Germany, Europe
Wendelstein
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
26 Dec 2026
Closes
15 Mar 2027
Days open
79
Annual snow
2m
The Overview
Wendelstein delivers a unique Bavarian skiing experience on one of the region's most distinctive mountains, with 6km of varied terrain reaching 1,840m. This historic mountain features spectacular 360-degree panoramic views across the Bavarian Alps and into Austria. The manageable size makes Wendelstein perfect for families and casual skiers seeking authentic Alpine experiences without overwhelming terrain, while the impressive scenery and unique cogwheel railway access create unforgettable mountain memories.
932m
Vertical
6
Runs
11.2 km
Piste
2m
Annual snow
The Terrain
6 runs across 11.2 km of piste
Wendelstein spreads 6 runs across 11.2 km of piste of terrain. It leans intermediate at 63%, with 2 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
6
runs
6 runs across 4 grades
Beginner0 runs · 0%
Intermediate4 runs · 63%
Advanced2 runs · 37%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Wendelstein
Wendelstein typically operates from December through March, with the most reliable conditions in January and February. The resort benefits from its elevated position and distinctive cone-shaped peak, which captures snow effectively during winter storms. The predominantly north-facing slopes maintain good snow quality throughout the season, preserving conditions after snowfall. The relatively quiet atmosphere makes it particularly appealing during weekends when larger resorts face overcrowding.
Season 2025 - 2026
26 Dec 2026
Opens
15 Mar 2027
Closes
79
Days open
2 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Wendelstein, and where to stay
Located in Upper Bavaria approximately 70km from Munich and 40km from Rosenheim, Wendelstein offers exceptional accessibility while maintaining an authentic Alpine atmosphere. The resort sits between the Inntal and Leitzachtal valleys, creating a dramatic landmark visible from throughout the region. This convenient location makes it extremely popular for day trips, with excellent public transport connections via the historic cogwheel railway from Brannenburg. The surrounding region offers additional winter activities and charming Bavarian villages known for their traditional architecture and excellent Alpine cuisine.
Where to stay
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Latest News
From the SnowStash desk
Spain Moves to Ban Smoking at Ski Resorts Under New Tobacco Law
Spain's government has approved a draft tobacco law that would ban smoking across a wide range of outdoor spaces, including sports venues - a category Spanish winter sports media expect to cover ski resorts, potentially extending to slopes and lifts themselves. The rules would also apply to e-cigarettes and vaping devices, even nicotine-free ones. The bill still has to clear the Spanish parliament before any ban, signage, or fines can take effect.
22 July 2026
South Tyrol Approves New 16-Person Ciampinoi Gondola in Val Gardena
South Tyrol has approved a full rebuild of the Ciampinoi cable car in Selva di Val Gardena, replacing the current 12-person gondola with a 16-person cabin and a new mountain-station restaurant. Capacity is capped at 3,200 people an hour rather than the 3,600 the operator wanted, and 250,000 euros must go toward compensatory measures. No construction or opening date has been set, though the upgrade is partly aimed at clearing bottlenecks before the 2031 Alpine Ski World Championships.
22 July 2026
Resort Spotlight: Hoshino Tomamu - Corporate Japan's Mountain Playground Revisited
Hoshino Tomamu is the ski resort equivalent of a conference hotel that happens to have excellent powder. Built for corporate retreats and package tourists, it offers genuine Hokkaido snow on surprisingly limited terrain - 29 runs spread across 585 vertical metres.
21 July 2026
La Thuile's New Cable Car Replaces Two Ageing Chairlifts
La Thuile is spending 38.7 million US dollars on a new 10-person cable car linking Les Suches to Chaz Dura, replacing the La Combe and Chaz Dura chairlifts after nearly forty years of service. Built by Leitner, the new cable car runs 1,950 metres to a top station at 2,576 metres, carrying up to 3,000 people an hour with a six-minute ride. It also improves the connection to La Rosiere in France via the Petit-Saint-Bernard Pass, and is on track to open for the 2026/27 season.
21 July 2026
The Remarkables Adds Scarpa Bowl to Its Inbounds Terrain
The Remarkables is adding new inbounds terrain for winter, bringing the Scarpa Bowl - known locally as the Toilet Bowl - into its lift-accessed network after years as backcountry-only ground. The roughly 500 metre run is reached by bootpacking from the top of the Sugar Bowl chairlift, with a shuttle picking skiers up from the road at the bottom. It's a smaller, faster addition than the resort's planned Doolans expansion, though the new terrain hasn't opened yet due to a lack of snow this season.
21 July 2026
Ski Portillo Cut Off After Storm Dumps More Than 4.5 Metres of Snow
Ski Portillo remains isolated after an extended storm buried the Chilean resort under more than 4.5 metres of snow, with both ground and air access suspended since Tuesday while crews monitor avalanche hazards and worsening weather. Resort officials say further snowfall is expected in the coming days and haven't set a timeline for reopening the mountain road. Once access resumes, the scale of the snowpack could set up a strong season at one of the Southern Hemisphere's most historic ski resorts.
21 July 2026
Resort Spotlight: Lotte Arai - Japan's Corporate Ski Anomaly With 22 Metres of Annual Snowfall
Lotte Arai receives 22 metres of annual snowfall - exceptional even by Japanese standards - but its corporate ownership model and limited terrain create an unusual cost-benefit equation. Here's what the numbers actually mean on the ground.
19 July 2026
Resort Spotlight: Banff Sunshine Village - Nine Metres of Snow and a Season That Runs Until May
Banff Sunshine Village sits at 1,660m base and receives 9.27m of snow annually. Inside Banff National Park, it offers a six-month season and terrain split that skews heavily advanced - though the crowds and lift infrastructure tell their own story.
18 July 2026
Current conditions
Snow Report
Updated 16 Aug 2026
1723m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Thunderstorm16°C / 23°C · W 14km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
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7 days
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Base depth
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Season total
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Total lifts3
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26 Dec 2026 - 15 Mar 2027
Hour by Hour
Next 47 hours· Updated Aug 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Scroll for the full outlook · Open-Meteo
7-Day Outlook
1,723 mUpdated Aug 16, 2026 at 6:02 PMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0cm
Days 8–14
0.0cm
Sun, Aug 16
Thunderstorm
Temp23° / 16°°C
Snow0.0cm(63%)
Wind14 km/h W
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Wendelstein snow report
Track current conditions at Wendelstein in Germany. This report covers snowfall totals, base and summit depth, and the forecast across 6 runs.
Snow measurements
Base depth, summit depth, and recent snowfall are the core numbers to watch. At Wendelstein, summit conditions (1723m) can differ noticeably from the base, so we break both out separately rather than showing a single average.
Weather conditions
Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Wendelstein's base and summit.
Data sources
Wendelstein snow data is collected through a combination of on-mountain reports and weather forecasting services, giving you both official resort updates and independent forecast data in one place. The mountain is served by 3 lifts, including an aerial tram.
When to check
The biggest swings usually happen right after a storm. Check Wendelstein's report in the morning for the freshest numbers, and again in the afternoon as conditions evolve.