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Einsiedeln Ski Resort Guide

Einsiedeln, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length8km
Highest Lift1,113m
Resort Height1,620m
 Nearest AirportsZurich and Basel
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Einsiedeln

The ski area of Einsiedeln is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,620m, with 8km of marked runs.

Summary

Einsiedeln has direct access to 8km of downhill skiing, with 3 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.

The ski resort itself is at 1,620m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

Einsiedeln offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Einsiedeln offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Einsiedeln is 1km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Einsiedeln?

The next notable snow forecast is 23cm, expected on 23 March, with around 52cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Einsiedeln Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 
Downhill
Total Length
8km
Cross Country
Total Length
91km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
5

Altitudes & Slopes

Einsiedeln Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Resort Altitude (Einsiedeln)1,620m
Highest Lift1,113m
Lowest Piste900m
Max Vertical720m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Einsiedeln
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Location and Map

Where is Einsiedeln?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Schwyz.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Einsiedeln is Zurich, 58 minutes drive away.

Basel, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Friedrichshafen, Lugano, Berne, Memmingen, Stuttgart and Strasbourg 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 five ski lifts are able to uplift 3,300 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs, with 5 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Einsiedeln open?

 Closes : March 31, 2024.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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