Laax/Flims is largely undiscovered outside of the Swiss and southern German tourist markets. As Swiss mountain villages go, it is not as chocolate box as some, despite a couple of notable pieces of local architecture, as it is quite spread out.
If you're willing to forego twee reproductions of an Alpine set from ‘Heidi', you'll get fast, easy access to the village at around two hours from Zurich Airport, and 220km of extremely well connected pistes. Not to mention a plethora of non-skiing activities and easy access to luxuries such as the top spa facilities at the Park Waldhaus Hotel in Flims. As a result, Laax/Flims is extremely popular with Swiss weekenders but comparatively quiet during the weekdays.
| Resort altitude | 1020m - 1220m |
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| Highest lift | 3020m |
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| Lowest lift | 1100m |
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| Kms of piste | 220kms |
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| No of lifts | 27 |
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| Black pistes | 39% |
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| Red pistes | 32% |
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| Blue pistes | 29% |
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| Green pistes | 0% |
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| Snow parks | 1 |
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| Glacier | Yes |
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| Snowmaking | 13km |
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Map of Laax/Flims - Click to open
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Overview of Laax/Flims
An overview of the ski resorts of Laax/Flims from where to stay, eating and drinking as well as non-skiing activities.
Planning your trip
Helping you to plan your trip with information on how to get to Laax/Flims.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Laax/Flims as well as the low down on the different villages of the ski resort.
Food and drink
The inside view on where to find the best food and drink in xx from the best apres-ski bars to the cosiest restaurants and where to eat when you’re skiing
On the piste
Getting you on the piste and around the ski area as quickly as possible including our favourite runs, where to get your ski hire from and which ski school to book with.
Families
Skiing with children… dream or nightmare? With a little planning, it can be your best ski holiday ever.
Other activities
Can’t ski? Won’t ski? Too much snow or not enough? Find our about other activities in Laax/Flims
Resort Directory
Resort Directory – sounds boring but it has all the important information such as doctors and dentists, internet and the tourist office.
Our penny’s worth - Click to open
Our penny’s worth
There are so many different smaller towns that make up Laax/Flims that you really should take some time to go for a walk around a few of them, if not all, and enjoy the traditional Swiss Alpine charm that this resort has to offer.
Don’t leave Flims/Laax without…
- Enjoying the fabulous views from a variety of locations across the resort
- Skiing number 10 from La Siala to Flims Dorf
- Taking advantage of the local cuisine
- Visiting Segnes wine bar to enjoy the long list they have on offer
- Snow shoeing around town
At a glance - Click to open
| Nearest airports | Type of resort | Stay in | Go for a |
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Basel Zurich | Mountain town | Hotels Independent Travel Self-Catered | Week Week+ Weekend |
| Good for | Children | Food and drink | Other |
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Cross-country Freestyle Heli-skiing Off-piste Snowboarding | Creches Babysitting Ski schools
| Apres-ski Evening drinking Resort dining Vegetarian Family friendly Live music Late drinking Mountain dining
| Internet access Churches
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| Other activities |
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Adrenaline fuelled Sightseeing Relaxation Shopping
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