These ten ski resorts are all reachable from Stans by public transport. From family-friendly slopes to high-altitude runs, there's something for every skier. Whether you're after quiet pistes or lively après-ski villages, the Swiss rail network brings you close to the action.
The resorts below are sorted by travel time from Stans, to facilitate your planning. Make sure to visit the map, to explore thousands of destinations and activities, reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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A small family-oriented ski area in central Switzerland, offering gentle slopes ideal for beginners and young skiers. The compact terrain features easy runs served by a few lifts, creating a relaxed and uncrowded atmosphere. The quiet mountain setting provides a tranquil escape with straightforward skiing, making it well-suited for those learning the basics or seeking a peaceful day on the snow without the hustle of larger resorts.
Number of lifts: 3
Total slope length: 1km
Easy slopes: 1km
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| Stans (08:48) | |
| S4 (4m) | |
| Dallenwil (08:52) |
Klewenalp - Stockhütte is a family-oriented ski area in Central Switzerland, perched above Lake Lucerne. The terrain favors beginners and intermediates, with gentle slopes ideal for learning and relaxed skiing. The resort benefits from a generous network of lifts serving relatively compact terrain, ensuring good access across the mountain. Traditional alpine character and scenic lake views define the area, making it a pleasant choice for those seeking less crowded conditions and a quieter mountain atmosphere away from larger ski resorts.
Intermediate slopes: 4.7km
Easy slopes: 13.1km
Number of lifts: 16
Total slope length: 17.8km
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| Stans, Bahnhof (08:51) | |
| 311 (23m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (09:14) |
Engelberg-Titlis is a renowned high-altitude resort in Central Switzerland, offering year-round glacier skiing on Mount Titlis. With extensive terrain spanning beginner-friendly slopes to challenging advanced runs, it caters to varied skill levels. The resort's significant lift infrastructure provides access to diverse alpine landscapes, while the glacier ensures reliable snow conditions throughout extended seasons. Engelberg village combines traditional Swiss charm with modern amenities, creating a comprehensive mountain destination.
Total slope length: 41km
Intermediate slopes: 20.4km
Advanced slopes: 3.7km
Number of lifts: 24
Easy slopes: 16.9km
| Stans (09:24) | |
| IRLEX (29m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (09:58) |
A compact, family-oriented area on the quieter side of the Engelberg valley, offering gentle terrain ideal for beginners and intermediates. The small network provides a relaxed atmosphere away from the busier main resort, with easy access and a calm mountain setting. The limited infrastructure keeps crowds minimal, making it well-suited for learning and casual skiing in a tranquil alpine environment.
Intermediate slopes: 1.6km
Easy slopes: 1.5km
Number of lifts: 2
Total slope length: 4.9km
Advanced slopes: 0.8km
| Stans (09:24) | |
| IRLEX (29m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg (Brunni-Bahnen) (10:20) | |
| 2530 (6m) | |
| Ristis (Brunni-Bahnen) (10:26) |
A small, family-oriented ski area in central Switzerland offering predominantly gentle slopes ideal for beginners and children. The terrain focuses on easy runs with minimal intermediate options, served by a handful of lifts. Its compact layout and manageable scale create a relaxed atmosphere away from larger resorts. The quiet setting makes it well-suited for those learning to ski or seeking uncrowded pistes.
Number of lifts: 3
Total slope length: 2.2km
Easy slopes: 2km
Intermediate slopes: 0.2km
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| Stans (08:48) | |
| S4 (9m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen (08:57) |
| Wolfenschiessen, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 331 (14m) | |
| Oberrickenbach, Talstat. LFCH (09:51) |
Sörenberg is a traditional mountain village resort in the canton of Lucerne, offering a well-rounded mix of terrain across its slopes. With predominantly gentle runs and a solid selection of intermediate trails, it caters well to families and progressing skiers. The area features a fair network of lifts spread across varied terrain, allowing exploration of different sectors. Its mid-altitude setting provides reliable winter conditions, while the relaxed atmosphere and scenic surroundings make it a pleasant base for a quieter Alpine experience away from larger, more crowded destinations.
Intermediate slopes: 14.1km
Total slope length: 42.2km
Advanced slopes: 5.5km
Easy slopes: 22.6km
Number of lifts: 18
| Stans (08:34) | |
| IRLEX (15m) | |
| Luzern (08:49) |
| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (21m) | |
| Sörenberg, Rischli (09:54) |
Nestled in the Obwalden Alps, this high-altitude resort offers a mix of gentle slopes and more challenging terrain. The area features predominantly beginner-friendly runs alongside a solid selection of intermediate and advanced options. With its compact layout and variety of lifts, it provides accessible skiing across diverse mountain terrain. The setting combines scenic alpine vistas with a family-oriented atmosphere, making it suitable for mixed-ability groups seeking a quieter alternative to larger resorts.
Advanced slopes: 5.5km
Number of lifts: 10
Total slope length: 26.3km
Intermediate slopes: 6.8km
Easy slopes: 14km
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| Stans (08:34) | |
| IRLEX (15m) | |
| Luzern (08:49) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| LIX (18m) | |
| Sarnen (09:24) |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (09:30) | |
| 343 (25m) | |
| Stöckalp (09:55) |
Brüsti – Attinghausen is a small village resort above Attinghausen in the Uri canton, accessible by cable car from the valley. The compact area features a single lift serving modest intermediate terrain, making it a quiet, local spot ideal for beginners and families seeking a relaxed mountain experience. The setting offers views over the Reuss valley and surrounding Uri Alps, providing an authentic, unhurried atmosphere away from busier resorts.
Intermediate slopes: 1.3km
Number of lifts: 1
Total slope length: 1.3km
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| Stans, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 310 (41m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West (10:03) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (10:21) | |
| 408 (7m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn (10:28) |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) (10:30) | |
| PB (15m) | |
| Brüsti (10:45) |
Rigi-Scheidegg offers a small, relaxed skiing area on the slopes of the Rigi massif in Central Switzerland. With a handful of lifts serving gentle and intermediate terrain, the resort provides a calm mountain experience away from crowded slopes. The setting emphasizes tranquil alpine scenery and straightforward skiing, appealing to those seeking a low-key day on the mountain. Its accessible character and modest vertical make it well-suited for leisurely outings and less experienced skiers.
Number of lifts: 3
Intermediate slopes: 2.7km
Total slope length: 4.6km
Easy slopes: 1.9km
| Stans (08:34) | |
| IRLEX (15m) | |
| Luzern (08:49) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:38) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (10:03) |
Sattel Hochstuckli is a compact family-oriented ski area in Central Switzerland, offering predominantly gentle terrain ideal for beginners and less experienced skiers. The resort features a good selection of lifts serving primarily easier slopes, with some intermediate options for progression. Its accessible location and relaxed atmosphere make it well-suited for learning and leisurely skiing days without the crowds of larger destinations.
Intermediate slopes: 3.4km
Number of lifts: 9
Total slope length: 11km
Easy slopes: 7.6km
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| Stans (08:34) | |
| IRLEX (15m) | |
| Luzern (08:49) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:38) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (10m) | |
| Sattel (10:04) |
