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Unterwasser Ski Resort Guide

Unterwasser, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length60km
Highest Lift2,262m
Resort Height900m
 Nearest AirportsBasel 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 18cm, expected on 21 November, with around 37cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Unterwasser Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 2 5km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
2145km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 10km
Downhill
Total Length
60km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
19

Altitudes & Slopes

Unterwasser Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,262m
Lowest Piste900m
Resort Altitude (Unterwasser)900m
Max Vertical1,362m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Unterwasser has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Unterwasser
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.

Unterwasser