Germany: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Germany (Deutschland).

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Germany: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
Germany: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn Germany: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Jenner – Schönau am Königssee Germany: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler Germany: best ski lifts – Lifts/cable cars Arber

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Best lifts in Germany (Deutschland)

1-50 out of 82 ski resorts
1. Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The ski resort of Steinplatte/Winklmoosalm is accessed almost exclusively by very modern lifts. From… more
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1. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
All slopes on the Ofterschwanger Horn are accessed with very modern lifts. From Gunzesried, the new… more
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1. Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jenner – Schönau am Königssee
The fully accessible Jennerbahn lift, a very modern 10-person gondola lift with a middle station, runs… more
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1. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Since the 2015/2016 season, only the most modern lifts are found at the Oberjoch ski resort. Almost… more
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5. Arber
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arber
The lift offering on the Großen Arber consists of a 6-person gondola lift, two high speed detachable… more
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5. Zugspitze
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zugspitze
The ski resort on the Zugspitze is linked by two modern 6-person chairlifts with weather-protection… more
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5. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The Hausbergbahn, Kreuzeckbahn and Alpspitzbahn lifts travel up to the Garmisch-Classic ski resort… more
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5. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Two modern consecutive combined installations provide access to most of the slopes on the Alpspitze in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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5. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
The Nebelhornbahn lift was upgraded for the 2021/22 season. A very modern 10-person gondola lift takes… more
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5. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
When the Söllereckbahn lift was constructed in the 2020/21 season, the base station was moved further… more
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5. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
From the valley, the Hörnerbahn 6-person gondola lift runs up to the Bolsterlanger Horn via a middle… more
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5. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Introduced in the 2019/20 season, the Schrödelstein 6-person chairlift provides access to several… more
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5. SnowWorld Bispingen (indoor ski area)
Europe Germany Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen) Heide County
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
SnowWorld Bispingen
The SnowWorld Bispingen offers an optimal lift facility with the world's first detachable 6-person… more
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5. Ochsenkopf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ochsenkopf
The ski resort on the Ochsenkopf is accessed by two 10-person gondolas. There are two practice lifts… more
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5. Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Spitzingsee-Tegernsee
From the Spitzingsee lake and Tegernsee Valley, modern 4-person chairlifts with covers take skiers up… more
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5. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
The ski resort of Sudelfeld has invested in new equipment in recent years. The new Sudelfeld 8-person… more
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5. Feldberg – Seebuck/​Grafenmatt/​Fahl
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Freiburg (region) Hochschwarzwald Todtnau
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Feldberg – Seebuck/Grafenmatt/Fahl
Since the 2015/2016 season, the new 6-person Zeiger chairlift offers a big comfort advantage for… more
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5. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
A modern 8-person gondola lift leads up from Faistenoy (Germany) and parallel to this, a cable car… more
Ski lifts:
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5. Winterberg (Skiliftkarussell)
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Winterberg (Skiliftkarussell)
No other German ski resort has as many chairlifts or so many detachable chairlifts as the Winterberg… more
Ski lifts:
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20. Wittenburg (alpincenter Hamburg-Wittenburg) (indoor ski area)
Europe Germany Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) Ludwigslust-Parchim
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Wittenburg (alpincenter Hamburg-Wittenburg)
A modern 4-person chairlift, a tow lift and tow rope take winter sports enthusiasts to the slopes. … more
Ski lifts:
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20. Götschen – Bischofswiesen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Götschen – Bischofswiesen
The lifts in the ski resort of Götschen start at the same building. The Götschenkopfbahn (3-person… more
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20. Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
The ski resort of Grasgehren is linked by a 2-person chairlift and several tow lifts. There are also… more
Ski lifts:
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20. Alpenpark Neuss (indoor ski area)
Europe Germany North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) Düsseldorf Neuss
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Alpenpark Neuss
The Alpenpark Neuss ski hall has a modern 4-person chairlift. Two button lifts and moving carpets… more
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20. Belchen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Southern Black Forest Belchen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Southern Black Forest Wiesental
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Belchen
The slopes on the Belchen are connected by the unique Expo-Hannover gondola lift. Winter sports fans… more
Ski lifts:
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20. Willingen – Ettelsberg
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Willingen – Ettelsberg
With the Ettelsberg lift, an 8-person gondola lift, the Willingen ski resort has the most comfortable… more
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20. Fichtelberg – Oberwiesenthal
Europe Germany Saxony (Sachsen) German Ore Mountains (Deutsches Erzgebirge)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Fichtelberg – Oberwiesenthal
The Fichtelberg is connected via a modern quad chair lift with weather protectors and an aerial… more
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20. Oberaudorf – Hocheck
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemsee Alpenland (Chiemsee Alps)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Oberaudorf – Hocheck
One detachable quad chairlift with cushioned seats as well as tow lifts provide access to the ski… more
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20. Schöneck (Skiwelt)
Europe Germany Saxony (Sachsen) German Ore Mountains (Deutsches Erzgebirge)
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Schöneck (Skiwelt)
A quad chair lift, t-bar and practice lifts provide access to the ski resort. more
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20. Geißkopf – Bischofsmais
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Geißkopf – Bischofsmais
Ski lifts:
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20. Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
In the Balderschwang ski resort, the Schelpen detachable quad chairlift provides access to almost all… more
Ski lifts:
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31. Mitterdorf (Almberg) – Mitterfirmiansreut
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Mitterdorf (Almberg) – Mitterfirmiansreut
The guests are brought up to the top by a double chairlift and multiple tow lifts. There is the Junior… more
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31. Schwärzenlifts – Eschach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Allgäuer Seenland (Allgäuer Lakeland)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Schwärzenlifts – Eschach
Several tow lifts, numerous moving carpets and practice lifts provide access to the ski slope at the… more
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31. Hörnle – Bad Kohlgrub
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hörnle – Bad Kohlgrub
A nostalgic and unique double chairlift (when exiting, the chair automatically swings back) and a… more
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31. Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
The lower slopes on the Unternberg are accessed by two tow lifts. A double chairlift leads up to the… more
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31. Pröller Skidreieck (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Pröller Skidreieck (St. Englmar)
T-bar lifts go up from Klinglbach, Hinterwies and Hinterviechtach and all of them lead up to the… more
Ski lifts:
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31. Hundseck – Bühlertallifte
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Bühl-Bühlertal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hundseck – Bühlertallifte
The two runs are accessed by two t-bar lifts that run parallel to each other. more
Ski lifts:
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31. Todtnauberg
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Freiburg (region) Hochschwarzwald Todtnau
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Todtnauberg
There are only tow lifts at the Todtnauberg ski resort. There is also a SunKid people mover that is… more
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31. Rabenkopf – Oberau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Rabenkopf – Oberau
A t-bar lift provide access to the whole Rabenkopf ski area. more
Ski lifts:
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31. Beuerberg
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Beuerberg
One t-bar provides access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

