Sledging in Basel and the Region - January 2022

Travel and snowboarding expert Kasia, also known as mama.on.board on Instagram, has been scouting Basel and the region for great sledging opportunities for the whole family. Did you know that if there's snow in Basel, there are hills to speed down within the city? And in the region, both in Switzerland and across the borders in Germany, there are plenty of professionally prepared sledging runs, from Wasserfallen in Reigoldswil to Feldberg to Engelberg. Kasia told us about the best sledging in Basel, the closest location to Basel with a cablecar, and the place that has the most spectacular views. Check out her excellent Instagram feed for loads of other excursion ideas for the family. Listen to the interview below.

Where to go sledging? Check out the locations below!

Please note that not all of the places are open all the time, depending on snow conditions, so it's best to always check their websites before you head out.

Sledging in Basel when snow hits the city:

- Schwarzpark

- Bruderholz by the Wasserturm

Professionally prepared sledging runs, toboggans:

- 40min drive from Basel - Wasserfallen (cable car from Regioldswil)

- 1h drive - Feldberg, Germany (drive chairlift)

- 1,5h drive - Brunni Alpthal (magic carpet)

- 1,5h drive - Engelberg (funicular and cable car)

See Kasia's full list on Instagram here.