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Ski News Germany

German ski regions are highly popular with holidaymakers, as there are numerous ski resorts where snow is guaranteed in winter. Should that not be the case, the major ski regions have snow cannons to ensure uninterrupted enjoyment in the snow. Germans love going on ski holidays, and there are several excellent ski regions to choose from.

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Skiing in the German Alps

The ski resorts in the Allgäu and the German Alps are particularly popular, including Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Lenggries, Berchtesgaden, Oberstdorf, Pfronten, Reit im Winkel, Sonthofen, Nesselwang and the Zugspitze. Skiing on the Zugspitze is a very special experience, as at 2,962 metres this mountain is the highest in Germany. It is also home to the only glacier ski area in the whole country.

Skiing in the Bavarian Forest

 In the eastern part of Bavaria, in the Bavarian Forest, you will find numerous beautiful ski regions with excellent slopes and cross-country trails.

Black Forest

The Black Forest is also among Germany's popular ski regions, with well-known ski resorts such as Hinterzarten, Schluchsee, Schonach and Feldberg.

Ski resorts in eastern Germany

There are several lovely ski resorts in the Harz and Ore Mountains in eastern Germany. In the Ore Mountains, most of the activity is centred around Oberwiesenthal.

Sauerland and Fichtel Mountains

The Sauerland and the Fichtel Mountains are also good destinations for a ski holiday in Germany, although the ski resorts here tend to be smaller and less well known. In the Sauerland, the ski area around Willingen is very popular and also hosts ski jumping events.

German ski regions have slopes of varying difficulty, so beginners can improve their skiing skills too. Here, we would like to keep visitors informed about the latest news from Germany's ski regions.