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Canton of Nidwalden - Regional Ski Guide

Ski Areas in Canton of Nidwalden

Canton of Nidwalden Ski Resorts

Canton of Nidwalden is a region of Switzerland offering skiing and snowboarding in 4 Swiss Ski Resorts, including Beckenried, Niederrickenbach and Wirzweli.

Snow Forecasts for Canton of Nidwalden

Ski Resorts in Canton of Nidwalden with snow forecast in the next 7 days.
Ski Area 7 Day
Niederrickenbach1in
Beckenried1in
Emmetten1in
Wirzweli-

Forecast updated : 12 Apr 2026 03:44 PDT

Canton of Nidwalden Ski Resorts

 Largest ski areas in Canton of Nidwalden

The most extensive downhill ski areas in Canton of Nidwalden, by total downhill piste length.

Largest ski areas in Canton of Nidwalden
Ski ResortTrails
Beckenried25 miles
Emmetten23 miles

 Highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Nidwalden

The highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Nidwalden, by base / resort altitude.

Highest altitude ski resorts in Canton of Nidwalden
Ski ResortResort
Beckenried1,444ft
Emmetten2,559ft
Niederrickenbach4,045ft

 Highest lift-served ski areas in Canton of Nidwalden

The highest lift-served skiing in Canton of Nidwalden, by the highest lift (top) altitude.

Highest lift-served ski areas in Canton of Nidwalden
Ski ResortTop
Beckenried6,562ft
Emmetten6,358ft
Niederrickenbach6,562ft
Wirzweli5,577ft

 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canton of Nidwalden

The best intermediate ski resorts in Canton of Nidwalden, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.

Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Canton of Nidwalden
Ski ResortInterm.
Beckenried3*