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3.4 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Wildhaus

📍 Toggenburg, St. Gallen, Switzerland 🇨🇭
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
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Green
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25%
Blue
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64%
Red
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11%
Black
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100
Number of runs
⛰️
28 km
Skiable runs
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1,020m
Village altitude
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2,076 m
Summit
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6
Lifts
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67€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
High (7/10) · SnowFinder price index from € (cheapest) to €€€€€ (most expensive)
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Practical information

Wildhaus is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in the Toggenburg, St. Gallen, Switzerland 🇨🇭. The ski area stretches over 28 km of runs between 1,020 m and 2,076 m, served by 6 lifts. Day lift pass €67 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.

About Wildhaus

The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. Wildhaus is the highest village in the Toggenburg and the birthplace of the reformer Ulrich Zwingli. Its Gamserrugg ski area offers 28 km of runs facing the Säntis.

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  • Facing the Säntis
  • Gamserrugg ski area
  • Zwingli's birthplace
Atmosphere & character
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
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Advanced
Demanding red runs and plenty of black runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our verdict on Wildhaus

Wildhaus is a low-key resort on a modest scale — 28 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Wildhaus's family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed 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. Wildhaus's altitude (1,020 m at the base, 2,076 m at the top) allows it to maintain a decent snow cover in the depths of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is best to check conditions before finalising a booking. A stay in Wildhaus is clearly on the expensive side: €67 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 it is worth being aware of it before you go. In short: Wildhaus does not compete with the giants of skiing and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.

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❄️ Weather in Wildhaus
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
Currently
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cm
Avg. this month
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cm
Annual avg.
130
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📍 Village (1,020 m) vs Summit (2,076 m)
🏘 In the village
Snow cover varies from year to year: check before you go.
⛰ At the summit
Good snow from January to March.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
Jan → Feb ✓
Overall reliability
Good ●●○
Base altitude
1,020 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
130 cm avg.

Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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