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Germany’s Ski Season Starts Early After Fresh Snow, Backed by €55 Million in Upgrades

About €55 million in upgrades signals a shift toward modernized lifts with family-focused, year-round offerings.

Overview

  • Söllereck in Oberstdorf opens on Sunday, 23 November, according to the operators’ association VDS.
  • Ski operations on the Zugspitze begin on Friday, 28 November.
  • Garmisch-Classic introduces a new eight-seat chairlift with weather protection following an €18 million project.
  • Skizentrum Mitterdorf invests about €23 million in two chairlifts designed for summer use to support year-round operations.
  • The Höllwies drag lift at Söllereck is planned to return after five years with an energy-saving drive, as resorts add family-oriented experience trails and report their best winter since the pandemic.