Some of the most popular ski resorts for all skill levels.

Germany is home to enchanting nature, wonderful landscapes and beautiful mountains. Unfortunately, not many people think of Germany when it comes to skiing. There the high Alps are preferred. But the fact is that there are several beautiful ski resorts with picturesque villages and panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps. Most of these ski resorts are inexpensive, family friendly and offer great slopes and much more like tobogganing, ice skating, curling and other winter activities.

All German ski resorts are also extremely conveniently located and easy to reach.

Arber

The Arber is the perfect place to teach the little ones how to ski. There is a large children's area and the Children's World Cup, as well as a parallel slalom slope where children can compete against each other. The ski resort is not very big, so it can get quite crowded in high season.

This small and modern ski resort is located in Bavaria and is equipped with extensive new infrastructure for families.

Winkelmoosalm-Steinplatte

This ski resort, which is only an hour away from Munich, is located right on the border with Austria and combines two ski areas. It has 16 slopes, 50 kilometers of slopes and is located at an altitude of 870 meters. The ski resort also offers free parking and is constantly improving its infrastructure to provide even more comfort to its visitors.

Alpsee-Grünten

The Alpsee-Grünten ski area is a family-friendly ski resort with a fun park, free parking, winter hiking trails and toboggan runs, which of course are part of the major ski slopes.

It is a very small ski resort, but it has a good altitude of 760 m with a 4.5 km long slope. It is also popular for the beautiful panoramic view of the surrounding hills.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is famous for being the place of ski champions. The ski resort hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics and still hosts annual World Cup ski competitions.

Located about an hour south of Munich, it offers 40 km of slopes on three mountains and a maximum altitude of 2,962 m, making it one of the top ski resorts in Germany.

Oberstdorf

With 130 kilometers of slopes, the southern Bavarian ski resort of Oberstdorf connects seven mountain peaks that reach over into Austria. Each mountain has its own characteristics, making the area an all-rounder. Some mountains offer more family-friendly slopes, while others offer fast-paced descents for those seeking thrills. There are also 70 km of cross-country ski trails, including a World Cup trail. For non-skiers, there is an extensive network of winter hiking trails.

Oberjoch

Oberjoch in Bad Hindelang in Oberallgäu is one of the 10 highest ski resorts in Germany. The highest peak is 1,559 m, which may seem low compared to France or Switzerland, but it allows for good skiing, especially in January and February. It offers 32 km of slopes, three toboggan runs and a mini snow park for the little ones.

Piston saddle

The Kolbensattel in Oberammergau is a winter paradise for beginners and advanced skiers. It offers 8 km of slopes, most of which are easy blue runs.

There are also beautiful ski tours on routes that overcome only 400 meters in altitude, where you can pleasantly enjoy the breathtaking scenery and train your fitness at the same time.

Brauneck

Brauneck offers 34 km of slopes and 16 lifts. It is located very close to Munich and offers breathtaking, extensive slopes and state-of-the-art ski lifts and infrastructure. The fantastic snowmaking system ensures snow reliability even in dry winters and the view of the Karwendel mountains is unbelievably beautiful.

Alpine World-Karwendel

Alpenwelt-Karwendel is located in the Bavarian mountains and is a truly picturesque place to ski. It is popular with beginners and children, while advanced skiers can enjoy the longest ski route in Germany, the Dammkar. In January, the annual carnival is also held here, which provides additional entertainment.

Field Mountain

Feldberg was the place where the first German ski club was founded in 1892. It has 28 lifts and 36 slopes and attracts skiers of all levels. There is also a snow park here that promises fun for the whole family

Winterberg

Winterberg is a popular ski resort in the Rothaar Mountains. It is quite small and offers 23 km of slopes and 25 lifts, but it is well suited for both beginners and advanced skiers. It is visited by almost a million people every year, many of them from nearby Cologne and Kassel. However, despite its relatively small size, Winterberg also offers a ski jump and a bobsled run.

Skiing is the most popular winter activity and goes hand in hand with cold temperatures. When we are flying down the slopes and in motion, we hardly notice the cold. What becomes alarming is when we take a break, sweaty, in the winter sun or sit on the ski lifts in the cold wind. Perfect in this situation are mobile thermal products.

An easy to store heat pad

Pack a heat pad in your backpack so you can wrap it around your lower back when you take a break and it will give you soothing warmth, you can even wear it when you need it and just turn it on when you need it. It is powered by a power bank and can be turned on and off with the push of a button.

An additional layer of heat

Similarly, you can wear a thermal vest under your ski jacket. Keep it turned off while skiing and turn it on as soon as you continue to stay well warmed even without moving. Unlike a heat pad, this solution will keep your entire upper body at a constant temperature and help you avoid back pain, sore muscles or even colds.

A warm place to sit

If you are spending your prepared lunch break outdoors, then why not sit on a heated chair instead of a cold bench or worse, a wet surface? Also for this situation, an Outchair heating pad is a great option and to spend the lunch break comfortably.