Giswil Ski Resort Guide
Giswil, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Resort Height | 480m 1,575ft |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and Berne |
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Giswil
The ski area of Giswil is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 480m 1,575ft .
Summary
Giswil has direct access to a total of 5 ski lifts.
Skiing
Giswil offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Giswil.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Giswil is 3km 2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Giswil?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm 1in , expected on 26 March, with around 26cm 10in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,379m 4,524ft | Snow to 929m 3,048ft | Snow to 899m 2,949ft |
Ski Area Stats
Giswil Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 4km 2 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Giswil Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,850m 6,070ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 480m 1,575ft |
| Resort Altitude (Giswil) | 480m 1,575ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,370m 4,495ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
|---|---|
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Giswil?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obwalden, Canton of Obwalden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Giswil is Zurich, 66 minutes drive away.
Berne, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Sion, Strasbourg and Geneva airports are all within three hours drive.
Zurich is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 1,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1km 1 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Giswil open?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closed : 16 March 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
