Schwyz Ski Resort Guide
Schwyz, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,570m5,151ft |
| Resort Height | 516m1,693ft |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Schwyz
The ski area of Schwyz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 516m1,693ft.
Summary
Schwyz has direct access to a total of 8 ski lifts.
The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.
Skiing
Schwyz offers good sking, particularly, for Expert skiers.
Snowboarding
Schwyz offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Schwyz is 3km2 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Schwyz?
The next notable snow forecast is 14cm5in, expected on 22 December, with around 32cm13in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Schwyz Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Schwyz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,570m5,151ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 516m1,693ft |
| Resort Altitude (Schwyz) | 516m1,693ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,054m3,458ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Schwyz?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Schwyz District, Canton of Schwyz.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Schwyz is Zurich, 61 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, Lugano, Berne, Friedrichshafen, Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Memmingen 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 eight ski lifts are able to uplift 5,050 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 5km3 miles of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Schwyz open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
