Celebrating the start of the season together
Winter opening
from 11 to 13 December, 2026
The Winter Opening in the Tannheimer Valley is back for a second round! From 11 to 13 December 2026, the valley invites you to a festive kick-off to the winter season. Look forward to a varied programme featuring a Testival (skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing, cross-country skiing), guided tours, taster courses, culinary experiences, a romantic torchlight hike, a diverse programme for children and families – and much more.
The detailed programme is currently still being finalised and will be announced in good time.
The programme
- Family & Entertainment
- Face painting, crafts and children’s Zumba
- Ice rink
- Raffle prizes
- Cuisine
- Delicacies at Tannheimer Genussland
- TOVINO Wine Bar: Wüstl and wine
- Dine Around
- Nature & Activities
- Christmas market at Lake Vilsalpsee
- Torchlight walk to Funken, Kessel and the alpacas
- Parties & Opening
- Party with a DJ at “EMMA”
- Warm-up party at the Sonnenalm Grän
- Opening at Sport Rief
- Sport & Information
- Expo featuring great brands
- SAAC talk
- First ski touring evening
- Family & Entertainment
- Face painting, craft activities and children’s Zumba
- Ice rink
- Ice skating workshop
- Raffle prizes
- Pistenbully rides
- Nature & Adventure
- Christmas Market at Lake Vilsalpsee
- Tobogganing on the IceAge slope
- Testivals & Expo
- Snowshoe and Spike Testival
- Alpine Testival
- Nordic Testival – HWK waxing stand
- Cross-country skiing equipment test
- Expo featuring great brands
- Guided tours
- Guided tour: Snowmaking
- Opening
Opening at Sport Rief
- Family & Entertainment
- Face painting, craft activities and children’s Zumba
- Ice rink
- Ice skating workshop
- Raffle prizes
- Pistenbully rides
- Nature & Adventure
- Christmas Market at Lake Vilsalpsee
- Tobogganing on the IceAge slope
- Testivals & Expo
- Snowshoe and Spike Testival
- Alpine Testival
- Nordic Testival – HWK waxing stand
- Cross-country skiing equipment test
- Expo featuring great brands
- Guided tours
- Guided tour: Snowmaking
- Opening
Opening at Sport Rief
Rooted in the valley – connected in winter
Our partners & businesses from the Tannheimer Tal
Perfectly equipped for snow, fun and adventure
Also present: our equipment suppliers and brand partners
Highlights from the 2025 Winter Opening
