Many travelers enjoy spending winters in Switzerland’s mountains. Numerous Swiss ski resorts provide adventurers with a wide range of activities. Skiing, snowshoeing, freeskiing, or snowboarding – there are endless possibilities.
Most international guests arrive in Switzerland by plane at either Zurich Airport or Geneva Airport. For those who are flying into Zurich Airport, we’ve listed below the closest ski resorts to Zurich Airport. Additionally, we have chosen ski resorts that have at least 50 km of ski slopes for a wider variety. There is also a side-by-side summary of all the ski resorts, the transfer time from Zurich Airport, and the ski slopes available (in kilometers) at the bottom of the page.
The following are the closest ski resorts that are easy to reach from Zurich Airport among all the other ski resorts in Switzerland. While assembling this list, we kept in mind convenience for travelers coming in from Zurich International Airport. This guide lists the closest ski resorts to Zurich Airport so that you can plan your winter wonderland adventure easily.
1. Hoch-Ybrig Ski Resort
The Hoch-Ybrig ski resort is in Canton Schwyz. In summer, Hoch-Ybrig offers hiking and biking routes. With the Sternensauser, you can also do the zip line. There are three mountain ranges in Hoch-Ybrig: Forstberg, Druesberg, and Twäriberg. Occasionally, you can see marmots, deers, or chamois from Roggenstock.
Hoch-Ybrig offers 50 kilometers of slopes for winter sports in winter. Hoch-Ybrig tends to be very crowded on the weekends due to its proximity to Zurich.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 15 |
| Medium | 27 |
| Difficult | 8 |
| Total | 50 |
How near is the Hoch-Ybrig Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
The train connection from Zurich Airport to Hoch-Ybrig Weglosen Valley Station takes approximately 2 hours one way. The cable car going up to Seebli takes 6 minutes. From Seebli, there are cable car connections to Spirstock and Sternen. With the car, it is 66 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
2. Flumserberg Ski Resort
As a part of the St. Gallen municipality of Flums, Flumserberg offers wonderful views of the Churfirsten range and Lake Walen (Walensee in German).
Flumserberg ski slopes offer slopes for both beginners and advanced skiers. Flumserberg is a popular day trip destination for Zurich residents all year round. With 65 kilometers of ski slopes, this is one of the larger ski resorts near Zurich.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 10 |
| Medium | 38 |
| Difficult | 17 |
| Total | 65 |
How near is Flumserberg Ski Resort to Zurich?
There are two options for going to Flumserberg:
- The first option is to take the train to Unterterzen. From Unterterzen, take the cable car to Tannenbodenalp then the cable car to Maschgenkamm.
- The second option is to take the train to Sargans. From Sargans, you may take the bus going to Tannenheim, Post (Prodkamm), or Kabinenbahn (Maschgenkamm).
The train ride from Zurich Airport to either Unterterzen or Sargans takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes. It takes an additional 30 to 40 minutes to get to Tannenheim or Kabinenbahn. With a car, it is 100 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
3. Klosters ParsennSki Resort
Davos Klosters Mountains are located in the Graubünden mountain towns of Davos and Klosters. Residents of the area around Zurich are particularly attracted to these ski resorts due to their proximity. Davos is also known for hosting a variety of events, including the World Economic Forum. Tourist infrastructure in Davos-Klosters is among the best in the Alps.
The Davos Klosters Mountains offer 269 kilometers of varied slopes and 80 different ski runs spread across five snow sports areas. The biggest of the five – Jakobshorn, Pischa, Schatzalp, Strela, Rinerhorn, and Klosters Parsenn – is Klosters Parsenn. A wide range of winter sports enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, carving, snowboarding, and freestyling here.
The Parsenn Ski Resort is located near the towns of Davos and Klosters, Switzerland. Weissfluhjoch Ridge is accessible by the Parsenn funicular.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 20 |
| Medium | 60 |
| Difficult | 16 |
| Free Ride | 6 |
| Total | 102 |
How near is Klosters Parsenn Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
Although you can also head to Klosters Parsenn Ski Resort from Davos, we will discuss the route from Zurich Airport to Klosters here.
The train ride from Zurich Airport to Landquart via Zurich Train Station takes around 1 hour and 24 minutes. It takes an additional 40 minutes to get to Klosters Platz. From there, you can reach the Gotschnabahn cable car which will lead you to the Gotschna mountain station and Klosters Parsenn Ski Resort.
