Skiing in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Appenzell Ausserrhoden is a ski destination in Switzerland, part of The Alps region, with 6 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 806m to 1,083m, giving a vertical range of 277m. Across the area there are 11km of prepared pistes. There are 26 runs in total - 14 easy, 8 intermediate, 2 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 9 ski lifts serve the slopes. Notable resorts in the area include Heiden, Grub-Kaien, Urnäsch and Speicher. The ski season typically runs from November to April. A daily adult lift pass costs around €98 on average.
Ski Resorts in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
6 ski resorts in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Gais
Gais is a ski resort located in Switzerland. It features a terrain park and one lift.
Grub-Kaien
Skilift Grub-Kaien is located on the Heiden – Grub – St. Gallen road, offering a 1 km long ski lift. It features a free parking lot and is easily accessible by public transport, with a vertical drop of 220 meters (845m to 1065m).
Heiden
Heiden is a small ski area in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. It has 2.8 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 806 m to 939 m, a vertical drop of 133 m.
Schwellbrunn
Skilift Landscheide is a small, sunny ski lift ideal for beginners, less experienced skiers, toddlers, and snowboard beginners. It offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Alpstein mountains and has a vertical drop of 62 meters.
Speicher
Skilift Vögelinsegg and Skilift Blatten are two local ski lifts located in Speicher, Switzerland. Their winter season has recently concluded, and they are looking forward to welcoming visitors again next season.
Urnäsch
SKILIFT URNÄSCH AG operates a ski lift and ski area. It is currently in its summer break.
Appenzell Ausserrhoden at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 6 resorts
Total Resorts
6
Total Piste km
11 km
Total Lifts
7
Elevation Range
806–1,083 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
26
Where to start in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Top picks across 1 category
Best value
- 1.GaisGood
- 2.Grub-KaienGood
- 3.HeidenGood
Top Resorts in Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grub-Kaien | 3 | 220 | 1 |
| Heiden | 3 | 110 | 1 |
| Urnäsch | 2 | 252 | 2 |
| Speicher | 1 | 104 | 2 |
| Gais | 1 | 87 | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 1 | 62 | 1 |
Season Calendar - Appenzell Ausserrhoden
When each resort is open for skiing
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