Resort Comparison

Andermatt vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

The Verdict

Andermatt leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Andermatt

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Andermatt

209.7" average season

Best Terrain

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

6,178 acres to explore

Best Value

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

$72 day pass

Easiest Access

Andermatt

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Andermatt

Charming, walkable village

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

—

Walkability

8.5

—

Village Vibe

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

5,577'

—

Skiable Area

4,200 ac

6,178 ac

—

Green Runs

15%

10%

—

Trails

180

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ZRH

INN

—

Drive Time

1.7h

—

Road Ease

6.5

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$90

$72

—

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area4,200 ac

Green Runs15%

Trails180

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$90

Cost TierPremium

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area6,178 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails45

Getting There

AirportINN

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$72

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Andermatt

209.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

150.1" total

72%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

210"105"0"

Andermatt

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena excels for families prioritizing walkability and village atmosphere. Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers better value, while Andermatt caters to those seeking a premium experience.

Key Differences

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers more terrain variety (6,178 acres vs 4,200 acres)
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena is moderately priced while Andermatt falls in the premium category

Best For

Andermatt

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Parents with young children (ski school from age 3)
Budget-conscious families
Parents wanting full-day ski school programs

Home

Resort Comparison

Andermatt vs Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

The Verdict

Andermatt leads with 4 wins

Best for Families

Andermatt

Ski school from age 3

Best Snowfall

Andermatt

209.7" average season

Best Terrain

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

6,178 acres to explore

Best Value

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

$72 day pass

Easiest Access

Andermatt

Most accessible

Best Village Vibe

Andermatt

Charming, walkable village

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age

—

Full-Day Program

Yes

—

Beginner Terrain

7.0

—

Walkability

8.5

—

Village Vibe

8.0

—

Mountain

Vertical

5,577'

—

Skiable Area

4,200 ac

6,178 ac

—

Green Runs

15%

10%

—

Trails

180

—

Lifts

—

Getting There

Airport

ZRH

INN

—

Drive Time

1.7h

—

Road Ease

6.5

5.5

—

Cost

Passes

Independent

—

Day Pass

$90

$72

—

Cost Tier

Premium

Moderate

—

Village

Dining

Good

—

Grocery

Yes

—

Spa

Yes

—

Pool

Yes

—

Andermatt

Uri, Switzerland

$$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area4,200 ac

Green Runs15%

Trails180

Getting There

AirportZRH

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

6.5

Cost

Day Pass$90

Cost TierPremium

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Graubünden, Switzerland

$$Independent

Family

Ski School Age3+

Full-Day ProgramYes

Beginner Terrain

7.0

Walkability

8.5

Village Vibe

8.0

Mountain

Vertical5,577'

Skiable Area6,178 ac

Green Runs10%

Trails45

Getting There

AirportINN

Drive Time1.7h

Road Ease

5.5

Cost

Day Pass$72

Cost TierModerate

Snowfall Comparison

Live conditions

Andermatt

209.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

150.1" total

72%

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

153.7"

avg season

2024-25 season

84.2" total

55%

Season Accumulation (10-Year Average)

OctNovDecJanFebMarApr

210"105"0"

Andermatt

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena

Key Insights

Key Differences

Samnaun / Silvretta Arena offers more terrain variety (6,178 acres vs 4,200 acres)
Samnaun / Silvretta Arena is moderately priced while Andermatt falls in the premium category