When it snows, Munich turns into a sledging playground. There is no shortage of snowy hills in the city, and if you want a proper day out, the Bavarian Alps are a gift that keeps on giving. Here are some good spots for sledging with the family, first the hills in Munich and then the runs in the mountains.
Snow, opening times and lift prices change from winter to winter, so check the local conditions before you set off. The distances below are rough public transport times from München Hauptbahnhof.
The city's own list is on muenchen.de. Here are the hills to know:
You will want to put on your parka and head to the Alps straight away after reading this.
Three winter toboggan runs of different levels, which makes it ideal for families who want to try a mix of easy and challenging runs. You can hike up or take the cable car, so you only pay for the cable car and the rental.
📍 About 2 hours from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport. Address · Details
The perfect spot for families who do not want to go too far from the city but still want sledging fun with a picturesque view. It also offers skiing.
📍 About 1 hour 10 minutes from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport. More information
Countless hills and slopes that are ideal for a bit of tobogganing. There are two runs to choose from: a 6.9 km run at Bad Kohlgrub or an 8.6 km run at Unterammergau.
📍 About 2 hours from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport. Route information
Spitzingsee turns into a winter wonderland with skiing and sledging for families. The sledging run starts at the Obere Firstalm, and you can find the route here. The run is 2.5 km long with no steep or dangerous curves, which makes it ideal for children. It is lit every day until 22:00 during the December to March season.
📍 About 2 hours 20 minutes from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport
What could be more majestic than sledging down the slopes of Germany's tallest mountain? The Zugspitze has toboggan runs for the whole family, and you can see the different slopes here.
📍 About 2 hours from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport. The train takes you to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and from there you need a cable car to the top.
The Hocheck adventure mountain has an almost 3 km long run with a constant gradient, made specifically for tobogganing and always well prepared. It is great fun and sociable for the whole family.
📍 About 1 hour 24 minutes from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport. More information
Several tobogganing options, from difficult to easy. One family-friendly run starts at the Setzberg piste. The descent takes about 10 minutes and has no dangerous curves.
📍 About 2 hours from München Hauptbahnhof by public transport. More information
If sledging is not your thing, there is plenty more to do outdoors in winter, like ice skating and Eisstockschießen. Or stay in and try one of my indoor activities. More ideas in my guide to winter activities with kids in Munich. Save this for later 💙
