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Schwyz Ski Resort Guide

Schwyz, Switzerland

Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers.
Highest Lift1,570m5,151ft
Resort Height516m1,693ft
 Nearest AirportsZurich 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 2cm1in, expected on 31 March, with around 15cm6in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

Snow Forecast by day for Schwyz
FriSatSunMonTueWedThu
Snow
to
1,221m4,006ft
Snow
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1,296m4,252ft
Snow
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1,205m3,953ft
Snow
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resort

Ski Area Stats

Schwyz Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Cross Country
Total Length
45km28 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
8

Altitudes & Slopes

Schwyz Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,570m5,151ft
Lowest Piste516m1,693ft
Resort Altitude (Schwyz)516m1,693ft
Max Vertical1,054m3,458ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Schwyz
Expert Skiers
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Schwyz?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.

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.

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