Your Complete Guide to Skiing in Germany
Practical insights on 39 ski resorts across Germany, with honest reviews and planning advice for your next ski trip.Bavarian Alpine culture with traditional German hospitality.
Why Choose Germany for Skiing?
What Makes Germany Special
- ✓Bavarian culture
- ✓Accessible resorts
- ✓Winter sports tradition
- ✓Alpine foothills
Best For
- •Cultural skiing
- •Families
- •Traditional German experience
Peak Season: January to March
39 Ski Resorts in Germany
From beginner-friendly slopes of Rossfeld through to the advanced terrain of Götschen
39
Resorts
314
Total Lifts
611
Total Trails
671.3km
Skiable Area
Filter & Sort Resorts
Showing 39 of 39 resorts
Adelharz und Breitensteinlifte
4
Lifts
10
Trails
9.5km
Resort Size
979m
Base
1,320m
Summit
341m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
58%
42%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Altastenberg
7
Lifts
17
Trails
9.9km
Resort Size
600m
Base
800m
Summit
200m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
41%
23%
36%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Arber
10
Lifts
13
Trails
11.5km
Resort Size
1,050m
Base
1,456m
Summit
406m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
39%
35%
26%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Arnsberg
3
Lifts
5
Trails
9.5km
Resort Size
590m
Base
843m
Summit
253m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
58%
42%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Balderschwang
11
Lifts
37
Trails
41km
Resort Size
1,000m
Base
1,500m
Summit
500m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
39%
35%
26%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Belchen
1
Lifts
30
Trails
8km
Resort Size
1,100m
Base
1,363m
Summit
263m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
75%
25%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Brauneck
16
Lifts
20
Trails
30.7km
Resort Size
700m
Base
1,712m
Summit
1,012m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
11%
67%
22%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Feldberg
17
Lifts
24
Trails
29km
Resort Size
950m
Base
1,450m
Summit
500m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
43%
34%
23%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Fellhorn - Kanzelwand
16
Lifts
26
Trails
36km
Resort Size
920m
Base
1,967m
Summit
1,047m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
39%
56%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Fichtelberg
6
Lifts
10
Trails
15.5km
Resort Size
911m
Base
1,215m
Summit
304m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
44%
39%
17%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Garmisch Partenkirchen
16
Lifts
30
Trails
40km
Resort Size
740m
Base
2,050m
Summit
1,310m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
45%
20%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Geißkopf
7
Lifts
9
Trails
8km
Resort Size
835m
Base
1,100m
Summit
265m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
23%
66%
11%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Grasgehren
4
Lifts
11
Trails
11km
Resort Size
1,438m
Base
1,655m
Summit
217m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
23%
77%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Götschen
3
Lifts
6
Trails
8.7km
Resort Size
880m
Base
1,280m
Summit
400m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
33%
21%
46%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Hindelang Oberjoch
6
Lifts
16
Trails
32km
Resort Size
1,130m
Base
1,559m
Summit
429m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
19%
75%
6%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Hinterstaufen
8
Lifts
19
Trails
18km
Resort Size
745m
Base
1,170m
Summit
425m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
56%
41%
3%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Hocheck
6
Lifts
8
Trails
8km
Resort Size
490m
Base
852m
Summit
362m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
38%
50%
12%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
6
Lifts
11
Trails
17km
Resort Size
894m
Base
1,665m
Summit
771m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
47%
41%
12%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Hörnle – Bad Kohlgrub
2
Lifts
6
Trails
9km
Resort Size
915m
Base
1,400m
Summit
485m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
67%
33%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Imberg - Steibis
11
Lifts
19
Trails
17.6km
Resort Size
859m
Base
1,338m
Summit
479m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
34%
28%
38%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Immenstadt
2
Lifts
10
Trails
9km
Resort Size
750m
Base
1,416m
Summit
666m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
11%
67%
22%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Kranzberg
8
Lifts
15
Trails
15km
Resort Size
980m
Base
1,350m
Summit
370m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
40%
47%
13%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Kreuzberg
3
Lifts
11
Trails
13km
Resort Size
610m
Base
928m
Summit
318m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
38%
62%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Münstertal-Wieden
6
Lifts
30
Trails
10km
Resort Size
880m
Base
1,240m
Summit
360m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
30%
50%
20%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Nebelhorn
6
Lifts
10
Trails
12.9km
Resort Size
828m
Base
2,224m
Summit
1,396m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
22%
40%
38%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Nesselwang Alpspitzbahn
7
Lifts
6
Trails
8km
Resort Size
900m
Base
1,463m
Summit
563m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
75%
25%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Neuastenberg Postwiesen
9
Lifts
16
Trails
8km
Resort Size
605m
Base
730m
Summit
125m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
38%
43%
19%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Ofterschwang
6
Lifts
17
Trails
16.5km
Resort Size
880m
Base
1,405m
Summit
525m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
28%
56%
16%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Rossfeld
4
Lifts
7
Trails
8km
Resort Size
1,300m
Base
1,554m
Summit
254m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
88%
13%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg
23
Lifts
27
Trails
27.5km
Resort Size
630m
Base
820m
Summit
190m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
51%
44%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
8
Lifts
9
Trails
14.2km
Resort Size
980m
Base
1,580m
Summit
600m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
12%
58%
30%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm
16
Lifts
22
Trails
42km
Resort Size
740m
Base
1,860m
Summit
1,120m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
48%
48%
4%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
14
Lifts
27
Trails
31.2km
Resort Size
850m
Base
1,563m
Summit
713m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
25%
60%
15%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Söllereck
7
Lifts
13
Trails
14km
Resort Size
820m
Base
1,450m
Summit
630m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
56%
39%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Todtnauberg
5
Lifts
12
Trails
12.7km
Resort Size
1,000m
Base
1,400m
Summit
400m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
27%
73%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Wendelstein
3
Lifts
6
Trails
11.2km
Resort Size
791m
Base
1,723m
Summit
932m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
63%
37%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Willingen
12
Lifts
19
Trails
16km
Resort Size
578m
Base
838m
Summit
260m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
44%
56%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Wurmberg
6
Lifts
16
Trails
12.2km
Resort Size
565m
Base
970m
Summit
405m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
82%
11%
7%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Zugspitze
9
Lifts
11
Trails
20km
Resort Size
2,000m
Base
2,720m
Summit
720m
Vertical
Trail Difficulty
35%
40%
20%
5%
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
Planning Tips for Germany
From Our Research
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How It Compares: Smaller ski areas but rich cultural experience
Planning Questions
Best time to ski in Germany?
January to March typically offers the best conditions. Check individual resort pages for specific timing and current snow reports.
How do these resorts compare globally?
Smaller ski areas but rich cultural experience
What is the best ski resort in Germany?
For beginners, Rossfeld offers excellent learning terrain, while Götschen provides the most challenging slopes for advanced skiers. Check our detailed resort profiles below for specific recommendations.
Can I ski multiple resorts in Germany?
Germany has 39 ski resorts. Check individual resort pages for information about multi-resort passes and connections between ski areas.