14 Most Beautiful Ski Resorts in Germany (2023)
The perfect ski holiday awaits you in one of the most beautiful ski resorts in Germany. The foothills of the Alps and the German Alps are criss-crossed by a dense network of ski areas.They are all equipped with lifts and slopes for every requirement. But not only there, but also in Lower Saxony or Saxony you will find German ski areas.
I’ll tell you here which of the travel destinations in Germany you should head for on your next skiing holiday.
Garmisch Classic
You will find a total of 13 ski areas with around 124 kilometers of slopes in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
The most famous and largest of them is the Garmisch-Classic ski area, which is popular with skiers thanks to its long slopes and beautiful surroundings.
Here you are not only in good hands as a beginner, but also as a sporty downhill skier or for pleasure skiers you will find the perfect Alpine panorama.
A total of 40 kilometers of slopes are available here.
If you’re not one of the greatest skiers, the region is also perfect for hiking. Below the Zugspitze you will find the Edersee. It is not only one of the most beautiful bathing lakes in Germany, but is also ideal for long walks.
Another highlight in the vicinity is the AlpspiX vantage point on the Zugspitze.
Slopes:
Blue: 13 kilometers
Red: 19 kilometers
Black: 16 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 43 euros, young people 34.50 euros, children 23.50 euros
Season:
mid-December to mid-April
Would you also like to whiz down the slopes in summer? Then visit the summer toboggan run in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It’s one of the best summer toboggan runs in Germany.
Brauneck/Lenggries
Next one our list of the most beautiful ski resorts in Germany is Brauneck. The ski area is one of the most popular ski areas in all of Bavaria.
It is particularly popular with the people of Munich, as it is only 60 kilometers from the Bavarian capital.
A total of 34 kilometers of slopes are available to you here.
Regardless of whether you want to ski or snowboard, you are guaranteed to be in the right place here.
When driving on the perfectly groomed routes, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Prealps.
Even if it can get a bit crowded here, especially on the weekends, the visitors are spread out evenly across the different slopes.
You will find slopes that are just as suitable for beginners as for advanced skiers.
A large number of huts offer themselves as a place to stop.
Slopes:
Blue: 6 kilometers
Red: 22 kilometers
Black: 4.50 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 36 euros, young people 33 euros, children 19 euros
Season: early December to mid-April
Feldberg
You have been able to ski in the ski area around Feldberg in the Black Forest for around 125 years. A total of 63 kilometers of slopes await you here.
Thanks to its altitude of between 950 meters and 1450 meters, you can count on snow here in winter. A total of 38 lifts are available in the ski area.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re coming with your family or you’re an old hand and you’re getting on the skis. There is a suitable slope for every requirement.
On the Feldberg you can also try your hand at snowkiting or prove your skills on a large playground.
There are elements of different shapes and sizes waiting for you to conquer.
The largest ski area in the Black Forest also offers a network of trails for cross-country skiing.
Slopes:
Blue: 27 kilometers
Red: 30 kilometers
Black: 6 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 36 euros, children and young people 24 euros
Season: early December to mid-April
Fellhorn pulpit wall
The ski area stretches across Germany and Austria and is part of the Kleinwalsertal ski area.
There you can let off steam on around 34 kilometers of slopes or use two kilometers of ski routes.
The winter sports area on the Austrian border is at 920 to 1967 meters.
You can put your skills to the test on slopes for every level of difficulty or you can try your hand at the Fellhorn Funslope and several fun parks.
Your way to the top will be comfortable. The 6-seater chairlift has seats made of real leather and with seat heating.
You can also get to the Austrian part of the ski area without any problems. You can use a bus that runs throughout the area.
On a circular hiking trail in the winter sports area, you can also walk to the unique winter wonderland. From the circular path you have the perfect view of the Stillbachtal.
