Obersaxen – Skiing under bright sun in the Walser area Obersaxen (1200 m)

Above the Rhine, the town Obersaxen is located on a sunny plateau in the Surselva region. With its 700 m2 amusement park, numerous easy pistes and ski schools, the winter-holiday region Obersaxen is particularly appealing to families. When it comes to skiing, Obersaxen offers its guests sun-drenched and lush snow-covered pistes that, together with those of the neighboring municipality of Val Lumnezia, make up a total of 120 kilometers.

Obersaxen has an interesting range of winter sports activities. For cross-country skiing fans, the ski area offers 10 km of cross-country pistes, which are prepared for classic and skating techniques. Several well-marked routes through magnificent natural areas await winter hikers. Night skiing in Obersaxen is possible on the pistes of Chummerbühl and Valata and is free. Two Nordic Walking routes, several toboggan runs, a natural ice rink, curling and numerous animations complete the picture of the winter activities of Obersaxen.

Varied winter sports in idyllic nature

The Obersaxen Mundaun region is a haven of peace in the heart of a beautiful Alpine landscape. Excited winter hikers will find numerous marked routes through magical landscapes of the middle Surselva and with views of the Brigelser Hörner. For fans of Nordic Walking, there are two marked and rolled pistes in Obersaxen between Misanenga and Huot, over Meierhof, through beautiful Walser villages and snow-covered winter forests. One of the most popular routes connects with a length of 7 km Obersaxen Meierhof to Friggahüs via Giraniga.

At the Plitschès T-bar lift is the snow park of Obersaxen. It offers beginners and experts different elements: Kickers (Jump / Ramp), Rails and Slides. Snowboard and freestyle fans will also get their money's worth on the half pipe below the Piz Sezner.

A magical place for children

Obersaxen delights families with original and amusing winter activities. Children are offered a wide range of activities: Disco for 6-12 year olds in the Rufali bar with DJ and clown, accompanied by a colorful mix of the best hits for kids. Young and old can enjoy themselves to their heart's content in Rufali Park. There, children will find, among other attractions, carousels, animations and playful courses, which are operated by child-friendly lifts: practice lift, magic carpet / conveyor belt. There are also special ski passes for beginners, score cards, 3 ski schools and a large race organized by the ski schools: Snowli Kids-Race, 2 days of competition.

Other fun moments in the snow can be experienced on the sledges. A special fun for families or friends is the 6 km long downhill run Kartitscha-Meierhof. The toboggan runs Wali-Zarzana (4.5 km) and Miraniga-Meierhof (1 km) as well as a spectacular airboard run of 2 km between Cuolm Sura and Valata complete the toboggan offer of Obersaxen.