Be an eagle for a day: ski jumping at the Iglu Lodge.
A night in the igloo at 1,900 m, your own jump off the ramp the next day: our partner ICO Oberstdorf runs a ski jumping workshop for everyone at the ORLEN Arena, where the Four Hills Tournament opens every year. Mental coach Peter Tümmers and his daughter Lena, a former youth champion of SC Oberstdorf, guide you step by step to your first jump. Short on time? The Ski Jumper Feeling takes you up the large hill to the start bar in about 1.5 hours – no ski skills needed.
Important: the workshop always takes place after your overnight stay, never before – it lasts all day, and on arrival day we meet at the Iglu Lodge in the afternoon. The Ski Jumper Feeling only takes about 1.5 hours and also works on arrival day before the igloo night, or on the morning after.
How the workshop fits your igloo night
You stay at the Iglu Lodge the night before the workshop. In the morning, after breakfast, you ride the Nebelhornbahn down to the valley and on to the ORLEN Arena, where the basic course starts at 9:30 at the main entrance. The arena is in Oberstdorf, not far from the Nebelhornbahn valley station.
You book the igloo night with us; registration for the workshop is directly with ICO. In the “Comments” field, mention that you are staying at the Iglu Lodge the night before.
- •Basic course: night from Friday to Saturday, workshop on Saturday 9:30–16:30
- •Advanced Eagle course (Saturday 15:30 to Sunday 16:00): night from Friday to Saturday, course starts on Saturday afternoon
Dates winter 2027
The matching igloo night is shown in brackets for each workshop date.
- •Basic course 1: Saturday, 16 January (igloo night 15/16 January)
- •Advanced Eagle course 1: Saturday/Sunday, 16/17 January (igloo night 15/16 January)
- •Basic course 2: Saturday, 30 January (igloo night 29/30 January)
- •Basic course 3: Saturday, 6 February (igloo night 5/6 February)
- •Advanced Eagle course 2: Saturday/Sunday, 6/7 February (igloo night 5/6 February)
- •Basic course 4: Saturday, 20 February (igloo night 19/20 February)
Register for the workshop on ico-oberstdorf.com (in German) →
The workshop programme
First dry, then on skis: after a safety briefing, warm-up and coordination exercises you practise the in-run crouch and take-off standing and on a gentle slope. After first test runs in the outrun you make your first real jump from the HS25 youth ski jump. Particularly talented participants may move up to the HS42.
- •Welcome at the main entrance of the ORLEN Arena
- •Safety briefing, information on equipment and the ski jump facility
- •Exercises on body position and jumping technique
- •First jumps from the HS25 youth jump – never more than 30 cm above safe ground
- •Lunch break at the Erdinger Sportalp in the arena
- •Mental tips from the Olympic coach and an exclusive tour of the catacombs as a bonus
The workshop at a glance
- •Location: ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf
- •Duration: full day (basic course 9:30–16:30)
- •Group size: 6–20 people
- •Basic course €225 p. p., Advanced Eagle course €250 p. p. (plus VAT)
- •Advanced Eagle course only after completing the basic course
- •Requirement: you can ski a blue slope safely on alpine skis
- •Minimum height 150 cm
- •Jumping skis and safety equipment are provided – come in ski clothing
- •Workshop vouchers valid for 2 years, directly from ICO
All details on ico-oberstdorf.com →
Ski Jumper Feeling: up to the start bar of the large hill
Experience what others only watch on TV: on a guided tour of the Four Hills Tournament stadium you learn about distances, speeds, spectator capacity and training methods. Then, well secured, you climb the in-run of the large hill, touch the ceramic track and feel the steepness. The highlight: wearing original jumping skis, you take a seat on the start bar of the competition hill – and of course get a souvenir photo.
The Ski Jumper Feeling is bookable all year round by arrangement – before or after your igloo night. On arrival day, plan it so that you are finished by 14:30 at the latest, as we meet at Höfatsblick at 16:00. Or do it the morning after: after breakfast down to the valley and on to the ORLEN Arena. Enquiries go directly to ICO; please mention your igloo night date.
- •Duration: approx. 1.5 hours (depending on group size)
- •From 6 people, larger groups in small teams
- •From €69 per person plus VAT
- •Meeting point: main entrance of the ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf
- •No sporting requirements – the climb is strenuous but doable; a head for heights is recommended
- •Original jumping skis and helmet for the climb are provided, souvenir photo included
- •Combinable with ICO Skywalk, ski jump tubing, Giant Swing & Flying Fox and Schanzengaudi
Impressions
Frequently asked questions about the ski jumping workshop
Can I do the workshop before my overnight stay?
No. The workshop lasts all day, and on arrival day we already meet at the Iglu Lodge in the afternoon. Always book the night before your workshop date.
What is the difference between the workshop and the Ski Jumper Feeling?
In the full-day workshop you jump yourself from the HS25 youth hill; you need to be able to ski a blue slope. The Ski Jumper Feeling is a guided tour of about 1.5 hours up to the start bar of the large hill – without jumping and without any ski skills.
Do I need to know how to ski jump?
No. The workshop is aimed at beginners. You only need to be able to ski a blue slope safely on alpine skis.
What do I need to bring?
Warm, weatherproof ski clothing. ICO provides jumping skis and safety equipment. All participants must be at least 150 cm tall.
Where do I register?
Directly with ICO via the registration form on ico-oberstdorf.com or by email to info@ico-oberstdorf.com. You book the igloo night with us.
Can I give the workshop as a gift?
Yes. ICO offers workshop vouchers valid for two years, and voucher holders get priority when dates are allocated. An igloo night voucher makes a perfect match.
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