With a car, it is 102 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
4. Engelberg – TitlisSki Resort
Located in Switzerland’s central region, Engelberg Titlis is a popular ski resort. Foreign tourists visit the city all year long because of its proximity to Lucerne. Located 3,028 meters above sea level, Klein Titlis is the resort’s high point.
Engelberg Titlis Ski Resort is the largest ski area in central Switzerland. At least 50% of its ski slopes are guaranteed to be covered in snow. You can even start skiing here in October thanks to the Titlis Glacier at 3,000 meters and continue skiing until May. There’s also the option to ski on Friday nights, and this is free for season cardholders.
Whether you are a beginner, an intermediate, or an expert, you will find something here for you.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 29 |
| Medium | 38.1 |
| Difficult | 14.9 |
| Total | 82 |
How near is Engelberg Titlis Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
The train ride from Zurich Airport to Lucerne via Zurich Train Station takes around 1 hour and 13 minutes. It takes an additional 43 minutes to get to Engelberg. From there, you can reach the Engelberg Titlis Valley Station in 13 minutes by foot. This will lead you to Engelberg Titlis Ski Resort.
With a car, it is 82 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
5. Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort
The Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort in Graubünden is one of the biggest and best-known in the canton. Snow parks, the largest half-pipe in the world make it a popular destination. Its size and variety provide ample room for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers, snowboarders, and freeskiers.
Flims Laax Falera is one of the pioneering snowboarding resorts. There are also 44 kilometers of freeride slopes on the mountain, making it a popular destination for freestylers as well. Back in the 1990s, it hosted ski races. It now hosts snowboarding and freeskiing events such as LAAX Open, the most prestigious snowboarding event in Europe.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 64 |
| Medium | 70 |
| Difficult | 46 |
| Free Ride | 44 |
| Total | 224 |
How near is Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
The train ride from Zurich Airport to Chur via Zurich Train Station takes around 1 hour and 34 minutes. It takes an additional 43 minutes to get to LAAX Gr from Chur by bus. From there, you can reach the Flims Laax Falera Ski Resort.
With a car, it is 153 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
6. Meiringen – HaslibergSki Resort
The Meiringen Hasliberg Ski Resort is an incredibly beautiful ski resort right in the Bernese Oberland region. Its location is excellent as it lies between Lucerne and Interlaken. It is a family-friendly destination, making it a good choice for families with small children.
TheMeiringen Hasliberg Ski Resort is one of the many ski resorts that invested in Skiline. This means that they have ski movies, altitude and kilometer checks, speed checks, and a photo point.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 20 |
| Medium | 34 |
| Difficult | 6 |
| Total | 60 |
How near is Meiringen Hasliberg Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
The train ride from Zurich Airport to Meiringen via Lucerne takes around 2 hours and 49 minutes. From there, the Meiringen Valley station is only 11 minutes on foot.
With a car, it is 116 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
7. Andermatt – Oberalp – Sedrun Ski Resort
Switzerland’s SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun is located in Andermatt, Sedrun, and Disentis. With 180 kilometers of slopes varying in difficulty, it is Central Switzerland’s largest ski area.
If you are too tired to run on skis after a day of skiing, you can hop on the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn. Train tickets between Disentis and Andermatt-Göschenen are already included in the ski ticket price.
On Nätschen, at the Druni KidsArena in Sedrun, and at the Saxwiese in Disentis, snow beginners can play in their own playground. Magic carpets, slopes, and mascots abound at this ski resort.
Free riders will find 16.5 kilometers of deep-powder trails. These are avalanche-protected trails that are neither plowed nor patrolled. It has untouched slopes with a lot of powder, natural drops, and jumps for deep-snow enthusiasts.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 47.5 |
| Medium | 84 |
| Difficult | 37 |
| Free Ride | 16.5 |
| Total | 185 |
How near is Andermatt – Oberalp – Sedrun Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
From Zurich Airport, Andermatt is 2 hours and 18 minutes by train. With the car, Andermatt is around 124 kilometers away and takes around 90 minutes from Zurich Airport. Disentis/Mustér takes a bit longer at almost 3 hours by train from the airport (204 kilometers by car).
8. Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Resort
Canton Graubünden is home to the Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Resort. The resort features 225 kilometers of slopes that include peaks such as Weisshorn, Parpaner Rothorn, Hörnli, Piz Scalottas, Piz Danis, Lavos, Stätzerhorn, and Windegga.
