Skiing around Triberg: Ski Lifts, KONUS Perks & Family Tips

• Around Triberg you will find several small, family-friendly ski areas – more relaxed than the big resorts, with no long queues at the lifts.
• As a guest in Triberg you can use the ski lifts “Winterberg” and “Rohrhardsberg” in Schonach as well as “Dobel” and “Rössle” in Schönwald for free – included with the KONUS guest card.
• You can reach all the lifts by bus and train – and the ride is free with the KONUS card too.
• When the weather turns mild or wet, families head to the indoor pool in St. Georgen or the Spielscheune play barn in Unterkirnach – both also free with the guest card.
• Check with the Triberg tourist information office in advance whether there is enough snow and the lifts are running.

Triberg sits in the middle of the Central Black Forest at around 600 metres above sea level – and that is exactly the advantage: instead of travelling to a large ski resort, you have several small ski areas right on your doorstep. The neighbouring villages of Schonach and Schönwald are only a few kilometres away and are known for their family-friendly slopes.

The lifts are small and relaxed: ideal conditions for children, returning skiers and anyone who would rather spend two hours on the slopes than two hours in a queue. Important to know: operations depend on snow conditions – snow from December to March is typical at these altitudes in the Black Forest, but not guaranteed. A quick call to the tourist information office before setting out saves the wasted trip.

The highlight for guests in Triberg: the visitor's tax includes not only free bus and train travel but also free use of ski lifts in the neighbouring villages. Simply show your KONUS guest card at the lift ticket desk and ski for free:

• “Winterberg” ski lift in Schonach – free with the Triberg guest card.
• “Rohrhardsberg” ski lift in Schonach – free with the Triberg guest card.
• “Dobel” ski lift in Schönwald – free with the Triberg guest card.
• “Rössle” ski lift in Schönwald – free with the Triberg guest card.

You can even leave the car behind: Schonach and Schönwald are reachable by bus and regional train – and thanks to the KONUS guest card, these rides are free. Ski equipment can be rented locally, so you do not need your own gear for a few days in the snow.

There are rental stations for skis, sledges and snowboards in the area around Triberg; the tourist information office at Hauptstraße 10 will happily give you current addresses and opening hours.

Not every winter day plays along: thaw, rain or strong wind – then the lifts close and you need alternatives. This is where the guest card pays off again, because two of the best indoor excursions are free for Triberg guests:

• St. Georgen indoor pool: free entry with the guest card – swimming, splashing and warmth for the whole afternoon.
• Spielscheune play barn in Unterkirnach: free entry with the guest card – a large indoor play world where kids can really burn off energy.
• Badeparadies Titisee: water park with slides and a sauna world – you pay for admission yourself, but the trip to Titisee is free with the KONUS card.
• Black Forest Museum in Triberg: worth a visit all year round and only a few minutes' walk from the apartment.

• Check snow conditions and lift operations in advance – easiest at the Triberg tourist information office.
• Pack warm layers and gloves, even for the lower-altitude lifts.
• Rent ski equipment locally instead of bringing your own – rentals are available in the region.
• School holiday weeks are popular even at small lifts: book early.
• After a day on the slopes, the well-heated apartment with its fully equipped kitchen awaits – the balcony overlooking the snowy town is the perfect finish.