Unterwasser Ski Resort Guide
Unterwasser, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km37 miles |
| Highest Lift | 2,262m7,421ft |
| Resort Height | 900m2,953ft |
| Nearest Airports | Basel and Sion |
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Unterwasser
A small traditional village linked by funicular railway to the Churfirsten ski area linking Wildhaus and Alt St Johann on either side. Village side loipe and slopes are floodlit for night-time skiing.
Summary
The Swiss ski resort of Unterwasser is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 900m2,953ft, with 60km37 miles of marked runs.
Unterwasser has direct access to 60km37 miles of downhill skiing, with 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 19 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,262m7,421ft, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Unterwasser offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Unterwasser.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Unterwasser?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 4 March.
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Ski Area Stats
Unterwasser Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 45km28 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 10km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km37 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Altitudes
Unterwasser Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,262m7,421ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 900m2,953ft |
| Resort Altitude (Unterwasser) | 900m2,953ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,362m4,469ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Unterwasser Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Unterwasser is 7km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Ostabfahrt'.
Location and Map
Where is Unterwasser?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Alt Saint Johann, Toggenburg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Unterwasser is Basel, 50 minutes drive away.
Sion, Memmingen, Berne, Lugano, Zurich, Innsbruck Airport, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Stuttgart and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.
Basel is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 17,750 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 Unterwasser open?
Closes : April 4, 2021.
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 Unterwasser, 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 Unterwasser Tourist Office for the latest.
