Winter Sports in Germany

Skiing and Snowboarding

For those who enjoy skiing and snowboarding, Germany has a number of renowed resorts, many of which lie in the mountainous state of Bavaria. While the neighboring countries of Austria and Switzerland are well-known for their Alpine ski resorts, Germany too has destinations that transform themselves into a winter paradise. One of the most popular Alpine ski resort towns is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which lies near Germany’s tallest mountain, the Zugspitze (elevation: 9,718 ft). The Rhön Mountains feature gentler slopes ideal for beginners, while the picturesque Black Forest has about 200 ski lifts that allow winter sports enthusiasts to experience a change of scenery.

While Bavaria contains the biggest ski resort, the Black Forest contains the oldest: Germany’s first ski tow was built in the Black Forest, and Germany’s oldest ski club was formed there in 1985.

Recommended ski destinations in Germany:

• Garmisch-Partenkirchen / Zugspitze
• Oberstdorf (Fellsdorf/Kleinwalserthal)
• Schwarzwald (Black Forest)
• Willingen-Upland

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiing is another popular wintertime activity in Germany, particularly in the less mountainous regions of the north, where downhill skiing is not as common. But one of the most popular cross-country ski destinations still lies in Bavaria: the town of Oberammergau is home to more than 60 miles of cross-country trails that wind along old castles, monasteries and churches. But

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