Slopes:
Blue: 13 kilometers
Red: 19 kilometers
Black: 2 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 47 euros, young people 36 euros, children 18 euros
Season: from early December to mid-April
Oberwiesenthal
You will find the Oberwiesental ski area in Saxony near the Czech border. A total of around 15 kilometers of ski slopes await you around the Fichtelberg, the highest mountain in Saxony.
The winter sports area is at 911 to 1215 meters and is the largest ski area in eastern Germany.
Thanks to its location, it is particularly suitable for holidaymakers from northern Germany, as you do not have to travel so far.
From Oberwiesenthal, the highest town in Germany, either a chairlift or the oldest suspension railway in Germany will take you to the summit of the Fichtelberg.
The slopes of the Kleiner Fichtelberg are ideal for beginners.
For children there is also a “Fichtelchens Wunderland” with a ski carousel and a fun park with easy obstacles on the Fichtelberg.
Slopes:
Blue: 6.8 kilometers
Red: 6.1 kilometers
Black: 2.6 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 26 euros, children 21 euros
Season: late November to early April
Winklmoosalm stone slab
You will find this ski area near Reit im Winkel in Bavaria. Thanks to its location at an altitude of 750 to 1900 meters, snow is guaranteed here during the season.
A total of 50 kilometers of pistes are available here for alpine leisure fun.
But cross-country skiers don’t miss out either.
The ski area near Reit im Winkl is the El Dorado for cross-country skiers.
With its gentle slopes, the Winklmoosalm in Germany is perfect for beginners and newcomers.
In the Austrian part of the area, the more experienced skiers among you can go to the Steinplatte.
Insider tip:
From Reit im Winkl you can take a perfect day trip to the Berchtesgadener Land National Park, one of the best national parks in Germany.
Willingen
If it doesn’t always have to be the German Alps, then we recommend the Willingen ski area west of Kassel.
A total of 16 kilometers of groomed ski slopes can be found on mountain slopes that stretch around the town of Willingen.
You can reach the slopes with gondolas or drag lifts.
The ski slopes are snowed in the season, so you can ski here despite warmer and snowless winters.
Willingen is particularly popular with families with children, which is due on the one hand to the good accessibility and on the other hand to the moderate slopes.
Willingen is also known for the annual Ski Jumping World Cup. In Willingen you can also go cross-country skiing or tobogganing.
Slopes:
Blue: 7 kilometers
Red: 9 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 28 euros, children 18 euros
Season: early December to late March
Todtnauberg
In the Black Forest you will find the small ski area of Todtnauberg. This town is also known for its Todtnauer waterfalls.
The pistes here are 16 kilometers long and can be found at an altitude of 1000 to 1400 meters.
Some of the pistes are snow-covered, so you can look forward to alpine winter fun here.
Todtnauberg is part of the Feldberg ski area and only has red, i.e. intermediate slopes.
You can easily reach the lifts around the village by car and then get up from there.
You can also go cross-country skiing, tobogganing down the slopes or go on snowshoe hikes.
Insider tip: After a wonderful day in the snow, you can warm up wonderfully in the numerous thermal baths in the Black Forest and gather new strength for the next day on the slopes.
Slopes:
Red: 13 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 30 euros, children and young people 17 euros
Season: early December to early April
Braunlage
The ski area and the town of Braunlage are in the middle of the Harz mountains. A total of 14 kilometers of slopes are available here in four levels of difficulty.
At 971 meters high, the Wurmberg is the highest mountain in Lower Saxony.
This means that snow is only guaranteed to a limited extent, but if snow fails, you can hike in the region, for example via the Harzer-Hexen-Stieg, one of the most beautiful hiking trails in Germany.
Braunlage is the northernmost ski resort in Germany and is ideal for skiers of all ages and skill levels.
Slopes:
Green: 1 kilometer
Blue: 10 kilometers
Red: 2 kilometers
Black: 1 kilometer
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 32 euros, young people 24 euros, children 16 euros
Season: mid-December to early April
Sudelfeld-Bayrischzell
You will find the Sudelfeld ski area near Tegernsee on the border with Austria.
