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Welcome to the Ride N Rave 2027 in Melchsee-Frutt
Ride N Rave is a one-day mountain daydance at Berggasthaus Erzegg on the car-free high plateau of Melchsee-Frutt, at around 1,920 metres. Electronic music, freestyle riding and the ski area of Central Switzerland share the same slope-side setting. The 2026 edition took place on 28 February; as of September 2026 the 2027 date had not been announced.
Highlights & Attractions at Ride N Rave in Melchsee-Frutt
- All-day rave stage with continuous electronic music from late morning into the evening
- Freestyle contest at Ride Fruttpark with pro and fun categories and a Best Picture Award
- Ski and snowboard riding combined with a high-altitude dance event
- National and international DJs (2026 names included Omnya, Hotlap and Yannick Müller)
- Gondola access from Stöckalp onto the traffic-free Melchsee-Frutt plateau
- Optional combo pass that includes a Melchsee-Frutt ski-area day ticket
- Extra evening gondolas and onward buses toward Sarnen and Lucerne after the last sets
Program & Schedule: What to Expect in 2027
Until the organiser publishes a 2027 timetable, the previous edition is the best guide. The Stöckalp–Melchsee-Frutt gondola opened at 08:25. From the mountain station a winter walking path of about 20 minutes leads to Berggasthaus Erzegg. Doors and sound started at 11:00 with DJs and training rides. The freestyle contest ran from 13:00 to 17:00, with music continuing until around 22:30. Extra gondolas toward the valley operated into the late evening.
The soundtrack is electronic daydance – house, tech house and related styles – set against alpine terrain. Holders of the full Ride N Rave Pass can also use the ski area (roughly 1,080–2,255 m). A weather backup date is typical; in 2026 that was 7 March. Confirm the 2027 lineup, age limit (21+ in 2026) and any postponement rule on the official site.
Tickets & Admission for Ride N Rave Melchsee-Frutt
2027 ticket prices had not been released as of September 2026. Based on the 2026 sale and a rate of about 1.06 EUR per CHF, expect a range near 37–59 EUR for an event-only ticket, 48–69 EUR for an event ticket plus return gondola, and 95–112 EUR for the pass that includes a ski-area day ticket. Tiers moved from early bird to regular to last tickets. Sales ran via ridenrave.ch and Eventfrog. Tickets including lift access stayed valid if the event moved to the weather date. Check the official shop before buying.
Visitor Tips: Travel & Accommodation in Melchsee-Frutt
- Travel by train to Sarnen, then PostBus to Stöckalp valley station and the gondola up. Valley parking is limited and charged; public transport is the simpler option.
- Late-winter weather at nearly 2,000 m can be cold, windy and changeable. Pack layers, winter boots, gloves and sun protection; wear a helmet and proper kit if you ride.
- The plateau is car-free. Book Erzegg, Distelboden or village rooms early. The organiser does not cover hotel costs if a weather postponement is used.
- Without a ski pass, walk from the mountain station to Erzegg. With the full pass you can ride the pistes and park around the contest window.
- Plan the descent: extra gondolas and connecting buses or coaches toward Sarnen or Lucerne ran after the 2026 event. Recheck Sportbahnen and SBB timetables closer to the date.
Note: The information on this page was researched at the time of writing and may have changed since then (e.g. date, venue, or program). Visit the organizer's official website →
The photo used is illustrative and does not necessarily depict the actual event.
