Skigebiete in Germany
German skiing is concentrated in Bavaria along the Austrian border, where Garmisch Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze glacier provide the country's highest and most reliable terrain. Areas are compact and best suited to short breaks and weekends, with excellent rail access from Munich and a strong tradition of mountain huts and cross country trails alongside the pistes.
All 7 Germany ski resorts by size
Ranked by kilometres of marked piste on the resort's main lift pass.
- 1Oberstdorf KleinwalsertalBavaria, GermanyA traditional Bavarian mountain town in the Allgäu Alps with Olympic pedigree. The Nebelhorn provides nearly 1,400m of vertical and skiing to 2,224m.130 km
- 2Garmisch PartenkirchenBavaria, GermanyGermany's premier resort at the foot of the Zugspitze glacier.60 km
- 3BalderschwangBalderschwang, GermanyOne of Germany's snowiest and most charming small ski villages in the Allgäu Alps on the Austrian border. 41km of pistes with genuine Bavarian character.41 km
- 4BrauneckBrauneck - Lenggries, GermanyA popular Munich-area resort in the Bavarian Alps with genuine Alpine terrain. 31km of pistes and nearly 1,000m of vertical drop, just an hour from the city.31 km
- 5WinterbergSauerland, GermanyThe Sauerland's Ski Karussell links nine areas around Winterberg for family day trips.27 km
- 6WillingenSauerland, GermanyCentral Germany's biggest resort. Small area, big weekend crowds from the Ruhr.18 km
- 7SpitzingseeGermany, GermanyA scenic lakeside resort in the Bavarian Alps popular with Munich families. 14km of pistes and 600m of vertical drop, just an hour from the city.14 km
Highest skiing in Germany
- Garmisch Partenkirchen2720 m
- Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal2224 m
- Brauneck1712 m
- Spitzingsee1580 m
- Balderschwang1400 m
Best for beginners and families
- Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal130 km
- Willingen18 km
- Winterberg27 km
- Garmisch Partenkirchen60 km
- Balderschwang41 km
Cheapest lift passes
- Willingen48 $
- Winterberg48 $
- Balderschwang55 $
- Brauneck55 $
- Spitzingsee55 $
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the highest skiing in Germany?
- The Zugspitze glacier above Garmisch Partenkirchen, topping out at 2,720 m, which gives Germany its most snow sure terrain.
- Is Germany worth a full ski week?
- For a first week or a short break from Munich, yes. Skiers wanting large linked terrain will find more in the Tirol, an hour or two further south.