Little Switzerland
About Little Switzerland
A quirky Midwest tribute to the Alps where kitschy chalet architecture meets rolling Wisconsin hills and deep-fried local staples.
Highlights
- Swiss-style chalets
- Midwestern hospitality
- Friday fish fries
- Vintage lift vibes
Key Facts
- Altitude: 328m
- Top lift: 376m
- Ski pistes: 4.5km
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 35
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Little Switzerland
- Today: 10 to 17 °C, clear sky, 12 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 3803 m (3720 to 3890 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
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| Wed, Sep 23 | 10 / 17 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Thu, Sep 24 | 10 / 18 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 10 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 10 / 19 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 9 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 8 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 10 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 10 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 2 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 6 / 17 °C | rain | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 1 / 14 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 5 / 19 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
Things to do in Little Switzerland
Hikes nearby — Little Switzerland (15)
15 curated hiking trails around Little Switzerland, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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IAT - Slinger Segment
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IAT - Cedar Lakes Segment
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IAT - Pike Lake Segment
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IAT - Cedar Lakes-West Bend connection
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IAT - Holy Hill Segment
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IAT - Loew Lake-Holy Hill connection
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Brown Loop
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Blue Loop
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Orange Loop
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Green Loop
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IAT - West Bend Segment
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Ice Age Trail
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Ice Age Trail
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Ice Age Trail
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Ice Age Trail
Getting to Little Switzerland
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: General Mitchell International Airport (MKE), 54 km away, about 54 min by road
Where to stay in Little Switzerland
9 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 127 EUR per night, median 222 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Little Switzerland page.