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Wendelstein Resort Guide
Projected to open Dec 26
Projected to open December 26, 2026
Best months to book: February, January, March · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Dec 26 — closed March 7
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
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Resort Guide
Wendelstein is a ski resort located in the Bavarian Alps of Germany, offering a traditional alpine experience with panoramic views from its 1,838-meter summit. The resort features a compact ski area with challenging slopes suited primarily for advanced skiers, accessible via cable car and cog railway. Visitors can enjoy a unique mountain atmosphere, historic mountain huts, and winter hiking trails, making it a distinctive destination for those seeking authentic alpine charm and scenic vistas.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Wendelstein
Lifts
4
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Wendelstein.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
-80%
vs 5-Year Avg
1cm avg by now
-97%
vs 30-Year Avg
8cm avg by now
1cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 0.2 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~0.2 cm. That's 80% below the 5-year average (1 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 97% below the 30-year average (8 cm).
Wendelstein Season Snowfall
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Wendelstein Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 229cm with an average of 49 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 30cm | 6 days | 7cm | 24cm | 9cm |
| December | 41cm | 9 days | 28cm | 46cm | 9cm |
| January | 47cm | 10 days | 47cm | 65cm | 10cm |
| February | 43cm | 9 days | 60cm | 76cm | 9cm |
| March | 35cm | 8 days | 50cm | 70cm | 9cm |
| April | 19cm | 5 days | 20cm | 44cm | 6cm |
| May | 3cm | 1 days | 0cm | 6cm | 3cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 26, 2026
Through Mar 7, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Wendelstein
- Where is Wendelstein?
- Wendelstein is a ski resort in Germany.
- How high is Wendelstein?
- Wendelstein runs from a base elevation of 792 m (2,598 ft) to a summit of 1,724 m (5,656 ft), giving a vertical drop of 932 m (3,058 ft).
- How big is Wendelstein?
- Wendelstein has 5 marked runs and 4 lifts.
- When is ski season at Wendelstein?
- Wendelstein typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Wendelstein get in a typical season?
- Wendelstein averages 61 inches / 156 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
