Winter in Leavenworth, Washington
Imagine a Bavarian-style village, surrounded by evergreen trees and mountains dusted in white powdery snow. Then add thousands of twinkling lights in the downtown square from December to February, and plenty of winter activities to partake in. Welcome to the magic of Leavenworth in winter!
Check out some of our favorite winter activities the whole family can enjoy:
Where to Go Sledding and Tubing?
When the snow is falling you can sled or tube for free right in the heart of downtown on the little hill in Front Street Park. Bring your own sled, or buy one at one of the local shops. We recommend going when it is dark to see the square all aglow with twinkling lights.
For more of a thrill, head to Leavenworth Ski & Tubing Hill. It’s only 2 miles from town, and has a 100-foot tubing hill complete with two rope tows and a moving carpet, so you don’t have to trudge back up the hill. Tickets can be purchased in person at the Ski Hill ticket booth, and are good for six runs anytime throughout the day.
You can also enjoy 26 kilometers of groomed Nordic trails, as well as snowshoe & fat biking trails.
Where to Go Skiing?
You can also enjoy hitting the slopes at the Leavenworth Ski Hill. This popular local hill offers alpine downhill, cross country, and snowboarding with 2 rope tows, and a ski jumping hill. Tickets for each activity can be purchased separately, or you can buy the “Play All Day” pass which includes all the winter activities available on the hill.
For more slopes and speed, try Stevens Pass. This thrilling ski hill packs a powdery punch with some epic views. The pass is only 40 minutes from Leavenworth, and there’s even a daily shuttle service.