Splügen, Swiss Alps

Splügen: 4 things to know before you go

Swiss Alps, Switzerland 🇨🇭

Splügen is a heritage Graubünden village at 1,457 m on the north side of the San Bernardino, listed among Switzerland's most beautiful settlements and built almost entirely of stone and larch. The Tambo sector gives 30 km of wide, snow-sure piste up to 2,215 m. Quiet runs, traditional houses, and the old Splügen pass road over to Italy still set the tone.

1.Is the snow reliable in Splügen?

Usually, with help. From 1457 m to 2215 m the resort leans on grooming and snowmaking in lean spells, so check the live report before booking early or late dates (score 76/100).

2.Do you need a car, or can you ski in and out?

This is more of a valley base than a slopeside village, so expect a lift, train or shuttle to the snow each morning. Staying central, near the main lift, saves the most time.

3.How big is the ski area, and who is it for?

It is a compact area, 30 km of piste on 8 lifts, best for a short break or a focused trip rather than a full week. The terrain is balanced (0 green, 10 blue, 12 red, 5 black), which suits a mixed-level group skiing together.

4.When is the best time to go?

The season usually runs Dec 14 to Apr 7 (about 16 weeks). For the most dependable cover, the deep-winter window of January to February is the safe bet. Conditions soften as spring arrives, so earlier in the window is the safer call.

The full Splügen guide

Hotels, piste breakdown, snow month by month, lift and rental info, map and more.

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More questions, answered

How much vertical drop does Splügen have?
About 758 m of vertical, from a 1457 m base to 2215 m at the top.
Is Splügen part of a larger ski area?
No, it is a self-contained resort with its own 30 km of piste rather than part of a linked domain.
Is Splügen good for beginners?
Less so: the terrain leans intermediate and advanced (0 green, 10 blue), so committed beginners are better off starting elsewhere.

Where to stay

Hotels we like for ski access and value. Prices are indicative; check live availability.

Hotel Suretta
4.4623 reviews
170
Top pick

Hotel Suretta

Very good · 623 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Splügen, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

Guests rate this hotel as very good (4.4/5 from 623 reviews). It sits about 150 m from the slopes. A mid-range option for Splügen, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

≈ 150 m to the slopesMid-range
From
170/ night
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Hôtel Bodenhaus Splügen
4.5335 reviews
175

Hôtel Bodenhaus Splügen

Very good · 335 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Splügen, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 250 m to the slopesMid-range
From
175/ night
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Speluca Brauerei & Genusshotel
4.8103 reviews
205

Speluca Brauerei & Genusshotel

Excellent · 103 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Splügen, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 350 m to the slopesUpper-scale
From
205/ night
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Hotel Weiss Kreuz
4.1133 reviews
160

Hotel Weiss Kreuz

Great · 133 reviews

Why we like it

Moments from the lifts in Splügen, so you can ski back to the door and skip the morning queues.

≈ 200 m to the slopesMid-range
From
160/ night
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