Willingen is located in a valley basin from which the surrounding mountains are connected by ski slopes and ski lifts. Within the Sauerland, the village offers a few superlatives. The two highest mountains in the region are here, the Hegekopf and the Langenberg (each 843 m high). The viewing read moreWillingen is located in a valley basin from which the surrounding mountains are connected by ski slopes and ski lifts. Within the Sauerland, the village offers a few superlatives. The two highest mountains in the region are here, the Hegekopf and the Langenberg (each 843 m high). The viewing platform on the Hocheideturm at the mountain station of the Ettelsberg cable car lift is the highest point in northwestern Germany (875 m above sea level). Willingen is primarily famous for its annual ski jump World Cup. The winter sports offering is complemented by numerous toboggan runs, cross-country trails, the ice sport arena and a biathlon facility. Since 2007, the Alpine ski resort features a powerful artificial snow production facility, which has contributed to its continuous growth.
Note: The openening times are provided by the ski resort Willingen – Ettelsberg and can vary based on external conditions, day of the week, school holidays and public holidays.
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