Giswil Ski Resort Guide
Giswil, Switzerland
Rated: 2/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,850m |
| Resort Height | 480m |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and Berne |
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Giswil
The ski area of Giswil is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 480m.
Summary
Giswil has direct access to a total of 5 ski lifts.
Skiing
Giswil offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Giswil.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Giswil is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Giswil?
The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 21 November.
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Snow this week
| Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Giswil Ski Area
| Cross Country Total Length | 4km | |
|---|---|---|
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Giswil Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,850m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 480m |
| Resort Altitude (Giswil) | 480m |
| Max Vertical | 1,370m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Beginners | |
|---|---|
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Giswil
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Giswil Ski Schools and Giswil Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Giswil?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Obwalden, Canton of Obwalden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Giswil is Zurich, 66 minutes drive away.
Berne, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Sion, Strasbourg and Geneva 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 1,100 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 1km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Giswil 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.
