Skiing in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia is a ski destination in Germany, part of The Alps region, with 15 ski resorts to explore. The skiing spans elevations from 404m to 813m, giving a vertical range of 409m. Across the area there are 50km of prepared pistes. There are 207 runs in total - 122 easy, 70 intermediate, 12 advanced - catering to all ability levels. 72 ski lifts serve the slopes, including 16 chairlifts. Notable resorts in the area include Skiliftkarussell Winterberg, Neuastenberg Postwiese, Skiliftkarussell Altastenberg and Wildewiese. The ski season typically runs from December to March. A daily adult lift pass costs around €52 on average.
Ski Resorts in North Rhine-Westphalia
15 ski resorts in North Rhine-Westphalia
Bödefeld - Hunau
Lust auf Skifahren, Snowboard- oder Rodelspaß? Dann sind Sie im Skigebiet Hunau in Schmallenberg-Bödefeld im Sauerland genau richtig.
Eschenberglifte
Eschenberg is a natural snow ski area offering a heartfelt, family-friendly, and stress-free winter experience. It features safe, wide, and well-groomed family pistes, ideal for beginners and children, with long runs up to 1.5 km, and a separate toboggan run.
Fort Fun Winterwelt
Fort Fun Winterwelt is a ski area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Hesselbacher Gletscher
Hesselbacher Gletscher is a small ski resort in southern Westphalia, located between the Ruhr area and Frankfurt. It offers well-groomed pistes, a floodlight system, and a children's ski school.
Neuastenberg Postwiese
Neuastenberg Postwiese is a ski area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has 7.1 km of pistes served by 9 lifts, including 1 chairlift. The slopes run from 599 m to 727 m, a vertical drop of 128 m.
Olpe Fahlenscheid
Olpe Fahlenscheid is a small ski area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has 1.3 km of pistes served by 3 lifts. The slopes run from 503 m to 592 m, a vertical drop of 89 m.
Skiarena Hahnenbecke
Skiarena Hahnenbecke ski resort in Germany. 1 lifts, 404m - 438m elevation.
Skigebiet Weißer Stein
Weißer Stein ski area near Udenbreth is the best-known winter sports area on the left bank of the Rhine, situated between 610 and 690 meters above sea level. It features a 550-meter downhill piste and an anchor drag lift.
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon
Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon offers a 600m long slope suitable for beginners and advanced skiers. It features a single platter lift and night skiing facilities.
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Skiliftkarussell Altastenberg
Skikarussell Altastenberg is a family ski resort located on Kahlen Asten.
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg
Skiliftkarussell Winterberg offers 45 km of slopes and 46 lifts. It boasts over 65 varied slopes and trendy ski huts, with options for ski rentals and lessons.
Skipiste "Am Kohlberg"
Skipiste "Am Kohlberg" is a small ski area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has 0.4 km of pistes served by one lift. The slopes run from 436 m to 510 m, a vertical drop of 74 m.
Sternrodt
Skigebiet Sternrodt is a family-friendly ski resort in Hochsauerland, Germany, located on the north slope of Langenberg. It offers 2.1 km of easy to intermediate pistes, including a fun park and a dedicated children's area, catering to all skill levels.
Wildewiese
Wildewiese is a ski area in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It has 5.9 km of pistes served by 7 lifts. The slopes run from 527 m to 646 m, a vertical drop of 119 m.
North Rhine-Westphalia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 15 resorts
Total Resorts
15
Total Piste km
77 km
Total Lifts
90
Elevation Range
404–813 m
Avg Day Pass
-
Total Runs
207
Where to start in North Rhine-Westphalia
Top picks across 2 categories
Best for beginners
- 1.Neuastenberg PostwieseVery good
- 2.Skiliftkarussell AltastenbergVery good
- 3.WildewieseVery good
Best value
- 1.Bödefeld - HunauGood
- 2.EschenberglifteGood
- 3.Fort Fun WinterweltGood
Top Resorts in North Rhine-Westphalia
Sorted by Piste km
| Resort | Piste km | Vert. Drop (m) | Lifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skiliftkarussell Winterberg | 45 | 215 | 46 |
| Neuastenberg Postwiese | 7 | 128 | 9 |
| Skiliftkarussell Altastenberg | 6 | 143 | 7 |
| Wildewiese | 6 | 120 | 7 |
| Bödefeld - Hunau | 4 | 192 | 4 |
| Eschenberglifte | 4 | 150 | 3 |
| Sternrodt | 2 | 200 | 3 |
| Olpe Fahlenscheid | 1 | 88 | 3 |
| Hesselbacher Gletscher | 1 | 87 | 2 |
| Skihang am Poppenberg in Brilon | 1 | 107 | 1 |
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Season Calendar - North Rhine-Westphalia
When each resort is open for skiing
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