Flumserberg
Ski Resort

Most of the skiable terrain ranges from 2,222m to 1,200m, and around 50% of the slopes have a north-facing aspect, which helps preserve snow quality. When it’s cold enough and in good natural snow conditions, a combination of black/red runs and a 6km long ungroomed ski route from Seebenalp to Oberterzen makes it possible to ski from the highest lift all the way down to 665m – a maximum vertical 1,557m – then ride a gondola back up to the ski area.

Although not well-known outside Switzerland, Flumserberg’s unhurried, unpretentious character and proximity to Zurich are strong selling points – a family-friendly ski area that feels genuinely local, genuinely welcoming, and genuinely good value in comparison to bigger and better-known Swiss ski resorts.

Flumserberg suits a wide range of skiers. Families from Zurich’s urban commuter belt account for a significant portion of the weekend crowd, drawn by the well-developed beginner infrastructure, three snowparks (including a dedicated family freestyle area), and splendid views of Spitzmellen (2,501m) and the Churfirsten jagged, saw-tooth peaks above Lake Walensee.

The combination of easy access, meaningful vertical, and predominantly intermediate ski terrain makes Flumserberg well worth the attention of visiting skiers from further afield, with the option of 50km more good skiing nearby at Pizol (Bad Ragaz). While Flumserberg ski area consistently punches above its weight, the main drawback is that most of the fun is on the mountain. For example, après-ski in Flumserberg Tannenboden (the main base area) is limited to a handful of hotels, restaurants and bars.

Even at the busiest of times, the Flumserberg off-mountain experience can be underwhelming – it lacks heart and soul. That said, the resort goes out of its way to make up for it with a series of regular events, including night skiing. Despite the limited après-ski, Flumserberg is a good destination for short breaks, and a bluebird day of skiing on uncrowded slopes in fluffy powder could cause you to want to stay for longer.

Getting to Flumserberg is easy with two access routes: the SeeJet gondola, directly opposite the train station at Unterterzen (425m), and the mountain road from Flums (451m) to the resort base areas at Tannenheim and Tannenboden. This dual access makes the resort unusually convenient, whether you are arriving by rail from Zurich or Chur, or by car from anywhere in central Switzerland.