Braunwald
Switzerland, Glarus
Car-free village with gentle slopes
Resort Statistics
35
Pistes
8
Lifts
1904m
Max Elevation
50%
Beginner
2025/2026 Piste Map
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Pros
- Car-free village
- Family-friendly resort
- Excellent beginner terrain
- Peaceful atmosphere
- Good value for money
- Modern facilities
Cons
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Smaller ski area
- Can be windy
Skill Level Guide
Beginner
Braunwald is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediate
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Braunwald offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Braunwald, as the resort is primarily designed for beginner and intermediate skiers.
Resort Summary
Food & Dining
Good
Après-Ski
Average
Price Level
Budget Friendly
Facilities
Travel from UK
By Car
Time:11-13 hours
Distance:1,000 km
Route:
Channel Tunnel → Paris → Basel → Zurich → Train to Braunwald (car-free)
By Plane
Airport:Zurich Airport (ZUR)
Flight:1h 30min
Transfer:2h by train
By Train
Time:9-11 hours
Changes:2-3 changes
Route:
Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Basel → Regional train to Braunwald