Place to visit
Etzlihütte, Switzerland: what it is and when to go
Etzlihütte is a mountain hut in Switzerland (Altdorf), at 2,052 m above sea level. Interests: Mountains and Hiking. The best time to visit is July to September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mountain hut · Mountains, Hiking
- Where
- Switzerland · Hinter Etzli, 6473, Silenen
- Elevation
- 2,052 m
- Best time
- July to September.
- Nearest airport
- LUG Agno, 81 km as the crow flies
- Website
- etzlihuette.ch
- Beds
- 75
- Water
- Drinking water
- Run by
- SAC Thurgau
- Coordinates
- 46.71818, 8.72063
What it is and where
Etzlihütte is a mountain hut in Switzerland (Altdorf), at 2,052 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Altdorf, where this site lists 80 more places to see, 19 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 46.71818, 8.72063; the nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG, Agno), 81 km as the crow flies. How to get around Switzerland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Beds
- 75
- Water
- Drinking water
- Run by
- SAC Thurgau
It is one of the Mountains and Hiking places in Switzerland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Etzlihütte is July to September, and the season is short because it sits at 2,052 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.
- JanBetter not8:45
- FebBetter not10:04
- MarBetter not11:36
- AprBetter not13:21
- MayBetter not14:49
- JunPossible15:38
- JulBest time15:18
- AugBest time14:01
- SepBest time12:19
- OctPossible10:37
- NovBetter not9:07
- DecBetter not8:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Mountains | July to September | June, October |
| Hiking | July to September | June, October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Etzlihütte has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Switzerland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Switzerland
To enter Switzerland there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Switzerland checklist. Currency: Swiss franc (CHF); plugs: Type J · 230 V · 50 Hz (the European type C fits; the three-pin Schuko doesn't); emergencies: 112 · 117 police · 144 ambulance · 1414 air rescue (Rega).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- ChrüzlistockSummit1.6 km
- Schutzhütte Val MilarMountains · Hiking1.8 km
- Piz GiuvSummit2.8 km
- WitenalpstockSummit2.8 km
- Rot WichelSummit3.1 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Switzerland guide.
More in Switzerland: Mountains
- Cervino: Summit
- Eiger: Summit
- Jungfrau: Summit
- Monte Rosa: Summit
- Moench: Summit
- Monte San Giorgio
Every Switzerland place under Mountains, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Etzlihütte?
It is a mountain hut in Switzerland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Switzerland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Etzlihütte?
July to September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 2,052 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 22.
How do you get to Etzlihütte?
The nearest main airport is Lugano Airport (LUG), 81 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Switzerland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Switzerland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Chrüzlistock, Schutzhütte Val Milar, Piz Giuv. The rest is in the Switzerland guide.
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