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Skiliftkarussell Winterberg is a popular ski area in Sauerland. It is the ideal destination for a day or long weekend of snow fun. Winterberg is only a 3 hour drive from the Netherlands and has 34 beautiful slopes. Thanks to natural snowfall and the many snow cannons it is 3 months a year snow in Winterberg. In Winterberg you can do excellent skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing. This ski area is also a great place for conviviality. There are several atmospheric restaurants and festive après-ski venues.
The Skiliftkarussell near Winterberg is one of the largest ski areas of the Sauerland. In recent years there has been considerable investment in modern fast lifts and snow cannons. This creates a beautiful winter sports area that is very popular among the Dutch. At a fine travel distance and with excellent snow security. Winterberg is a nice village to get acquainted with winter sports. The area in Sauerland offers excellent opportunities for beginners and children. For advanced skiers, the options are more limited. Yet there are a few nice challenging slopes to find you a day to entertain.
Children up to 6 years of age ski in Winterberg for free with one parent. For the Winterberg ski pass special family arrangements are also possible. Would you like to enjoy the German snow for a week? Then choose for a Wintersport-Arena Card. In addition to Winterberg, this ski pass is also valid in 7 other ski areas in the area. So you have a choice of 70 kilometres of pistes.
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Characteristics ski area Winterberg |
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| Highest point | 820 metres |
| Lowest point | 630 metres |
| Total kilometres of pistes | 27 |
| Blue slopes | 14 kilometres |
| Red slopes | 12 kilometers |
| Black slopes | 1 kilometre |
| Pistekilometers Wintersports Arena | 70 (34 blue, 30 red, 9 black) |
| Villages | Winterberg |
| Snow security | Moderate |
| Après-ski possibilities | Very good |
| Child-Friendliness | Very good |
| Oportunities for beginners | Very good |
| advanced options | Barely |
| Extra possibilities ski pass | Wintersport Arena |
| Post ski pass (1 day) in 2018 | € 35 |
| Post ski pass Wintersports Arena (6 days) in 2018 | € 125 |
| Cost ski lesson per day | € 35 - € 70 |
| Cost lunch on the slopes | € 5 - € 20 |
| Best travel period | January-February |
| Distance to Utrecht | Only 320 kilometres |
| Pistecards | Pistecard Winterberg |
As the name suggests, the ski area Skiliftkarussell Winterberg is located near the German town of Winterberg. A small part of the village lies directly on the slopes. From other parts of Winterberg you can take the ski bus or car. Winterberg is a cozy ski resort with traditional buildings. In the car-free center you will find a number of busy streets with various shops, restaurants and pubs. You can spend the night in a hotel, apartment, guesthouse or holiday home in Winterberg. The surroundings are beautiful in the hills of the Hochsauerland.
The village is situated at an altitude of 668 meters and Winterberg is regularly equipped with a snow blanket during the winter sports season.
The skiing area of Winterberg is located in the low mountain range of Sauerland. There are seven sub-areas: Poppenberg, Astenstrasse, Bremberg, Sürenberg, Herrloh, Kappe, Kahler and Asten. Thanks to dozens of modern elevators you can easily make a tour along these seven subareas. Because of the low altitude you can ski almost everywhere between the trees. And because of the slight difference in altitude, downhill runs are not too long. In Winterberg you will find a number of slopes with artificial lighting for evening skiing.
Bird's eye view of Winterberg ski area
The Winterberg ski area is ideal for beginners. You don't have to drive far to get to the village. So you can easily spend a day or long weekend getting acquainted with winter sports in Winterberg. In Winterberg you will find many blue slopes and a large practice meadow at the Herrloh Kopf. Despite the many easy slopes, there are hardly any flat stretches. The Quickjet descent is a beautiful red slope for all beginners who want just a little more challenge. And the blue descent from the Kappe is also recommended. This Waldschneise slope meanders beautifully between the trees.
For experienced skiers, the ski area does not have much to offer. The red pistes are easy and black pistes are almost non-existent. On the Kappe you will find some nice and challenging pistes, such as the spicy black Slalomhang. Enough for a day of snow fun. There is a great fun park in Winterberg for freestylers. Off-piste opportunities are hardly there. For that, the ski area is too small and the difference in altitude is too small.
Winterberg lends itself very well to a toboggan run, a beautiful winter hike or cross-country skiing route. You will also find the ski area an official bobsleigh track and various jumps. Dutch bobsleighers and ski jumpers regularly come here to train. Definitely worth a look if you happen to be in Winterberg at the same time.
