared with Lauterbrunnen & Mürren (9 km) and Saas-Almagell (1 km).
  • Lauterbrunnen & Mürren has the most ski lifts: 13, compared with Leukerbad (11) and Saas-Almagell (7).
  • Saas-Almagell has the highest village: 2,830 m, compared with Leukerbad (1,400 m) and Lauterbrunnen & Mürren (795 m).
  • Saas-Almagell has the highest top altitude: 4,013 m, compared with Leukerbad (2,998 m) and Lauterbrunnen & Mürren (2,970 m).
  • Saas-Almagell has the most hiking trails: 350 km, compared with Leukerbad (200 km) and Lauterbrunnen & Mürren (15 km).
  • Lauterbrunnen & Mürren has the largest accommodation capacity: 3,495, compared with Saas-Almagell (2,200).

Leukerbad

Europe's highest-altitude thermal spa resort combined with a versatile ski area on Torrent and high-altitude activities on Gemmi Pass.

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Saas-Almagell

Saas-Almagell is a peaceful, family-oriented destination known for its authentic Swiss charm, the impressive Mattmark reservoir, and its location as a starting point for high-altitude alpine adventures.

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