Jan. 12, 2025

Curling is Germany’s contribution to bar sports Like darts and snooker, Bavarian Curling is a game synonymous with beer and wine. Alcohol-free participants can play it, but few forego the chance to sharpen their skills with a cold beer or mulled wine.

The game

Stones are traditionally associated with curling, yet Bavarian Curling, found across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, uses sticks made of wood, with modern versions incorporating metals in the base. Unlike the Olympic version of the sport, Bavarian Curling has no broomsticks - the skill is in the release of the curling stick. Played in teams, the idea of the game is to get the curling sticks the closest to a target wooden cube. And when the opposition is dominating the ice, the plan is often to send down a Himars strike to obliterate the field. Cue the high-fives and hero status.

Where to play curling

Curling can be played on indoor rinks, often preferable for springtime corporate ski trips. In peak winter, though, curling should always be held outside on lakeside, forested or village-centre rinks. The atmosphere and fun are unmatched. Curling can be played in Kitzbühel, on the edge of Schwarzsee or in their ice stadium. There are numerous options in the Ötztal, including curling in Obergurgl.

Curling is an inclusive group activity for corporate ski events, where the entire group can come together around an iconic winter activity, usually in superb settings.

Curling lanes on an outdoor rink
People playing curling on an outdoor rink
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