The Feldberg ski area, located on the slopes of the mountain of the same name (1,493 m), which is the highest peak in the Black Forest, is rightly called the cradle of skiing in Germany.

On the slopes of the Feldberg mountain, there are 7 small ski centers that offer excellent conditions for skiing and snowboarding.

Picturesque nature, fresh mountain air, the presence of an extensive network of trails, well-developed infrastructure and a variety of leisure activities make Feldberg one of the best German ski resorts and a popular vacation spot among families with children and lovers of an active lifestyle.

The resort is located in the southwestern part of Germany, in the state of Baden-Württemberg, in the district of Freiburg, in the district of Breisgau – Upper Black Forest, in the commune of Feldberg.

How to get to Feldberg

The nearest airports are Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden (156 km) and Stuttgart Airport (170 km).

You can get to the resort in the following ways:

by plane to Baden-Baden or Stuttgart, with a change to a train going to Freiburg (journey time about 50 minutes). From Freiburg there are trains to the railway station “Feldberg-Bärental”. From the station there are buses No. 9300 and 9007, which can take you to the resort for free if you have a guest card “KONUS Gästekarte”.

Ski slopes and lifts

The winter season in Feldberg lasts more than 110 days a year, and in case of a little snow in the winter, snow cannons are prepared.

The ski area consists of 7 ski areas: Feldberg, Altglashütten, Bälchen, Menzenschwand, Muggenbrunn, Todtnauberg and Notschrei.

The skiing regions have 61 km of trails of varying difficulty and 35 lifts.

Scheme of Feldberg slopes

Scheme of slopes of Belchen

Slope map of Altglashutten

Slope map of Menzenschwand

Slope map Muggenbrunn

Slope map of Todtnauberg

There are gentle and wide slopes for children and beginners, and more difficult descents for experienced skiers. There are also slalom runs, freeride slopes and illuminated runs for night skiing.

For fans of snowboarding and freestyle, there is a snowboard park with various obstacles in the form of springboards, rails, boxes, pipes, jibs, jumps and kickers.

Excellent conditions are also created here for cross-country skiers, for whom 120 km of ski trails have been laid out here through the picturesque terrain.

The resort is more suitable for families with children. Professionals will be bored here, as most of the ski slopes are not steep and do not have a variety of routes.

Feldberg Resort Characteristics

Season December-March

Skiing area, m 950-1450

Maximum altitude difference, m 500

Ski trails 37

Total length of trails, km 61

Cross-country trails, km 120

Ski lifts 35 (1 gondola, 4 chairlifts, 30 towbars)

Artificial snowmaking system available

Lighted trails available

Snow park available

Ski school available

Ski kindergarten available

Equipment rental available

Ski schools and equipment rental

All ski centers of the resort have ski schools and ski equipment rental points. The ski schools offer individual and group lessons for adults and children.

Under the guidance of qualified coaches, anyone can not only master the skills of skiing and snowboarding, but also improve their technique.

The resort has children’s ski kindergartens, where children are taught to ski safely in a playful way. Each school has a rental point where you can rent ski equipment and gear.

Hotels in Feldberg

The Feldberg area offers accommodation for every taste and budget – in elegant hotels, family-run guest houses, in rustic mountain huts and cozy apartments.

For those who prefer a comfortable and wellness vacation, you should pay attention to the hotels Familien und Sporthotel Feldberger Hof 4 *, Ferien- und Wellness Hotel Schwarzwälder Hof 4 *, Hotel Tannhof 3 *, Hohengasthof Grüner Baum 3 *.

All hotels have swimming pools, saunas, steam baths, a gym, a restaurant, and spa treatments are offered.

For family accommodation, groups of friends, lovers of nature and a calm, cozy atmosphere, guest houses and boarding houses located in picturesque areas are ideal.

Feriendomizil Schwarzwald 5 star hotel

Feriendomizil Schwarzwald is located 2.2 km from Falcao Ski Lift. It offers a patio, tennis court and water sports facilities. It offers a hot tub and sauna.

All units feature a kitchen, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, Blu-ray player, a wardrobe, a washing machine and a private bathroom with a hot tub and a hairdryer. All units come with a living room and a dining area.

A terrace is available for guests to use.

