Family ski resorts

The perfect start for families and beginners

When the big resorts get crowded, small family resorts are the perfect alternative. Manageable slopes, a welcoming atmosphere, and a focus on beginners make skiing here especially enjoyable. Without the hassle, the experience on the slopes quickly becomes a pleasure and the start of skiing a success. They are a real option, especially for families with small children, because here they can practice their first turns without worrying. We have selected the most beautiful family ski resorts in Bavaria and Austria.

Berghalde in Penzberg

In beautiful Penzberg, you will not only find a slope for skiing, but also great opportunities for sledding, ice skating and ice hockey.

Location & directions:

> Close to the town center

> Free parking spaces available

> On Google Maps

Facilities:

> One T-bar lift

> One easy piste (0.3 km)

Snow conditions: Natural snow, no snowmaking

Gastronomy: Numerous cafés and restaurants nearby

Prices: Day ticket for adults: €3.00

More information on: Berghalde in Penzberg

Ski school & ski lift Beuerberg

An ideal place for beginners. The ski school right on site provides the perfect introduction to skiing. With a large, separate ski kindergarten and trained ski instructors, the little ones are taught the fun of snow sports in a playful and safe way.

Location & access:

> Free parking lot at the mountain and valley station

> On Google Maps

Facilities:

> One T-bar and one rope lift

> One easy run

Snow conditions: Snowmaking-system

> In case of lack of snow: alternative to Lenggries on the Draxlhang

Family offers:

> Ski school (from 3 years) specialized for children

> Ski kindergarten

Prices & opening hours: Currently not available

More information on: Ski school & ski lift Beuerberg

Reiserlift in Gaißach

For families who like to visit the slopes in Gaißach regularly, the family season ticket is a wonderful option. You can save a lot of money with this card, especially if you often go skiing all together.

We also have a great tip for you: If you still want to enjoy the slopes after dark, just come to the evening run on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays from 7pm.

Location and directions:

> Gaißach, near Bad Tölz: on Google Maps

> Free parking directly at the lift

Facilities:

> Two lifts: rope lift and drag lift

> One easy piste

Snow conditions: Snowmaking system

Gastronomy: Draxlalm and Roisch'n Stüberl

Prices:

Adult (from 17 years): 3,00€ - 22,00€

Child (up to 16 years): 2,00€ - 18,00€

Season ticket adult: 140€

Season ticket child: 110€

> Family season ticket (parents with all their own children): 350€

> 10% discount on all tickets for families

Opening hours:

During the Bavarian school holidays:

Mon - Sun 9:00 - 16:30

Outside the vacations:

Mon - Fri 13:30 - 16:30

Sat + Sun 9:00 - 16:30

More information on: Reiserlift in Gaißach

Jachenau ski lift

Skiing is a lot of fun, but it is also exhausting, especially for younger and less experienced winter sports enthusiasts. So, if you prefer not to buy a full day pass, you can also pay for individual rides in Jachenau. Whether one, five or 30 - it's up to you.

Location & directions:

> On the outskirts of Jachenau (Mühle district)

> Free parking spaces

> On Google Maps

Facilities:

> One T-bar lift

> Two easy runs

Snow conditions: Natural snow, no snowmaking

Alternative activities: Tobogganing

Gastronomy:Liftstüberl with Bavarian delicacies and drinks

> Open during lift operation

Prices:

Adult: 1,00€ - 8,00€

Child: 1,00€ - 7,50€

Day tickets: Adults 12€, children 10€

Opening hours: Start of season: 25.12 (under good snow conditions)

Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - approx. 16:00

During the Bavarian vacation season daily: 10:00 - 16:00

Steckenberg in Unterammergau

As the largest interconnected beginners' area in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, this ski area offers extensive facilities for beginners and families.

Location & access:

> Unterammergau: on Google Maps

> Parking lot available

Facilities:

> 7 lifts: 2 rope lifts, 3 platter lifts, 2 T-bar lifts

> 6 pistes (approx. 5 km): 3 easy, 3 intermediates

Snow conditions: Snow-making facilities

> Up to date information on the opening of the slopes and lifts on the website

Family offers:

> Children under 6 years free of charge (accompanied by an adult)

> Ski school and rental directly on site

> Professional ski school Snow & Fun of the DSLV for all ages and skill levels

Gastronomy: Steckenberg-Alm (valley station)

Prices:

Adult: 10,00€ - 23,00€

Child (6-15 yrs.): 7,50€ - 17,00€

Season ticket: Current prices on the website

Opening hours:

Daily 8:30 - 16:30

More informationon: Steckenberg 

Rieder in Eschenlohe

The sunny location with a magnificent view of the Zugspitze makes this small, hidden ski area a real eye-catcher. While beginners and children become increasingly confident on the blue slope, advanced skiers can try their hand on the red or even black slope.

Location & access:

> On the outskirts of Eschenlohe

> Follow the Römerstraße to the south: Google Maps

> Parking spaces available

Facilities:

> One rope lift

> 3 runs: 1 easy (blue), 2 mediums to difficult (red/black and black)

Guaranteed snow: Natural snow, no snowmaking

Alternative activities:

> Tobogganing

> ice skating

> Winter hiking

Prices: Currently not available

Opening hours:

Season depending to snow conditions

usually 13:00 - 17:00

More information on: Rieder in Eschenlohe