How big is Braunwald?
Braunwald has 35 trails served by 8 lifts — 30th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.
Braunwald resort guide
Glarus, Switzerland
Car-free village with gentle slopes
Braunwald at a glance
35
Trails
8
Lifts
6,247ft
Top
4,121ft
Base
2,126ft
Vertical
ZRH
Nearest airport, 42 mi
50% beginner40% intermediate10% advanced
Braunwald is a peaceful car-free village offering gentle slopes perfect for families and beginners.
Your questions about Braunwald, answered
How high is Braunwald?
The lifts run from 4,121ft at the base to 6,247ft at the top, a vertical of 2,126ft. 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 trails 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 November 21 to May 16, about 178 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 45in, 43in of new snow and 3.3 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Braunwald?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Zürich (ZRH), 42 mi away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 46 mi, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH), Germany is 56 mi. 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 ticket 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.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Braunwald
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- ZürichZRH42 mi · major airport
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH46 mi
- Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH56 mi · major airport
Travel time to Braunwald
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Zürich (ZRH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,921 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 25m · 57 mi
- Total
- ≈ 9h 55m
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 30m · 62 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 35m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,954 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 50m · 76 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 50m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Braunwald lift ticket 2025/26
CHF 2616-day adult Braunwald · ≈$316
CHF 44 per day · 0.8 km of trails per € · #32 of 34 for value in Switzerland
36value scoreAverage value
Braunwald trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Braunwald. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Braunwald has 35 trails and 8 lifts, running from 4,121ft to 6,247ft.
Why go to Braunwald
- Car-free village
- Family-friendly resort
- Excellent beginner terrain
- Peaceful atmosphere
- Good value for money
- Modern facilities
Things to know
- Limited challenging terrain
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Smaller ski area
- Can be windy
Skiing and snowboarding Braunwald by ability level
Beginners
Braunwald is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
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.
Our take on Braunwald
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Budget friendly
Facilities
Official resort website: braunwald.ch
More on Braunwald
- Braunwald snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Braunwald snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Braunwald lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in SwitzerlandLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Switzerland
Ski resorts near Braunwald
Distances are straight-line, not by road.