Berchtesgadener Land Resort Guide
Berchtesgadener Land, Germany
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 40km25 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,800m5,906ft |
| Resort Height | 540m1,772ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
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Berchtesgadener Land at a glance
Berchtesgaden is a key Bavarian resort, active year-round, with six ski centres nearby. It has formerly put in bids to stage the Winter Olympics. A very pretty village with excellent accommodation and dining options. The resort includes the village of Schönau am Konigsee, a small centre included in the area lift pass. It has small drag lifts on the wooded slopes above the village, close to the Jenner ski area. Jenner itself has the main slopes of the five main Berchtesgaden ski areas, being cable-car served. The lift pass covers most other lifts in the area on either side of the border and accommodation and extensive off-slope facilities are available in Berchtesgaden. The Federal training centre for German women's Alpine skiing and snowboarding is located at Goetschen.
When will it snow in Berchtesgadener Land?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Berchtesgadener Land.
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Berchtesgadener Land Rated
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| Apres-Ski |
How High is Berchtesgadener Land?
| Highest Lift | 1,800m5,906ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 600m1,969ft |
| Resort Altitude (Berchtesgadener Land) | 540m1,772ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,260m4,134ft |
Ski Area, Pistes and Lifts
Berchtesgadener Land Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 4km2 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 15 | 28km17 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | 12km7 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 40km25 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 13km8 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 30 | |
Berchtesgadener Land Summary
The German Ski Resort of Berchtesgadener Land has direct access to 40km25 miles of downhill skiing, with 25 marked pistes, served by a total of 30 ski lifts.
Berchtesgadener Land - On the Mountain
The longest possible descent in Berchtesgadener Land is 6km4 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Skiabfahrt nach Bischofswiesen'.
Skiing in Berchtesgadener Land
Berchtesgadener Land offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding in Berchtesgadener Land
At Rossfeld ski Centre there is a Funpark for snowboarders only and a Snowboard Park with half or quarter pipe, funbox and high jump. The Federal training centre for German women's Alpine skiing and snowboarding is located at Goetschen.
When is Berchtesgadener Land open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates for Berchtesgadener Land.
Usual opening is late December, and usual closing is Early April (Closes last weekend of March or first weekend of April).
NOTE:- Lift and Piste openings are always subject to Snow Conditions in Berchtesgadener Land.
Snow Making
Berchtesgadener Land is able to make snow, with 3 snow cannons.
Ski Lift Capacity
The 30 ski lifts of Berchtesgadener Land are able to uplift 17,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Where is Berchtesgadener Land?
Berchtesgadener Land is in the Bavarian Alps in Elektrostal, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
How can I get to Berchtesgadener Land?
By Air
The nearest airports to Berchtesgadener Land are Salzburg, Linz and Innsbruck Airport. There are seven airports within three hours drive. Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
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