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Western Europe: best ski lifts

Ski resorts with the most modern and best lift facilities in Western Europe.

293 test reports

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Best lifts in Western Europe

251-293 out of 293 ski resorts
213. Mitterdorf (Almberg) – Mitterfirmiansreut
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Mitterdorf (Almberg) – Mitterfirmiansreut
The guests are brought up to the top by a double chairlift and multiple tow lifts. There is the Junior… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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4
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213. Schetteregg – Egg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Schetteregg – Egg
A double chairlift is the main lift in the Egg-Schetteregg ski area. All of the other lifts are t-bar… more
Ski lifts:
  • 8

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5
2
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213. Silberberg – Bodenmais
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Silberberg – Bodenmais
The entire ski resort is accessed with one double chair lift. There is also a practice lift in the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
1
1
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213. Johanngeorgenstadt – Külliggut
Europe Germany Saxony (Sachsen) German Ore Mountains (Deutsches Erzgebirge)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Johanngeorgenstadt – Külliggut
The whole ski area is accessible with the t-bar lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
213. Klausenlift – Mehlmeisel
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Klausenlift – Mehlmeisel
Since 1968, the Mehlmeisel municipality has been offering alpine sport opportunities with its… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

3
2
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213. Hempelsberg/​Geiersberg – Oberwarmensteinach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hempelsberg/Geiersberg – Oberwarmensteinach
The Oberwarmensteinach ski area offers two t-bar lifts. The lifts are located on either side of the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
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213. Fleckllift – Warmensteinach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Fleckllift – Warmensteinach
There is only one t-bar lift providing access to the run. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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213. Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
213. Steckenberg – Unterammergau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Steckenberg – Unterammergau
The entire ski resort is accessed with j-bar and t-bar lifts. There are also two tow ropes for… more
Ski lifts:
  • 7

5
2
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213. Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
The Karwendel Bergbahn (circulating group cable car lift) takes guests up to the ski resort on the… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
3
1
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213. Archenstadel – Rinn
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck region
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Archenstadel – Rinn
The entire ski area is accessed with a j-bar lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
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213. Languard – Pontresina
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Languard – Pontresina
There is only one t-bar lift and otherwise there are tow rope lifts. The double chair lift is only… more
Ski lifts:
  • 5

1
1
3
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213. Aela – Maloja
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Bregaglia Engadin
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Aela – Maloja
There are only t-bar and tow rope lifts operating on the Maloja Pass. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
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213. Greising – Deggendorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Deggendorfer Land
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Greising – Deggendorf
The whole ski area is accessed with one t-bar lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
213. Pfulb – Schopfloch (Lenningen)
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Esslingen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Pfulb – Schopfloch (Lenningen)
The entire Pfulb ski area is accessed by t-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
Details
213. Ostalb – Aalen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ostalbkreis
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Ostalb – Aalen
The entire ski area is accessed by a t-bar lift and a tow rope lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
Details
213. Im Salzwinkel – Zainingen (Römerstein)
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Reutlingen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Im Salzwinkel – Zainingen (Römerstein)
The entire Salzwinkel ski area is accessed with 3 t-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
Details
213. Hirtenteich – Essingen-Lauterburg/​Aalen
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Ostalbkreis
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hirtenteich – Essingen-Lauterburg/Aalen
The entire resort is accessed with 2 t-bar lifts and a tow rope lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
Details
213. Halde – Westerheim
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Alb-Donau-Kreis
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Halde – Westerheim
The entire ski area is accessed with t-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
Details
213. Donnstetten (Römerstein)
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Tübingen (region) Reutlingen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Donnstetten (Römerstein)
The entire ski area is accessed by t-bar lifts. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

4
Details
213. Bläsiberg – Wiesensteig
Europe Germany Baden-Württemberg Stuttgart Göppingen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bläsiberg – Wiesensteig
T-bar lifts provide access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

