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Flims - Waldhaus |
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1100m up to 3020m |
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220km of pistes with over 58 runs in the linked areas (Blue 29%, Red 33% and Black 28%) |
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Flims Tourist InformationT:0041 (0)81 92 09 9200
Flims Laax Falera Tourismus AG
Tel: 41 81 920 92 00
Fax: 41 81 920 92 01
info@flimslaaxfalera.ch
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Extensive skiing area across 3 mountains
Impressive lift system
No queues
Good snowboarding park |
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Village is spread out
Weekend crowds
Trails system confusing on piste
Very subdued nightlife |
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Flims Travel
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Zurich 1.5 hours transfer
Milan 2.5 hours transfer
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Zurich to Chur and the bus to Flims
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| About The Resort.. |
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Skiing in Flims
Flims is often also known as Laax; and these resorts are frequently marketed together now. Flims is now made up of Flims Dorf, Flims Waldhaus where you will find some fantastic hotels and also Laax and Laax Dorf.
Flims is by most measures a major resort and is part of the Alpenarena ski region. It tends to be sunny and is divided up into two parts.Flims Dorff is the main village and spread out along the busy road, Flims Walhaus is the part where good hotels are located and is set in a wooded hillside but has no direct lift to the mountains. The resort shuttle buses are included in the ski lift pass but can be infrequent. However a lot of the hotels do run courtesy buses. Known as being a bit of a Snowboarding destination with its three half pipes with walls of over 6.7 metres, you'll find the place attracts some of the big international riding events. Laax is found two kilometres down the road and a further base at Felera is rustic with a hotel and a number of apartments. It also has a main lift to the ski field which is extensive and one of Switzerland's largest.
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Flims Restaurants There are some fantastic restaurants in Flims Laax; Laax Dorf has a great restaurant with comfortable surroundings and delicious food; vist the Posta Veglia if this sounds right up your street. Another great choice in Flims is the at the Hotel Adula and also the Cavi Gilli which is located in a wonderful old farmhouse! Snowbrainer have also recommended a few more great places to eat below so check these out too...
Adula - top end foodT: 0041 (0) 81 928 2828
Pornodaro - cheap & cheerfull pizza place in Waldhaus
Restaurant La Cena T: 0041 (0) 81 928 4848
Fidazerhof T; 0041 (0) 81 9113503
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Nightlife and Apres Ski in FlimsFor a taste of the Apres Ski check out; although to the later part of the evening the ski resort of Flims can get pretty quiet. The Riders Palace pumps out beats to the early hours if you fancy getting your groove on.
Snowboarders will probably want to head to Crap Bar, No Name Cafe & Granit Bar
In Waldhaus
Try the Flem Massiv Bar
There is a nightclub but fairly quiet to be honest.
Another good bar for apres ski is Iglu and the Stenna Bar for a younger crowd
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Alternative Winter Activities in Flims
Flims is home to a fantastic sports centre complete with an ice rink...and several swimming pools. There are also extensive walking trails in Flims, over 37 miles of walks to be precise. Hot air ballooning is available for the more adventurous however; there are also great days out to be had in the historic town of Chur.
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Flims HotelsPark Hotel
T:0041 (0)81 928 4848 is first rate with prices to match.
Riders Palace
T: 0041 (81) 927 9700
If you're young and looking for fun why not try out Riders Palace located in contemporary buildings that really wouldn't look out of place in a hip Urban environment.Originally it was a hostel for backpackers but as the snowboarding scene heated up things started to change.Sony jumped on board and you will find Play Stations in the lobby.The nightclub is great, the interiors are groovy and you'll find the bedrooms mainly white with the odd splash of colour. Other hotels in Films include:
Hotel Adula (081928 2828) a good alternative it to the Park
Albana Sporthotel (081 911 23330) is right next to the lifts.
Arvenhotel Waldeck (081 928 1414) in Flims/Waldhaus has a good restaurant.
Hotel Bellevue (081 911 3131) is only a few steps from the lifts and has a traditional Swiss restaurant the Bundnerstube, located in the hotel’s four century old cellar.
Hotel Curtgin (081 911 35660) is close to the lifts and very good food
Hotel Grischuna (081 911 1139) cheap and less than 100metres from the lifts.
Hotel Vaul Pign in Waldhaus T:0041 081 911 1339 has only 10 rooms but great views overlooking the forest
For those who like a little deprivation of Oxygen why not try highest hotel in the Alps at 7309 feet, the Crap Sogn, Gion Mountain Hostel (081 927 7373) Sleep in the summit station of the cable car.
If you are after apartments then the local tourist website has ample amounts of apartments available.
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Flims SkiFlims has very extensive area which links to the second largest ski area in Switzerland much of it above the treeline.The classification of some runs may be a little overstated.Runs back to the Flims can suffer from a little too much sun, although excellent grooming is a feature of the resort
For Snowboarders
 Flims has 2 snowboarding parks for freestyling and 40km of marked but not grommed pistes this is a great region for snowboarders.The very impressive terrain park at Crap Sogn Gion has claim to be one of the very best in Europe.You will find jumps, drops, rails, for all levels.Quarter pipe and a boarder cross.Half pipes are there to amuse you as well
Advanced Skiers & Boarders - some spectacular off  piste opportunities and the Crap Sogn World Cup Route is an exciting challenge
Intermediate - great are a for all abilities.The bowl below La Scala is fun, large and very gentle Plenty of reds need to be discovered.
