Klewenalp is a ski resort in the Northern Alps range, in Nidwald, Nidwald, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 40 km of runs between 1,199 m and 1,938 m, served by 15 lifts. Day lift pass 64€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. Klewenalp and the Stockhütte overlook Lake Lucerne above Beckenried and Emmetten. The 40 km ski area, with no black runs, offers one of the finest views in central Switzerland.
- View over Lake Lucerne
- No black runs
- Access by cable car
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Klewenalp focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 40 km of runs are well suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to keep changing their playground. Klewenalp's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-maintained green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Klewenalp's modest altitude, from 1,199 m at the base to 1,938 m at the summit, makes it sensitive to changes in the weather. January and February remain the most reliable months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you leave is strongly recommended. A stay in Klewenalp is clearly on the expensive side: 64€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Klewenalp doesn't compete with the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest, often underrated destination that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
