ZDF's 'Wintermord' Explores Ski Resort Controversy in the Erzgebirge

The eleventh episode of the popular crime series delves into a murder tied to a contentious ski lift project in Oberwiesenthal.

The new episode of 'Erzgebirgskrimi,' titled 'Wintermord,' airs on ZDF at 8:15 PM on March 1, 2025, and is also available in the ZDF Mediathek until January 2026.
The plot centers on the murder of a ski lift lobbyist amid tensions over a proposed ski lift project connecting Fichtelberg in Germany and Keilberg in the Czech Republic.
The episode highlights real-world parallels, referencing past debates over similar cross-border ski lift projects in the region.
Key themes include environmental concerns, local resistance to development, and interpersonal drama, including a strained relationship between a forester and an investigator.
Longtime cast member Andreas Schmidt-Schaller steps down for health reasons, with Thomas Thieme joining the series as a new character.