Unterwasser Ski Resort Guide
Unterwasser, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 60km |
| Highest Lift | 2,262m |
| Resort Height | 900m |
| Nearest Airports | Basel and Sion |
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Unterwasser
The ski area of Unterwasser is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 900m, with 60km of marked runs.
Summary
Unterwasser has direct access to 60km of downhill skiing, with 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 19 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,262m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Unterwasser offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Unterwasser.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Unterwasser is 7km long and the most difficult run is the 'Ostabfahrt'.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Unterwasser?
The next notable snow forecast is 12cm, expected on 23 December.
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Snow this week
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Unterwasser Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 5km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 45km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 10km |
| Downhill Total Length | 60km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 19 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Unterwasser Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,262m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 900m |
| Resort Altitude (Unterwasser) | 900m |
| Max Vertical | 1,362m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Unterwasser has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Unterwasser?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Wildhaus-Alt St. Johann, Wahlkreis Toggenburg.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Unterwasser is Basel, 50 minutes drive away.
Sion, Memmingen, Berne, Lugano, Zurich, Innsbruck Airport, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Stuttgart and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.
Basel is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 17,750 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs, with 24 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Unterwasser open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
