Beckenried Ski Resort Guide
Beckenried, Switzerland
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km |
| Highest Lift | 2,000m |
| Resort Height | 440m |
| Nearest Airports | Zurich and Basel |
Beckenried
The ski area of Beckenried is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 440m, with 40km of marked runs.
Summary
Beckenried has direct access to 40km of downhill skiing, with 15 marked pistes, served by a total of 14 ski lifts.
Skiing
Beckenried offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Beckenried offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Beckenried.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Beckenried is 4km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Beckenried?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Beckenried.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Beckenried Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5km | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 25km | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10km | |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 14 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Beckenried Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,000m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 800m |
| Resort Altitude (Beckenried) | 440m |
| Max Vertical | 1,560m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Beckenried?
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 Beckenried is Zurich, 62 minutes drive away.
Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Berne, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Milan Malpensa, Strasbourg and Milan Linate 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 18km of ski runs,.
Season Dates
When is Beckenried 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.
