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    Germany, Europe

    Nebelhorn

    Allgäu's highest ski resort at 2,224m. 7.5km longest valley run, 400-peak views, modern lifts. Ski Dec-May Oberstdorf.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    Opens
    14 Dec 2025
    Closes
    1 May 2026
    Days open
    138
    Annual snow
    4m
    The Overview

    Nebelhorn delivers Germany's most spectacular high-altitude skiing experience, reaching 2,224 metres above sea level as the highest ski resort in the Allgäu region. This remarkable mountain serves as the "grandstand of the Alps," offering panoramic views of over 400 peaks whilst providing 12.9 kilometres of varied terrain with an impressive 1,396-metre vertical drop. The resort combines challenging expert runs with extensive beginner areas, all enhanced by Germany's longest valley run stretching 7.5 kilometres from summit to base. Nebelhorn's elevated position ensures reliable snow conditions from December through May, making it one of Germany's most snow-secure destinations with artificial snowmaking covering 11 kilometres of pistes.

    1396m
    Vertical
    10
    Runs
    12.9 km
    Piste
    4m
    Annual snow
    The Terrain

    10 runs across 12.9 km of piste

    Nebelhorn spreads 10 runs across 12.9 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 40%, with 2 beginner runs to find your feet and 4 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.

    Terrain split
    10
    runs
    10 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner2 runs · 22%
    Intermediate4 runs · 40%
    Advanced4 runs · 38%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
    Time it right

    When to visit Nebelhorn

    Nebelhorn operates one of Germany's longest ski seasons, typically running from mid-December through early May with exceptional snow reliability throughout. The resort benefits from its position as the Allgäu's highest skiing destination, receiving substantial natural snowfall that combines with comprehensive artificial snowmaking across 11 kilometres of pistes. Peak conditions occur from January through March, when the predominantly north-facing slopes maintain excellent powder quality and firm piste surfaces. The resort's high altitude and strategic aspect ensure consistent skiing well into spring, often providing the region's last available skiing when lower resorts have closed. Clear weather days offer extraordinary visibility across the Alpine panorama, whilst the elevated position creates a unique microclimate that preserves snow quality longer than surrounding areas.

    Season 2025 - 2026
    14 Dec 2025
    Opens
    1 May 2026
    Closes
    138
    Days open
    4 m
    Annual snow
    Getting there

    Getting to Nebelhorn, and where to stay

    Located in the heart of the Bavarian Alps near Oberstdorf in the Oberallgäu district, Nebelhorn sits approximately 164 kilometres southeast of Munich and just 0.8 kilometres from Oberstdorf's town centre. The resort enjoys exceptional accessibility with direct train connections from Munich taking 2 hours 27 minutes, whilst Munich Airport is reachable via train in 3 hours 20 minutes with one connection. The Nebelhornbahn base station integrates seamlessly with Oberstdorf's transport network, including regular ski bus services and convenient parking facilities near the cable car terminal. This strategic location places visitors at the centre of the Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal ski region, providing access to seven mountains and over 130 kilometres of interconnected pistes through a unified lift pass system, all whilst being based in one of Germany's most celebrated Alpine towns renowned for hosting the Four Hills Tournament ski jumping competition.

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    Lift system

    The lift system at Nebelhorn features cutting-edge technology with 6 installations efficiently serving the mountain's diverse terrain. The centrepiece is the ultra-modern Nebelhornbahn, a 10-person LEITNER bicable gondola system that was completely renovated for the 2021/22 season. This sophisticated lift operates in two continuous sections, transporting skiers from the base station at 828 metres through the Höfatsblick middle station at 1,274 metres to the mountain station at 1,927 metres. The revolutionary bicable technology provides a transport capacity of 1,200 passengers per hour, eliminating lengthy queues whilst offering panoramic views through Pininfarina-designed Symphony cabins. A final Nebelhorn-Gipfelbahn cable car continues to the summit at 2,224 metres, complemented by two chairlifts and surface lifts serving additional terrain around the Höfatsblick station.

    6lifts across 5 types
    1
    Aerial Tram
    2
    Gondolas
    1
    Quad Chair
    1
    Double Chair
    1
    T-Bar

    Nebelhorn lift system

    Nebelhorn is served by 6 lifts, listed here by type. Check which lifts are turning against the live conditions before you plan your first laps - early lifts and high-speed chairs get you to the best snow fastest.

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