When will ski resorts in the North Rhine-Westphalia open for the ski season? The 2026/27 Ski season in the North Rhine-Westphalia starts from 2026/12/20. See this list of projected opening dates for North Rhine-Westphalia mountains. Important Note: Not all dates listed here are official and final, as resort opening dates are projected and subject to change. Check back for updates on when the lifts are set to start spinning at North Rhine-Westphalia, and don't miss opening day at your favorite resort!
| Resort Name | Projected opening date |
|---|---|
| Winterberg Skiliftkarussell | Dec 19 |
| Olpe Fahlenscheid | Dec 25 |
| Postwiese Neuastenberg | Dec 25 |
| Bödefeld - Hunau | Dec 26 |
| Eschenberglifte Niedersfeld | Dec 26 |
| Ruhrquelle | Dec 26 |
| Schmallenberger Höhe | Dec 26 |
| Skikarussell Altastenberg | Dec 26 |
| Sahnehang | Dec 27 |
| Skigebiet Schanze | Feb 13 |
| Wildewiese | Feb 13 |