Snowsure: 1.6 Occasionally gets enough snow for skiing Is often closed due to a lack of snow Occasionally suffers from a lack of snow Rarely suffers from a lack of snow Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle is snowsure even in the poorest seasons
Variety of pistes: 2.1 The ski runs are featureless and unvaried The ski runs are varied but not extensive enough for a week Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle has diverse and interesting pistes including forests and high alpine terrain
Scenery: 5.0 An ugly resort in a bland setting Average mountain views and resort A spectacular setting and a beautiful / historic resort town
Public Transport: 3.0 There are no buses or taxis to Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle There are slow or infrequent buses / trains available Getting to the resort is easy with frequent bus / train connections
Accommodation: 4.0 No places to stay in/near Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle A few places to stay in the resort A wide variety of accommodation suitable to suit all budgets
Cheap Rooms: 4.0 No budget accommodation available Just one or two hostels so book ahead Several cheap hostels and pensions available
Luxury Hotels: 4.0 No luxury accommodation available Just one or two luxury hotels so book ahead Several up-market hotels in Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle
Ski in/Ski out: 3.0 The ski area is located far from any accommodation A free ski bus takes you to the ski area in a short trip Ski-in ski-out accommodation is available
Snowmaking: 1.6 Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle relies entirely on natural snow There are just a few snow cannons There are snowmaking facilities on all pistes
Snow Grooming: 5.0 There are no snow groomers at Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle Occasionally some pistes are left ungroomed and in a poor state All the runs at Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle are groomed daily
Shelter: 3.0 There is nowhere to ski when it is windy or visibility is bad and lifts often shut There are some trees for poor visibility but main lifts sometimes close Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle is mostly in forest where you can ski in flat-light and windy days, lifts rarely close
Nearby options: 3.0 If snow conditions are poor at Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle, it will be poor everywhere nearby There are good alternatives within an hours drive Other locations on the same lift pass provide a rich variety of snowsure ski conditions
Regional rating: 4.0 Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle usually has poor snow conditions compared to other resorts in region Has average conditions for the region Usually has the best snow conditions in the region
Advanced: 1.7 Nothing for advanced skiers and snowboarders Enough steep terrain for a few days with some good offpiste Enough steep terrain and offpiste areas to entertain advanced skiers for at least a week
Cross-country: 5.0 There is nowhere to go for cross-country skiing around Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle There are some cross country trails available The area features many spectacular and well maintained cross-country trails
Luge/Toboggan: 3.0 No designated luge or toboggan runs There are toboggan runs that open quite often Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle has long and well maintained luge / toboggan facilities suitable for all ages
Mountain Dining: 4.0 Nowhere to buy food by the pistes Some places to eat up on the mountain but they are often busy and expensive There is a variety of excellent mountain eateries right next to the slopes to suit all budgets
Eating: 4.0 Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop There are a few places to eat in the resort but nothing special A wide variety of places to eat and drink in the resort, from fast food to fancy restaurants
Apres-Ski: 1.8 Nothing to do, not even a bar There are a few bars in the resort but nothing special Clubs and bars stay open until very late and have a friendly atmosphere
Winter Walks: 5.0 Very limited walking and no snowshoe trails A couple of designated scenic walking/snowshoe trails Extensive and diverse winter walking trails for all abilities
Value (National): 4.0 Overall, Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the country and not worth the money Overall represents average value for money Overall offers the best value resort in the country
Value (Global): 4.0 Overall, Bernau/Hofeck/Köpfle is one of the most expensive ski resorts in the world Overall it offers pretty average value for money compared to resorts from other countries Internationally the resort offers excellent value for money