Skiing in Zurich
Zurich is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 7 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 462m to 1,049m, giving a vertical range of 587m. Across the area there are 10km of prepared pistes. There are 25 runs in total - 18 easy, 6 intermediate, 1 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 16 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Steg, Fischenthal, Ghöch and Bäretswil. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €74 on average.
Ski Resorts in Zurich
7 ski resorts in Zurich
Bäretswil
Bäretswil is a small ski area in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 1.2 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 712 m to 842 m, a vertical drop of 130 m.
Fischenthal
Fischenthal is a small ski area in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 3.2 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 824 m to 1,049 m, a vertical drop of 225 m.
Ghöch
Informatinonen zu Pisten- und Schneeverhältnissen, Webcams
Regensberg
Skilift Regensberg is a small but fine resort that welcomes all ski and snow fans.
Röhrenmoos
Röhrenmoos ski resort in Switzerland. 1 lifts, 462m - 498m elevation.
Steg
Steg is a small ski area in Zurich, Switzerland. It has 3.1 km of pistes served by 2 lifts. The slopes run from 711 m to 999 m, a vertical drop of 288 m.
Sternenberg
Skilift Sternenberg is a small, local ski lift that has been in operation since 1971. It offers daytime and night skiing, with a heated snack wagon at the top station for refreshments.
Zurich at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 7 resorts
Total Resorts
7
Total Piste km
9 km
Total Lifts
11
Elevation Range
462–1,049 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
25
Where to start in Zurich
Top picks across 1 category
Best value
- 1.BäretswilGood
- 2.FischenthalGood
- 3.GhöchGood
Top Resorts in Zurich
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fischenthal | 3 | 225 | 1 |
| Steg | 3 | 309 | 2 |
| Bäretswil | 1 | 130 | 3 |
| Sternenberg | 1 | 44 | 1 |
| Ghöch | 0 | 65 | 2 |
| Regensberg | 0 | 44 | 1 |
| Röhrenmoos | - | 35 | 1 |
Season Calendar - Zurich
When each resort is open for skiing
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