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Explore the white winter world

Tobogganing, cross-country skiing & winter hiking

This is how a dream winter holiday can be experienced with us at Kinderhotel Simmerl!

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What's new at Simmerl!

Ice Skating Fun

A 15 × 13 meter natural ice rink is being created in our new indoor riding arena – a real first for the Bavarian Forest! From Christmas through Easter, you can come and skate to your heart’s content. The rink is covered, weather-independent, and can even be used in outdoor temperatures of up to 20°C. Ice skates in all sizes and ice-play equipment for little ones are available free of charge. Of course, you’re also very welcome to bring your own skates.

Three children sledding on a snowy field in front of a house and trees.

Great on the go

Sledding fun for the whole family

Right behind our house is a sledding hill. Look forward to sledding on the in-house hill with maximum fun factor. A fun sledding day offers pure family enjoyment.

So that you don't have to overload your car during the winter vacation with children, we offer you a free sled rental.

Happy bee riding a sled with a snowflake in the background

Even more sledding fun

Sledding in St. Englmar

Enthusiastic sledders can also let off steam on the sledding slope in the spa park of St. Englmar, 5 km away with magic carpet and ice skating area. Thanks to a floodlight system that ensures the best visibility, you can enjoy sledding even after sunset. In addition, there are parking spaces, a kiosk, and toilets in the immediate vicinity.

People riding a horse-drawn sleigh on a snowy field with mountains in the background

A wonderful experience for the whole family

Horse-drawn sleigh rides

Wrapped up in warm blankets, you sit in the horse-drawn sleigh and enjoy the slowly gliding winter landscape and the magical atmosphere of the deeply snow-covered winter forest.

Ride times & costs

  • Duration: approx. 50 minutes
  • Price: € 60,- (sleigh for up to 5 people)
  • Departure times: Monday to Sunday: 10:00 am / 11:00 am / 1:00 pm / 2:00 pm / 3:00 pm (last ride)

Night rides are not possible!
(No lighting on the sled track – fire near horses not possible!)

For diligent athletes

The best trail conditions

At our Kinderhotel Simmerl, numerous trails invite you to cross-country ski through the snowy Bavarian Forest landscape during the winter months. You can start directly at the hotel.

Beginners can learn cross-country skiing on the approx. 3 km long in-house trail.

  • Cross-country skiers on snowy trail with forested hills under clear blue sky
  • Snow-covered houses and fields with forest in the background under clear sky
  • Person cross-country skiing on snowy forest trail with snow-covered trees around
  • Cross-country skier on snowy trail with pine forest background and blue signs on the right
  • Cross-country skiers on snowy trail near forest under clear sky
  • Dog sitting in snow next to skier with orange poles in forest
Cross-country skiers on snowy trail with forested hills under clear blue sky
Dreamlike trails

Cross-country skiing in St. Englmar

Beautiful cross-country skiing experiences

Cross-country skiing in the area

Cross-country skiing in the Bavarian Forest is one of the most popular winter sports activities in the region and is a true pleasure for beginners and families with children as well as experienced winter sports enthusiasts. This is ensured by 6 cross-country trails (1 km illuminated, 2 km skating trails).

Trail overview

  • DSV Nordic Aktiv Cross-country Skiing Center St. Englmar-Hirschenstein, network of a total of 74 km length with 8 different trails and varying difficulty levels
  • Grandsberg trails in the DSV Nordic Aktiv Cross-country Skiing Center, trails with a length of 53 km classic and 49 km skating
  • Klinglbach trail, approx. 3 km long with easy route character – ideal for beginners
  • Sonnen trail, approx. 3 km long combined trail with easy to medium difficulty
  • Tannenbaum trail, 3 km long with easy character – ideal for beginners
Happy bee wearing a blue hat and striped scarf, surrounded by snowflakes
Our tip:
Enjoy walks together in the winter surroundings
Snow-covered landscape with trees on the horizon under a blue sky
Magnificent winter landscapes

Family-friendly tours

Snowshoe hiking in St. Englmar

During your winter holiday at Kinderhotel Simmerl, several winter sports shops offer guided snowshoe hikes.

Of course, you can also explore the sparkling winter landscape on your own – you can download the tour suggestions for free or pick up hiking maps at the tourist information center. A snowshoe tour in the forests of St. Englmar will certainly be a great experience for your children as well.

Guided snowshoe hikes with rental can be booked at the sports shops.

Two people with backpacks snowshoeing through a snowy forest under a clear blue sky