Family trip to Winterberg with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Winterberg is an ideal place for active and curious children. Skiliftkarussell Winterberg is the local ski area. It is ideal for everyone who wants to introduce a child to skiing. There are many trails here. There are almost three dozen of them. Most of them are not very long and steep. Thus, they are well suited for beginners. In addition, there is a separate area for children and parents who look after them. There is also a children's ski park. The child can reinforce the skills of skiing here. You can ski here even in low-snow winters from December to March. The Germans use artificial snowmaking technology.

You can teach your child to handle skis both by yourself and by inviting a personal instructor. To send the child to ski school is another option of training. There are a lot of them in the town like Carvin, Freestyle or Langlauf. There are separate groups for children from four to five and up to twelve years in each of them. Class times vary depending on the specific group and your personal arrangement with the school. Most often it is from ten in the morning to two or three in the afternoon. But you take the child before. Children not only learn the basics of skiing, but also play, participate in educational activities, and watch their favorite cartoons. You can send your child to the snowboard training section from the age of eight or nine.

There are special kindergartens for children under three years in Winterberg. They are very often at hotels. You can leave the child for an hour or two, half a day, and a whole day here. So, you will be able to ski. The child will not only play but also take training classes, has lunch and afternoon snack. If the child is not too interested in skiing but loves bright emotions and active entertainment, you can ride a toboggan or sleigh. There are several runs for this in Skiliftkarussell Winterberg. Especially nice is that they are all well-lit at night. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

There is also its own version of the "roller coaster" here. There are no dead loops. But you can enjoy excellent views and have the ability to adjust the speed of descent. The attraction is a descent on a metal sleigh on a special sled. If you are riding with a small child and do not plan to be at the bottom as quickly as possible, then when landing, you should skip ahead of fans of extreme descents. Otherwise, you will always feel like the next sled behind you going close to you. Keep in mind that many Dutch tourists come on weekends. So there may be a queue for the attraction.

Another similar entertainment is at Erlebnisberg Kappe. This is quite an interesting park for both young thrill-seekers and fans of beautiful views and leisurely walks. The attraction is similar in downhill to the one in Skiliftkarussell Winterberg. But its design is simpler. There are no speed adjustments on the local sleigh. But the child will be able to feel like a brave adventurer in Erlebnisberg Kappe. A rope trail for children and adults is laid parallel to the walking bridge tens of meters above the ground. You will definitely not remain indifferent after a walk on it.

If the child is not very fond of heights or just wants to play with peers, then there is a spacious playground for this in the park. Young fans of mountain biking will be very interesting here in the warm season. Several routes of varying difficulty are laid in Erlebnisberg Kappe. In general, there are many opportunities for hiking or cycling near Winterberg. There are trails of varying difficulty here. They are suitable for both beginners and for those who have already devoted a lot of time to improving bicycling skills.

Older children should try themselves in Astenkick Megazipline. This is an interesting opportunity to practically float in the air without special training. A complex system of insurance, a tight rope and a long descent with views of the nearby mountains - this is all that is used for this. You can go bowling together at the Bowlhouse Winterberg or take a ride at the large local ice rink. If a child loves motors and is interested in Motorsport, it is worth visiting the Kartfun Neuastenberg. Races are held in the open air if the weather is good. You can also ride under the roof during the rain.

Is your child interested in horses but not cars? Then you should go for a horse ride. This is an interesting experience with animals, and the opportunity to feel like a knight, going in search of exploits. First, you should choose a small-time route. Otherwise, you may feel muscle pain after the trip. You and your child can ride a horse-drawn sleigh in winter. In addition to horseback riding, carriage rides are also available in the summer. You can take a refreshing dip in Wake & Water Winterberg. Experienced instructors will help you learn the basics of water skiing and windsurfing here.