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Thinking outside the box

On the one hand, there are the lively centers with their sports facilities and international events. Surrounding them are quiet, idyllic villages with lots of tradition. Here, nature lovers will find relaxed winter sports in small, fine natural snow ski areas and medium-sized ski areas with guaranteed snow.

Winter sports are expensive? Not at all: tickets are available here for as little as 25 euros a day.

+ You can make many descents, the waiting times are usually short
+ Ideal for families: the areas are clearly laid out and have a central access point where everyone always meets up.
+ Perfect for beginners and returnees: peace and quiet and fewer crowds for relaxed learning and rapid progress.
+ Simply lovely: lots of family atmosphere
+ The journey is usually shorter and less stressful. Traffic jams are rare here.
+ Parking is often free of charge

Small ski resorts in the Sauerland winter sports arena

  • Medebach-Schloßberg
  • Olpe-Fahlenscheid
  • Olsberg-Bruchhausen (Sternrodt)
  • Schmallenberg-Sellinghausen
  • Schmallenberg-Rimberg
  • Winterberg-Niedersfeld
  • Lennestadt-Hohe Bracht
  • Sundern-Wildewiese
  • Willingen-Usseln
  • Brilon (Poppenberg)
  • Meschede-Grevenstein