Haus Alpenglühen

The Zugspitz Arena is virtually the first ski resort in northern Tyrol. From Utrecht, you can reach Alpenglühen within 8 hours (820 km). Without having to deal with traffic jams near Munich and without needing a vignette. From Alpenglühen, you can see part of the Zugspitz Arena's 144 km of slopes, various fun parks, and an off-piste area for enthusiasts.
Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or a cup of coffee on top of the mountain in the sun are also options.

NB. Our Komoot channel has lots of tips for hiking and ski touring routes, etc.: Haus Alpenglühen
NB. In the winterseason is Haus Alpenglühen partnercompany of Skischule Total.
See also: Welcome - Skischule & Bergsport Total
 

Snowshoeing and winter hiking

The Zugspitz Arena offers kilometres of hiking fun in winter. Ideal for non-skiers.
On more than 60 kilometres of well-maintained winter hiking trails, you can enjoy the healthy mountain air and the enchanting winter landscape.
The hiking trails are maintained daily by mini snow ploughs and hiking maps are available at the tourist office.
All walks are well signposted, so you won't get lost easily even without a map.
The walking trails that are cleared in winter are suitable for everyone.
The 3 villages of Ehrwald, Lermoos and Biberwier are located in a very large valley, De Moos, which means you can also walk for miles on flat terrain.
There is also always the option of taking the ski bus and walking back to your accommodation.

Snowshoeing is another possibility.
Relaxed walking along winter trails, trudging through loose powder snow and enjoying the absolute tranquillity of the mountain world. It sounds like a winter idyll far away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes.

NB. Before each trip, check the current weather conditions and the possible avalanche risk!
See also: Winter- und Schneeschuhwandern in Tirol | Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
 

Cross-country skiing

The large open plain between Ehrwald, Lermoos and Biberwier is a paradise for cross-country skiing enthusiasts.
With the best views of the mountains, you will enjoy no less than 130 km of Loipe. From easy to difficult, for Classic and Skating.
And, all cross-country trails in the Zugspitzarena can be used free of charge.

Tips:
-   Golf-Rundloipe between Ehrwald and Lermoos
    Length: 2.7 km (main access point Golfino with restaurant and car park).
    Perfectly groomed even during temporary warmer temperatures in winter.
-   The Hochloipe Ehrwalder Alm
    Circular route at an altitude of 1,500 metres
-   Arena- Loipe
    Length: 40 km
-   Berwang
    Several kilometres of the cross-country skiing network are high-altitude trails

NB. The trails are groomed depending on the current weather conditions.
See also: Langlaufen in der Tiroler Zugspitz Arena | 130 kostenlose
 

Ski/Snowboard

The Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena has seven ski areas offering countless possibilities, from family ski areas (three of the seven ski areas are certified as Tyrolean family ski areas) to recreational and sporting challenges.
The Top Snow Card gives you access to the entire region and all seven ski areas (except Karlift Heiterwang) from Berwang to Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Germany.
There are 144 kilometres of slopes and 55 lifts, with guaranteed snow thanks to the glacier on the Zugspitze and the presence of numerous snow cannons.

Ehrwald:
The entire Ehrwald ski area is divided into three areas with a total of 64.5 km and ranges from 900 to 2700 metres.

1. Wetterstein / Sonnenhang: 
-   Snow-sure skiing fun at the foot of the Zugspitze
-   21 kilometres of perfectly groomes slopes on 14 varied runs, many of which are blue
-   5 lifts, including a practice lift for beginners and children
-   Kidspark and kids’halfpipe
-   Right in the centre of the village with parking spaces (Sonnenhang) and bus stop

2. Ehrwalder Alm:
-   Pure variety for families, beginners and even athletic skiers
-   27,5 kilometres of slopes on 13 varied runs
-   Ehrwalder Alm snowpark for beginners and professionals
-   Funslope with waves, tunnel and snow snail
-   Family Park Ehrwalder Alm
-   Practis area for ski schools (Skischule Total) with magic carpets and ski carousels
-   Wooden snow plough to climb, crawl and slide on right next to the piste
-   DIDI’s snowplayground
NB. The slopes in Ehrwald have an central valley point so you never lose sight of your children, ideal for families.
        Ehrwald has several ski schools and a children's ski school (snowland) with lunchtime childcare

3. Zugspitze:
3 km from Ehrwald a large cable car takes you to the summit of the Zugspitze (2964 meter), Germany’s highest mountain, in 10 minutes. Below the summit of the Zugspitze lies the Zugspitzplatt (glacier) ski area, which can also be reached from Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany) by cable car:
-   The view from the top is so spectaculair that it is also recommended for people without skiing equipment
-   Powdersnow, glacier sun and a unique panorama at an altitude of 2,962 metres
-   Snow-sure descents in almost all levels od difficulty
-   Modern lifts without long waiting times
-   Faszination Zugspitze ecperience museum
-   Snow crystal world

