Lake Geneva and the surrounding area in southern Wisconsin, is loaded with outdoor activities to enjoy in the winter months. Visitors from Milwaukee and Chicago often visit this popular resort area, and stay in the fine resort hotels. There are many healthy outdoor activities to participate in the Lake Geneva area. Go outside and play! Get some fresh air and exercise and have some fun outdoors.
Downhill Skiing
Alpine Valley
W2501 County D
Elkorn, Wisconsin
262-642-7674
Alpine Valley is a resort and ski hill with.20 ski runs, 3 chairs, and, snowboarding. Skiing and snowboarding lessons are available as: private, semi-private, and group. Children’s lessons also available. Ski lift tickets can be purchased by the day. There are also ski overnight packages.
Grand Geneva
Hwy 50 East
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
262-248-8811
Grand Geneva Resort has downhill skiing with 18 ski runs, 3 chairlifts, 2 tows, lessons, beginners to advanced. Snowboard with half pipe and terrain park. Cross country skiing with 10 kilometers of scenic winding cross country trails, and snow showing. Professional ski instructors available for kids or adults. Rent ski, snowboard and snow shoe equipment. Lift tickets by the day or season passes. Hotel ski packages also available.
Grand Geneva also has Ice skating and tobogganing available under the Pavilion available on a daily basis.
Big Foot State Park
Back entrance on Wells Street
Lake Geneva
262-248-2528
This 27 acre park on the shore of Lake Geneva offers beautiful cross country trails which are groomed and marked. Trail passes available by the day ($4) or annually ($15).
George Williams Campus of Aurora University
Hwy 67
Williams Bay
262-245-5531
Weekends only. Fee, rental available. Trails groomed and marked. Lessons available.
Kettle Moraine State Forest.
262-594-6101
Trail hotline number
Headquarters located on Hwy 59, 3 miles west of Eagle. Trail heads for skiing Scuppernony on Hwy. ZZ just east of Hwy. 67 about 5 miles north of Eagle. McMill located just west of Hwy 67 on NN and south of Eagle. Nordic is located on Hwy H just north of Hwy 12 in the town of LaGrange. State Park sticker is required. Anyone 16 and older is also required to have a trail pass for cross country skiing, horseback riding and mountain bike riding. Area open from 6 am – 11 pm.
George Williams Campus of Aurora University
Hwy 67
Williams Bay, Wisconsin
262-245-5531
Weekends only. Fee, rental available. Trails groomed and marked. Lessons available.
Kettle Moraine State Forest.
Headquarters located on Hwy 59, 3 miles west of Eagle. Trail heads for skiing Scuppernony on Hwy. ZZ just east of Hwy. 67 about 5 miles north of Eagle. McMill located just west of Hwy 67 on NN and south of Eagle. Nordic is located on Hwy H just north of Hwy 12 in the town of LaGrange. State Park sticker is required. Anyone 16 and older is also required to have a trail pass for cross country skiing, horseback riding and mountain bike riding. Area open from 6 am – 11 pm. Trail hot line number 262-594-6101.
Old World Wisconsin
Hwy 67
Eagle, Wisconsin
262-594-6399
Rentals and refreshments available. Trails groomed and marked. Friday – Sunday only. Conditions permitting.
Ski Rentals and Sales
The Board Shop
916 Wells Street
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
i262-248-1703
Full service ski pro shop. Close to downtown. Open 7 days a week. Sells snow skis and snowboards.
Fontana Outdoor Sports
Hwy 67
Fontana, Wisconsin
(next to Green Frog)
262-275-2220
Cross Country ski rentals, adult and child sizes. Full service ski shop
Geneva Sports
270 Broad Street
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
262-248-1521
Cross country ski equipment and ice skate rental.
Cross Country Ski Areas and Rentals
Alpine Valley
2502 County D
Elkorn, Wisconsin
262-642-7674
Ice Skating
The Abbey Resort
at the Harbor House
Rentals available.
Baseball Diamond in Sunset Park
Hwy 11,
Elkhorn, Wisconsin
Lighted Rink
262-723-5788
Library Park
Wrigley Drive
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Lighted Rink, Weather dependent.
Behind the Field House
Hwy 67
Williams Bay, Wisconsin
Lighted Rink
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling trails abound throughout Walworth County and connect with surrounding county trail systems. Virtually all trails are on private property and use is granted by the respective owner. maintenance, marking and grooming are performed by local snowmobile clubs.
Jerry’s Marine
Hwy 67
Fontana, Wisconsin
‘262-275-5222
Sleigh Rides
Old fashioned sleigh rides through historic Lake Geneva or the southern Wisconsin countryside.
Fantasy Hills Ranch
4978 Town hall road
Delavan, Wisconsin
262-728-1773
Grand Geneva Resort
Hwy 50 East
Lake Geneva ,Wisconsin
262-249-8811
Old World Wisconsin
Hwy 67
Eagle, Wisconsin
262-594-6300
Friday evenings by appointment, Saturdays and Sundays 12 – 4 pm. Weather permitting.
Ice Fishing
Geneva Lake Bait and Tackle, Inc.
South of Hwy 50 on Hwy 67
262-245-6150
fishing guide service including large groups and families with kids. Wisconsin fishing and hunting licenses. Ice shanty rental
Lake Geneva Fishing Guide
262-248-3905
262-791-0733
Tom Billing, professional guide provides all tackle, equipment and live bait. Ice shack rentals available.
Get outside and play in the Lake Geneva area. There are many winter sports available. you can go down hill skiing, cross country skiing, snowboarding, skating or sleighing. Have fun outside in Wisconsin.
