Amden

Amden

Switzerland, St. Gallen

Scenic slopes with views of Lake Walen

Resort Statistics

30
Pistes
6
Lifts
1900m
Max Elevation
40%
Beginner

2025/2026 Piste Map

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Pros

  • Beautiful Lake Walen views
  • Family-friendly resort
  • Excellent beginner terrain
  • Good value for money
  • Modern facilities
  • Easy access

Cons

  • Limited challenging terrain
  • Limited nightlife
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Smaller ski area
  • Can be windy

Skill Level Guide

Beginner

Amden is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.

Intermediate

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Amden offers a good variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find limited challenging terrain at Amden, as the resort is primarily designed for beginner and intermediate skiers.

Resort Summary

Food & Dining

Good

Après-Ski

Average

Price Level

Mid-Range

Facilities

Travel from UK

By Car

Time:11-13 hours
Distance:1,000 km
Route:

Channel Tunnel → Paris → Basel → Zurich → Amden

By Plane

Airport:Zurich Airport (ZUR)
Flight:1h 30min
Transfer:2h by train

By Train

Time:9-11 hours
Changes:2-3 changes
Route:

Eurostar to Paris → TGV to Basel → Regional train to Amden

Official Information