Germany in Winter
Germany in the winter is very cold. Temperatures are often expected to drop below zero. Also, unpredictable snow and rain often falls. This type of weather may not sound appealing, but it is known to be good for winter sports. It is a prime time and place to go skiing, snowboarding, or even tubing for the kids. Germany's higher regions, such as the Bavarian Alps are great places to do so.
*Check out some of the best places to ski in Germany below.
Temperature chart:
December=27-41 F
January=23-40 F
February=25-41 F
Some events to look forward to in Germany in Winter:
1. Christmas Markets in Germany
~part of German holiday tradition
~great way to get into the Christmas spirit
~almost every German city celebrates with at least one market
~Berlin has over 60 different Christmas markets
~fairs start on the last weekend of November and usually last until around Christmas Day
~WHEN: last weekend of November-December 24, 2013
~WHERE: all throughout Germany
Best Places to Ski:
1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen
~most famous ski resort in Germany
~held the 1936 winter Olympics
~located in the German Alps
~47 miles of downhill runs and 7 miles of cross country runs
~one hour south of Munich and one hour from Innsbruck's International Airport
2. Zugspitze
~Germany's highest peak (almost 10,000 feet tall)
~13 miles of downhill runs and a great park for snowboarders which includes a half pipe
~near the summit there is a restaurant, sundeck, and ski slopes for all levels
~you can ski here November to May
~one hour, 15 minutes south of Munich
3. Black Forest
~Germany's biggest ski resort outside the Alps
~home to Germany's oldest ski club (1895) and the first ski tow ever built
~covers 4,600 square miles and its highest peak is about 5,000 feet
~has 155 miles of downhill slopes, 22 ski jumps, 170 lifts, and 1,000 miles of trails to explore
~about two hours south of Frankfurt
*Check out some of the best places to ski in Germany below.
Temperature chart:
December=27-41 F
January=23-40 F
February=25-41 F
Some events to look forward to in Germany in Winter:
1. Christmas Markets in Germany
~part of German holiday tradition
~great way to get into the Christmas spirit
~almost every German city celebrates with at least one market
~Berlin has over 60 different Christmas markets
~fairs start on the last weekend of November and usually last until around Christmas Day
~WHEN: last weekend of November-December 24, 2013
~WHERE: all throughout Germany
Best Places to Ski:
1. Garmisch-Partenkirchen
~most famous ski resort in Germany
~held the 1936 winter Olympics
~located in the German Alps
~47 miles of downhill runs and 7 miles of cross country runs
~one hour south of Munich and one hour from Innsbruck's International Airport
2. Zugspitze
~Germany's highest peak (almost 10,000 feet tall)
~13 miles of downhill runs and a great park for snowboarders which includes a half pipe
~near the summit there is a restaurant, sundeck, and ski slopes for all levels
~you can ski here November to May
~one hour, 15 minutes south of Munich
3. Black Forest
~Germany's biggest ski resort outside the Alps
~home to Germany's oldest ski club (1895) and the first ski tow ever built
~covers 4,600 square miles and its highest peak is about 5,000 feet
~has 155 miles of downhill slopes, 22 ski jumps, 170 lifts, and 1,000 miles of trails to explore
~about two hours south of Frankfurt