Braunwald Ski Resort Guide
Braunwald, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 28km |
| Highest Lift | 1,900m |
| Resort Height | 1,260m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich |
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Braunwald
The ski area of Braunwald is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,260m, with 28km of marked runs.
Summary
Braunwald has direct access to 28km 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 6km long and the most difficult run is the 'Gwand', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Braunwald?
The next notable snow forecast is 31cm, expected on 22 December, with around 61cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Braunwald Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 8 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 28km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 4km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Braunwald Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,900m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,260m |
| Resort Altitude (Braunwald) | 1,260m |
| Max Vertical | 640m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, S
Braunwald has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.
Ratings & Suitability
| 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 4km of ski runs, with 12 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Braunwald open?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closes : 23 March 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
