If you ski Flumserberg you get the largest winter sports resort in Switzerland. A natural wonderland offering a wide variety of activities for intermediate skiers and plenty of recreational activities off the slopes.
Where
Located between Zurich and Chur, ski Flumserberg ski resort for the largest winter sports area in the region. Due to its location in the middle of Switzerland the area receives a large amount of snow and is actually referred to as a snow trap area - so you get one of the most genuine natural ski areas that you can find. Easily accessed by major airports, transfer times can be very short.
Essentials |
Suitable For |
Slopes |
RESORT ALTITUDE : |
1400m |
TOTAL PISTE : |
65 km |
LONGEST RUN : |
13 km |
START SEASON : |
November |
END SEASON : |
April |
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OVERALL |
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SKIING |
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BOARDING |
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APRÉS |
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FAMILIES |
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Beginners
0 / 0% |
Intermediates
7 / 28% |
Advanced
14 / 56% |
Experts
4 / 16% |
TOTAL RUNS : |
26 |
SNOW CANNONS : |
45 / 15ha |
SNOW PARKS : |
1 |
CROSS COUNTRY : |
25 km |
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On the slopes
There are 65 acres of skiable terrain in the area of the Flumserberg ski resort, meaning that there is an overwhelming amount of slopes to try out. With enough beginner runs to make the visit satisfying for new skiers and young children, the Flumserberg ski resort is best for casual skiers as the majority of slopes are intermediate runs with just a few advanced runs and an absence of black hills.
16 lifts make it easy to get around the area, the two terrain parks, and two half pipes if snowboarding is a better fit then skiing. The longest run of the area is 8.1 miles and the top of the mountain area measures 7290 feet.
Ski area :
If you ski Flumserberg you are in the Swiss ski region of Eastern Switzerland.
Off the slopes
During your time off from the Fulmserberg slopes the friendly village of Unterterzen is accessible by a cable car has a beautiful lake that offers ice fishing and skating. A ride in the cable car on its own is a great way to admire the beautiful winter scenery of the Flumserberg ski resort area.
For those who prefer to spend some time warming up inside after a day on the slopes the nearby villages have plenty of small local shops for window shopping and one of a kind charms as well as plenty of restaurants to dine at. Disco dancing and night clubs also provide plenty of entertainment for the more energetic tourists.
RESORT GOOD POINTS
- Modern lift system with few delays on the piste
- High altitude skiing and boarding is guaranteed for the season
- Access from Zurich in just 90 minutes makes this a great weekend and family destination
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RESORT BAD POINTS
- Experts will feel a little limited - although there is some great off piste and back bowls
- This is not somewhere to head just for nightlife - but what's there is good!
- The resort and pistes are a little limiting for a full week if you want real action and full days on the slopes
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Tourist Office
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