Ski Areas Germany

Ski Areas Germany

Germany may not have a vast Alpine territory, but it is still a great winter sports nation with a lot of tradition.

At an altitude of 2,962 m, the Zugspitze is the heart of the Bavarian Alps and the highest mountain in Germany. Germany's only glacier ski area is found on the Zugspitze plateau.

In 1936, Garmisch-Partenkirchen was scene of the Winter Olympics. Oberstdorf is another famous winter sports location. Both areas earned their reputation through world cup competitions and the Four Hills Tournament.

Further small ski areas can be found in Germany’s low mountain range. The height and stretch of these mountains tend to increase from north to south. The highest peak in Germany's low mountain range in the Feldberg in the Black Forest (1,493 m) followed by the Großer Arber (1,456 m) in the Bavarian Forest.

Après ski Germany

Apres ski in Germany appelas with a wide variety of sporty offers such as snowshoe hiking, tobogganing, hrose-drawn sleigh rides, ice skating, etc. For relaxation purposes, various large thermal baths with diverse spa offers are available, e.g. the Aquaria Oberstaufen, the Vitaltherme Oberstdorf or the Watzmanntherme Berchtesgaden. Southern Germany is a highly cultural place to visit. Traditonal celebrations and wild winter customs are held high here. Numerous castles, churches and monasteries can be visited.

Those who prefer a rather down-to earth type of apres ski, can either visit a beer brewery, a gentian destillery or can take a walk through the activity mines in Berchtesgaden. Along the pistes you will find snow bars and quaint huts, in the valley there are restaurants, pubs, bars and discos. Southern German specialties include meat and roated dishes, soupes, dumplings and pastery confection. A real Bavarian highlight is the "Brotzeit", a hearty snack which is often combined with "Weißwurst" (Bavarian white sausage) with Pretzel.