Inferno Ski Races 2027

Every January, Mürren hosts the Inferno Races, the largest amateur ski race in the world, drawing more than 1,800 skiers. The next edition runs from 20 to 23 January 2027, a scenic trip across the valley from Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn, a Faern Collection Hotel, in Wengen.

The event

First held in 1928 by the Kandahar Ski Club, the Inferno has grown into a four-day festival of winter sport. The centrepiece is the Inferno Downhill, a 15.8 km course from the Schilthorn dropping nearly 2,000 vertical metres towards Lauterbrunnen, with cross-country and giant slalom races earlier in the week. Racers range from serious athletes to costumed thrill-seekers, and Mürren fills with music, après-ski and evening award ceremonies.

Where to watch from Hotel Victoria Lauberhorn

From the hotel, walk five minutes to Wengen station and take the Wengernalp Railway to Lauterbrunnen, then the cable car to Grütschalp and the mountain train to Mürren, about an hour in all. The main downhill is usually the Saturday; allow extra time on race day.

Practical information

Dates: 20 to 23 January 2027
Location: Mürren and the Inferno course to Lauterbrunnen
Tickets: free viewing from public areas; lift tickets for mountain access
Getting there: train and cable car from Wengen via Lauterbrunnen

Plan your stay

Pair race day with the Schilthorn's slopes and the Piz Gloria, then return to the quiet of car-free Wengen and the village's largest spa. Come and watch the Inferno with us.