Alpine sports
Skiing at the start of the season at the Zugspitze is more expensive
The Zugspitze wants to start the winter season on December 1st. photo
© Bayerische Zugspitzbahn./dpa
Skiers in Germany have to dig deeper into their pockets. According to a survey, costs increase between four and ten percent depending on the ski area.
The winter sports resorts are preparing for the season. Expected to be on December 1st Zugspitze is the first ski area in Germany to start skiing operations. The other areas also want to open in December. Skiing fun is becoming more expensive again. Depending on the ski area, it will probably cost between four and ten percent more, according to a survey by Bayerischer Rundfunk in October. Other media also reported on the higher prices. In Austria, prices are also rising by up to ten percent.
The operators say that the increased prices, especially for energy and staff, are also affecting the lifts. Furthermore, the signs are not bad for this season. After two Corona years and a winter marked by the energy crisis, it looks like a normal winter again for the first time, says the spokeswoman for the Bavarian Zugspitzbahn, Verena Tanzer.
Examples of the price increases: At the Zugspitze and in the Garmisch Classic ski area, a day ticket costs 62 euros, five euros more than last season. The ski pass in the border ski region Oberstdorf and Kleinwalsertal is similarly expensive at 62.90 euros (2022/2023: 57.50 euros).