Skiing and Snowboarding in Amden
The resorts Mattstock and Arvenbuel in the region Amden, overlooking the Walensee lake, are only around 70 km (43.5 miles) from Zurich.
The attractive snow sports region of Amden, with its six ski lifts (drag & chair lifts) and around 20 kilometers (13 miles) of downhill slopes, guarantees variety for skiers and snowboarders of all ages. The Arvenbüel ski area offers ideal terrain for beginners and those who prefer to go about things at a more leisurely pace, while the Mattstock side of the mountain and the Bärenfall provide plenty of thrills for more proficient snow sport enthusiasts. Although the two areas of Mattstock and Arvenbüel are not interconnected, they are linked by a bus service that runs every hour. Holders of a day or season pass travel for free.
Mattstock Ski Area
| Travel time from Zurich Main Train Station | 69 minutes by public transport 50 minutes by car |
| Size | 20km (13 miles) of pistes (including the Arvenbüel ski area) |
| Installations | 2 mountain transport facilities 12 ski pistes (including the Arvenbüel ski area) |
| Special features | hourly bus service to the Arvenbüel ski area |
Arvenbüel Ski Area
| Travel time from Zurich Main Train Station | 115 minutes by public transport 54 minutes by car |
| Size | 20km (13 miles) of pistes (including the Mattstock ski area) |
| Installations | 4 mountain transport facilities 12 ski pistes (including the Mattstock ski area) 1 snow park 1 toboggan run 2 cross-country ski trails |
| Special features | hourly bus service to the Mattstock ski area |
Opening Hours
Open on These Days
- Mo
- Tu
- We
- Th
- Fr
- Sa
- Su
Address & Contact
| Distance | Travel time | |
|---|---|---|
| Zürich Main Station | 52.1 km | 73 min |
| Zürich Airport | 55 km | 101 min |
Sportbahnen Amden
Ruestelstrasse 20
8873 Amden
CH
Ruestelstrasse 20
8873 Amden
CH
