Skisportssteder i Switzerland
Switzerland is where the sport started, and it still owns the scenery: the Matterhorn above Zermatt, the Eiger north face from Grindelwald, the Combins from Verbier. Lifts and mountain railways are immaculate and run to a timetable, and the rail network means you can reach almost every resort without a car. It is the most expensive skiing in Europe, but high, north facing terrain and serious off piste make it the pick for strong skiers.
All 26 Switzerland ski resorts by size
Ranked by kilometres of marked piste on the resort's main lift pass.
- 1VerbierValais, SwitzerlandA glamorous resort stretched across 4 valleys, offering 260 miles of unmatched skiing for all levels.412 km
- 2NendazValais, SwitzerlandThe birthplace of the Freeride World Tour, this large, modern Swiss resort has 250 miles of slopes to carve.412 km
- 3Thyon-Les CollonsLes 4 Vallées, SwitzerlandRenowned for its beginner-friendly slopes, expansive 4 Valleys terrain, and breathtaking views of the Matterhorn and Dent Blanche.412 km
- 4ZermattValais, SwitzerlandOne of the most recognisable ski locations in the world filled with old-world Swiss charm.360 km
- 5St. MoritzEngadin, SwitzerlandBelle Époque glamour, 300 days of sun a year and skiing across three connected areas.350 km
- 6Davos KlostersGraubünden, SwitzerlandCarve first tracks with a sunrise experience or test your skills on the slopes at night under the floodlights.297 km
- 7KlostersDavos Klosters, SwitzerlandCharming Swiss village meets world-class skiing in the heart of Davos-Klosters.297 km
- 8SamnaunSwitzerland, SwitzerlandA duty-free Swiss village linked with Ischgl to form the Silvretta Arena. 239km of cross-border skiing between Switzerland and Austria.239 km
- 9Arosa LenzerheideGraubünden, SwitzerlandExperience Arosa Lenzerheide's breathtaking scenery, expansive slopes, and a wealth of snow activities, where winter fun awaits at every turn!225 km
- 10LenzerheideSwitzerland, SwitzerlandSunny slopes, stunning alpine scenery, and seamless access to Arosa for 140 miles of unforgettable skiing.225 km
- 11LaaxGraubünden, SwitzerlandWhere freestyle thrills meet vast Alpine slopes and breathtaking scenery.224 km
- 12Flims Laax FaleraGraubünden, SwitzerlandThe wider Laax ski region seen from the traditional Flims side, family friendly and freestyle rich.224 km
- 13Grindelwald WengenJungfrau, SwitzerlandA charming, traditional Swiss village where visitors can explore up to 130 miles of slopes in the Jungfrau ski area213 km
- 14Adelboden LenkBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandPicture book Swiss village and World Cup giant slalom host in the Bernese Oberland.210 km
- 15GstaadBernese Oberland, SwitzerlandA blend of glamour and tradition in a celebrity studded alpine paradise200 km
- 16AndermattUri, SwitzerlandA traditional Swiss village turned freeride mecca, with deep snow, new luxury, and vast ski terrain for all levels.180 km
- 17Saas FeeValais, SwitzerlandCar free glacier village ringed by 13 four thousand metre peaks.150 km
- 18Crans MontanaValais, SwitzerlandOne of Switzerland's largest ski resorts, offering 87 miles of south-facing sunny slopes and spectacular scenery to match140 km
- 19VillarsVaud Alps, SwitzerlandSunny plateau resort above Lake Geneva with lift links into neighbouring Les Diablerets.125 km
- 20ZinalSwitzerland, SwitzerlandA freerider's paradise with pristine snow and awe-inspiring Alpine views.115 km
- 21ChampéryValais, SwitzerlandWhere classic Swiss charm meets world-class skiing in the heart of the Portes du Soleil.93 km
- 22ChampoussinPortes du Soleil, SwitzerlandPerched on a sunny, south-east facing ridge at 1,580m in Switzerland's Val d'Illiez, Champoussin has the kind of unhurried charm that's increasingly hard to find.93 km
- 23Les CrosetsPortes du Soleil, SwitzerlandLes Crosets is a compact, sun-drenched micro-resort at 1,670m in the Swiss canton of Valais - and the most convenient ski-in, ski-out base on the Swiss side of the Portes du Soleil, one of the world's largest interconnected ski areas.93 km
- 24EngelbergCentral Alps, SwitzerlandCentral Switzerland's largest ski destination, Engelberg combines vast off-trail terrain with a charming village, offering unforgettable mountain experiences for all.82 km
- 25MorginsPortes du Soleil, SwitzerlandTucked into the upper Vallée d'Illiez in Switzerland's Valais canton, Morgins sits at 1,350m and feels refreshingly unhurried.75 km
- 26MürrenJungfrau, SwitzerlandCar free village on a cliff opposite the Eiger, with the mythic Inferno downhill each January.54 km
Highest skiing in Switzerland
- Zermatt3899 m
- Saas Fee3600 m
- Verbier3330 m
- Nendaz3330 m
- Thyon-Les Collons3330 m
Best for beginners and families
- Grindelwald Wengen213 km
- Crans Montana140 km
- Adelboden Lenk210 km
- Arosa Lenzerheide225 km
- Villars125 km
Cheapest lift passes
- Champéry78 US$
- Villars78 US$
- Nendaz83 US$
- Crans Montana85 US$
- Adelboden Lenk85 US$
Frequently asked questions
- How expensive is skiing in Switzerland?
- Expect day passes around 75 to 95 francs in the marquee resorts and roughly 30 to 40 percent more than Austria for food and accommodation. Smaller Valais and Grisons areas are considerably cheaper.
- Which Swiss resort is best for advanced skiers?
- Verbier for lift accessed freeride, Zermatt for high altitude range and long descents, and Engelberg for the Laub and Steinberg powder runs.
- Can you reach Swiss resorts by train?
- Almost all of them. Zermatt is car free and rail only, and Wengen and Mürren in the Jungfrau region are reached by mountain railway.