Germany, Europe
Götschen
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
20 Dec 2025
Closes
16 Mar 2026
Days open
86
Annual snow
2m
The Overview
Götschen combines racing heritage with family-friendly skiing across 9km of expertly maintained slopes near the Austrian border. This historic resort regularly hosts FIS competitions on its demanding race piste while still catering brilliantly to recreational skiers of all abilities. The uncrowded slopes and authentic Bavarian character make Götschen particularly appealing for those seeking quality skiing away from the larger, busier destinations, while the reliable snow conditions ensure consistent experiences throughout winter.
400m
Vertical
6
Runs
8.7 km
Piste
2m
Annual snow
The Terrain
6 runs across 8.7 km of piste
Götschen spreads 6 runs across 8.7 km of piste of terrain. It leans advanced at 46%, with 2 beginner runs to find your feet and 3 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
6
runs
6 runs across 4 grades
Beginner2 runs · 33%
Intermediate1 run · 21%
Advanced3 runs · 46%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Götschen
Götschen typically operates from December through March, with the most reliable conditions in January and February. The resort benefits from its elevated position near the Berchtesgaden Alps, receiving substantial natural snowfall supplemented by extensive snowmaking coverage. The predominantly north-facing slopes maintain excellent snow quality throughout the season, ensuring consistent conditions on both the racing and recreational pistes. The microclimate created by the surrounding mountains frequently delivers powder days when other nearby areas receive less favorable weather.
Season 2025 - 2026
20 Dec 2025
Opens
16 Mar 2026
Closes
86
Days open
2 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Götschen, and where to stay
Located near Berchtesgaden in southeastern Bavaria, Götschen sits approximately 150km from Munich and just 30km from Salzburg in Austria. The resort enjoys a spectacular position within the Berchtesgaden Alps, surrounded by impressive mountain scenery including the famous Watzmann peak. This unique location near the Austrian border provides visitors with opportunities to experience both German and Austrian Alpine cultures. The historic town of Berchtesgaden offers excellent accommodation options and authentic dining serving regional specialties in an area known for its stunning natural beauty.
Where to stay
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
Thredbo to Replace Ageing Gunbarrel Quad With New Six-Seat Chairlift for 2028
Thredbo Alpine Resort has confirmed plans to replace its 37-year-old Gunbarrel quad chairlift with a new six-seat Doppelmayr D-Line, targeting winter 2028. The AUD 35 million project will keep travel time roughly the same but lift capacity from 2,800 to 3,000 skiers per hour. It's part of a broader investment push that also includes doubled snowmaking capacity at Friday Flat for 2027, with the ageing Kosciuszko Express now flagged as the resort's next major lift replacement after Gunbarrel.
31 Aug 2026
Aerial Tram Collides With Crane at Alpe d'Huez: 23 Injured
An aerial tram carrying around fifty passengers struck the boom of a construction crane on the route to Pic Blanc at Alpe d'Huez on Wednesday morning, injuring 23 people, three seriously. The cabin tipped on impact before the operator reversed it to right the car. Most of the injured were treated on site, with five taken to hospital in Grenoble, including a pregnant woman assessed as a precaution.
28 Aug 2026
Why Glaciers Are Collapsing - And What Happens When They Do
A deadly flood on the Nepal-China border, a decade-old tragedy on Italy's Marmolada, and an unstable glacier right now above a village near Zermatt - three very different mountain ranges, the same underlying story. Warming ice is destabilising terrain that was considered settled for generations, and the results range from catastrophic floods to slow-motion monitoring situations that could go either way.
27 Aug 2026
Pitztal Glacier Set to Reopen for the 2026/27 Ski Season on 26 September
Tyrol's highest ski area is gearing up to open a full month ahead of most of the Alps. The Pitztal Glacier is scheduled to start its 2026/27 season on Saturday 26 September, running through to 2 May 2027, with the lower-altitude Rifflsee area following in December. High-altitude terrain up to 3,440 metres gives the glacier a head start on snow, though as always, the actual opening extent will depend on how September's weather plays out. Early online ski pass bookings can save up to 30%.
26 Aug 2026
Unstable Glacier Above Randa Puts Zermatt-Area Village on Alert
A hanging glacier above the Swiss village of Randa, just south of Zermatt, has been shedding large chunks of ice for weeks, with authorities warning more break-offs are likely. A danger zone has been closed off since June, though officials say the village's 479 residents aren't at risk. It's a familiar pattern for this glacier - it's done this before, in 1819, 1972 and 1973 - but a reminder of how closely Alpine authorities now watch terrain once considered stable.
26 Aug 2026
Thredbo Is 'On the Table' as EVT Reviews Its Whole Business
Thredbo is officially 'on the table.' EVT Limited, owner of Australia's most decorated ski resort, has hired Rothschild & Co to review its entire corporate structure - and confirmed Thredbo isn't off limits, even as it books a stronger year of earnings. The resort's own valuation has nearly halved after a brutal 2026 season, and speculation is already running toward Vail Resorts, Alterra, or a New Zealand operator picking it up. Here's what EVT actually said, and who could buy it.
25 Aug 2026
Ski-E-O! Is the Ski Resort Tycoon Game We Didn't Know We Needed
I'm not a gamer. I'm a skier and snowboarder who happens to have a laptop. So when a ski resort management game called Ski-E-O! landed on Steam, I wasn't expecting to lose an afternoon to it - but here we are. Real mountain terrain, a full weather system, storms that roll in and wreck your snow base, avalanche danger, and enough depth to make RollerCoaster Tycoon feel simple by comparison. Early access lands in November. Here's what a few hours in the free demo actually looks like.
23 Aug 2026
Sugar Bowl, California, Rebuilds Its Historic Village Gondola
The rumours are true: Sugar Bowl is tearing out its Emerald gondola, in place since 1983, and replacing it with a new 8-person Doppelmayr system - nearly doubling uphill capacity to 1,800 people an hour. It's the fourth generation of a gondola line that dates back to 1953, when Sugar Bowl became the first resort on the West Coast to run one at all, and it's just one piece of a $100 million overhaul touching lodges, parking and snowmaking. Here's what's changing, and what's staying the same.
23 Aug 2026
Götschen Snow Report
Snow Report
Updated 1 Sept 2026
1280m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Partly Cloudy13°C / 22°C · NW 8km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
0cm
7 days
0cm
Base depth
0cm
Season total
0cm
Total lifts3
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20 Dec 2025 - 16 Mar 2026
Hour by Hour
Next 37 hours· Updated Sep 1, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Scroll for the full outlook · Open-Meteo
7-Day Outlook
1,280 mUpdated Sep 1, 2026 at 6:02 PMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0cm
Days 8–14
0.0cm
Wed, Sept 2
Slight Rain
Temp22° / 13°°C
Snow0.0cm(43%)
Wind8 km/h NW
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Götschen snow report
See what's happening on the mountain at Götschen right now — snowfall, snow depth, and weather data to help you plan your day in Germany.
Snow measurements
Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 880m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 400m higher at 1280m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.
Weather conditions
Snow quality tracks closely with temperature and wind. We surface both alongside the snowfall data so you can judge whether conditions at Götschen are holding up or starting to soften.
Data sources
We pull Götschen's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 3 lifts in total.
When to check
Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.