Beginners can feel just as comfortable here as demanding frequent travelers and families with children. Child-friendly lifts and the children’s area ensure that the whole family feels at home here.
The ski area stretches from the village of Bayrischzell up into the eponymous Sudelfeld to the Voglsang at around 1500 meters.
The daring skiers and snowboarders among you can let off steam in the Actionwelt Sudelfeld, which has a snow park and a cross course.
The ski area has a total of 31 kilometers of pistes.
On your descents you can enjoy a wonderful Alpine panorama, a view towards the Inn Valley and the Kaiser Mountains.
If you are near Bayrischzell in summer, a trip to the Tatzlwurm waterfalls near Oberaudorf is worthwhile.
Slopes:
Green: 1 kilometer
Blue: 5 kilometers
Red: 23 kilometers
Black: 3 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 38 euros, young people and seniors 32 euros, children 18 euros
Season: early December to mid-April
Winterberg
The Winterberg ski area with a total of 21 kilometers of pistes is located in the Sauerland.
Thanks to snow generators and snowmaking systems, 28 ski slopes and three toboggan slopes are guaranteed snow throughout the season.
You will find a total of 24 runs on the seven mountains that make up the ski area.
The moderate slopes are perfect for beginners and children, while experts can let off steam on the more difficult slopes.
Modern lifts take you and your children safely and comfortably up the mountain.
The toboggan slopes and child-friendly play equipment in the two children’s parks are also ideal for children. Here the little ones learn their first ski turns in an age-appropriate way.
Slopes:
Blue: 10 kilometers
Red: 9 kilometers
Black: 1.5 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 35 euros, children 24 euros
Season: early December to early April
Oberjoch Bad Hindelang
30 kilometers of slopes are available to you in the Oberjoch ski area in Bad Hindelang.
In terms of landscape, the ski area presents itself as extraordinarily beautiful.
On your descents you have the perfect view of the Iseler and Kühgundkopf, gentle alpine pastures and densely wooded hilly landscapes.
The slopes are suitable for all levels and also for children. The little ones can also let off steam in the children’s area.
For the braver riders, a tour of the free ride route or through the snow park is worthwhile.
The toboggan runs or the many hiking trails that you will find around the ski area offer more variety.
Slopes:
Green: 1 kilometer
Blue: 11 kilometers
Red: 19 kilometers
Black: 2 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 38 euros, seniors 34.50 euros, young people 29 euros, children 19.50 euros
Season: mid-November to mid-April
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Ofterschwang/Grunzenried
In this ski area in Bavaria you can let off steam on 16 kilometers of slopes.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re on a snowboard or on skis, you’re guaranteed not to get bored here.
Because thanks to the sometimes challenging slopes, the ski area is very interesting for experienced skiers.
A World Cup track and a fun park are also available here.
There are enough easy and medium ski slopes available for less experienced skiers or families with children.
In the valley you will also find practice lifts and various children’s areas where the little ones can find exciting entertainment.
A large network of trails is ideal for cross-country skiing and a toboggan run provides more fun for young and old.
You can then go on one of the many winter hiking trails in the region without any skis.
Slopes:
Green: 1 kilometer
Blue: 4 kilometers
Red: 10 kilometers
Black: 4 kilometers
Ski pass (day ticket): adults 38 euros, young people 29.50 euros, children 17.50 euros
Season: mid-December to mid-April
14 Most Beautiful Ski Resorts in Germany (2023)
- Garmisch Classic
- Brauneck/Lenggries
- Feldberg
- Fellhorn pulpit wall
- Oberwiesenthal
- Winklmoosalm stone slab
- Willingen
- Todtnauberg
- Braunlage
- Sudelfeld-Bayrischzell
- Winterberg
- Oberjoch Bad Hindelang
- Ofterschwang/Grunzenried
