Winterberg

Winterberg, Germany

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Ski Area Highlights

Recommended For	Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length	25 miles
Highest Lift	2,723ft
Resort Height	2,297ft
Nearest Airports	Paderborn and Dortmund
Save on Ski Hire	Save up to 50%

Winterberg

Winterberg is a popular ski resort in Germany's Sauerland region. It offers diverse slopes and a vibrant après-ski scene.

 Summary

With over 27 kilometers of ski runs, Winterberg caters to both beginners and experienced skiers. Its modern lift system ensures quick access to the slopes, making it a favorite destination for winter sports enthusiasts.

The ski area of Winterberg is at an altitude of 2,297ft, with 25 miles of marked runs.

Winterberg is part of the Wintersport Arena Sauerland ski area with access to 41 marked pistes, served by a total of 3 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Winterberg itself (25 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Wintersport Arena Sauerland ski resorts of Altastenberg, Postwiesen, Usseln, Willingen-Upland and Züschen.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Snow and Weather

Winterberg typically enjoys good snow reliability, with an average snow depth of around 30-70 cm during the peak season. For the latest snow conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date information.

When will it snow in Winterberg?

The next notable snow forecast is light snow, expected on 20 November.

See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.

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Ski Area Stats

Skiing

Winterberg features the highest peak in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Kahler Asten, standing at 841 meters. The resort boasts 27 slopes across several ski areas, including the popular Herrloh, with notable pistes like the 'Rote Piste' and efficient lifts such as the 'Sesselbahn Herrloh' and 'Zwölferbahn.'

Winterberg offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Ski Lessons in Winterberg

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Winterberg Ski Schools and Winterberg Ski Instructors.

Snowboarding

Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks, especially the 'Snowpark Winterberg,' which offers various jumps and rails suitable for all skill levels. The diverse terrain makes it an excellent choice for freestyle enthusiasts.

Location and Map

Where is Winterberg?

This ski resort is in Hochsauerlandkreis, Regierungsbezirk Arnsberg, Germany.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Winterberg is Paderborn, 65 minutes drive away.

Dortmund, Zurich, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Köln Bonn, Strasbourg, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Düsseldorf and Berne airports are all within three hours drive.

Paderborn is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Winterberg is easily accessible by car, with the A46 motorway leading directly to the resort. The nearest major airports are Dortmund and Frankfurt, both offering convenient transport options to reach the slopes.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 19 ski lifts are able to uplift 15,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 19 miles of ski runs, with 100 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Winterberg open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid March.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Talking about Winterberg

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Aprés Ski

After a day on the slopes, Winterberg's après-ski scene comes alive with options like the 'Küffner' bar and 'Schneewittchen' restaurant. Nightclubs and cozy pubs provide a variety of entertainment for all tastes.