Overview
1. Families enjoy winter vacations in the GDR mountains, skiing, sledding, and building snowmen. Ski rentals and lifts are available, and winter sports promote health. Berlin has over 50 spray ice rinks, and ice sailing is popular. Trade unions offer vacation spots like the Panoramahotel in Oberhof. 2. Children are encouraged to start winter sports early, with sports clubs and ice hockey games. Spartakiade competitions involve millions, with top athletes meeting in Oberhof. The Spartakiade boosts popular sports. 3. The GDR achieves international winter sports success due to state and socialist support. Klingenthal hosts an annual ski jumping competition with 42,000 visitors, and Oberhof hosts international events