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Arber ski resort is in Arberland (Germany, Bavaria, Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald)). 6 lifts serve guests. Elevation: 1050 - 1456 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails
Arber, Germany
★★★★★3.7out of 5
1,456 м
top
406 м
Vertical drop
1,050 м
base
Total slopes
11.9 км
Lifts
6
Vertical drop
406 м
Longest run
2.3 км
Adult ski pass
€ 48 / day
Snowmaking
90 % of slopes
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Trails by difficulty - 11.9 km total
Easy4.7 км · 39 %
Intermediate3.4 км · 29 %
Difficult3.8 км · 32 %
Longest run: G - Osthang run | F - Schmugglerweg | E - Family run - 2.3 км, vertical drop 406 м. Hardest run: I - World Cup run - 1.1 км, vertical drop 342 м.
Snowmaking: 85 snow guns cover 90 % of the slopes.
Ski pass prices
Adults
€ 48
Children
€ 32
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Worth knowing

Arber ski resort is located in Arberland (Germany, Bavaria, Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald)). 6 lifts carry guests. The ski area on Großer Arber, rising to 1456 m, is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest and is therefore also known as the "King of the Bavarian Forest". This resort offers skiing for all ability levels.

Lifts and pistes

Families feel at home between the Thurnhof lift and the ski area. The ski area on Großer Arber, rising to 1456 m, is the highest mountain in the Bavarian Forest and is therefore also known as the "King of the Bavarian Forest". This resort offers skiing for all ability levels. Families feel at home between the Thurnhof and Sonnenhang lifts, while experienced skiers can enjoy the slopes in the middle section and the challenging runs below the summit.

Arber is one of Germany's most modern winter sports areas, with a 6-person gondola, two 6-person chairlifts, the ArBär children's area with 4 magic carpets, the ArBär Zwergenland children's area with 1 magic carpet, an amusement park, illuminated slopes (mostly with snow grooming), ski rental, a ski school and ski service.

In addition to skiing, winter hiking trails, cross-country trails and an illuminated toboggan run located directly at the ski resort offer further ways to enjoy active recreation in the beautiful winter landscape of the Bavarian Forest.

Maps

Arber ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail
6 lifts · Season 2026/27
  • 1Gondola lifts
  • 2Chairlifts
  • 3T-bars and platters
  • 4Magic carpets
Lifts in total
6
Capacity
10,700people/hour
Total lift length
3.7км
Newest lift: Sonnenhang, 2005 г.Longest lift: Arber-Gondelbahn, 964 м
Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

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Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts
Official website
Phone
-
Coordinates
49.12082, 13.14170
Countries
Lift opening hours
Opening hours
08:30 - 16:00
Typical season
Mid-December - late March
Season
-
Arber

Mid · 1 253 м

Updated at 07:24

+11°Light rainfeels like +11°
Precipitation0.1 mmMET
wind11 km/hMET
Snow line2 950 мCALC

Average monthly snowfall at Arber

Snowiest month:January- 74 cm
74Jan7 days
42Feb4 days
19Mar2 days
29Dec3 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns
Bodenmais14 кмBayerisch Eisenstein8 кмZwiesel17 кмLohberg11 кмLam18 км
Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.
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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Arber?
January appears to be the snowiest month: it receives an average of 73.9 cm of snow, has 7 snow days, and daytime temperatures range from about -3.4 to -0.8 °C. February has less snow - 42.1 cm and 4 snow days - while March has 18.7 cm and 2 snow days. December is noticeably less snowy, with 29.1 cm and 3 snow days.
How much does a lift pass cost at Arber?
A day pass costs €48, and a child pass costs €32. The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:00.
How much does accommodation cost in high season?
Nightly rates start at €124 in Lohberg, €177 in Zwiesel, €182 in Lam and €247 in Bodenmais. There are 6 listed hotels each in Zwiesel, Lam and Bodenmais, and 4 in Lohberg.
Where is the best place to stay near Arber?
Accommodation is available in Bodenmais, Lam, Zwiesel and Lohberg. The lowest prices start in Lohberg at €124 per night, followed by Zwiesel at €177, Lam at €182 and Bodenmais at €247.
Is Arber suitable for beginners?
The resort has 11.9 km of pistes, including 4.7 km of easy, 3.4 km of intermediate and 3.8 km of difficult runs. Easy pistes make up a significant share of the total length, so the resort is suitable for beginners.

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