Skiing in Hesse's largest ski area
Willingen is a true paradise for winter sports fans. Whether skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing or winter hiking: in Hesse's largest ski area, all winter sports fans get their money's worth under optimal conditions.
- Groomed ski slopes
- 17 kilometres
- Chairlifts
- 2
- Prepared cross-country trails
- 100 kilometres
- Toboggan runs
- with snowmaking
- Ski area
- Ettelsberg with cable car and Hochheide tower
For beginners and families
Local ski schools teach children and adults how to ski. The gentler slopes on the edge of the village are suitable for first attempts before you head to the Ettelsberg.
For advanced skiers
Floodlit skiing extends the day into the evening. If you prefer it quieter, the cross-country trails around the village offer routes for every fitness level.
More than skiing
Tobogganing and winter hiking
Snow-covered toboggan runs keep things going even in mild winters. Cleared winter hiking trails lead through snowy forests, with no equipment needed at all.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides and ski huts
Horse-drawn sleigh rides are part of winter in Willingen. Numerous places to stop in rustic ski huts turn a ski day into a whole day outdoors.
FIS World Cup ski jumping
Once a year, Willingen becomes an international winter sports venue. The FIS World Cup ski jumping at the Mühlenkopfschanze attracts tens of thousands of spectators.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Hotel Engelbracht to the ski area?
The hotel is in the middle of Willingen. The lifts and the ski bus can be reached in a few minutes, and the Ettelsberg cable car is on the edge of the village.
Can I store ski equipment at the hotel?
Talk to us on arrival. We will find a place for skis, poles and boots.
When is there snow in Willingen?
That depends on the winter. Snowmaking systems secure the slopes and toboggan runs during low-snow periods. Call us and we will tell you what the situation is right now.