Tourism - Ski season starts on the Zugspitze
From today, skiers can make their first turns on the Zugspitze. Winter operations start on Germany's highest mountain - a good two days after the first lifts in the Black Forest and one day later than on the Söllereck in the Allgäu. The heavy snowfall over the past few days has shaken up the order of the season opening.
Ski fans will once again have to dig deeper into their pockets. Depending on the ski resort, it is likely to be between just under four and ten percent. On the Zugspitze and in the Garmisch Classic ski area, where the season is not scheduled to start until mid-December, a day ticket will cost 62 euros, 5 euros more than last season. In Austria, prices are also rising by up to ten percent.
Nevertheless, the anticipation seems great. "Season ticket sales are going very well, interest in winter sports is unbroken," said Antonia Asenstorfer, Managing Director of the Alpen Plus ski resorts and board member of the Association of German Cable Cars and T-bar Lifts. After two corona years and a winter dominated by the energy crisis, it looks like a normal winter again for the first time, said Verena Tanzer, spokeswoman for the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn.
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- Despite the higher prices, skiers from all over Europe are expected to flock to Bavaria for the ski season, with popular destinations such as Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze attracting large numbers of tourists.
- After a long and successful summer tourist season, the Allgäu region is gearing up for another busy winter, with its famous ski resorts like Oberstdorf and Kempten preparing for the incoming skiers.
- During their leisure time, many Germans choose to explore lesser-known ski resorts in Germany, such as the Black Forest or the Fichtelberg in Saxony, which offer a more affordable and less crowded alternative to the popular destinations.
- The Black Forest, known for its scenic beauty and traditional German villages, is an idyllic location for families looking for a relaxing winter getaway, offering activities like skiing, sledging, and traveling through the forest on horse-drawn sleighs.
- As the ski season continues, the Zugspitze remains a top destination for experienced skiers and winter sports enthusiasts, with its challenging runs and stunning views of the Alpine landscape drawing visitors from around the world.
Source: www.stern.de
