Seasonal preview: our own photo of the lodge, shown in snow with AI
Snow outside, fire inside.
Winter is the Dells' secret season: ski hills and indoor water parks by day, then back to a log lodge with a fireplace, a hot tub and nobody around for miles.
Why it works.
A real fireplace
An indoor fireplace in the great room, under the log beams.
Hot tub in the cold
Private, off the deck. The best part of a winter day.
Warm and well stocked
Central heating, extra blankets, a full kitchen and Starlink WiFi for movie night.
Snow, slopes and indoor water parks, with drive times from downtown Dells:
- 10 minChristmas Mountain VillageSmall resort ski hill with beginner and intermediate runs plus snow tubing.Tubing is sold in 2-hour slots
- 25 minCascade MountainSki and snowboard area with dozens of runs, several lifts and a tubing hill.Kids 12 and under ski free with a paid adult
- 10 minMirror Lake cross-country skiingAbout 18 miles of groomed skate and classic ski trails, plus snowshoeing.State trail pass required for skiers 16+
- 8 minKalahari Resort WaterparksResort with a large indoor water park, an outdoor water park and an indoor theme park.Check day-pass availability before going
- 1 minTree of LightFree nightly display of 65,000 lights on a 55-foot maple along the River Walk.Late November to mid-January, 4:30–11 pm
Quick answers.
Is the hot tub open in winter?
It's part of the lodge year-round.
How close are the ski hills?
Christmas Mountain Village and Cascade Mountain are both a short drive from downtown Dells; drive times are listed above.
Is there a fireplace?
Yes, an indoor fireplace in the great room, plus central heating.
What folks are saying.
Our guide to the Dells, sorted by season.
Supper clubs, river tours, state parks and ski hills, plus a heads-up when weekends open. Occasional emails from the lodge.
Save your spot by the fire.
Light the fire, open the hot tub and watch the stars come out over the field. When you're ready for the Dells, it's 8 minutes down the road.