Snowy Weekend Draws Crowds to German Ski Regions
Wintersport enthusiasts flock to Sauerland, the Harz, the Erzgebirge, and the Thuringian Forest for skiing, sledding, and snowboarding as fresh snow and open lifts create ideal conditions.
- Sauerland ski resorts, including Winterberg, report up to 30 cm of natural snow, with 80 lifts operational and a noticeable reduction in crowding compared to the previous weekend.
- In the Harz region, several ski lifts, including at Torfhaus and the Wurmberg, are opening for the first time this season, though limited snow depth restricts some skiing options.
- The Erzgebirge offers fresh snowfall and operational lifts, with visitors able to access both German and Czech slopes using a shared ski pass.
- The Thuringian Forest features prepared sledding hills, 30 km of cross-country trails, and evening skiing under floodlights at select locations like the Skiarena Silbersattel.
- Weather forecasts across these regions predict continued frost and occasional snow showers, with temperatures ranging from -1°C to -7°C in higher elevations.
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