Snowtropolis, an indoor ski centre in Senftenberg near Berlin in Germany, has now permanently closed its ski operations, according to local sources. German media reports rising energy costs made operating costs unsustainable.

Once a well‑known attraction in the Lusatian Lake District, the facility featured a 130‑metre slope, covered in 3,500 cubic meters of real snow with a terrain park, ski school and restaurant. After initially operating year-round it had previously reduced its operations to a mid‑September to mid‑April season.

Snowtropolis, was one of Germany’s longest established centres, officially opened on March 22, 2003. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, the complex includes a bowling alley, sauna, ice rink, and restaurants.

Although the ski slope has shut down, the site continues to operate an ice rink, allowing the business to maintain a winter‑sports offering with a lower energy demand. The shift reflects a strategic pivot toward more cost‑efficient leisure activities while preserving a local recreational asset. Multiple industry sources now list Snowtropolis as permanently closed as a ski venue, marking the end of one of Germany’s early indoor‑snow pioneers.