Wolzenalp

Wolzenalp is a ski area in the Toggenburg region near Krummenau in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland. It extends between roughly 1,100 and 1,500 m above sea level and offers wide, largely natural-snow pistes graded intermediate (red) and difficult (black). The area is served by a chairlift, two ski lifts, practice lifts and a magic carpet in the children's area.

Families and Kids

The children's area next to the mountain restaurant has a 70-metre magic carpet on a gently sloping, wide piste where beginners can make their first turns, with good visibility from the restaurant terrace. Beside it there is a marked race course with a start hut and timing. The playground offers a ball run, a tubing run and a cableway, and a two-kilometre sledging run leads from Rietbach down to the valley station.

Food and drinks

The Bergrestaurant Wolzenalp at Rietbach serves seasonal, regional dishes and is open daily from 09:00 to 17:00. A traditional Sunday brunch is offered from Easter to the end of November, and in winter fondue and a family platter are available. Several ski huts along the pistes, run by local ski clubs, plus the Stalden-Bar at the Stalden lift provide additional stops for refreshments and après-ski.
8.0 km5

Status

Information

  • Easy slopes: 0.2 km
  • Intermediate slopes: 6 km
  • Advanced slopes: 2.8 km
    • Number of snowparks: 0
    • Ski school: Yes
    • Entrance fee: 40 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $
    • Children activities: Children ski lessons, Sledging, Snow play area

Opening hours

The pistes are open daily during the winter season from around 12 December (snow permitting); the mountain railway runs in good weather from 08:30 to 17:00 (until 16:00 from 1 November).

Admission fees

Day tickets are available for one, two or three days, as well as a four-hour ticket and a reduced beginner ticket covering one return chairlift ride and the children's lifts. Family day tickets are valid for one or two parents with all their children and youths up to 17. Schools, ski clubs and groups of 15 or more receive reduced rates with advance booking, and one accompanying adult travels free per 15 pupils. Annual passes are valid for one year and give 50% off day tickets at the partner areas Wildhaus, Pizol and Elm; the Wolzenalp is also an official Meilenweiss sales point.
40 CHF
Adult admission
32 CHF
Day ticket for youths (14 to 17 years)
26 CHF
Day ticket for children (6 to 13 years)
105 CHF
Family day ticket for 1 or 2 parents including all children and youths up to 17 years
30 CHF
Day ticket for adults in schools/groups of 15 or more with advance booking

Contact

Webpage
wolzenalp.ch
Email
info@wolzenalp.ch
Address
Krümmenswil, 9643 Krummenau

Access

Nearby stops

  • Krümmenswil0 meters walking distance
  • Rietbach0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
1h 18m
Zürich HB
2h 5m
Zug
2h 25m
Chur
2h 32m
Luzern
2h 50m

FAQ

  • Can I rent a sledge on site?
    Yes, sledges can be rented for CHF 15 per day, with a CHF 20 deposit; a small stock is also kept at the mountain station.
  • What does the Wolzenalp annual pass include beyond the local area?
    The Wolzenalp annual pass is valid for one year from purchase and gives holders a 50% discount on day tickets at the partner ski areas Bergbahnen Wildhaus, Pizolbahnen and Sportbahnen Elm.
  • Is the Wolzenalp part of the Meilenweiss network?
    Yes, the Wolzenalp is a Meilenweiss area and an official sales point for Meilenweiss annual passes, which are available exclusively at the valley station.
  • Can the chairlift be used outside regular operating hours?
    Yes, for groups and school classes the chairlift can be operated outside regular hours at a minimum rate on advance request.

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