Tettau Ski Resort

Tettau is THE winter sport hot spot in Frankenwald. The small ski resort in the North of the region features 3 lifts and 1,6 kilometers (1 mile) of skiable terrain. It´s considered to be an ideal family ski resort. The modern ski tows Kiesellift and Wildberglift bring the winter athletes right back up the mountain. After the Kiesellift the Höhenlift follows that brings you to the top peak at a height of 740 meters (2427 feet). This is also starting point for the Alpine ski race. Tettau boasts two red marked and three blue trails. The wide runs offer enough space to practice first curves, work on your technique know-how or just enjoy wide carving trails. Even on crowded days you´ll find your personal space and you should really focus on the new trails that are serviced by the Höhenlift. Those are really an enrichment for the ski resort. Night skiing is possible as well. Thanks to the floodlighting all night owls can conquer the runs every Monday and Friday until 9 pm.
Youngsters can attend the TSV 1860 Tettau or the local ski school and this way they will always be attended by a specially instructor who will do everything to make their learning experience a pleasant and memorable one.
Very popular with trainee ski jumpers is the youth ski-jump of the resort and even snowkiter will find their place in Tettau. Plus it´s always fun to be part or just watch one of the countless events that take place every year like dog sleigh races and more.

By featuring about 30 cross-country skiing tracks Tettau is a real eldorado for cross-country fans. Well groomed tracks invite everyone to enjoy the breathtaking landscape of the Frankenwald. The longest by far is the Kuhwald trail. Follow for 10 kilometers along the Rennsteig by passing the idyllic Kuhwald (forest) and it´s also recommendable for beginners that have a good fitness. Also head towards Wildberg trail that takes you along the border of Thuringia and is the gate to 7,5 kilometers (4,6 miles) of pure cross-country skiing fun. The competition cross-country ski run gives a short (5,3 kilometer=3,3 miles) and a longer (7,2 kilometer=4,5 miles) alternative.

The Tettauer Skihütte is beckoning in all hungry athletes for a break. You´ll see it as soon as you leave the base station of the Wilberglift and you can also smell the delicious regional dishes. The small but fine menu has great food and is with its affordable prices awesome for the family budget.

If you want to warm up after skiing, then check out Tettau´s indoor pool. Here you can either go swimming to loosen your muscles or you can try a sauna session. You can also hit the bowling alley together with your family. If you are more of a culture enthusiasts, then definitely pay a visit to the European flacon glass museum or the tropical house Klein Eden. Explore the beautiful nature of the Frankenwald whilst making a winter hike or snowshoe hikes. Heuhotel and Haus auf dem Wildberg offer special overnight stays. The organic farm also welcomes every Sunday with homemade treats and great coffee. The potato restaurant Anno Domin at the marketplace invites for great food after a long day on the trails. Spoil yourself with local and traditional specialties.

By car
Coming from the North (Erfurt) take A71 to Ilmenau and after drive via Großbreitenbach and Katzhütte to Tettau. Coming from Coburg take B4 until you get to Sonneberg. Then change onto K31 and by passing Hüttensteinach and Judenbach you will reach Tettau. Parking is available at the signed parking lots or right on the streets.

By Public Transportation
It´s fairly easy to come by train because the town Tettau has its own train station. Bus connections are available as well.