Schwyz Ski Resort Guide
Schwyz, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 3 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,570m |
| Resort Height | 516m |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Schwyz
The Swiss ski resort of Schwyz is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 516m.
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 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Schwyz?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm, expected on 22 October, with around 3cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,144m | Snow to 1,096m |
Ski Area Stats
Schwyz Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 45km | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 8 | |
Altitudes
Schwyz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,570m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 516m |
| Resort Altitude (Schwyz) | 516m |
| Max Vertical | 1,054m |
Ratings & Suitability
| 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 5km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Schwyz open?
Open from : 27 November 2021.
Closes : 20 March 2022.
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 Schwyz, 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 Schwyz Tourist Office for the latest.
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