Ski Resorts near Munich
Although our focus is skiing in Austria, Munich with its Munich Airport (MUC) sits just over the border and is the biggest international Airport for non European visitors heading to the Alps. With fast rail links (Munich–Innsbruck, Munich–Salzburg), simple transfer options (also to Vienna) and plenty of car-rental choices, Munich is a smart starting point for starting a Ski trip in the Austrian Alps. This article is also interesting for visitors who stay in Munich and are looking for day trips or weekend trips skiing near Munich.
This guide includes a list of German and Austrian Ski Resorts within 2 1/2 hours by per car of Munich and with at least 20 km of marked pistes. So the skiing is fun for all level of skiers and you spend more time (apres) skiing, less time driving (explore car rental options).
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Best Ski Resorts near Munich - Quick Overview
Below you’ll find a quick overview of the best ski resorts near Munich, including distance, travel time by car and which type of skier each resort is best suited for. If you want to stay overnight in on of the ski resorts, we also show where to stay.
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| Ski Resort | Country | Distance from Munich | Travel time by car | Best for | Where to stay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Germany | 62 km | around 1 hour | beginner & families day trips | ||
Germany | 75 km | around 1 hour 15 min | budget friendly family day trips | ||
Germany | 91 km | around 1 hour 15 min | snow sure day trips for intermediate skiers | ||
Germany / Austria | 203 km | around 2 hour 30 min | families – all type of terrains | ||
Austria | 143 km | around 1 hour 30 min | From beginner to expert skiers | ||
Austria | 167 km | around 2 hour | Advanced skiers, luxury and apres ski lovers | ||
Austria | 196 km | around 2 hour 15 min | Advanced skiers, younger audience and apres ski lovers | ||
Austria | 207 km | around 2 hour 30 min | Scenic views and from beginner to advanced skiers | ||
Austria | 217 km | around 2 hour 30 min | Lare ski area and apres ski lovers | ||
Flying into Munich (MUC) for your ski trip
Flying from overseas to Munich Airport often gets you on the snow the fastest, because you can often avoid a layover. From Munich Airport or Munich downtown you have three different transport options to reach your preferred ski resort. Shared-/Private Transfers are the most convenient option – the driver picks your up from the airport or from your hotel in Munich and drops you off at your booked accommodation the the ski resort. The prebooked car rental is the most flexible options – often booked by skiers who want to ski in more than one ski resort. The cheapest but also most time consuming option is public transport. On the end of this page there is a more detailed travel section.
Skiing near Munich - day trips
If you plan a stay in Munich or you are already in the city, day trips to ski resorts are straightforward. A car rental for flexibiliy is preferred but the use of trains is easy as the run regularly into the Alps. As already described use Omio, DB or ÖBB for checking the timetables. Check snow forecasts, pick your destination and leave early to have an amazing ski daytrip.
If you haven’t already booked you accommodation in Munich you can check for your preferred Accommodation below with our partner Booking.com. For a daytrip with public transportation it is advised to stay close to Munich HBF to minimze traveltimes within Munich.
German Ski Resorts near Munich
Bavaria offers quick hits under two hours from the city—relaxed bases, good ski schools and straightforward access by rail or road. Below you find seven german ski resorts near Munich with more than 20km of ski slopes within 2 hours of traveltime sorted by traveltime and one additional german ski resort with less than 20km.
Brauneck
Ski resorts starting at an Altitute of 700m, with mainly red runs. Closest to Munich with a traveltime of less than 1 hour by car.
Sudelfeld - Bayrischzell
Ski resorts with a good mix of blue, red and black pistes. Suitable for beginner to expert skiers.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ski resort with good variation of ski pistes and directly situated next to the ski resort Zugspitze.
Zugspitze
Germanys highest mountain – the ski resort goes up to 2720m. With a two day ticket you can also ski Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski resort.
Reit im Winkl
Reit im Winkl has access to two ski resorts which are located in Germany and in Austria.
Oberjoch
Ski resort with 6 ski lifts which start just above 850 meters and has a good mix of red and blue pistes, it is known as a family friendly ski resort.
Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal
Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal is an Austrian-German Ski area with 7 different ski resorts and a total of 130 km of slopes.
Spitzingsee - Tegernsee
The ski resort doesn’t fit the 20km cut of, however it is very popular thats why we included it.
Austrian Ski Resorts near Munich
Just over the border in Tyrol and Salzburg, you’ll find larger interconnected areas, faster lifts and colder, more reliable snow, all still within ~2½ hours of Munich. In fact, you can reach glacier resorts such as the Hintertux and Kitzsteinhorn glaciers in Kaprun from Munich. This means you can combine a trip to Munich Oktoberfest with a skiiing Trip in the Austrian Alps. We have a dedicated article Skiing in October, since its only a limited number of operating Ski Resorts.
Söll - SkiWelt
Ellmau - SkiWelt
Scheffau - SkiWelt
Westendorf - SkiWelt
St Johann in Tyrol
Niederau
Alpbach
Kitzbuhel
Kaltenbach
Fieberbrunn - SkiCircus
Mayrhofen
Gerlos
Fulpmes
Neustift
Hintertux
Zell am See
Kaprun
Saalbach - SkiCircus
| Ski Resort | Distance from Munich | Travel time by car | Total Piste | Where to stay? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
143 km from Munich | 95 min | 246 km | ||
150 km from Munich | 100 min | 246 km | ||
147 km from Munich | 100 min | 246 km | ||
160 km from Munich | 105 min | 246 km | ||
161 km from Munich | 110 min | 41 km | ||
157 km from Munich | 110 min | 97 km | ||
169 km from Munich | 115 min | 97 km | ||
167 km from Munich | 115 min | 188 km | ||
180 km from Munich | 120 min | 87 km | ||
171 km from Munich | 125 min | 270 km | ||
196 km from Munich | 135 min | 142 km | ||
205 km from Munich | 145 min | 147 km | ||
143 km from Munich | 145 min | 25 km | ||
224 km from Munich | 150 min | 25 km | ||
209 km from Munich | 150 min | 51 km | ||
207 km from Munich | 150 min | 77 km | ||
216 km from Munich | 155 min | 61 km | ||
217 km from Munich | 155 min | 270 km | ||
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How to Get to the Ski Resorts near Munich
Munich Airport is one of the best Airports to reach the Austrian Alps often without an additional stopover. From Munich City or Munich Airport, many ski resorts can be reached within one to two hours by car. Below you find the transportation options Airport Transfers, Car Rental and Public Transport.
Airport Transfers from Munich
Many travellers prefer private or shared transfers for convenience, especially for short ski trips. These transfers take you directly from Munich Airport or Munich City to your Hotel without the hassle of public transport connections.
These transfers can be booked through Alps2Alps, offering reliable service to all major ski resorts near Munich.
Car Rental from Munich
Renting a car allows visitors to travel more flexibly and reach resorts faster. This is especially convenient for groups or families with ski equipment and luggage who want to ski more than one Ski Area.
For car rental options in Munich Downtown or Munich Airport, we recommend DiscoverCars.com. The platform compares prices from major car rental companies and allows easy booking.
Public Transport from Munich
The rail connection from Munich Airport and Munich Hauptbahnhof to Innsbruck and Salzburg is very good. Both from Salzburg and Innsbruck you can reach many ski resorts by train. However, travelling with public transport will always be the slowest option – the travel times are often 1-3 hours slower than by transfer or rental car.
We have a dedicated article about rail skiing in Austria which shows all major rail routes and Ski Resorts reachable by train.
Check timetables in advance, especially for weekend and holiday travel when services may be more limited.