Lermoos
-   28 kilometres of slopes at an altitude of 1,000 to 2,100 metres
-   8 lifts (Grubigsteinbahnen), 12 runs, all levels of difficulty
-   Blueline XXL: at almost 10 kilometres, perhaps the longest blue run in Austria
-   Funpark with various jumps and a permanent race circuit, with exciting pipes and varied obstacles
-   Skiline Photopoint and unique panorama on the Zugspitze
-   Free parking spaces at the valley stations

Biberwier
-   12,3 kilometres of snow-sure slops ranging from easy to moderately difficult
-   5 lifts, Marienbergbahnen
-   Kinderland Biberwier and Bibers Buzzebahn
-   Free parking spaces at the valley station

Berwang – Bichlbach:
-   34 km of slopes, most of which are blue
-   12 cable cars, Bergbahnen
-   New for winter 2025/2026: upper Karbahn II
-   Family area from 1,300 metres
-   Free parking at the valley station

Heiterwang:
-   Karlift, 3 runs, 2 km
-   Up to 1230 metres high
-   Child-friendly ski area

Additional information for a perfect day of skiing:
-   Ski pass prices
-   Skischools and ski hire
     NB. Our gasts recieve a 5% discount on lessons and hire at Skischule Total  
-   Webcams, current conditions and lift opening times
For up-to-date information, see:Skifahren & Snowboarden I Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Overview ski areas

Wintersports in the evening

Nightskiing:
-   Ehrwald, Wettersteinbahn: every Tuesday from 30 December 2025 to 4 March 2026 from 6.30 p.m.
-   Berwang: Friday 26 December 2025 and 2 January 2026, then every Thursday until 12 March from 4.30 p.m.

Tobogganing:
-    Ehrwald
-   Lermoos
-   Biberwier
-   Berwang
See the tobogganing section.

Touringevening:
-   Biberwier

Skishow:
-   Lermoos: every Mondy from 5 January 2026 to 2 March 2026 from 8.30 p.m.
-   Berwang: every Tuesday from 5 January 2026 to 10 March 2026 from 8.30 p.m.

Torchlight procession:
-   Lermoos: every Friday from 26 December 2025 to 13 March 2026 from 8.30 p.m.
                     Neuw Year’s torchlight procession on 1 January from 8 p.m.
-   Biberwier: every Tuesday from 23 December 2025 to 23 March 2026 from 7 p.n.
-   Berwang: every Monday from 22 December 2025 to 9 March 2026 from 8.15 p.m.

Ehrwaldice rink:
-   Eisstockschiessen
-   Ice skating
-   Support Ehrwald Icehockeyteam’s home games
See also: Wintersportaktivitäten am Abend | Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
 

Tobogganing

Your snow holiday isn't complete if you haven't experienced this once.
Whizzing down the mountain alone or in pairs.

Night tobogganing Ehrwald
-   Length: 3 km
-   Height difference: 400 metres
-   Start: Ehrwalder Alm mountain station
-   Endpoint: Ehrwalder Alm valley station
-   When: every Friday evening in good conditions from 26 December 2025 to 6 March 2026 from 6.30 p.m.

(Night) tobogganing Lermoos
-   Length: 2,8 km
-   Height difference: 330 metres
-   Start: Brettlalm / Grubigstein middle station / Lermoos
-   Endpoint: Hochmoosexpress valley station / Lermoos
-   When: every Wednesday in good conditions until mid-March from 6 p.m.

Night tobogganing Biberwier
-   Length: 1,5 km
-   Height difference: 100 metrs
-   Start: Marienbergbahn 1 mountain station
-   Endpoint: Marienbergbahn 1 valley station
-   When: every Friday from 25 December t0 6 March from 7.30 p.m.

Night tobogganing Berwang
-   Length: 1 km
-   Height difference: 150 metres
-   Start: Das View / Egghof Sun Jet mountain station
-   Endpoint: Egghof Sun Jet valley station
-   When: Friday 26 December 2025 and Friday 3 January 2026, then every Thursday until 12 March from 5.30 p.m.

NB. Daytime tobogganing is possible in Lermoos en Berwang
See also:Rodeln | Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
 

Horse-drawn sleigh

A romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride through the quiet, snow-covered valleys of the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena is something you should experience at least once in your life.
The sleigh rides usually last 30-60 minutes and are accompanied by experienced drivers, who create a cosy atmosphere with anecdotes and regional stories. Many providers combine the ride with a stop at a mountain hut or a torchlight walk.

NB. Only when there is sufficient snow.
See also:
Ehrwald: https://zugspitzarena.com/de/Info-Service/A-Z/pois/ZGS/ce1158e4-39f0-4f0d-9e95-453ee25a910b/pferdeschlittenfahrten-schretter
You will usually find the coachman with his sleigh on the square in front of the church.
Lermoos: https://zugspitzarena.com/de/Winter-Erlebnis/Abseits-der-Pisten/Pferdeschlittenfahrten
 

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