Germany, Europe
Kranzberg
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
14 Dec 2025
Closes
6 Mar 2026
Days open
82
Annual snow
2m
The Overview
Kranzberg delivers a charming Bavarian skiing experience just 80km from Munich, with 8km of diverse slopes perfect for families and intermediate skiers. This accessible mountain combines excellent learning terrain with several challenging runs through beautiful forest sections. The relaxed atmosphere and stunning views of the Karwendel and Wetterstein ranges, including the famous Zugspitze, make Kranzberg an excellent choice for those seeking authentic Alpine experiences without traveling to larger, busier resorts.
370m
Vertical
15
Runs
15 km
Piste
2m
Annual snow
The Terrain
15 runs across 15 km of piste
Kranzberg spreads 15 runs across 15 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 47%, with 6 beginner runs to find your feet and 2 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
15
runs
15 runs across 4 grades
Beginner6 runs · 40%
Intermediate7 runs · 47%
Advanced2 runs · 13%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Kranzberg
Kranzberg typically operates from December through March, with the most consistent conditions in January and February. The resort benefits from its position in one of Bavaria's snowiest regions, receiving substantial natural snowfall supplemented by strategic snowmaking on main runs. The north-facing slopes maintain excellent snow quality throughout the season, often preserving powder days after storms. The peaceful atmosphere makes it particularly appealing during school holidays when larger resorts face overcrowding.
Season 2025 - 2026
14 Dec 2025
Opens
6 Mar 2026
Closes
82
Days open
2 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Kranzberg, and where to stay
Located near Mittenwald in Upper Bavaria, Kranzberg sits approximately 100km south of Munich and just 7km from the Austrian border. The resort enjoys a spectacular position surrounded by impressive Alpine peaks, with easy access from major population centers. This convenient location allows for excellent day trips while maintaining an authentic mountain atmosphere. The historic town of Mittenwald, famous for its violin-making tradition and beautifully painted buildings, provides charming accommodation options and excellent dining serving authentic Bavarian specialties.
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Good to know
Frequently asked
When is Kranzberg's ski season?
Kranzberg's season typically runs from December 14 to March 6, roughly 82 days, weather and conditions permitting.
How much skiable terrain does Kranzberg have?
Kranzberg has about 15 km of piste across 15 runs.
How many lifts does Kranzberg have?
Kranzberg operates 8 lifts in total.
How much snow does Kranzberg get?
Kranzberg averages around 75 inches (6.2 feet) of snowfall per season.
Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
Sundance Mountain Resort Is Getting a New High-Speed Quad and More Back Mountain Terrain This Winter
Sundance Mountain Resort's back mountain is finally getting a proper lift. The Electric Horseman Express opens for 2026-27, unlocking a new bowl next to Bishop's Bowl and three expert gladed chutes across roughly 105 fresh acres - on top of the Storyteller ridge run that debuted in preview form last season. It's Sundance's biggest expansion since 1985, and it turns a three-lift slog into a single six-minute ride to Bearclaw Summit.
19 Aug 2026
Nassfeld Invests €13 Million in New 6-Seater Chairlift for 2026/27 Season
Nassfeld is putting €13 million into a new 6-seater chairlift, the Tressdorfer Almbahn, connecting Sonnleitn with the Tressdorfer Alm from December 2026. It replaces three ageing drag lifts and will run through summer too, from June 2027, moving up to 2,500 people an hour on the roughly three-minute ride. It's the latest step in Carinthia's largest ski resort building out a genuine year-round offering, following last year's Gartnerkofelbahn gondola.
17 Aug 2026
Stelvio Glacier Suspends Summer Skiing, Leaving Continental Europe Without a Lift-Served Slope
Italy's Stelvio Glacier has pulled the plug on summer skiing from August 15. It was the last lift-served ski option left standing in continental Europe, and now there's none. Operator SIFAS pointed to persistent heat, storms, and a snowpack that simply wasn't refreezing overnight anymore. The cable car keeps running. Whether skiing comes back later this summer depends on the weather turning - and right now, nobody's promising anything.
15 Aug 2026
Maverick Mountain's Only Chairlift Destroyed as Sand Creek Fire Tears Through Montana Ski Area
Firefighters saved every base building at Maverick Mountain, Montana, but the resort's sole chairlift didn't survive the Sand Creek Fire. Owners Erik and Kristi Borge say the lift is "most likely" out for the 2026/27 season after flames tore through the mountain on August 8. The wildfire has since grown past 27,700 acres with zero percent containment. It's a gutting result for the tiny, one-lift operation near Dillon - though the lodge, groomers and equipment all made it through untouched.
15 Aug 2026
Fairmont Niseko: New Luxury Resort Revives Stalled La Plume Site for Early 2028 Opening
Fairmont is bringing its second Japanese property to Niseko, and this one's got history. The 165-room resort will rise on the site of the stalled La Plume project, which collapsed into bankruptcy in 2025 before J-Will Partners bought the site for redevelopment. Set between Mount Yotei and Mount Annupuri, it's slated for an early 2028 opening - putting it in play for the 2027/28 season. Expect two restaurants, a spa, onsen bathing, and a kids' club, a short drive from Niseko Village and Hirafu.
12 Aug 2026
Saas-Fee Closes Its Glacier to Summer Skiing as Heat Wave Drags On
Saas-Fee is closing its glacier to summer skiing from Monday, August 10 - the second major Swiss resort to shut in under two weeks after Zermatt suspended operations on August 1. Persistent heat and warm nights that won't let the glacier refreeze are behind the call, per Saastal Bergbahnen. That leaves Italy's Stelvio as the only glacier ski area open in the Alps. Reopening could come as early as August 17, though nothing's confirmed - and racing teams are already looking south instead.
8 Aug 2026
Silvretta Montafon Plans New 10-Person Gondola to Replace Ageing Hochjoch Lift
Silvretta Montafon wants to retire one of its most distinctive lifts. The plan: a single 10-person gondola running direct from Schruns to 1,870 metres, replacing both the two-stage Hochjoch cable car and the 1985 Kropfen chairlift in one move. Capacity jumps from 620 to 3,000 people an hour, and the mid-station transfer disappears entirely. The public hearing lands August 27, 2026 - construction hasn't been confirmed yet, though lift databases are pointing to 2027.
5 Aug 2026
Ski Pass on Your Smartphone: Dolomiti Superski's Plans for the Next Three Years
Dolomiti Superski's general assembly has unanimously re-elected Andy Varallo for a third consecutive term, running through 2029. Alongside the leadership renewal comes a bigger shift: a Smartpass that puts your ski pass on your smartphone, more AI in guest services, and an expanded Dolomiti Supersummer program. The 46-year-old Alta Badia cable car entrepreneur says the region's marketing is moving beyond skiing alone, toward positioning the Dolomites as a year-round destination.
4 Aug 2026