Brienz - Axalp in Switzerland (in the Bernese Oberland region) is a medium sized ski resort with 6 ski lifts that offers skiers an impressive 639 metres (2096 feet) of vertical descent. Brienz - Axalp has 18 kilometers (11 miles) of pistes. Brienz - Axalp is best suited to intermediate skiers and snowboarders but there is some terrain for beginners and advanced skiers. There are 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) of cross country ski trails at Brienz - Axalp. For snowboarders, there is a terrain park and a half pipe. A small proportion of the pistes at Brienz - Axalp are covered by snowmaking. The nearest airport is at Bern.