Germany offers many opportunities foremployment by winter kinds of sports. If you are looking for fast descents or want to go cross-country skiing, admiring the picturesque scenery, the ski resorts in Germany will not disappoint you. Compared with the ski centers in France, Switzerland and Austria, German resorts are not so popular, but still a large number of winter sports enthusiasts come here every year.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the most famous German ski resort. Germany
founded it in 1935, combining Garmisch andPartenkirchen in one. This was done on the eve of the Winter Olympics in 1936. Located in the foothills of the Alps near Munich, it annually collects hundreds of tourists. Here at an altitude of 2,962 meters is the highest point of the country - the peak of Zugspitz. Guests can enjoy the ski runs with a total length of 47 kilometers and cross-country ski runs with a length of 7 kilometers. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is also famous for one of the most interesting downhill slopes in the world - Kandaharoy, and the Olympic slopes, which are annually used for international ski competitions. Due to its high altitude, the season lasts from November to May.
Ski resorts in Germany are not only in the Alps. Mountain range
The Black Forest, located in the south-western partThe country, two hours from Frankfurt, offers more than 170 lifts, 22 trampolines, 155 kilometers of ski slopes and 1,000 kilometers of cross-country skiing tracks to skiers. Here is the oldest ski club in Germany, founded back in 1895. The vast expanse of hills, forests and valleys of the Black Forest stretches from Baden-Baden to the Swiss border. Its highest point is Mount Feldberg with a height of 1493 meters.
Другие известные горнолыжные курорты Германии - Oberstdorf, Berchtesgaden and Oberammergau. They are not as big as Garmisch-Partenkirchen, but they have decent ski trails for skiers of all levels. Oberstdorf is famous for its extensive ski base, as well as good conditions for jumping from a springboard. Berchtesgaden has international routes and developed infrastructure, in addition, offers training in the ski school. Oberammergau with two zones - Laber and Kolben - is more suitable for those who like to ride on a plain ski track. There are also "red" tracks, designed for experienced skiers.
Германия, горнолыжные курорты которой отличаются lower prices, compared to similar resorts in neighboring countries, offers an easy way to get to them from anywhere in Europe. Many low-cost German and international companies operate flights to Hamburg, Munich and Berlin, from where it is not difficult to get to the ski center of interest via excellent asphalt roads or by train.
All ski resorts in Germany offergood conditions of rest. In the summer, many of them become places for hiking and mountaineering. Coming here, you will enjoy German hospitality and quality service. And the excellent ski slopes will provide the best opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.
