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Oberhof · Thuringia · Germany
Germany’s only indoor cross-country and biathlon ski arena, featuring a 1.75km real-snow circuit with 12% climbs and Olympic shooting ranges.
Located in the renowned winter sports capital of Oberhof in the Thuringian Forest, the LOTTO Thüringen Skisport-HALLE is Germany’s sole indoor Nordic cross-country arena. Spanning an expansive 10,000 square metres under a continuous -4°C climate, the facility features an undulating 1,754-metre cross-country track with climbs and descents up to a 12% grade, accommodating both classic track and skate techniques. Equipped with an integrated 4-lane indoor biathlon target range, the arena is a primary year-round training base for international Olympic and World Cup athletes.
Main slope
1754 m
Snow type
High-density machine-made Nordic snow packed under continuous refrigeration
Temperature
-5°C to -3°C
Typical session
90 min
Main slope width
8 m
Beginner slope length
200 m
Number of slopes
1
Lift type
Nordic cross-country loop (no mechanical lifts required)
Main lifts
0
Beginner lifts
0
Booking required
No
Best time to visit
Midweek public slots (Wednesday and Thursday afternoons) for open tracks and minimal training group congestion.
Undulating cross-country circuit spanning 1,754m with rolling terrain and technical climbs/descents reaching a 12% gradient for classic and skate skiing.
Beginner
8
Freestyle
1
Snow quality
10
Crowd level
4
Mountain transfer
10
Nordic Classic Technique Coaching
Skating Stride Masterclasses
Biathlon Laser & Small-Bore Shooting Courses
Pre-Season Endurance Camps
Pricing is in Euros (€) and matches standard 2026 schedules. Tickets are sold in 1.5-hour, 3-hour, and 10-hour increments, with reduced family rates.
Rentals
Free Ride
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 16:00 |
Accessible via the A71 motorway (Exit 18 Oberhof) following the L1128 directly to Tambacher Straße. Ample parking available directly outside the sports complex and adjacent Grenzadler biathlon arena.
Summer pre-season camps (July–September) when international national teams book dedicated morning training blocks.
