Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Ski Resort Guide
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg, Switzerland
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 21km |
| Highest Lift | 2,183m |
| Resort Height | 1,253m |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano |
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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg
The ski area of Urmein / Oberheinzenberg is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,253m, with 21km of marked runs.
Summary
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg has direct access to 21km of downhill skiing, with 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,183m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg is 12km long and the most difficult run is the 'Lesch - Solwarz', which is 3km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg?
The next notable snow forecast is 17cm, expected on 22 December, with around 30cm 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 resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 7km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 3 | 7km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 7km |
| Downhill Total Length | 21km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,183m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,253m |
| Resort Altitude (Urmein / Oberheinzenberg) | 1,253m |
| Max Vertical | 930m |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).
Location and Map
Where is Urmein / Oberheinzenberg?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Urmein / Oberheinzenberg is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 81 minutes drive away.
Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Milan Malpensa, Basel, Milan Linate, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 2,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 8 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Urmein / Oberheinzenberg open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
