Braunwald resort guide

How big is Braunwald?

Braunwald has 35 pistes served by 8 lifts — 30th for pistes of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.

How high is Braunwald?

The lifts run from 1256m at the base to 1904m at the top, a vertical of 648m. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 33rd highest, with the 31st biggest vertical.

Is Braunwald good for beginners or experts?

The pistes at Braunwald split 50% beginner, 40% intermediate and 10% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits beginners.

When is the ski season at Braunwald?

Over the last ten winters Braunwald has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around 21 November to 16 May, about 178 days.

January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 115cm, 108cm of new snow and 3.3 bluebird days.

What is the nearest airport to Braunwald?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zürich (ZRH), 68km away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 74km, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 90km. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift pass at Braunwald?

A 6-day adult Braunwald costs CHF 261 for 2025/26, or CHF 44 a day. For value it ranks 32nd of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.