Amden Ski Resort Guide
Amden, Switzerland
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 20km12 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,684m5,525ft |
| Resort Height | 950m3,117ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich |
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Amden
The ski area of Amden is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 950m3,117ft, with 20km12 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Amden has direct access to 20km12 miles of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Amden.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Amden is 2km1 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Amden?
The next notable snow forecast is 13cm5in, expected on 22 December, with around 45cm18in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Amden Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 2 | 3km2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 7km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 10km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 20km12 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km5 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Amden Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,684m5,525ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,000m3,281ft |
| Resort Altitude (Amden) | 950m3,117ft |
Location and Map
Where is Amden?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Wahlkreis See-Gaster, Canton of St. Gallen.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Amden is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 59 minutes drive away.
Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, Memmingen, Berne, Lugano, Innsbruck Airport and Strasbourg airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 3,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Amden open?
Opened (since 14 December 2024).
Closes : 9 March 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
