Winterberg Aktivitätenübersicht -  (2025)

Summer and Winter activities in and around Winterberg, Germany.

Erlebnisberg Kappe – Full Attractions

 

 

Fly-Line Winterberg (Erlebnisberg Kappe)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: seasonally (approx. Apr–Oct); weather dependent
Route ~1,000 m; avg. speed ~12 km/h

Attraction: gentle glide on a suspended rail through the forest (source: Erlebnisberg Kappe)

Tags: Fly-Line, Family, Scenic

 

Sommerrodelbahn Winterberg (Alpine Coaster)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: almost all weather; Apr–Oct typical
Children from 3+ with accompaniment; from 8+ alone

Attraction: lift up, self-controlled speed down (source: Erlebnisberg Kappe)

Tags: Rodelbahn, Family, Speed Control

 

Kletterwald Winterberg (Climbing Forest)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: daily in season; last briefing ~16:00 (varies)
Continuous belay system (LockDClips)

Attraction: multiple routes, gloves compulsory (can be bought on site)

Tags: Climbing, Adventure, Family

 

Kappe Express (Hop-on Hop-off)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: daily ~09:30–17:45 (varies by schedule)
Hop-on/Hop-off round through Winterberg

Transport: leisure road train connecting spots around the Kappe

Tags: Transport, Family, Sightseeing

 

Kappi's Playground (Spielplatz)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: all year (weather dependent)

Free outdoor playground at the Kappe area

Tags: Kids, Playground, Family

 

Mega Trampoline (6 Fields)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: all year (weather dependent)
Up to ~90 kg per trampoline (typical)

Large trampoline installation near playground (source: Erlebnisberg Kappe)

Tags: Trampoline, Kids, Family

 

Minicars & Children's Excavator

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: in season; coin-operated

Small rides for younger kids (source: Erlebnisberg Kappe)

Tags: Kids, Rides, Family

 

Panorama-Erlebnis-Bruecke (Recap)

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: typically Apr–Oct

Panoramic pedestrian bridge with viewing elements (source: Erlebnisberg Kappe)

Tags: Viewpoint, Attraction

Summer - Bike, Lake and Adventure

Erlebnisberg Kappe - Panorama Bridge

Address: Kahler Asten 1, 59955 Winterberg
+49 (0)2981 92 96 433
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: Apr-Oct, typically 09:00-18:00
Map: 51.1964, 8.5694

Photo: CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Panorama, Toboggan, Climbing, Fly-Line

Bikepark Winterberg

Address: Kappe area, 59955 Winterberg
+49 (0)2981 91 99 909
Website: bikepark-winterberg.de
Opening: Apr-Oct (varies)
Map: 51.1965, 8.5696

Photo: CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Downhill, Freeride, Lifts

Trailpark Winterberg (region)

Info: winterberg-info.nl/mountainbiken
+49 (0)2981 92500
Opening: Apr-Oct
Map: 51.2000, 8.5700

Photo: CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Trails, Flow, Family

 

Mountain Karting Ruhrquelle

Address: Ruhrquelle, Winterberg
Phone: –
Website: ruhrquelle.com
Opening: May-Oct (weekends typical)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Mountain Carts, Family

 

Adventure Golf Winterberg

Address: Gronebach 1, 59955 Winterberg
+49 175 145 39 15
Website: adventuregolf-winterberg.de
Opening: Apr-Oct, 10:00-19:00

Photo: CC BY-SA via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Mini-Golf, Family

 

HighFive Wakeboard and Waterski - Hillebachsee

Address: Hillebachsee, Niedersfeld
Phone: –
Website: highfive-sports.de
Opening: May-Sep
Map: 51.2050, 8.5800

Photo: CC BY via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Cable Park, Lake

 

Hillebachsee (Lake and Beach)

Info: winterbergsauerland.nl/see/hillebachsee
Phone: –
Opening: May-Sep (daylight)

Photo: CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Lake, Beach, SUP

 

Kartbahn Winterberg (Niedersfeld)

Address: Am Eschenberg 2, 59955 Winterberg-Niedersfeld
Phone: –
Info: winterbergsauerland.nl/karten
Opening: Apr-Oct (typical)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Karting, Outdoor

 

Kart Fun Neuastenberg (Indoor)

Address: Winterberger Str. 2, 59955 Neuastenberg
Phone: –
Info: winterberg.de - Kart Fun
Opening: Daily; see site

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Karting, Indoor

 

Astenkick Mega Zipline

Address: Altastenberg
+49 2981 9199158
Info: ski-altastenberg.de/astenkick
Opening: Apr-Oct (daytime)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Zipline, Views

Winter - Ski, Sled and Snow

Skiliftkarussell Winterberg

Address: Kappe / Waltenberg, 59955 Winterberg
+49 (0)2981 92500
Website: skiliftkarussell.de
Opening: Dec-Mar (conditions)

Photo: CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Alpine, Night-Ski

 

Postwiese Neuastenberg

Address: Neuastenberg, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 2981 820030
Info: winterberg.de
Opening: Dec-Mar (snow)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Alpine, Family

 

Altastenberg Ski Area

Address: Altastenberg, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 2981 1241
Info: winterberg.de
Opening: Dec-Mar (snow)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Alpine

 

Snow World Zuschen

Address: Zuschen / Brilon area
Phone: +49 2981 1535
Info: winterberg.de
Opening: Dec-Mar (snow)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Alpine

 

Skilanglaufzentrum Westfeld-Ohlenbach

Address: Westfeld-Ohlenbach, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: +49 2975 1000
Info: winterberg-info.nl/langlaufen
Opening: Dec-Mar (snow)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: XC Ski, Biathlon

