
Willingen
Weather at Willingen
Low: 2.8°C / High: 6.4°C
Wind: NW 16 km/h
Recent Snowfall
24 hours: 0 cm
7 days: 20 cm
Snow Depth
Base: 0 cm
Season Total: 20 cm
Resort Status
Lifts: --/--
Trails: --/--
Willingen stands as one of central Germany's most impressive ski destinations, offering 16km of varied terrain across the beautiful Sauerland highlands. This popular resort delivers exceptional facilities including night skiing, extensive snowmaking, and diverse runs suitable for all ability levels. Despite its relatively modest altitude, Willingen consistently provides reliable skiing conditions throughout winter, with excellent grooming maintaining quality pistes even during busy periods.
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Willingen/Talstation Ettelsberg-Seilbahn
Willingen's comprehensive lift system features 16 modern installations efficiently serving the entire ski area. The network includes comfortable chairlifts and numerous surface lifts that minimize waiting times even during peak periods. With a vertical drop of 380m, the lifts provide access to varied terrain across several distinct sectors. The K1 eight-seater chairlift whisks skiers quickly to 840m, offering panoramic views across the rolling Sauerland landscape and Willingen's famous ski jumping arena.
Willingen Resort Elevation
Trails
Total Runs
19
Total Area
16km
9.9 miles
Location
Located in Hesse approximately 150km northeast of Cologne and 170km from Frankfurt, Willingen offers exceptional accessibility from Germany's western population centers. The resort surrounds the vibrant town of Willingen, providing extensive accommodation, dining, and après-ski options. This central location makes it an ideal weekend destination, with excellent train connections from major cities. The surrounding region offers additional winter activities including cross-country skiing, winter hiking, and Germany's largest ski jumping facility regularly hosting World Cup events.
Willingen
, germany
Season Info
The ski season at Willingen typically extends from December through March, with the most consistent conditions in January and February. The resort has invested heavily in snowmaking technology, with extensive coverage ensuring reliable skiing regardless of natural snowfall patterns. The Sauerland microclimate often delivers surprising powder days, while the comprehensive grooming fleet maintains excellent piste conditions throughout the winter. Night skiing under floodlights extends the skiing day well into the evening on select runs.
Current Season
2025 - 2026
Opening Day
1/4/2025
Closing Day
3/16/2025
Days Open
72
Annual Snowfall
Metric
1.5m
150cm
Imperial
4.9ft
59in
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