58 Jahre Skiwoche: Frankfurt & Wildschönau – Erfolgsgeschichte
Lessing‑Gymnasium Frankfurt and Wildschönau Ski Area Celebrate 58 Years of Partnership
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For 58 years, students from Frankfurt’s Lessing‑Gymnasium have spent their annual ski week in the Austrian Tyrolean resort of Hochtal Wildschönau. The long‑standing relationship, which began in 1968, has seen generations of German pupils learn to ski, celebrate victories, and return as parents to the same slopes.
Historic Collaboration
The partnership is unique in Austria.According to the school’s official website, the Lessing‑Gymnasium has organized a yearly ski week at Wildschönau since 1968, making it the only German school with such a continuous connection to a Tyrolean winter sports region. The ski area’s website confirms that the Wildschönau lifts have served as a reliable partner for school ski courses for more than half a century.
Impact on Students and the Region
Over the decades, the program has produced thousands of alumni who now return to the resort as parents, reinforcing the cultural link between Frankfurt and Tyrol. The ski area benefits from a steady stream of young skiers, while the school gains access to world‑class facilities and experienced instructors.
Looking Ahead
School officials and the Wildschönau management have begun discussions about the future of the program. Questions remain about how to sustain the partnership in a changing sports‑education landscape, what conditions are needed for continued school ski courses, and how the collaboration will shape the region’s alpine tourism.
Both parties emphasize that the partnership’s longevity reflects shared values and mutual benefit. The school’s principal and the ski area’s director have expressed optimism that the program will adapt to new challenges while preserving its core mission of fostering young skiers.