Schwägalp Ski Resort Guide
Schwägalp, Switzerland
| Highest Lift | 2,502m8,209ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Height | 1,352m4,436ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich |
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Schwägalp
The Swiss ski resort of Schwägalp is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,352m4,436ft.
Summary
Schwägalp has direct access to a total of 2 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,502m8,209ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
We do not currently have enough information to describe the skiing in Schwägalp. If you have skied here, or know the area, please tell us about it in the Ski Forum.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Schwägalp.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Schwägalp?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Schwägalp.
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Ski Area Stats
Schwägalp Ski Area
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 2 | |
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Altitudes
Schwägalp Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,502m8,209ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,352m4,436ft |
| Resort Altitude (Schwägalp) | 1,352m4,436ft |
Location and Map
Where is Schwägalp?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Hinterland, Appenzell Outer Rhodes.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Schwägalp is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 46 minutes drive away.
Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, Innsbruck Airport, Berne, Lugano and Stuttgart 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 two ski lifts are able to uplift 2,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Schwägalp 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.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Schwägalp, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Tourist Office Website for the latest.