Winterberg is an excellent destination for winter sports with children. A good choice for a day or weekend of snow fun. The ski area is just a few hours drive from the Netherlands. Because of the low location it is never very cold or bleak. On the Herrloh you will find a huge children's land with various courses and practice slopes for the little ones. There is even an Indian tent and magic carpet. Also at the chairlift Rauher Busch is a beautiful children's land with practice slopes. There are many Dutch ski instructors who provide ski lessons for children.
There are several child-friendly hotels in the Winterberg ski area. Each restaurant and ski hut has a special children's dish on the menu. The ski area is well-organized and small. Nowhere are the slopes really spicy. Older children can therefore quickly get their feet on the various slopes. With parents, but also independently.
The skiing area Winterberg is very low. In Sauerland you will find no high mountains. The snow is therefore moderate. Fortunately, the area has many snow cannons. These are used when there is little snowfall. This way, the slopes are always white during the winter sports season. If it has snowed quite a night, the village Winterberg turns into a beautiful winter wonderland. And the slopes are immediately very beautiful. The snowiest months are January and February.
In terms of après-ski there is plenty to do in Winterberg. There are several places where you can have a drink and party. Bei Möppi is for example a bar in Winterberg where many people come together after skiing or snowboarding. Also in the Dutch Hotel der Brabander in Winterberg they love a good après-ski party. In some après-ski venues in Winterberg, Dutch artists perform in the weekends.
Do you like to have a good time, but don't you have to be so exuberant? Then there are some nice pubs in the village. The Irish Pub, for example, and the Dorf Alm. For anyone who wants to go out in the evening in Winterberg, the large bar/discotheque Tenne is a must. The disco has several floors and on each floor different music is played. Something for everyone so.
Do you want to get acquainted with winter sports? Then Winterberg is an excellent destination for a day or long weekend to learn skiing or snowboarding. In the ski area you will find several ski schools where you can book lessons. There is a choice of group lessons or private lessons. For example, you can also hire a private instructor with a group. For a group lesson you'll lose between 35 and 70 euros per day. The costs depend on the size of the group and the amount of time you have to spend. Both adults and children can go to the ski area of Winterberg for lessons.
Ski lessons for children in Winterberg
There are plenty of restaurants in the Winterberg ski area. Both along the slopes and in the village. The atmosphere is excellent and the food is of good quality. The affordability is fine. The prices for a lunch on the slopes are roughly between 5 and 20 euros. Möppi's Hutte, Quick's Skihütte and restaurant Panorama are for example popular eateries on the slopes. You can order everything. Fresh soup, a tasty curry sausage, spaghetti bolognese, chili con carne, a sandwich and even a traditional Dutch frikandel with fries.
Winter sports in Winterberg is cheap. Certainly in comparison with other ski areas in for example Austria, France and Italy. Prices for accommodation, restaurants and ski rental are low. The ski pass is also easy to pay. Because the area is close to the Netherlands, you will also spend little money on travel costs. In short, Winterberg is an ideal destination if you want to spend little money on winter sports.
In Winterberg you can spend the night in a hotel, apartment or guesthouse. The village also has a Landal park with holiday homes. A well-known hotel in Winterberg with all the trimmings is, for example, Familie Hotel der Brabander.
Familiehotel den Brabander in Winterberg has it all
All accommodations in Winterberg are of excellent quality. Prices are often a bit higher on weekends and holidays than on normal weekdays.
Winterberg is easily accessible by car. As far as Meschede-Bestwig you drive on the highway. From there you continue your journey on a good motorway until Winterberg. You don't have to climb anywhere or conquer a winding mountain road. From Utrecht the travel time is about 3.5 hours. The local motorway between the motorway and Winterberg can be very busy during weekends and holidays. Especially when it has snowed a lot. The advice is to arrive early.
In Germany, winter tyres are compulsory in winter conditions. By the way, the chance that you will need snow chains is not so great. However, throwing a set of snow chains in the trunk, just to be on the safe side, doesn't hurt. Via NS International you can travel directly from the Netherlands to Winterberg. The travel time from Amsterdam Central Station is about 5.5 hours. You will then arrive at the centre of Winterberg. There are also various organisations that offer bus trips to Winterberg, such as winterbergbus.nl.
on winter sports
Gorgeous slopes, cozy après-ski, beautiful winter surroundings, good food, nice shops. You can find it all in the ski area of Winterberg. And just an hour or two drive from the Dutch border. Winterberg is the 'place to be' if you want to get acquainted with winter sports. The Skiliftkarussell Winterberg is perfect for a day or long weekend fun on your snowboard, skis or cross country skis.
