Winter sports in Munich and the surrounding area: Our tips
Sports in winter: From skiing to tobogganing and ice skating
The lakes are freezing and the snow is falling already? Get outside! Whether Munich or the surrounding area, there's plenty of action waiting. Here are our tips for winter sports.
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.
- Ski resorts around Munich (German page)
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
More information (German article)
Bavarian curling: Nymphenburg canal or artificial ice rinks
Bavarian curling is a popular winter tradition for Munich locals. You can try it out yourself or just follow the spectacle on the Nymphenburg Canal in a great atmosphere. And if it's not cold enough, there are plenty of artificial locations for Bavarian curling waiting for you in Munich.
Ice skating: locations in Munich
- Ice Skating at the Olympiapark
Daily
Olympiapark
More information about ice skating at the Olympiapark
- Ice Skating at Stachus square
November to January
Karlsplatz (Stachus)
More information about ice skating at Stachus square
- Ice Skating at Prinzregentenstadion
all winter
Prinzregentenstr. 80 (U4 Prinzregentenplatz)
More information about ice skating at Prinzregentenstadion
- 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)
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.
- More information on cross country skiing in the region (German article)
Further information
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