Winter sports: skiing, sledding, ice rink

A German winter is no reason to stay in. Skiing: the Alps in the south (Bavaria), Harz and Sauerland closer for centre/north. Season December–March, day pass ~€50–65, ski rental ~€25–30. Sledding (Rodeln) is free on any hill. Ice skating — rinks in every city ~€5–8 entry. Winter running — layers, do not overheat: "wet + cold = sick".

• ●Ski school: ~€40–60/day group — learn it properly right away
• ●Insurance: Unfallversicherung covers sports injuries — check the terms
• ●The D-Ticket takes you to the mountains: RE to Garmisch free