Inferno-Rennen (Inferno Ski Race) is the world’s largest amateur downhill ski race, held each January in the mountain village of Mürren, Switzerland. First organized in 1928 by British ski enthusiasts, the race covers a challenging 14.9-kilometer course descending from the Schilthorn to Lauterbrunnen, testing both endurance and skill. Thousands of participants from around the world compete each year, cheered on by lively crowds and set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks. The event also includes cross-country races, slalom competitions, and festive après-ski gatherings, blending sport, tradition, and Alpine camaraderie. The Inferno Ski Race remains a legendary highlight of Switzerland’s winter season.
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DATES & TIMES
• Dates: 21–24 January 2026 (Wednesday–Saturday).
• Key timings (subject to change): Wed 21 Jan — 16:30 Cross‑country in Mürren village (Inferno Combination start) · Thu 22 Jan — 10:00 Giant Slalom at Winteregg · Fri 23 Jan — evening parade & race briefing in Mürren · Sat 24 Jan — 08:50 Inferno Downhill mass start (1,850 participants) — see Programme.
• The exact timetable publishes annually — always check the official Programme · event hub: Edition 2026.
LOCATION
• Mürren, Bernese Oberland (car‑free). Events across the village (Alpine Sports Centre, Winteregg) with the downhill route towards Lauterbrunnen; overview on the Programme.
• Central reference point: Mürren village — Open in Google Maps · partner links: Mürren Tourism · Schilthorn.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free viewing from public areas along the course and in the village; arrive early for finish‑area spots — practical notes on the Programme.
• Transport for racers is organised by the event; spectator access uses regular lifts/trains (see below).
GOOD TO KNOW
• Extra night services run on race days (BLM Mürren–Lauterbrunnen & Schilthornbahn) — times posted on the official Programme.
• Public transport: check live operating info for lifts and railways via Jungfrau Railways · village info via Mürren Tourism.
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