Samnaun, Graubünden

Samnaun resort guide

Graubünden, Switzerland

Duty-free shopping and excellent snow conditions

Samnaun at a glance

238
Trails
45
Lifts
9,350ft
Top
6,037ft
Base
3,314ft
Vertical
INN
Nearest airport, 51 mi
25% beginner45% intermediate30% advanced

Samnaun offers duty-free shopping, reliable snow, and access to the Silvretta Arena ski area.

Your questions about Samnaun, answered

How big is Samnaun?

Samnaun has 238 trails served by 45 lifts — 7th for trails of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland.

How high is Samnaun?

The lifts run from 6,037ft at the base to 9,350ft at the top, a vertical of 3,314ft. Of the 34 resorts we track in Switzerland, that is the 12th highest, with the 24th biggest vertical.

A base above 5,906ft is high by Alpine standards, so the runs back to the village hold their snow better than at lower resorts.

Is Samnaun good for beginners or experts?

The trails at Samnaun split 25% beginner, 45% intermediate and 30% advanced, against an average of 30% beginner and 29% advanced across the resorts we track in Switzerland.

On those numbers it suits intermediates and confident skiers and riders looking for steep terrain.

When is the ski season at Samnaun?

Over the last ten winters Samnaun has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 19 to June 1, about 196 days.

March is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 57in, 21in of new snow and 2.7 bluebird days.

Month-by-month snow history →

What is the nearest airport to Samnaun?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Innsbruck (INN), Austria, 51 mi away in a straight line. Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH) is 53 mi, Bolzano (BZO), Italy is 56 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.

How much is a lift ticket at Samnaun?

A 6-day adult Silvretta Arena Ischgl–Samnaun costs €451 for 2026/27, or €75 a day. For value it ranks 9th of the 34 resorts we price in Switzerland.

Full lift ticket prices and history →

Airports near Samnaun

Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.

  • InnsbruckINN
    51 mi · major airport
  • Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH
    53 mi
  • BolzanoBZO
    56 mi

Travel time to Samnaun

Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.

  • Fly to Innsbruck (INN)Quickest
    Flight
    8h 40m · 4,044 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 40m · 69 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 50m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)
    Flight
    8h 35m · 3,962 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 45m · 72 mi
    Total
    ≈ 12h 50m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

  • Fly to Bolzano (BZO)
    Flight
    8h 45m · 4,069 mi
    Ground transfer
    1h 50m · 76 mi
    Total
    ≈ 13h 5m

    Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added

Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.

Samnaun lift ticket 2026/27

€4516-day adult Silvretta Arena Ischgl–Samnaun · ≈$517

€75 per day · 3.2 km of trails per € · #9 of 34 for value in Switzerland

75value scoreGreat value
Price history since 2000/01, currency converter & value breakdown

Samnaun trail map

We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Samnaun. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Samnaun has 238 trails and 45 lifts, running from 6,037ft to 9,350ft.

Why go to Samnaun

  • Duty-free shopping
  • Excellent snow conditions
  • Access to Silvretta Arena
  • High-altitude skiing
  • Beautiful mountain scenery
  • Good value for money

Things to know

  • Limited nightlife
  • Can get crowded
  • Weather dependent
  • Limited tree skiing
  • Can be windy
  • Remote location

Skiing and snowboarding Samnaun by ability level

Beginners

Samnaun has limited beginner terrain but offers excellent ski schools. The resort is better suited for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Intermediates

Perfect for intermediate skiers! Samnaun offers extensive intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.

Advanced

Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Samnaun, especially in the Silvretta Arena, but the resort is primarily known for its intermediate skiing.

Our take on Samnaun

Food & dining

Après-ski

Price level

Mid-range

Facilities

Official resort website: samnaun.ch

More on Samnaun

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Distances are straight-line, not by road.