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Ski spots in and around Zurich and Munich.

Author: Luca Rosewell
Last Updated: 26th September, 2024

Whether you're all about conquering the peaks or fancy enjoying the laid-back mountain scenes, we’ve rounded up a couple of ski spots worth knowing about in and around Zurich & Munich.

Picture this: carving up the slopes, cosying up with a warm drink and dining on hearty meals with friends. Just a few hours from our Locke properties in Zurich and Munich, you’ll find spots where it's all about days filled with friends, mountains, skiing.

We sent photographer Nicolas Quiniou to the slopes to capture some shots of the downhill rush, post-run chats, and après-ski in full swing in some of Switzerland’s and Bavaria’s alpine playgrounds.

Flumserberg.

Fumserberg is located right above Lake Walensee in the Canton of St. Gallen, between Zurich and Chur making it a popular day trip destination for hitting the slopes.

With its variety of varying slopes, equipment and family-friendly vibe it's the perfect place to make a stop at if you're in Zurich and fancy a day on the mountains or even to start your ski-journey.

Molseralpstrasse 9, 8898 Flumserberg, Switzerland, Around 1 – 1.5 hours from Locke am Platz, Zurich.

Hoch Ybrig.

Found in the Kinterland Roggen in Oberiberg, Hoch Ybrig has plenty of slopes for all abilities alongside hikes and ski tours. Once you've glided down the slopes you can travel back on the “magic carpet".

Waagtalstrasse 127, 8842 Unteriberg, Switzerland, Around 1 – 1.5 hours from Locke am Platz, Zurich.

Atzmännig.

Sitting at the gateway to Zurich, Atzmännig has the perfect slopes if you're just starting out or fancy a quick trip whilst staying in the city. With smaller slopes for beginners and a large toboggan to keep the kids entertained.

Schutt-Atzmännig 38, 8735 St. Gallenkappel, Around 1 hour from Locke am Platz, Zurich.

Planning a winter getaway?

Both Locke am Platz, Zurich and WunderLocke, Munich offer the perfect base for a last-minute ski trip. Start and end your trip in the comfort of our apartments where you’ll have plenty of room to pack then un-pack and unwind.

Wunderlocke, Sendling.

With a pool, sauna, gym, and dedicated yoga studio for that all-important down-time. WunderLocke is the perfect spot to un-wind after a few days on the slopes.

You’ll also find you'll find Michelin-star restaurant, Mural and a coworking space – all just 15 minutes from the city centre.

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Locke am Platz, Enge.

Elegant Riviera style meets layered modernism to create an inviting space. A well-connected hotel near the train station, its sumptuous interiors have a laidback edge, where moments of excitement emerge from an aura of calm.

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