Flumserberg
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Photo: Bergbahnen Flumserberg AG · Used with permission from Bergbahnen Flumserberg AG · flickr.com
Flumserberg lies in eastern Switzerland and is a manageable ski area: 65 kilometres of piste served by 17 lifts.
The area runs from 1000 to 2222 metres above sea level, giving around 1,222 metres of vertical. The lower slopes depend on snowmaking in mild winters.
The season usually runs Dec – April.
There is a snow park, an adult day pass costs CHF 74.
Of note: The largest ski area between Zurich and Chur
Pistes by difficulty
- Leicht (blau)14 km21%
- Mittel (rot)42 km64%
- Schwer (schwarz)10 km15%
Distribution calculated from OpenStreetMap and applied to the 65 official kilometres of piste. An approximation, not a figure from the lift company.
Snow report
Not currentThis reading is 47 days old and is not being updated automatically at the moment. Current figures are available from the SLF and from the resort itself.
Source: SLF / WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research. A single measuring station, not the resort’s official piste report.
Piste map, map & webcams
Interactive piste map
Every piste and lift colour-coded by difficulty, zoomable, built on OpenStreetMap. Community-maintained data; where it differs, the official piste map next to it is authoritative.
Open on OpenSkiMap →Official piste map
The lift company’s drawn piste map, plus lift status and tickets.
flumserberg.ch →Webcams
Live images from the mountain on the resort’s official site, usually several locations.
View webcams →Piste maps and webcam images belong to the lift companies and are protected by copyright. That is why we link directly to the original instead of copying it.
What sets this ski area apart
Flumserberg is not a summit. The German word Berg is used here in its older sense of an alp on a hillside, and the name in fact refers to the terrace above Flums with the hamlets of Tannenheim, Tannenbodenalp and Bergheim. The highest point of the ski area is the Leist at 2222 metres.
Development came in steps: the first ski lift in 1945, the chairlift to the Maschgenkamm in 1952, the cable car up from Unterterzen on Lake Walen in 1955. That cable car is still the reason the area is so easy to reach without a car, because Unterterzen has its own railway station. Three valley runs, four fun parks and two children's areas do the rest, and the fact that there is nothing larger between Zurich and Chur explains the full car parks on fine Saturdays.
Sources: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flumserberg
Snow’n’Rail at Flumserberg: up to 30% off the ski pass
This resort takes part in Snow’n’Rail, the combined offer from SBB RailAway: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs less.
Snow’n’Rail Flumserberg at SBB →All resorts with Snow’n’Rail →
Getting there by public transport
Destination stop: Flumserberg Tannenboden. Fastest connection on a Saturday morning in the currently published timetable, from the open Swiss timetable interface, retrieved 10 August 2026. A guide value, not a timetable: the real journey time depends on when you leave and what you connect to, and winter-only bus services are not yet included.
Worth knowing: this resort is in the Snow’n’Rail scheme, so the lift pass is up to 30 per cent cheaper if you arrive this way. From Zürich HB that is 1 h 21 on the train instead of behind the wheel.
Frequently asked about Flumserberg
How high is Flumserberg?
The ski area runs from 1,000 to 2,222 metres above sea level, a vertical range of 1,222 metres. For snow reliability the lower figure matters more: that is where the snow disappears first, and where a mild December is felt before it is felt at the top.
How many kilometres of piste does Flumserberg have?
65 kilometres on 17 lifts, according to the operator. There is no binding standard for measuring piste kilometres, so the figure is comparable between resorts only to a point. The lift count says at least as much about how big a place feels.
What does a day pass at Flumserberg cost?
CHF 74 for an adult day pass at the standard rate, as of summer 2026. Booked early it is often less; on a peak Saturday it is not. Arriving by public transport takes up to 30 per cent off through the Snow’n’Rail scheme.
When does Flumserberg open?
The usual season window is Dec – April. No starting date has been announced for winter 2026/27 yet. Most resorts commit only in the autumn, because a postponed opening costs more goodwill than a late announcement.
How do I get to Flumserberg by train?
The destination stop is Flumserberg Tannenboden. From Zürich HB the fastest connection on a Saturday morning takes 1 h 21, changing 1 time; from Bern 2 h 31. A guide value, not a timetable.
Is there Snow’n’Rail at Flumserberg?
Yes. Flumserberg is one of the destinations in SBB RailAway's combined offer: book the journey and the ski pass together and the pass costs up to 30 per cent less. That percentage is the maximum SBB advertises; what actually comes off depends on the ticket type and the date, and only SBB can tell you bindingly.
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Where this resort stands
Flumserberg is one of 5 ski areas in the canton of St. Gallen, and it is quickest reached from Zurich by train, in 1 h 21.
Nearby ski areas
Distances are straight-line, not driving time. In the Alps a ridge between two valleys can turn 12 km into a two-hour drive.
Key figures
- Region
- St. Gallen
- Season
- Dec – April
- Kilometres of piste
- 65 km
- Elevation
- 1000 to 2222 m (1,222 m of vertical)
- Lifts
- 17
- Adult day pass
- around CHF 74 (guide value)
- Summer skiing
- no
- Glacier
- no
- Snow park
- rated 6/10
- Coordinates
- 47.093, 9.278
- Official website
- flumserberg.ch
All values are guide figures still being verified. For day-to-day information, use the resort’s official website.