Beginners - there is a nursery area in Dorf and alternatives at Crap Sogn, GIon and Nagers is enought to keep beginners happy
Cross County - 37 miles of trails to play on |
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Flims Mountain Restaurants
17 to choose from with the Alpenrose for its grill being one of the best. Tegia Curnius has good food and is reasonably priced. The Stargels is also a very popular restaurant providing superb views as well as highly recommended plates of grilled meats. Other highly recommened mountain restaurants include the Das Elephant and Capalari. |
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Flims Ski Schools
Swiss Ski School Flims -
T:0041 (0)81 927 7181
Snowboard Fahrschulle
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Flims Nearby Ski ResortsLinks to Arosa |
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Top Family Activities in Flims
If you and the family fancy a break from skiing and snowboarding then we would advise heading to the sports centre; complete with swimming pools and an ice rink. Generally Flims is great for families; there is an impressive children's area as well as 'Wonderlands' at all three bases. The childcare and kids' ski classes were all highly rated at this resort. |
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Flims Ski Hire and Snowboard Rental
Flims - Waldhaus, Switzerland
Looking for ski hire and snowboard hire in Flims ? Here at snowbrainer we work with Mountain Fantasy ski rental shop
Your ski rental will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now!
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Ski Hire Shop Location
The ski hire shop Mountain Fantasy is located in the Flora Centre,7018 Flims Waldhaus
Ski Hire Shops opening times
Open Daily - 09:00-12:00 13:00 - 18:30
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| How to Hire Ski Gear?
It's simple. Snowbrainer has a three step booking system.
Step 1) choose your country, resort and shop.
Step 2) choose your equipment
Step 3) register and check out
You'll receive an instant Equipment Voucher via e-mail. (best viewed in HTML on your e-mail setting) Print out the Voucher and take it to the shop. |
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Ski Hire Gear - what can I expect?What to expect from your ski hire gear. Snowbrainer works with over 700 ski rental shops in 11 countries. The range of equipment stocked from shop to shop changes. Large shops in the most popular resorts tend to stock the largest range of ski rental equipment. They may have 5 or 6 ski models in each category whereas smaller shops may be limited to only a couple. Snowbrainer gives you an indication of the type of equipment to expect within a category. |
Skis - a breakdown per category of ski equipment rental
| Gold * | Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models | | Silver | Easy to manage skis designed for beginners and intermediates. Offering skis suitable for on slopes and Women's models | | Bronze | budget skis in their 3rd year of use | | Snowblades /Miniskis | Snowblade for fun! (and those feeling lazy... until you realise they don't glide so well and hitting a flat straight means physical exertion by walking.) |
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
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Snowboards - a breakdown per category of snowboard equipment rental
| Gold * | a range of on and offpiste models | | Silver | entry level snowboard for beginners |
* Offer in this category : This category allows customers to change the equipment 3 times during the course of the week (from Monday to Thursday) subject to availability at the shop (this offer is limited to 1 per day)
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Child Ski Hire
| Champion | young skiers 6 to 11 years inclusive (up to 145 cm in height) For all levels including high quality skis, twin-tips. equipment up to 3 years old | | Aspire | skis for children 6 to 11 years under 145 cm in height. equipment up to 3 years old | | Minikids | skis suitable for very young children up to and including 5 years. |
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Child Snowboard Hire
| Champion | Snowboards suitable for beginner and intermediate level kids |
Ski Helmet Hire
It is recommended that all adults and children wear helmets
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The Cost of Ski HireThere are quite a few factors that change the cost of ski hire. Certain times of the season are more expensive than others. If you are looking for the cheapest ski hire then booking outside school holiday periods usually makes the price cheaper. By booking online at Snowbrainer we'll give you a discount bringing the price of your ski hire down. We publish the Recommended Retail Price on our site so you know not only how much discount you get off your ski hire but also how much you would pay if you walked into the shop and paid full price. Ski Hire ClothingUnfortunately we do not hire ski wear. We recommend hiring your skis and snowboards at Mountain Fantasy, Flims Waldhaus . If you book online here at Snowbrainer you can make big savings up to 45% on the recommended retail price for all your winter equipment. Your equipment will be waiting for you in the shop on your arrival. Save time and money - Book Here Now! It's what we call a No Brainer!
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| Top 5 Things To Take |
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 Easy to use Piste Maps & Ski Trails
Looking for high detailed piste maps for your GPS? Snowranger sells affordable quality digital maps that are great for any ski or snowboard trip. For those of you who’ve ever wondered which run gets you back to France from the Swiss side of Portes du Soleil or you’re racing the clock to get back from a Courchevel lunch to Val Thorens before the lifts shut this is invaluable kit. No more wrestling wet paper maps with frozen fingers! There are over 500 ski resorts piste maps in Europe and North America available.
Go to Snow-Forecast Snowranger
 Film your Mates Jumps, Tricks & Shameful Ski / Snowboard Moments.
We love the JAMCAM – it’s a head camera that allows you to capture your days skiing or snowboarding on the mountain. You can rent or buy the kit so for more details head to www.jam-cam.tv If you take the JAMCAM rental service in resort they include a host to record your day. The alternative is to rent before you leave, taking the equipment to the ski resort of your choice and posting back on your return. Gift vouchers are available via the website offering an unusual Christmas or Birthday present for your ski & snowboard mad friends.
 What's an easy way to carry skis?
Well we found the ‘THE HANDLE’ . This nifty little device allows you to carry your skis around without causing major injury to yourself and other members of the public. It’s incredibly easy to use – no Velcro just a click buckle. It’s also light and small enough to put in your pocket. www.ski-walker.com
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