3
Details
213. Kramsach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kramsach
In the winter, two practice lifts (a short tow rope lift and the Taxboden j-bar lift) are in… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
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213. Am Ried – Farchant
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Am Ried – Farchant
The ski slope in Farchant is accessed by a pommel lift. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
213. Kirburg
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Westerwald Hoher Westerwald/Wäller Land
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kirburg
Compared to other areas in Westerwald that offer only tow ropes, they are at the top of the group with… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
213. Bischofsreut
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Almberg-Haidel-Dreisessel
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Bischofsreut
One t-bar lift provides access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
213. Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
The slopes in the lower areas at the ski lifts in Kreuth on the Hirschberg are perfect for families… more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

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4
1
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213. Tirolina (Haltjochlift) – Hinterthiersee
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Kufsteinerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Tirolina (Haltjochlift) – Hinterthiersee
The Tirolina ski resort is accessed by a tow lift. There is also a practice lift at the base station. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
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213. Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Kufsteinerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)
The entire ski resort is accessed by the Schneeberg lift (tow lift), the Hager lift (pommel lift) and… more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

2
1
Details
213. Kolbensattel – Oberammergau
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Kolbensattel – Oberammergau
A fixed-grip double chairlift provides access to the majority of the slopes in the ski resort. The… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

1
3
5
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213. Oedberg – Gmund-Ostin
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Oedberg – Gmund-Ostin
A t-bar lift and two practice lifts (tow ropes) provide access to the ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
2
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213. Hörnle – Bad Kohlgrub
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Ammergauer Alpen
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Hörnle – Bad Kohlgrub
A nostalgic and unique double chairlift (when exiting, the chair automatically swings back) and a… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

1
1
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213. Postwiesen Skidorf – Neuastenberg
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 2 out of 5 stars
Postwiesen Skidorf – Neuastenberg
The lifts are in good condition, but besides one quad chairlift, there are only tow lifts. Most of… more
Ski lifts:
  • 9

1
7
1
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283. Snow Valley – Peer (indoor ski area)
Europe Belgium Flanders (Vlaanderen) Limburg (Belgium)
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Snow Valley – Peer
The entire Snow Valley ski hall is accessed with 6 people movers. There are no other lifts. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 6

6
Details
283. Ice Mountain (indoor ski area)
Europe Belgium Wallonia Hainaut
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Ice Mountain
The Ice Mountain ski hall has two tow rope lifts at the main slope. A tow rope lift and a people mover… more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

3
1
Details
283. Hohe Bracht – Lennestadt
Europe Germany Central Uplands of Germany (Deutsche Mittelgebirge) Sauerland
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Hohe Bracht – Lennestadt
You can't get simpler than this - but at least there are tow rope bars that you can place under your… more
Ski lifts:
  • 2

2
Details
283. Altenseelbach
Europe Germany North Rhine-Westphalia (Nordrhein-Westfalen) Siegerland-Wittgenstein
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Altenseelbach
Circulating tow lifts are considered the grandfather of all ski lifts, but they are not very… more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
283. Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
A tow rope provides access to the whole ski slope more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
283. Hesselberg
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Franken (Franconia) Middle Franconia (Mittelfranken) Ansbach
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Hesselberg
A tow rope brings the guests to the top. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
283. Montana Snowcenter (indoor ski area)
Europe Netherlands North Brabant (Noord-Brabant)
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Montana Snowcenter
A tow rope and two people movers provide access to the slopes in the Montana Snowcenter ski hall. … more
Ski lifts:
  • 3

1
2
Details
283. Rölzhang – Wildenthal
Europe Germany Saxony (Sachsen) German Ore Mountains (Deutsches Erzgebirge)
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Rölzhang – Wildenthal
The ski slope is accessed with a tow rope. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
283. Ohlstadt
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Ohlstadt
A tow rope lift provides access to the whole ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
283. Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Auf der Rieder – Eschenlohe
One tow rope lift provides access to the whole ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 1

1
Details
283. Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Test result: 1 out of 5 stars
Kirchberglifte – Kreuth
Three tow rope lifts and a people mover provide access to the entire ski area. more
Ski lifts:
  • 4

3
1
Details
251-293 out of 293 ski resorts