Winter Vacation in Germany
Snow-capped Mountain Panoramas & Romantic Valleys
Experience a relaxing and fantastic winter holiday in Germany. The HELDs Vitalhotel is located in Ruhpolding, a town in the middle of the Chiemgau Alps, with a winter sports past and present. Every year, the world-famous Biathlon World Cup is held here, making Ruhpolding a magnet for thousands of biathlon fans and winter sports enthusiasts. But it is not just biathlon fans who get their money’s worth during a winter holiday in the Bavarian Alps. The stunning scenery offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy an active holiday in Bavaria. The snow-capped mountains and romantic valleys will make any winter holidaymaker’s heart skip a beat, and there are plenty of exciting winter activities on offer in and around Ruhpolding.
Fantastic Winter Activities in Ruhpolding
This is what a winter holiday in Germany is all about. Discover the exciting winter activities Ruhpolding has to offer.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
Out of the hotel and straight onto the slopes: skiing in the Alps on Ruhpolding’s award-winning cross-country trail network, with a total length of 155 kilometres, makes Ruhpolding one of the most popular cross-country ski resorts in the world.
The trails take you across snow-covered meadows, through white meadows, and past frozen lakes. If you want to stop for a break, you can enjoy a hot Jagertee (tea with rum) and a hearty snack in one of the cosy restaurants.
Cross-Country Ski Taster Course & Snowshoe Hike
Together with the Ruhpolding Winter Sports School, we offer you a heroic activity programme this winter: we recommend a cross-country skiing taster course for those who want to explore the trails around Ruhpolding. If you prefer to be active in untouched snowy landscapes, our guided snowshoe hikes are perfect for you. For more information, check out our HELDs activity programme.
Alpine Skiing & Snowboarding
Alpine skiing is only a few minutes’ drive from Ruhpolding. The Winklmoos-Steinplatte ski area offers a beautiful mountain panorama view. A total of 16 slopes of varying difficulty, with a total length of 50 km and a vertical drop of 870 m, promise pure winter sports fun!
There are also great slopes for beginners and children in Ruhpolding itself: the Unternberg, the Westernberg, and the Maiergschwendt promise optimal conditions for an unforgettable skiing holiday in the Alps.
SKI TOURING
Would you like to explore Bavaria and its beautiful countryside in peace and quiet and still be active? Ski touring is an increasingly popular sport in the alpine terrain of the unspoilt mountains. Leave the hustle and bustle of the ski slopes behind you and take a step into unspoilt nature. Ruhpolding is the perfect place for beginners, experienced ski tourers, and active holidaymakers.
We are always happy to give you tips on the best ski tours in the area.
Winter Hiking & Snowshoe Tours
Enjoy your winter holiday in Bavaria and experience the active side of winter. Hike or snowshoe through beautiful, partly untouched landscapes. Snowshoeing is a great way to discover the vastness of the valley in the fresh air. Experience the diversity and beauty of snow-covered alpine landscapes and enjoy your time out to the fullest.
There are mountain huts, small inns, and restaurants along the way. Experience the most beautiful moments of winter in Ruhpolding, away from the ski slopes and cable cars.
On snowshoe hikes, you can enjoy untouched snow-covered landscapes, unique views of the Chiemgau Alps, and moments of peace and quiet that have become so rare these days.
BIATHLON WORLD CUP
Every year in January, the Ruhpolding Chiemgau Arena hosts the Biathlon World Cup in front of tens of thousands of spectators.
When the world’s best biathletes come to Ruhpolding, our otherwise quiet village comes to life. This is a winter spectacle not to be missed!
Vitality at the hotel
A vitality holiday is one that offers the right mix of activity and relaxation. At our vitality hotel, you can give your body the rest and relaxation it needs after an active winter holiday in the Bavarian mountains.
Indulge yourself in our with sauna and relaxation room. Switch off and let your mind wander while your body recharges for another day of skiing or cross-country skiing. For total relaxation and regeneration, we offer restorative and soothing massages.
Our restaurant also offers traditional, down-to-earth Bavarian cuisine using seasonal produce. Treat yourself to a culinary treat with our new take on the classics!
A winter holiday in Germany at the HELDs Vitalhotel in Ruhpolding is always a good choice. If you are interested in spending your holiday in one of the most beautiful regions of Bavaria, please have a look at our winter offers or contact us.
