Wildhaus Ski Resort Guide
Wildhaus, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 20km12 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,262m7,421ft |
| Resort Height | 1,550m5,085ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Wildhaus
The ski area of Wildhaus is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,550m5,085ft, with 20km12 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Wildhaus has direct access to 20km12 miles of downhill skiing, with 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 1,550m5,085ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,262m7,421ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Wildhaus offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Wildhaus is highly rated by Snowboarders and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Wildhaus.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Wildhaus is 7km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Chaserrugg Ostabfahrt'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Wildhaus?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm5in, expected on 2 January, with around 23cm9in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Wildhaus Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 39km24 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 11km7 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 9 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Wildhaus Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,262m7,421ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,550m5,085ft |
| Resort Altitude (Wildhaus) | 1,550m5,085ft |
| Max Vertical | 712m2,336ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Wildhaus has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Wildhaus?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Wahlkreis Toggenburg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Wildhaus is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 36 minutes drive away.
Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Innsbruck Airport, Lugano, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Munich and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 17,170 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km6 miles of ski runs, with 24 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Wildhaus open?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closes : 30 March 2025.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Late March (Closes very end of March or very early April).
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
