Skiing in Germany
Germany is a ski destination in The Alps region, with 4 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 833m to 2,019m, giving a vertical range of 1,186m. Across the area there are 49km of prepared pistes. There are 96 runs in total - 45 easy, 41 intermediate, 9 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 21 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 3 gondolas and 5 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Skigebiet Ifen, Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald, Hochlitten-Riefensberg and Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein). The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €42 on average. 398 ski schools offer lessons for all levels.
Ski Resorts in Germany
4 ski resorts in Germany
Hochlitten-Riefensberg
Hochlitten Riefensberg is a family-friendly ski area with 62 years of history. It features 3 drag lifts, 1 practice lift, and 3 race tracks, including a FIS-homologated slalom slope.
Skigebiet Ifen
Skigebiet Ifen is a ski area in Germany. It has 7 km of pistes served by 4 lifts, including 2 gondolas and cable cars and 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 1,257 m to 2,019 m, a vertical drop of 762 m.
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald
Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald is a ski area in Germany. It has 17 km of pistes served by 10 lifts, including 1 gondola or cable car and 3 chairlifts. The slopes run from 1,074 m to 1,803 m, a vertical drop of 729 m.
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein)
Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) is a small ski area in Germany. It has 4.8 km of pistes served by 3 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 833 m to 1,315 m, a vertical drop of 482 m.
Germany at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 4 resorts
Total Resorts
4
Total Piste km
35 km
Total Lifts
21
Elevation Range
833–2,019 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
96
Top Resorts in Germany
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tannheim-Zöblen-Schattwald | 17 | 729 | 10 |
| Skigebiet Ifen | 7 | 762 | 4 |
| Hochlitten-Riefensberg | 6 | 184 | 4 |
| Zinkenlifte – Dürrnberg (Hallein) | 5 | 482 | 3 |
Season Calendar - Germany
When each resort is open for skiing
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