Ski Areas in Upper Bavaria
Upper Bavaria Ski Resorts
Upper Bavaria is a region of Germany offering skiing and snowboarding in 33 German Ski Resorts, including Berchtesgadener Land, Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Reit im Winkl.
Snow Forecasts for Upper Bavaria
| Ski Area | 7 Day |
|---|---|
| Bischofswiesen / Götschen | 37cm 15in |
| Königsee / Jenner | 37cm 15in |
| Oberau / Rossfeld | 37cm 15in |
| Berchtesgadener Land | 29cm 11in |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 26cm 10in |
Forecast updated : 20 Mar 2026 19:43 GMT
Upper Bavaria Ski Resorts
Top 10 Largest ski areas in Upper Bavaria
The most extensive downhill ski areas in Upper Bavaria, by total downhill piste length.
| Ski Resort | Pistes |
|---|---|
| Bayrischzell | 26km 16 miles |
| Berchtesgadener Land | 40km 25 miles |
| Bischofswiesen / Götschen | 44km 27 miles |
| Grainau | 116km 72 miles |
| Königsee / Jenner | 44km 27 miles |
| Lenggries / Brauneck | 35km 22 miles |
| Oberau / Rossfeld | 44km 27 miles |
| Oberaudorf | 30km 19 miles |
| Obersalzberg / Gutshof / Buchenhöhe | 44km 27 miles |
| Reit im Winkl | 50km 31 miles |
Top 10 Highest altitude ski resorts in Upper Bavaria
The highest altitude ski resorts in Upper Bavaria, by base / resort altitude.
| Ski Resort | Resort |
|---|---|
| Bad Kohlgrub - Hörnle | 820m 2,690ft |
| Bayrischzell | 802m 2,631ft |
| Dammkar | 933m 3,061ft |
| Grainau | 750m 2,461ft |
| Herzogstand / Kochel | 800m 2,625ft |
| Kranzberg | 933m 3,061ft |
| Kreuth | 790m 2,592ft |
| Mittenwald | 910m 2,986ft |
| Oberammergau | 900m 2,953ft |
| Schliersee | 800m 2,625ft |
Top 10 Highest lift-served ski areas in Upper Bavaria
The highest lift-served skiing in Upper Bavaria, by the highest lift (top) altitude.
| Ski Resort | Top |
|---|---|
| Brannenburg | 1,840m 6,037ft |
| Dammkar | 2,244m 7,362ft |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | 2,830m 9,285ft |
| Grainau | 2,830m 9,285ft |
| Kranzberg | 2,244m 7,362ft |
| Mittenwald | 2,250m 7,382ft |
| Oberaudorf | 1,850m 6,070ft |
| Reit im Winkl | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Schliersee | 1,800m 5,906ft |
| Ski Paradies Sudelfeld | 1,850m 6,070ft |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Beginners in Upper Bavaria
The best beginner ski areas in Upper Bavaria, rated according to the availability of easy slopes and ski schools.
| Ski Resort | Beginn. |
|---|---|
| Bad Kohlgrub - Hörnle |  |
| Berchtesgadener Land |  |
| Bischofswiesen / Götschen | |
| Eschenlohe |  |
| Grainau | |
| Königsee / Jenner | |
| Lenggries / Brauneck | |
| Oberau / Rossfeld | |
| Obersalzberg / Gutshof / Buchenhöhe | |
| Reit im Winkl | |
Top 10 Best ski areas for Intermediate Skiers in Upper Bavaria
The best intermediate ski resorts in Upper Bavaria, rated by the length and number of easy to moderate ski runs.
| Ski Resort | Interm. |
|---|---|
| Bayrischzell | |
| Berchtesgadener Land | |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | |
| Grainau | |
| Inzell | |
| Lenggries / Brauneck | |
| Mittenwald | |
| Oberammergau | |
| Schliersee | |
| Ski Paradies Sudelfeld | |
Best ski areas for Expert Skiers and Snowboarders in Upper Bavaria
The best ski areas for Advanced and Expert skiers and boarders in Upper Bavaria, rated by the availability of steep pistes and/or the accessibility of freeride and off-piste terrain.
| Ski Resort | Experts |
|---|---|
| Bayrischzell | |
| Dammkar | |
| Garmisch-Partenkirchen | |
| Kranzberg | |
| Lenggries / Brauneck | |
| Oberammergau | |
| Ski Paradies Sudelfeld | |