In addition to authentic Alpine huts, it has plenty of sunshine. There are facilities for young winter sports enthusiasts, snow parks, and perfectly groomed slopes for all levels here. Experiences for early risers and night owls are also available for exceptional mountain adventures. This ski resort also hosts international competitions every now and again.
Arosa has the largest children’s ski school in Switzerland.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 110 |
| Medium | 87 |
| Difficult | 28 |
| Total | 225 |
How near is Arosa Lenzerheide Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
From Zurich Airport, Lenzerheide is 2 hours and 20 minutes by train. With the car, Lenzerheide is around 145 kilometers away and takes around 1 hour and 48 minutes from Zurich Airport. Arosa takes a bit longer at almost 3 hours with the train from the airport (154 kilometers by car).
9. Davos JakobshornSki Resort
Davos and Klosters, both in Graubünden, are the home of the Davos Klosters Mountains . Skiers from the surrounding Zurich area enjoy the variety, restaurants, infrastructure, and slopes of this resort very much. A total of 269 slopes and 80 runs are available in the Davos Klosters Mountains.
In total, there are 269 kilometers. You’ll find 55 kilometers of slopes on Jakobshorn. Aside from skiers, free riders also have a great time here. With 13 kilometers of Freeride slopes, the Jakobshorn is especially appealing to this group.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 26 |
| Medium | 13 |
| Difficult | 3 |
| Free Ride | 13 |
| Total | 55 |
How near is Davos Jakobshorn Ski Resort to Zurich Airport?
The train ride from Zurich Airport to Landquart via Zurich Train Station takes around 1 hour and 24 minutes. It takes an additional 50 minutes to get to Davos Platz. From there, you can reach the Davos Platz Jakobshorn valley station which will lead you to the Davos Jakobshorn Ski Resort.
With a car, it is 156 kilometers away from Zurich Airport.
10. Jungfrau Ski Region – Grindelwald – Wengen
Ski racing enthusiasts should be familiar with Wengen. This ski resort in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland is renowned for maintaining its charm despite its popularity. With 160 kilometers of slopes in the Jungfrau Ski Region Grindelwald – Wengen ski resort, you can ski up to 2,500 meters above sea level.
| Ski Slope Difficulty | km |
|---|---|
| Easy | 64 |
| Medium | 73 |
| Difficult | 23 |
| Total | 160 |
How near isJungfrau Ski Region – Grindelwald – Wengen to Zurich Airport?
Although you can also head to Grindelwald, we will discuss the route to Wengen below.
The train ride from Zurich Airport to Wengen takes around 2 hours and 56 minutes. It involves changing 3 times – in Bern, Interlaken Ost, and Lauterbrunnen.
With a car, it is 160 kilometers away from Zurich Airport. You will have to park in Lauterbrunnen in case you want to go to Wengen as it is a car-free ski resort.
Summary: Closest Ski Resorts to Zurich Airport
Here is a brief summary of the closest ski resorts to Zurich Airport and how far away these are (in kilometers, approximate). It also lists the estimated transfer times if you are coming by public transportation (trains, buses).
| Ski Resort | Transfer Time from Zurich Airport | Distance from Zurich Airport (km) | Ski Slopes (km) | Canton |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoch-Ybrig | 1 hour 48 minutes | 66 | 50 | St. Gallen |
| Flumserberg -Maschgenkamm / Prodkamm | 1 hour 59 minutes | 100 | 65 | St. Gallen |
| Klosters Parsenn | 2 hours 16 minutes | 141 | 102 | Graubünden |
| Engelberg – Titlis | 2 hours 18 minutes | 101 | 82 | Obwalden |
| Flims Laax Falera | 2 hours 23 minutes | 153 | 235 | Graubünden |
| Meiringen | 2 hours 28 minutes | 116 | 60 | Bern |
| Andermatt-Sedrun | 2 hours 34 minutes | 124 | 120 | Uri |
| Arosa Lenzerheide | 2 hours 40 minutes | 153 | 225 | Graubünden |
| Davos Jakobshorn | 2 hours 49 minutes | 156 | 55 | Graubünden |
| Jungfrau Ski Region – Grindelwald – Wengen | 2 hours 59 minutes | 144 | 160 | Bern |
Resources
- Ski Resort Information – https://www.bergfex.ch/
- Baedeker Schweiz – https://www.baedeker.com/
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