To Winterberg by train
With ICE International
Quickly to the heart of Winterberg
- From € 28 one-way trip with ICE International
- Travel time Amsterdam – Winterberg: 6.00 hrs
- Tip! Early booking = lowest prices
Winterberg, despite its name, is also a lovely destination to visit in the summer! Tobogganing, hiking, climbing, cycling, or even bobsledding are among the possibilities.
With around 27 kilometres of well-facilitated ski slopes, the Winterberg ski resort is one of the best-known ski areas in Germany. The gentle slopes, child-friendly practice slopes and many Dutch ski instructors make skiing in Winterberg ideal for beginners and the whole family. In just 5 hours, you can travel comfortably by train to the Winterberg ski resort, making it the ideal winter sports destination for a weekend getaway or even a day's skiing.
Top off your ski holiday in Winterberg with a great night of après-ski!
Travel information
Want to going skiing for a long weekend or would you like a longer vacation to Winterberg? With ICE International you will travel fast and comfortably from Amsterdam Central Station to Oberhausen where you change trains to Dortmund. In Dortmund you change train one more time towards Winterberg.
In Winterberg you will get off the train in the heart of the city and your ski vacation can begin.
Overview travel time to Winterberg
| Route | Travel time | Transfer | Header | Header |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam - Winterberg | 6.00 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Amersfoort - Winterberg | 6.02 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Utrecht - Winterberg | 6.16 | 2 | Content | Content |
| Rotterdam - Winterberg | 7.18 | 3 | Content | Content |
| Arnhem - Winterberg | 5.55 | 2 | Content | Content |
For a complete travel itinerary, consult our itinerary planner
Prices train tickets Winterberg
ICE International offers different fare types for your journey. You can choose the Flexpreis, Sparpreis or Supersparpreis Europa rate. Each rate has its own conditions.
The price depends on
- The moment of booking - Early booking means lowest prices
- Travel class - 1st or 2nd class
- Flexibility - Regarding changing or cancelling bookings
Options flexibility ICE International
Supersparpreis Europa
- Always the lowest rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations not possible
Sparpreis Europa
- Low rates
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes and cancellations possible at a cost
Flexpreis Europa
- Can be booked until departure
- Changes or cancellations free of charge (except for reservation costs)
- City Ticket included*
*City Ticket: In a significant number of German cities free tickets from/to station with local transport
Find out everything about ICE International and Intercity Berlin rates here
Book in advance and save money
Do you already know what day and time you want to travel? Then choose for a Supersparpreis Europa rate: the best rate for the price-conscious travellers. You will not be able to cancel or rebook the ticket.
General tips for getting the cheapest tickets
- Book as early as possibly to have the most chance of getting the cheapest tickets.
- Travelling in the evening is often cheaper.
- For a weekend getaway, travel Sat-Sun-Mon instead of Fri-Sat-Sun.
- Book online to avoid booking fee.
Practical information
To make your trip that much easier, we have summed up certain practical issues for you.
Facilities on board
Read more about all the facilities on board, so that you can make your trip as comfortable as possible.
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Free access to the lounges
If you have a 1st class ticket, you can enjoy a free drink at the NS International Lounge in Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport and Rotterdam. You also have access to the 1st class lounge of Deutsche Bahn at Berlin Hauptbahnhof, where you can enjoy a free snack and drink (excluding the Supersparpreis rate (Europe) and the Sparpreis Europe rate).
Seat reservation
In summer 2024 from 1 June to 31 August, seat reservation is compulsory. This reservation is free if you select it during booking. At other times, reserving a seat is not compulsory. However, we do recommend it. You will receive a confirmation after booking that includes the carriage number and your seat number.
Do you have a train ticket between the Netherlands and Germany without a seat reservation? And want to make sure you can sit down? Then you can reserve a seat online.
Seat reservation 1st class
When booking a first class full-flex ticket, the seat reservation costs are included in the price of your ticket.