Winter sports in Munich and the surrounding area: Our tips

Sledding: Hills for tobogganing

Fast-paced downhill runs are not only to be found in the Alps, but also in Munich. Hardly anything is as much fun in winter as shooting down the hill with the kids. The longest and fastest toboggan runs can be found on the 50-meter-high Olympiaberg, but the city also has some steep hills to offer:

• Monopteros in the English Garden
• Luitpoldberg
• Maximiliansanlagen
• Ostparkberg
• Aubinger Lohe

Ice skating: locations in Munich

• Ice Skating at the Olympiapark

Daily
Olympiapark

• Ice Skating at Stachus square

November to January
Karlsplatz (Stachus)

• Ice Skating at Prinzregentenstadion

all winter
Prinzregentenstr. 80 (U4 Prinzregentenplatz)

• Ice skating at Eis- und Funsportzentrum München-Ost

all winter
Staudinger Straße 17 (U5/U8 Michaelibad)

• Ice Skating at Eis- und Funsportzentrum München West

all winter
Agnes-Bernauer-Str. 241 (Tram 10 or Bus 72 Westbad)

Skiing: Ski resorts around Munich

Of course, there aren't that many reasons to get out of Munich - but the mountains are definitely one of them. Conveniently accessible by car or train, the most popular ski resorts for a sporty winter excursion are close by! Whether carving pro, snowboarder, family or ski beginner - every winter sports enthusiast will find the right slope.

Cross-country skiing: Whether in Munich's parks or in the surrounding countryside

Skiing through the parks is possible in Munich, but it takes a fair amount of snow for the trails to be groomed. Fortunately, the surrounding area has some nearby alternatives - even in the evening you can still cross-country ski under floodlights.