 

Sledding Hills and Snowshoe Routes

Locations: Ruhrquelle & various hills; Kahler Asten & Hochheide plateau
Phone: –
Info: winterberg.de
Opening: Weather dependent

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Family, Hiking

VELTINS EisArena (Bobsleigh/Luge/Skeleton)

Address: Kappe 3, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Info: track info
Opening: Oct-Feb (events)

Photo: CC (Flickr to Commons) via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Bobsleigh, Events

St. Georg Ski Jump

Address: Am Herrloh, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Info: winterberg.de
Opening: Event based

Photo: CC via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Ski Jump, Viewpoint

Indoor and Family - Year-round

Bowling Winterberg

Address: Am Kurpark 5, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Website: winterberg-info.nl/bowling
Opening: Daily (typical)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Bowling, Groups

 

Escape Rooms Winterberg

Address: Am Kurpark 7, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Website: winterberg-info.nl/escape-room
Opening: Daily (typical)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Escape, Teams

Pools and Wellness - Swim, Sauna and Relax

 

Schwimmbad Winterberg (Oversum)

Address: Am Kurpark 1, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Info: winterberg-info.nl/schwimmbad-winterberg
Opening: Daily (typical)
Map: 51.2010, 8.5700

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Pool, Wellness

 

Center Parcs - Aqua Mundo (Park Hochsauerland)

Address: Parkstrasse 1, 59964 Medebach
+49 2982 9500
Website: centerparcs.de
Opening: Daily (typical)
Map: 51.2500, 8.5830

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Water Park, Family

 

AquaOlsberg

Address: Am Badepark 1, 59939 Olsberg
Phone: –
Website: aquapark-olsberg.de
Opening: Daily (typical)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Spa, Sauna

Culture and Sights - Views and Heritage

 

West German Winter Sports Museum

Address: Neuastenberg 13, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Info: winterberg.de
Opening: Oct-Mar (typical)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Museum, History

Panorama-Erlebnis-Bruecke

Area: Kappe
Phone: –
Website: erlebnisbergkappe.de
Opening: Apr-Oct (typical)

Photo: CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Tags: Viewpoint, Attraction

 

Kahler Asten and Astenturm

Summit near Altastenberg
Phone: –
All season; weather dependent

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Nature, View

 

Ruhrquelle (Source of the Ruhr)

East of Winterberg town
Phone: –
Short loop path

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Nature, Short Walk

Extras - Events, Viewpoints and Local Picks

Taxi Bob - Guest Ride (VELTINS EisArena)

Address: Kappe 3, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Ride with a pro pilot (booking required)
Season: Oct-Feb (events)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Adrenaline, Seasonal

 

Winterberger Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas Market)

Location: Winterberg town center
Phone: –
Season: late Nov-Dec (dates vary)

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Seasonal, Family

 

Lenneplaetze Scenic Viewpoint

Quiet panorama near Winterberg
Phone: –
Great at sunset

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Viewpoint, Photo Spot

Heimatstube Zuschen (Local History)

Location: Zuschen district
Phone: –
Check opening times with tourist office

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Museum, Local

 

Nordic Walking Park Winterberg

Marked loops around Winterberg
Phone: –
All levels

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Fitness, Trails

 

Rothaarsteig - Winterberg Section

Passing near Winterberg
Phone: –
All season

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Hiking, Nature

 

Hochheide Boardwalk - Niedersfeld

Above Niedersfeld
Phone: –
Best in summer

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Nature, Scenic

 

 

Mini Golf - Hillebachsee

By the lake at Hillebachsee
Phone: –
Great after a swim or SUP session

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Mini-Golf, Family

 

Oversum Spa and Sauna (Wellness Focus)

Oversum complex, Am Kurpark 1, 59955 Winterberg
Phone: –
Day-spa and sauna

Image: Unsplash illustrative

Tags: Wellness, Relax

Day Trips within 30 km of Winterberg

Popular attractions and nature highlights reachable in about 30 minutes by car.

 

 

Erlebnisberg Sternrodt (Bruchhausen, ~28 km)

Address: Sternrodt 3, 59929 Bruchhausen
Phone: +49 (0)2962 97370
Website: sternrodt.de
Attractions: chairlift, 900 m summer toboggan, skiing in winter

Tags: Rodelbahn, Ski, Lift

 

Lagunen-Erlebnisbad Willingen (new!) (~25 km)

Address: Am Hagen 9–11, 34508 Willingen
Phone: +49 (0)5632 9694353
Website: lagunenbad
Facilities: subtropical pools, slides, sauna & wellness

Tags: Pool, Sauna, Family

 

Bruchhauser Steine (~28 km)

Address: Am Stein 1, 59929 Bruchhausen
Phone: +49 (0)2962 97370
Website: bruchhauser-steine.de
UNESCO Global Geopark; impressive rock towers up to 92 m

Tags: Hiking, Geopark, View

 

Ettelsberg & Hochheideturm, Willingen (~27 km)

Address: Zur Hoppecke 5, 34508 Willingen
Phone: +49 (0)5632 9694353
Website: ettelsberg-seilbahn.de
Gondola up; 875 m viewpoint tower; trails & lake

Tags: Viewpoint, Lift, Hiking

 

Erzbergwerk Ramsbeck (Bestwig, ~25 km)

Address: Glück-Auf-Straße 3, 59909 Bestwig-Ramsbeck
Phone: +49 (0)2905 250
Website: erzbergwerk-ramsbeck.de
Historic ore mine museum with underground train tours

Tags: Museum, Mining, Tour