Those who like being on the go in the clear, cold winter air, seeing the snow glitter in the sunshine and letting their gaze wander over whitewashed landscapes get a shine in their eyes at the very thought of the next winter journey. And there are many good reasons to recommend Bavaria as a destination to winter sport fans! As well as the larger, better known skiing areas in the Bavarian Alps, the regions of the Swabian and Franconian Jura with their gentle hills, the East Bavarian uplands and the foothills of the Alps also beckon with the diversity and beauty of winter. There's not only alpine downhill skiing on the agenda, but also the pleasure of cross-country skiiing on excellently prepared tracks and snowshoe hikes in the quiet of the forest. Among the great advantages of Bavaria is this reliable assurance of snow: depending on the altitude, the season begins in November and continues in some places right on into late April.
Selected destinations for lovers of winter sports
In the Allgäu, the town of Oberstdorf...
...beckons with three large skiing regions at altitudes of between 825 and over 2,000 metres. Among the attractions awaiting skiers here is Germany's longest downhill run with a length of 7.5 kilometres! Cross-country skiers use a network of tracks spread over the whole of the municipality.
Tourism Oberstdorf
Tel. +49 8322 7000
E-mail: info@oberstdorf.de
In the Berchtesgadener Land...
...your customers will find challenges to suit all tastes at the foot of the Watzmann. Apart from classical ski runs, aficionados of winter sports can also set out on alpine tours or go tobogganing on the artificial Olympic bob run.
Tourist Information Berchtesgaden
Tel.: +49-8652-65650-700
E-mail: info@berchtesgaden.de
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Beneath Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze...
...lies Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The highlight here is the 'Zugspitz Region', the highest ski and snowboard region in Germany. If the conditions are good, skiing is possible from November right on into May. The region lies at altitudes of between 700 metres and over 2,800 metres, and your customers will be able to experience the whole range of winter sports here. And any amount of Bavarian charm and hospitality into the bargain!
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tourism
Tel.: +49 8821 180 700
E-mail: info@gapa-tourismus.de
The Great Arber...
...is in the middle of the Bavarian Forest. On account of its height, indeed, it is known as the Mont Blanc of the Bavarian Forest. It's not only skiers, cross-country skiers and hikers who get their money's worth here; snowboarders do so too, and they have a fun park of their own. Apart from that, your customers can look forward to deep-snow runs – and incidentally also to an ice rink which is open all year round!
ARBERLAND REGio GmbH
Tel.: +49 9921 9605-0
E-mail: tourismus@arberland-regio.de
A leisure arena out in the ...
...open air - that may be the best way of describing the holiday region Ochsenkopf in the Fichtel Mountains. A great deal of emphasis is placed on variety here: ski runs for beginners, families and advanced skiers, a sophisticated network of tracks and routes for cross-country skiers and hikers, and floodlit night-time skiing enjoyment all help to ensure the right mixture of fun and sporting challenge!
Tourism & Marketing GmbH Ochsenkopf
Tel.: +49 9272 97032
E-mail: info@erlebnis-ochsenkopf.de
