Kriens (Pilatus)
Switzerland
Elevation
1,026m – 2,132m
Lifts
5
Slopes
8 km
Airport
Zurich (ZRH)
About Kriens (Pilatus)
Kriens is a town at the foot of Mount Pilatus. While the mountain offers winter activities like snowshoeing and sledging, it is not a ski resort, though it features 8 km of slopes and 5 lifts, with elevations from 1,026m to 2,132m. The nearest airport is Zurich (ZRH).
Ski Area Details
Key Stats
Summit2,132m
Base1,026m
Vertical Drop1,106m
Total Lifts5
Total Slopes8 km
Ratings
Skiing
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Off-Piste
Snowboarding
Park
Cross-Country
Snow Guarantee
Resort
Value for Money
Family Friendly
Après Ski
Winter Hiking
Mountain Weather
Skiing: Good
2°C
Overcast
Feels2°C
Wind0 km/h
Humidity92%
Snow13 cm
6°C-1°C07:0419:572,132m
5-Day Forecast
Fri
10°C/0°C
—
8 km/h
Sat
12°C/5°C
0.2mm
9 km/h
Sun
18°C/6°C
—
9 km/h
Mon
15°C/7°C
1.4mm
8 km/h
Tue
19°C/6°C
0.7mm
10 km/h
Data: Visual Crossing · Updated 06:49
Avalanche Warning
3
ConsiderableLevel 3 — Considerable
Region: Pilatus
Valid: 1 Apr — 2 Apr 2026Published: 1 Apr, 15:00
Data: SLF Swiss Avalanche Bulletin (CC BY 4.0) Full Report
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