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Emmetten Ski Resort Guide

Emmetten, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 3 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForSnowboarders and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length23 miles
Highest Lift6,358ft
Resort Height2,559ft
 Nearest AirportsZurich and Basel
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Emmetten

The ski area of Emmetten is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 2,559ft, with 23 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Emmetten has direct access to 23 miles of downhill skiing, served by a total of 14 ski lifts.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Emmetten offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Emmetten.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Emmetten is 2 miles long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Emmetten?

The next notable snow forecast is 5in, expected on 21 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Emmetten Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
2 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
12 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
8 miles
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
1 miles
Downhill
Total Length
23 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
2 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
14

Altitudes & Slopes

Emmetten Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift6,358ft
Lowest Trail2,559ft
Resort Altitude (Emmetten)2,559ft
Max Vertical3,799ft

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Emmetten
Expert Skiers
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Emmetten?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Nidwalden, Canton of Nidwalden.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Emmetten is Zurich, 67 minutes drive away.

Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Berne, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Milan Malpensa, Friedrichshafen, Sion and Strasbourg 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 14 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 3 miles of ski runs, with 3 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Emmetten 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.

Emmetten