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31. Im Salzwinkel – Zainingen (Römerstein)
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Reutlingen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Im Salzwinkel – Zainingen (Römerstein)
The entire Salzwinkel ski area is accessed with 3 t-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
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3
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31. Donnstetten (Römerstein)
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Reutlingen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Donnstetten (Römerstein)
The entire ski area is accessed by t-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
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4
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31. Monte Kaolino – Hirschau (sand ski area)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Eastern Bavaria (Ostbayern) Bayerischer Jura (Bavarian Jura Mountains)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Monte Kaolino – Hirschau
The Monte Kaolino lift consists of two sleds that can each carry 9 people up the mountain. There are… more
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31. Markbuchen/​Predigtstuhl (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Markbuchen/Predigtstuhl (St. Englmar)
There is a total of 5 t-bar lifts at the Predigtstuhl-Markbuchen ski area. The three long lifts belong… more
Ski lifts:
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31. Kapellenberg (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kapellenberg (St. Englmar)
The entire ski area is accessed with a 300 m long t-bar lift. The Ski School Predigtstuhl operates… more
Ski lifts:
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31. Grün-Maibrunn (St. Englmar)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) St. Englmar
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Grün-Maibrunn (St. Englmar)
The entire ski area is accessed with an 830 m long double t-bar lift. The ski school operates a people… more
Ski lifts:
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31. Sahnehang
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Sahnehang
A t-bar lift, a tow rope and a special toboggan lift - that's it. But the lift tracks are always well… more
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31. Hunau – Bödefeld
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hunau – Bödefeld
As the Hunau is purely a t-bar lift ski area, you have to be ready for plenty of standing time, which… more
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31. Altastenberg
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Altastenberg
The lifts are in good condition, but there are only t-bar lifts and one quad chair lift. On the… more
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31. Mehliskopf
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Bühl-Bühlertal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Mehliskopf
There are only t-bar lifts on the Mehliskopf. The lower as well as the upper slope is accessed by 2… more
Ski lifts:
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4
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31. Kaltenbronn
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Karlsruhe (region) Rastatt Murgtal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kaltenbronn
The slope in Kaltenbronn is accessed by two t-bars running parallel to each other. The lift is… more
Ski lifts:
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