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Braunwald Ski Resort Guide

Braunwald, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length28km17 miles
Highest Lift1,900m6,234ft
Resort Height1,260m4,134ft
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich
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Braunwald

The ski area of Braunwald is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,260m4,134ft, with 28km17 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Braunwald has direct access to 28km17 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 8 ski lifts.

Skiing

Braunwald offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Braunwald offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Braunwald.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Braunwald is 6km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Gwand', which is 3km2 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Braunwald?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm3in, expected on 28 March, with around 40cm16in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Braunwald Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 8 
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 
Downhill
Total Length
28km17 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
4km2 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
8

Altitudes & Slopes

Braunwald Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,900m6,234ft
Lowest Piste1,260m4,134ft
Resort Altitude (Braunwald)1,260m4,134ft
Max Vertical640m2,100ft

Ski Slope Aspects

N, S

Braunwald has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Braunwald
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Braunwald?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Glarus Süd, Glarus.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Braunwald is Zurich, 99 minutes drive away.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Memmingen, Berne and Lugano airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The eight ski lifts are able to uplift 6,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 4km2 miles of ski runs, with 12 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Braunwald 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.

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