Brauneck is Munich's local mountain. Sitting above the town of Lenggries in Upper Bavaria, it's just an hour's drive - or a direct train ride - from the centre of Germany's third-largest city. That proximity has shaped its character: this is a resort built around day trips and weekends rather than package holidays, with a loyal following of Bavarian skiers who grew up on its slopes. The base village of Lenggries is a proper working town with a long history, a relaxed atmosphere, and none of the manufactured charm of a purpose-built resort.

The Brauneck ski resort reaches 1,712m and drops nearly 1,000m back to the valley at 716m - a vertical that gives the runs genuine length and variety. The ski area covers around 31km of pistes across 20 runs, served by 15 lifts including a gondola and two high-speed six-seater chairs. The terrain leans heavily towards advanced skiing, with the majority of runs graded red or black, though gentler slopes at the base and mid-station cater to beginners and families. The season runs from mid-December through late March.

Lenggries has genuine Bavarian soul. The town sits in the Isar valley, surrounded by the Bavarian Prealps, and has the kind of unselfconscious local life - traditional Gasthäuser, a weekly market, independent shops - that you simply can't fabricate. An extensive 112km cross-country skiing network spreads through the valley, winter hiking trails wind along the Isar river, and a handful of wellness hotels provide a base for combining skiing with proper relaxation. Check out Brauneck ski deals to start planning your trip.