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
Skigebiet Eschenberg is a natural snow ski area offering a heartfelt, family-friendly, and stress-free winter experience. It provides ideal, manageable conditions for beginners and families, with safe pistes and no long lift wait times.
Fort Fun Winterwelt
Die FORT FUN Winterwelt ist nur 15 Minuten von der A46 entfernt! Tolles Naturschnee-Vergnügen für Ski-, Snowboard- & Rodel-Fans! Das Parken ist kostenlos.
Hesselbacher Gletscher
Hesselbacher Gletscher is a small ski area in southern Westphalia, located between the Ruhr area and Frankfurt. It offers well-prepared pistes, floodlighting, and a DSV and children's ski school.
Neuastenberg Postwiese
Neuastenberg Postwiese ski resort in Germany. 33 runs, 7km of pistes, 9 lifts, 599m - 727m elevation.
Olpe Fahlenscheid
Experience adventure and relaxation in Fahlenscheid! From bikepark to ski resort, welcome to Fahlenscheid, the varied recreation spot for the whole family!
Skiarena Hahnenbecke
Skiarena Hahnenbecke ski resort in Germany. 1 lifts, 404m - 438m elevation.
Skigebiet Weißer Stein
The Weißer Stein ski area near Udenbreth is the best-known winter sports area on the left bank of the Rhine. It features an up to 550-meter long downhill piste and an anchor tow 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 platter lift, floodlighting, and a separate toboggan run.
Skihang Tüppel
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Skiliftkarussell Altastenberg
Skikarussell Altastenberg is a family-friendly ski resort located at Kahlen Asten, offering ski and snowboard fun with on-site ski schools and rentals. It features a new 4-seater Kapellenbahn chairlift with a 700m family run, and is part of a larger ski carousel network.
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, ski schools, and even floodlit skiing on up to 14 slopes.
Skipiste "Am Kohlberg"
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Sternrodt
Skigebiet Sternrodt is a family-friendly resort in Hochsauerland, Germany, offering 2.1 km of easy to intermediate pistes on the Langenberg. It features 3 lifts, including a children's lift, a fun park, and a vertical drop of at least 200 meters, making it suitable for all skill levels.
Wildewiese
Wildewiese is a ski resort that currently has no lift operation. Visitors are advised to check the official website and social media channels for the latest updates on winter sports conditions.
North Rhine-Westphalia at a Glance
Aggregate stats across 15 resorts
Total Resorts
15
Total Piste km
77 km
Total Lifts
89
Elevation Range
404–813 m
Avg Day Pass
€52
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.Olpe FahlenscheidVery good
- 2.Bödefeld - HunauGood
- 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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