Großer Arber ski area

The largest family ski area in the Bavarian Forest
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Ski area information
Location
Ski area altitude 1.050 - 1.456 m
Distance to the park 20 minutes by car

Ski bus
Costs Free of charge 
Bus stop in front of the park

Timetable

Lifts
Total lifts 5
Cable car 1
Chairlift 2
T-bar lift 3

Slopes
Total slopes 11,5km
Blue slopes 4,5 km
Red slopes 4 km
Black slopes 3 km
Cross-country skiing trails 90 km

Ski pass and ski school
Ski pass Current prices
Ski rental
 Ski rental Großer Arber
Ski school
 Ski-/Snowboard schools

Features
Children's Ski Land yes
Snow cannons 90% snow-covered
Après-ski
 good
Tobogganing
 good
Further Family-Cross-Park
Horse-drawn sleigh ride
Winter hiking trails
Ski depot
Night skiing
Giant slalom course with double timing

Großer Arber piste map

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Overnight stay in the skiing area
Awarded as Skiresort.de test winner 2024
Insider tip: World's leading ski resort with up to 20 km of pistes & best children's area
The Arber ski resort was honoured by Skiresort.de as the winner in the category ‘Ski resort with up to 20 km of pistes’ and for the best children's area, the ArBär Kinderland. Skiresort.de is the world's largest test portal for ski resorts and has been presenting the most important industry award since 1998.
Winter sports in the Bavarian Forest

At an altitude of up to 1,456 metres, winter sports enthusiasts will find ideal conditions, from gentle slopes for beginners to challenging runs for professionals. A particularly family-friendly area, there are blue and red runs as well as special children's slopes, 4 conveyor belts and numerous ski and snowboard schools. What makes the ski area special are the many wide pistes for perfect carving, the black FIS World Cup course and the parallel giant slalom course with double timing. Looking for quieter activities in winter? Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing or a horse-drawn carriage ride are also possible here. Whether you opt for winter sports or a quieter holiday, the Großer Arber ski area offers the perfect winter backdrop.