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| Skiing, cross-country and other ways to enjoy the world of winter |
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 Skiers as well as boarders, cross-country skiers as well as winter hikers all enjoy the best views in the Zugspitz Arena. On the one hand of the prominent Zugspitze, the Wetterstein massif and the Meiminger chain; on the other, of sporting and romantic winter days in the snow. Seven ski areas on one stretch.
For cross-country skiers, Tyrol’s Zugspitz Arena is a real insider tip. More than 100 km of track through a magical landscape provide novices and profis with enough challenges. Wherever you join the network of trails, there are plenty of options to extend or shorten your day out. Guarantees of snow up to spring On the Zugspitz glacier, the so-called ‘Zugspitzplatt’, there is many snow – longer than the ski season itself. In Tyrol’s ski areas around the Zugspitze it’s possible to ski through to spring. Artificial snow systems help out should it become ‘snowless’. Even ski areas such as Ehrwald Alm or Wetterstein are not susceptible to the vagaries of nature. Artificial snow systems guarantee for snow. Perfectly prepared slope mean that you are always on your feet and can improve on form and speed from day to day. Only the pleasures of the homely huts are likely to dampen your progress.
A myriad of ways to enjoy the snow A winter holiday in the Zugspitz Arena does not exclusively a skiing holiday. Enjoy snow in all its varieties. On foot on 60 kilometres of cleared hiking trails, for instance, on a romantic ride in a horse-drawn carriage or on ice. Skate your laps on idyllic natural ice rinks and show what you’ve got in your biceps with curling. On snow shoes you can get ahead of touring skiers on the deep-snow cliffs. A long climb through the woods is followed by a breakneck ride downhill – namely on a bob. At best, in a clear night during full moon, where you are closer to the stars. |
Nearly all of the seven towns has its own mountain lift. In total, there is a single massive ski region: 52 lift systems – the most modern cable cars, chair and tow lifts – join the wonderful heights. Combined, the region can boast 152 highly varied kilometers of slopes. Whether you’re a racing carver or a leisurely skier, a tot on the slopes or a (new) beginner – everyone will find the terrain that best suits their style, their speed and their level of fitness. For boarders, the Zugspitz Arena has a particular thrill to offer – fun parks and half-pipes add to the joys of the snow.
With the ‘Happy Ski Card’, carvers and boarders cannot only use all the lifts in the Zugspitz Arena, they can also take advantage of those in Seefeld and Garmisch. If you are not in top shape to cover all the slopes, try one of the six Alpine ski schools. In just a few days children, adult beginners or re-starters are lively on their skis on blue, red and black slopes. Parents know that their children are in the best hands with our qualified ski instructors not only from a sporting perspective, but also from an educational one too. This is ideal to gain a little bit of time for yourself.