Guests can swim in the outdoor swimming pool, go snorkelling and windsurfing, or relax in the garden and use the barbecue facilities.

Feriendomizil Schwarzwald is 10 km from Seebach Ski Lift and Doppelzesselbahn Ski Lift.

Hotel-Pension Kräutle 3 star hotel

This Black Forest guest house offers country-style rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. It is a 10-minute drive from Lake Schluchsee and 3 km from Feldberg-Behrenthal Train Station.

The Kräutle guest house serves a varied breakfast buffet and homemade cakes. Guests can enjoy regional cuisine in the restaurant with terrace. There are also 3 cosy café bars.

The bright rooms include a seating area and a modern bathroom with toiletries; tea/coffee facilities and slippers are provided. Some rooms have a balcony.

The hotel features a Finnish sauna and a steam room. You can play boules and table tennis in the garden.

Kräutle Guest House is a 10-minute drive from Lake Titisee and Lake Windgfelweiler.

Haus Heidelberg

Haus Heidelberg is located in Feldberg, 8 km from Doppelsesselbahn and 8 km from Seebach Ski Lift.

All apartments have a kitchenette and a living room with a dining area and a flat-screen TV. An oven, a toaster and a coffee machine are also provided.

A continental breakfast is served at the property and is also listed on the calendar. Guests can use the barbecue facilities.

The property has a swimming pool for guests, but it is open all year round.

Guests at Haus Heidelberg can relax in the garden and buy ski passes.

The 6-sesselbahn Seebuk Ski Lift is 8 km from the apartment.

Gästehaus Behabühl B & In

This traditional guest house is located in the quiet town of Behrenthal in the Black Forest, next to hiking and cycling trails. It offers a large garden and a daily breakfast buffet.

The rooms at Gästehaus Behabühl B & B are furnished in a country style and feature satellite TV and a bathroom. Some rooms have a balcony with mountain views.

Guests staying at the bed and breakfast for 2 nights or more receive the Hochschwarzwald Card, which offers free use of the ski lifts in winter, free ski passes and free admission to 60 local attractions, including the Badeparadis water park. Lake Titisee is 3 km from Gästehaus Behabühl B & B.

Buses stop opposite the guest house and take you to the Feldberg Ski Resort, which is 6 km away. Feldberg-Behrenthal Train Station is a 15-minute walk away. Guests who pay the tourist tax receive a KONUS card, which gives free use of local public transport.

Ferienhotel Schwarzwälder Hof 4 star hotel

Federal- und Wellness Ferienhotel Schwarzwälder Hof is located in Feldberg and offers an indoor pool and a restaurant. Free WiFi is available. Guests receive a free ski pass.

Rooms here will provide you with a flat-screen TV and garden views. Extras include a minibar and a seating area.

At Ferienhotel Schwarzwälder Hof you will find a restaurant. Guests with half-board can enjoy a wide range of delicious dinner menus. Other facilities offered include a shared lounge and luggage storage.

An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including skiing, cycling and hiking. The hotel is 5.9 km from Zeller I, 5.9 km from Resilift and 6.1 km from Zeller II. The hotel offers free parking.

Entertainment in Feldberg

In addition to skiing, Feldberg offers a variety of leisure activities and excellent opportunities for a wonderful vacation.

Guests of the resort can enjoy sledding and ice skating, curling and snowkiting, snowshoeing and winter hiking.

The Hasenhorn Coaster roller coaster, which is about 3 km long, will provide fun for the whole family.

At the very top of the mountain is the Feldburg Tower, from which you can enjoy a magnificent panoramic view, including the Vosges mountain range in France. The tower can be reached by the Feldbergbahn cable car.

After skiing, you can relax with the whole family in the Badeparadies Schwarzwald spa and water park. The water park has swimming pools for adults and children, 20 different attractions, 18 slides, a tropical oasis with palm trees, medicinal baths, saunas, steam rooms, spa treatments, a restaurant and a bar.

Children and adults will have a lot of fun visiting the Black Forest Park and the largest theme park in Germany, Europa-Park.

You can enjoy delicious local cuisine in restaurants, and have fun and dance in the “Pub Oje Club”.

Of interest is a tour of the Nature House, which houses a natural history museum and temporary exhibitions, as well as fascinating excursions to interesting places, including the Thierberg waterfall, which is the highest in Germany.