Germany, Europe

Rossfeld

Season 2025 - 2026

Opens

14 Dec 2025

Closes

23 Mar 2026

Days open

Annual snow

The Overview

Rossfeld delivers a spectacular Alpine skiing experience straddling the German-Austrian border, with 6km of varied terrain reaching 1,600m. This historic mountain combines gentle learning slopes with several challenging runs, all set against the dramatic backdrop of the Berchtesgaden Alps. The breathtaking panoramic views extending to Salzburg and the Tennengebirge mountains create an unforgettable skiing atmosphere rarely found in German resorts of this size.

254m

Vertical

Runs

8 km

Piste

Annual snow

The Terrain

7 runs across 8 km of piste

Rossfeld spreads 7 runs across 8 km of piste of terrain. It leans beginner at 88%, with 6 beginner runs to find your feet.

Terrain split

runs

7 runs across 4 grades

Beginner6 runs · 88%

Intermediate1 run · 13%

Advanced0 runs · -1%

Expert0 runs · 0%

Time it right

When to visit Rossfeld

Rossfeld typically operates from December through March, with the most reliable conditions in January and February. The resort benefits from its elevated position in one of Bavaria's snowiest regions, with substantial natural snowfall creating excellent powder opportunities after storms. The predominantly north-facing slopes maintain good snow quality throughout the season, often preserving excellent conditions when lower areas struggle. The exceptional panoramic views make Rossfeld particularly appealing during clear, sunny days when the full Alpine panorama is visible.

Season 2025 - 2026

14 Dec 2025

Opens

23 Mar 2026

Closes

Days open

3 m

Annual snow

Getting there

Getting to Rossfeld, and where to stay

Located near Berchtesgaden in southeastern Bavaria, Rossfeld sits approximately 160km from Munich and just 25km from Salzburg in Austria. The resort enjoys a spectacular position along the German-Austrian border, with the famous Rossfeld Panoramastraße providing access to some of the most impressive Alpine viewpoints in Germany. This unique location 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 renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance.

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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

Current conditions

Snow Report

Updated 19 Aug 2026

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Overcast15°C / 23°C · S 12km/h

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14 Dec 2025 - 23 Mar 2026

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Slight Rain Showers

Temp23° / 15°°C

Snow0.0cm(100%)

Wind12 km/h S

Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.

Understanding the Rossfeld snow report

Rossfeld snow conditions, updated regularly: current snowfall, snow depth, temperatures, and the outlook for this Germany resort.

Snow measurements

Snow depth at Rossfeld is tracked at both the base and summit, since the two elevations often see different totals — roughly a 254m difference here. We report fresh snowfall over the last 24 hours and 7 days alongside the running season total, in both metric and imperial units.

Weather conditions

Current weather conditions affect snow quality. Cold temperatures with low wind typically preserve snow quality, while warm temperatures or rain can impact conditions negatively — something worth watching closely at Rossfeld's 1300m base elevation, where temperatures run milder than the summit.

Data sources

We pull Rossfeld'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 4 lifts in total.

When to check

The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Rossfeld's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.