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Holzhau in Germany - the snow is white in color.

Holzhau Overview

Holzhau Ski Resort, nestled in the beautiful Erzgebirge, offers an enchanting view of the Ore Mountains and a chance for skiers to experience the thrill of the slopes. The resort is particularly suitable for beginners, allowing them to hone their skills on the well-maintained slopes. However, some visitors have noted that the resort can seem a little neglected, with certain areas needing a touch of paint or replacement of wooden structures.

Despite this, the resort offers a sense of tranquility and an environment that is family-friendly. The staff at Holzhau Ski Resort are generally recognized as being friendly and authentic.

The culinary offerings at the resort have received mixed reviews. While some visitors found the food, particularly the bratwurst and fries, to be below average, others have praised the snacks and the mulled wine.

Another point of contention among visitors is the parking situation. While some customers have willingly paid the parking fee, others have expressed dissatisfaction. This is primarily due to the fact that the resort's operator has been accused of charging for services that were not provided, such as snow-clearing.

Overall, the Holzhau Ski Resort is viewed as a suitable destination for a few hours of downhill skiing, but some customers advise against making it a choice for a full day trip or vacation. It's clear that there is room for improvement in terms of the resort's upkeep and management.

However, for those looking for a quiet, kid-friendly environment with a great view, and a chance to experience the thrill of skiing, Holzhau Ski Resort could be a worthy consideration.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

120
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

5.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

4
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
83.0%
Intermediate
17.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Holzhau

Where is Holzhau?

Holzhau is a ski resort in German Ore Mountains, Germany, at coordinates 50.7300, 13.5900.

How many lifts does Holzhau have?

Holzhau has 4 lifts, serving 5 km of marked runs and 120 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Holzhau?

Holzhau has a peak elevation of 746 m, a base elevation of 604 m and a vertical drop of 142 m.

How is Holzhau rated?

ShredIndex rates Holzhau 58.2 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data.

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120 ac

Skiable Terrain

5km

Total Run Distance

4total

Number of Lifts

746m

Peak Elevation

142m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

129.3cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: January (46.6cm)
15.0cm
Nov
24.9cm
Dec
46.6cm
Jan
23.2cm
Feb
17.8cm
Mar
9.0cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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