Ski holidays Willingen - World Cup approved and full of variety!

Willingen

The North Hessian municipality of Willingen is located in the north-eastern corner of the Rothaar Mountains, on the border with North Rhine-Westphalia. The name of the town usually includes the suffix "Hochsauerland" to emphasise its character as a winter sports resort. But Willingen hardly needs this: every year, the World Cup ski jumping competition takes place here on the famous Mühlenkopfschanze ski jump. In addition, championships are regularly held in the EWF Biathlon Arena, which was built in 2007.

Of course, there is also plenty on offer for amateur winter sports enthusiasts. A total of 17 km of slopes, over 60 km of cross-country trails, 30 km of winter hiking trails and various toboggan runs are available. You will also be delighted by the variety of indoor sports, museums and restaurants: a climbing hall, go-kart and bowling alley, lagoon adventure pool, ice rink, visitor mine and brewery are just a few examples! The town's landmark is the viaduct, which was built almost 100 years ago and still serves as a railway bridge today.

Sauerland

Sauerland, in the south-east of North Rhine-Westphalia, is surrounded by the Lower Hesse mountain country, the edge of the Ostsauerländischen Gebirgsland, Wittgensteiner Land, Siegerland, and the Bergischen Land. As part of the Rhenish Slate Mountains, it's dominated by birch and spruce forests. Also known as the land of a thousand mountains, among Sauerland's highest mountains are Langenberg, Hegekopf, and the Kahle Asten, which contribute quite a bit to the region's winter sports. You may also take advantage of some of the countless cross-county trails and discover the breathtaking landscapes of these uplands. For those who prefer something a little more relaxed, a romantic sleigh ride through the snowy scenery is highly recommended. Floodlit facilities and toboggan runs for snow-tubes provide that extra bit of fun for the whole family.

Travel Willingen

• By train: Willingen (in resort), Bad Berleburg (approx. 55 km)
• By plane: Paderborn (approx. 50 km), Kassel (approx. 70 km), Dortmund (approx. 90 km), Frankfurt (approx. 220 km)