EUROPEAN SKI HOLIDAYS
GERMANY
Capital: Berlin
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Time: GMT +1 Telephone
Code: 00 49
Officially named the Federal Republic of Germany,
this country is located in central Europe and is bordered by the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea, Poland and
the Czech
Republic, Austria and Switzerland,
and by France.
Germany has the largest population of the European Union with about 82 million
inhabitants.
Germany is rich in history over the years and today prides itself with
its renowned environmental consciousness.
Germany is committed to improving the global warming situation with
exercises in recycling, renewable energy, low emission standards and sustainable energy.
Although Germany has over 50 ski resorts there are three distinct ski
settings available in Germany offering something for everyone.
Whether looking for a chic ski resort, village ambiance or a hidden gem;
everyone will have a good time skiing Germany.
 Looking for a chic ski resort in Germany? Look to Garmisch-Partenkirchen or
Oberstdorf resorts.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers 43 individual pistes and is ideal for the
intermediate and expert skier.
Oberstdorf offers great skiing for intermediate skier as well as plenty
of fun for the beginner.
Prefer the quaint village ski experience? Look to Oberammergau ski resort
or Mittenwald. Perhaps a smaller resort the ski experience remains grand in this quaint village resort that offers
access to 9 pistes that suit a range of experienced skiers. Mittenwald offers similar skiing with more reliable
snow coverage due to the higher altitude.
Considered by many to be Germany’s hidden gems of ski resorts include
Berchtesgaden Land and Lenggries. Berchtesgaden Land offers skiing for all levels of skiers with 25 individual
pistes. Lenggries is a larger resort that offers 10 individual pistes with 62 miles of downhill skiing. Germany
offers some really fantastic ski deals.
Lift Information
Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a total of 38 lifts that will accommodate
up to 50,000 people per hour. The Ski Paradies Sudelfeld Area ski pass allows you to ski at both Oberaudorf with 30
lifts and Bayrischzell with 23 lifts.
Oberstdorf resort offers 26 ski lifts that can transport 30,000 people
per hour. Oberammergau offers 12 lifts with the capacity to transport 5,700 people per hour. Berchtesgaden Land
uses 30 ski lifts to serve 17,600 skiers per hour.
Cross Country Skiing
Oberstdorf ski resort offers a chic ski experience with over 52 miles of
cross country skiing. Oberammergau cross country skiing offers 31 miles of beautiful and quiet skiing; for those
who want to just get away from it all. Enjoy cross country skiing at Berchtesgaden Land’s 8 miles of
trails.
Types of Accommodations
Located at the entrance to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen resort the Grand
Hotel Sonnenbichl offers grand views of Germany’s highest mountain. Many additional hotels, chalets and apartments
serve the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area. The villages near the resorts of Oberammergau or Mittenwald have charming
accommodations include bed and breakfasts and charming hotels and inns such as Minotel Turmwirt which offers the
atmosphere of a traditional Bavarian 18th century hotel. There are some really competative ski deals on the
market.
Best Ways to Get There
Airports are located within a two hours drive from many of Germany ski
resorts making the possibility of a ski weekend plausible. Additionally train, bus and roadways make the ski
resorts very accessible.
Après Ski
When skiing Obststdorf you will enjoy a stop in to Franzlwirt and the
Wilde Mannle located at the bottom of Nebelhorn cable car. There you will find drinks, lively music and plenty of
fun after your day on the slopes. The nightlife at Garmisch-Partenkirchen rocks at the new Gletschergarten. Germany
is full of fun whether on the slopes or not so finding a hot spot après ski is never far away.
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