EUROPEAN SKI HOLIDAYS

GERMANY

Capital: Berlin   Currency: Euro    Language: German

Time: GMT +1   Telephone Code: 00 49

Officially named the Federal Republic of Germany, this country is located in central Europe and is bordered by the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea, Poland and the Czech Republic, Austria and Switzerland, and by France. 

Germany has the largest population of the European Union with about 82 million inhabitants.

Germany is rich in history over the years and today prides itself with its renowned environmental consciousness. 

Germany is committed to improving the global warming situation with exercises in recycling, renewable energy, low emission standards and sustainable energy.

Although Germany has over 50 ski resorts there are three distinct ski settings available in Germany offering something for everyone.  Whether looking for a chic ski resort, village ambiance or a hidden gem; everyone will have a good time skiing Germany.

Looking for a chic ski resort in Germany?  Look to Garmisch-Partenkirchen or Oberstdorf resorts. 

Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers 43 individual pistes and is ideal for the intermediate and expert skier. 

Oberstdorf offers great skiing for intermediate skier as well as plenty of fun for the beginner.   

Prefer the quaint village ski experience?  Look to Oberammergau ski resort or Mittenwald.  Perhaps a smaller resort the ski experience remains grand in this quaint village resort that offers access to 9 pistes that suit a range of experienced skiers.  Mittenwald offers similar skiing with more reliable snow coverage due to the higher altitude.

Considered by many to be Germany’s hidden gems of ski resorts include Berchtesgaden Land and Lenggries.  Berchtesgaden Land offers skiing for all levels of skiers with 25 individual pistes.  Lenggries is a larger resort that offers 10 individual pistes with 62 miles of downhill skiing. Germany offers some really fantastic ski deals.

Lift Information

Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a total of 38 lifts that will accommodate up to 50,000 people per hour. The Ski Paradies Sudelfeld Area ski pass allows you to ski at both Oberaudorf with 30 lifts and Bayrischzell with 23 lifts. 

Oberstdorf resort offers 26 ski lifts that can transport 30,000 people per hour.  Oberammergau offers 12 lifts with the capacity to transport 5,700 people per hour.  Berchtesgaden Land uses 30 ski lifts to serve 17,600 skiers per hour.

Cross Country Skiing

Oberstdorf ski resort offers a chic ski experience with over 52 miles of cross country skiing.  Oberammergau cross country skiing offers 31 miles of beautiful and quiet skiing; for those who want to just get away from it all.  Enjoy cross country skiing at Berchtesgaden Land’s 8 miles of trails.

Types of Accommodations

Located at the entrance to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen resort the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl offers grand views of Germany’s highest mountain.  Many additional hotels, chalets and apartments serve the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area.  The villages near the resorts of Oberammergau or Mittenwald have charming accommodations include bed and breakfasts and charming hotels and inns such as Minotel Turmwirt which offers the atmosphere of a traditional Bavarian 18th century hotel. There are some really competative ski deals on the market.

Best Ways to Get There

Airports are located within a two hours drive from many of Germany ski resorts making the possibility of a ski weekend plausible.  Additionally train, bus and roadways make the ski resorts very accessible.

Après Ski

When skiing Obststdorf you will enjoy a stop in to Franzlwirt and the Wilde Mannle located at the bottom of Nebelhorn cable car.  There you will find drinks, lively music and plenty of fun after your day on the slopes.  The nightlife at Garmisch-Partenkirchen rocks at the new Gletschergarten.  Germany is full of fun whether on the slopes or not so finding a hot spot après ski is never far away.