Double World Record: Oliver Kern Sets His 8th And 9th World Record At SnowWorld Bispingen

The SnowWorld Bispingen indoor ski area near Hamburg in Germany can now boast the title of “double world record indoor ski area“. Renowned skier and extreme athlete Oliver Kern from Skiresort.info set two new world records at the SnowWorld Bispingen indoor ski area. With an impressive 20,319 meters of elevation gain, he set a new record within 24 hours (1 day) in an indoor ski area. In addition, a new elevation gain record of 910 meters was set within one hour.

After setting the two new world records, Oliver Kern was overjoyed: “This day was incredible. The support from SnowWorld Bispingen was fantastic, and without the great infrastructure and dedicated team, this record would not have been possible. The conditions were perfect, and I am proud to be able to celebrate these achievements in Bispingen.“ Oliver Kern's career is closely linked to skiing. He runs Skiresort, one of the world's largest international ski resort portals, known under the internet address Skiresort.info.

World records at a glance:

• Date of world records: 7th October 2025 (24 hours non-stop)
• Location: SnowWorld Bispingen, Germany

8th world record:

• altitude reached: 910 m
• duration: 1 hour – 60 minutes
• lift used: 6-seater chairlift
• number of rides: 24

9th world record:

• altitude reached: 20,319 m
• duration: 24 hours – 1 day
• lifts used: 6-seater-chairlift and platter lift
• number of rides: 524, of which 305 (chairlift) and 219 (platter lift)

An outstanding achievement

Oliver Kern began his record attempt at midnight on 7 October 2025 at the mountain station in the SnowWorld Bispingen ski hall. Thanks to meticulous planning and the comprehensive support of the SnowWorld Bispingen team, he managed to set his eighth world record in the first hour with 24 rides on the detachable six-seater chairlift from Doppelmayr, covering 910 meters in altitude. By 11 a.m., he had completed another 202 rides on the chairlift at full speed. At 11 a.m., the ski hall was opened to the public, so Oliver Kern switched to the platter lift, as the chairlift could no longer run at full speed with guests on board. He now had the platter lift to himself for 9 hours and was able to complete 219 runs. At 8 p.m., the ski hall closed to guests and Oliver Kern switched back to the chairlift. Between 8 p.m. and midnight, he completed another 79 trips on the chairlift. At 11.29 p.m., the old world record was broken and Oliver Kern added a few more meters of altitude. The last run was made at 11.45 p.m. On 7 October 2025, a total of 20,319 meters of altitude were covered in the ski hall, setting Oliver Kern's 9th world record. The cold temperatures in the ski hall were particularly challenging. After just six hours, Oliver Kern was completely frozen through. However, thanks to glove warmers and a hot water bottle, he was able to keep himself reasonably warm and achieve both world records.

Support from SnowWorld Bispingen (Germany)

The SnowWorld Bispingen indoor ski area, located south of Hamburg in the Lüneburg Heath, provided Doppelmayr's modern lift systems and a dedicated team of helpers and technicians for these world record attempts. SnowWorld Bispingen, one of the most modern indoor ski areas in the world and also the only ski hall with a detachable six-seater chairlift from Doppelmayr, provided the perfect environment for this record attempt. A team of experienced technicians and helpers ensured that the attempt ran smoothly and safely. The facility provided optimal slope conditions and continuous support throughout the record attempt. The entire Skiresort-team and Oliver Kern would like to once again express their sincere thanks to SnowWorld Bispingen for their incredible support.

Significance of the record

This new world record is not only a personal success for Oliver Kern, but also highlights the outstanding opportunities offered by an indoor ski centre. Every year, SnowWorld Bispingen attracts numerous skiers and snowboarders from all over the world, who can enjoy perfectly groomed slopes 365 days a year.

SnowWorld Bispingen is one of Europe's most modern indoor winter sports facilities and offers genuine snow fun all year round – regardless of the weather or season. The centrepiece of the facility is a 300-metre-long ski slope with a chairlift, platter lift, fun park and separate tobogganing area – the longest indoor toboggan run in Germany. The facility is aimed at beginners and advanced skiers, school classes, clubs and ambitious winter sports enthusiasts. Professional skiing and snowboarding courses guarantee learning success and safety.

In addition to its sporting activities, SnowWorld Bispingen offers a varied catering concept, comfortable hotel rooms and rustic log cabins for overnight guests. This makes SnowWorld Bispingen a popular destination for day trips, weekend breaks or family holidays.

The world’s largest ski resort test portal, “Skiresort.info” provides detailed and personal test reports on leading international ski destinations. Carefully compiled data on over 6,100 ski resorts on every continent also make “Skiresort” a comprehensive source of information for skiers. On the websites, winter sports enthusiasts can find around 3,400 piste maps, 900 daily updated snow reports, 5,300 weather reports, 5,500 webcams and useful information about new lifts. All data is also available on the free “Skiresort.info app”. 

The company has been successfully established on the German market since 1998. The English-language platform “Skiresort.info” went online in 2010. The world’s leading ski resort portal, “Skiresort” is also available in Dutch, Italian and French versions. The test portal is operated by the Munich-based company “Skiresort Service International GmbH” with Managing Directors Oliver Kern and Peter Krafft. In the 2024/25 winter season, they reached 18 million visitors on their online platforms. 

“Skiresort Service International”, the company behind “Skiresort” and the world’s largest supplier of snow reports, delivers snow reports to over 100 high-reach partners – it is also the leading provider of complete ski resort data and ski weather information.

Further information and pictures of Oliver Kern's record-breaking journey can be found at:
https://www.skiresort.info/world-records/skiresort-world-record-no-8-oliver-kern/