Ski resorts in Ostschweiz (Switzerland)
4 ski resorts in Ostschweiz (Switzerland), with top elevations from 2,099 to 2,222 m. Compared here: base elevation, top elevation, vertical drop, kilometres of slopes, lifts and the breakdown of runs by level.
Compare the ski resorts in Ostschweiz
Every cell shows only what the resort publishes: where we have no figure there is a dash, never an estimate. The vertical drop is the top elevation minus the base elevation, and the level breakdown is a percentage of the ski area, worked out from the figures each resort publishes.
| Resort | Base | Summit | Vertical drop | Ski area | Lifts | Terrain breakdown | Rental |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pizol | 1,180 m | 2,222 m | 1,042 m | 44 km | 12 | — | Rent skis |
| Flumserberg | 1,160 m | 2,220 m | 1,060 m | 65 km | 17 | — | Rent skis |
| Braunwald | 1,256 m | 2,200 m | 944 m | 31 km | 10 | — | Rent skis |
| Elm | 977 m | 2,099 m | 1,122 m | 40 km | 6 | — | Rent skis |
Frequently asked questions about skiing in Ostschweiz
Which ski resorts are there in Ostschweiz?
This page compares 4 ski resorts in Ostschweiz, spread across these areas: Ostschweiz. Each one has its own page with its elevations, its ski area and its ski rental.
Which is the biggest ski resort in Ostschweiz?
Of the 4 resorts in Ostschweiz that publish their kilometres of slopes (out of 4 compared), the one with most is Flumserberg, with 65 km, ahead of Pizol (44 km). Resorts that do not publish the figure are not part of this comparison.
Which is the highest ski resort in Ostschweiz?
The highest point in Ostschweiz is at Pizol: 2,222 m, in Ostschweiz. Next comes Flumserberg (2,220 m). This comparison covers every resort on this page, because we have the elevation of all of them.
Which ski resort has the biggest vertical drop in Ostschweiz?
Elm: 1,122 m between its base (977 m) and its summit (2,099 m). The vertical drop is the difference between the two elevations, not the length of any single run.
When do the ski resorts in Ostschweiz open?
For the 2026/27 season, the 4 resorts in Ostschweiz with a calculated window open between December 6, 2026 and December 6, 2026, and close between April 19, 2027 and April 19, 2027. These are expected dates and depend on the snow: the confirmed ones, resort by resort, are on the season dates page.
Where can you rent skis in Ostschweiz?
4 of the 4 resorts in Ostschweiz on this page have their ski rental bookable online with Caranva, with pick-up at the resort itself. The "Rental" column in the table links straight to each one.