Skiing in the Hessian winter wonderland: 800 piste fans celebrate New Year!

Skiing in the Hessian winter wonderland: 800 piste fans celebrate New Year!

A happy start to the New Year on the slopes of Hesse delights skiers and winter sports fans. Around 800 skiers stormed the Wasserkuppe on January 1st and enjoyed the fresh powder snow. The skier-friendly weather and the good snow conditions in the winter sports areas of Willingen and Wasserkuppe attracted numerous visitors n-tv reports.

The time before the holidays was particularly enjoyable for passionate winter sports enthusiasts. On the Friday and Saturday before New Year there was a real rush on the slopes. On the Wasserkuppe, the guests enjoyed around 3 to 5 centimeters of fresh snow, while in Willingen there was significantly more with around 30 centimeters. There is currently a snow cover of around 50 centimeters in Willingen - ideal conditions for all snowboarders and skiers.

Current snow conditions in Willingen

The latest reports show a slightly increased snow depth in Willingen at 55 centimeters after another 7 centimeters of fresh snow fell. Loud Bergfex The snow condition is grippy and the avalanche warning level fortunately remains unreported. Of the 16 lifts, 14 are in operation and the slopes, which are open all year round, are in excellent condition.

• Offene Lifte: 14 von 16
• Offene Pisten: 10 km von 13,2 km
• Talabfahrt: 0 offen
• Rodelbahn: geschlossen

The family-friendly areas are particularly attractive for skiers and snowboarders. The infrastructure is designed so that even beginners and children can have great fun. The slopes offer everything from leisurely runs to challenging routes for experienced riders. There are also attractive children's lifts and magic carpets that make the experience easier for the youngest visitors.

The traffic situation and the crowds

Another plus point for all winter sports fans: the traffic situation around the winter sports areas was relaxed, so the roads were clear and access to the slopes was problem-free. Despite the large crowds, it remained pleasant on the access roads.

Interest in skiing is unbroken, and the current winter season shows that the operators' data protection guidelines are also being taken into account. However, users should exercise caution when using applications to maintain their privacy and protect their data. Information about the data protection practices surrounding winter sports applications can be found on sites such as Ski info.

The start of the new year couldn't be better for the winter sports resorts. With the perfect snow conditions and pleasant weather, there is a good chance that many more skiers will come to the regions to enjoy the clear air and snow. On to the next descent!