Willingen

Willingen

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Weather at Willingen

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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: --/--

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2025View Full Report →

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

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Elevation: 596m / 1955ft

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 Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 12
Gondola
1
Gondola
8-Person Chair
1
8-Person Chair
6-Person Chair
1
6-Person Chair
T-Bar
6
T-Bar
Surface Lift
3
Surface Lift

Willingen Resort Elevation

2749ft838mResort Summit853ft260mVertical Drop1896ft578mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

19

Total Area

16km

9.9 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
44%
Intermediate
56%
Advanced
0%
Expert
0%
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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

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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

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

1.5m

150cm

Imperial

4.9ft

59in

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