Off we go into the snow

Winter sports in Wernigerode

Tobogganing, ice skating, ski jumping, downhill skiing or cross-country skiing on the Harz trails - everything is possible during a winter holiday in the Harz Mountains.
Our great Eldorado of winter sports opportunities can of course be found in our district of Schierke, situated below the Brocken. An overview and up-to-date information on snow conditions and the state of the cross-country ski trails in the region around Schierke can be found on the Schierke website.

Other winter sports activities in our district include ice skating in the Schierker Feuerstein Arena, various toboggan runs, winter hiking trails and snowshoe hikes through the snow-covered Harz Mountains.

Snow conditions in Wernigerode

Wernigerode urban area

What winter sports facilities does the town of Wernigerode have to offer?

Cross-country skiing
City forest trail, length approx. 10 kilometres
The start is at Försterplatz (near the Armeleuteberg inn). The trail is groomed when there is 25 centimetres of snow. Information about the snow conditions and the state of the cross-country trails can be obtained from the Wernigerode town forestry office (Tel. 03943 - 654-822, stadtforst@stadt-wernigerode.de)

Current information

Downhill / Alpine
Zwölfmorgental Wernigerode
Downhill slope with a difference in altitude of 100 metres and a lift system (400 metre drag lift).
Information about the operation of the lift system in the Zwölfmorgental and the snow conditions on the slope can be obtained from the Ski-Club Wernigerode.
Car parks
Please note that there are only very limited parking spaces available in Zwölfmorgental.
The city bus line 202 has a stop "Zwölfmorgental".
From the bus stop it is about a 10-minute walk to the toboggan / downhill slope.

Current information

Sledding
There are various places for sledding in Wernigerode. However, the most beautiful run is probably in the Zwölfmorgental.
Car parks
Please note that there are only very limited parking spaces available in Zwölfmorgental.
The city bus line 202 has a stop "Zwölfmorgental".
From the bus stop it is about a 10-minute walk to the toboggan / downhill slope.

Aktuelle Informationen

Ski jumping
Wernigerode has a ski jumping facility in the Zwölfmorgental valley.
Events, training times and times for use can be obtained from the Ski-Club Wernigerode.
Car parks
Please note that there are only very limited parking spaces available in Zwölfmorgental.
The city bus line 202 has a stop "Zwölfmorgental".
From the bus stop it is about a 10-minute walk to the toboggan / downhill slope.

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Webcam Zwölfmorgental

Downhill slope

Current view of the skiing area in the Zwölfmorgental valley above Wernigerode. Downhill and toboggan slope. The drag lift can be seen on the left.

Hilltop with the Harburg and behind it the tower of Wernigerode Castle on the Agnesberg.

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Winter sports in Schierke

Current information

Information on the winter sports offers around Schierke can be found on the Schierke website.
- Current status report of the snow conditions in the village
- Overview of the cross-country ski trails
- Toboggan slopes
- Ice skating in the Schierker Feuerstein Arena
- Rental stations
- ...

Current Schierkeinfos

Winter sports in the Harz Mountains

Current information

When the snow conditions are good, there are many other winter sports options in the entire Harz Mountains beyond Wernigerode and Schierke.

Up-to-date information on snow conditions and whether the cross-country ski trails in the national park are groomed can be found on the winter sports page of the Harz Tourism Association

Snow conditions in the Harz Mountains