Skilift Malbun

The Skilift Malbun on the Buchserberg near Buchs is a small family ski lift operated by the municipality (Ortsgemeinde) of Buchs at around 1350 m above sea level. It is particularly suited to young families and, given sufficient snow, generally operates from December to March on Wednesday afternoons as well as Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. Half of the lift ticket price is refunded as a food voucher at the Berghaus Malbun.

Families and Kids

The small lift is described as ideal for young families, and prices are correspondingly low. A playground on the Buchserberg invites children to linger in summer.

Food and drinks

The Berghaus Malbun on the Buchserberg is a mountain guesthouse with culinary offerings; half of the lift ticket price is refunded there as a food voucher. It is open Sunday to Thursday 9:00–20:00 and Friday and Saturday 9:00–21:00, with shorter hours in the in-between season.
2.2 km1

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 2.2 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Free entrance: No
    • Children activities: Snow play area

Opening hours

Given sufficient snow, the ski lift generally operates from December to March on Wednesday afternoons as well as Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

Admission fees

The lift is run as a service for the population and prices are correspondingly low. Half of the ticket price is refunded as a food voucher at the Berghaus Malbun. Detailed tariffs for the 2025/2026 season are published in a separate PDF.

Contact

Webpage
ortsgemeinde-buchs.ch
Email
info@ortsgemeinde-buchs.ch
Address
Kirchgasse 2, 9470 Buchs

Access

Nearby stops

  • Buchserberg, Berghaus200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Chur
1h 13m
St. Gallen
1h 30m
Zürich HB
1h 47m
Zug
2h 24m
Olten
2h 26m

FAQ

  • Is half of the lift ticket price refunded at the Berghaus Malbun?
    Yes. Half of the price is refunded as a food voucher (Konsumationsgutschein) at the Berghaus Malbun.
  • Who operates the Skilift Malbun and what is its purpose?
    The lift is run by the Ortsgemeinde Buchs as a service for the local population and is aimed in particular at young families.
  • Is there a bus connection to the Buchserberg at weekends?
    Yes, at weekends an official bus runs to the Buchserberg.
  • What else can visitors do on the Buchserberg besides skiing?
    In winter various ski tours start from the Buchserberg; in summer well-built paths attract mountain hikers and bikers, and a playground invites children to linger.

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