Wintersport Der Tourist poster – Jorg Kremke – 1894

Wintersport Der Tourist poster – Jorg Kremke – 1894

This vintage Wintersport Der Tourist poster is a great example of early advertising for winter sports equipment. This poster is a real eye-catcher. The crisp, clean snowy, action-packed scene is sure to grab your attention. Created by Jorge Kremke in 1894, it depicts a scene of people enjoying various winter activities, including ski jumping, sledding and skiing in the Black Forest region of Germany.

The poster was likely intended to entice people to purchase the necessary equipment to participate in these activities. Today, the poster is a collector’s item, and a reminder of the early days of winter sports.

One piece of equipment on offer is the Rennwolf, a kick sled that was popular in the early 1900s. It was made up of two sled runners that were connected at the front with a frame. The frame allowed the person to push off with their foot while holding on. According to the text on the vintage wintersports advert, the Rennwolf could also be dismantled. This is shown in the illustration. The Rennwolf was a popular sled because it could be used for racing or for transportation.

The poster reads: Wintersport Jede auskunft ertheilt kostenfrei Der Tourist Berlin, NW. Köthener Str.26. Beste Bezugsquelle für Schneeschuhu etc. Rennwolfe (auch zerlegbar) Patentamtlich geschutzt. This translates in to English as Wintersport. Any information is given free of charge. The Tourist. Berlin, W. Köthener Str.26. Best source for snowshoes etc Rennwolfe (can also be dismantled). Patent office protected.

Wintersport in Germany

It’s no surprise that skiing is a popular winter activity in Germany. With its towering mountains and picturesque valleys, the country is a skier’s paradise. Not to mention, the Germans are some of the most passionate and experienced skiers in the world. In fact, Germany is home to some of the world’s most popular Wintersports resorts, including Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberstdorf, and Berchtesgaden. So it’s no wonder that skiing is one of the most popular winter activities in Germany.

What is perhaps surprising is that a country land-locked in the middle of Europe would have become the largest producer of skiers in the world? But it’s true! In Germany some 14.6 million people ski!

The country’s oldest ski resort, Feldberg in the Black Forest, dates back to 1891. Since then, skiing has become increasingly popular in Germany, as evidenced by this fantastic Wintersport Der Tourist poster from the early 20th century.

Germany is a great place to go skiing, with a wide variety of resorts to choose from. Oberstdorf and Garmisch-Partenkirchen are two of the most popular, but there are also many smaller ski villages worth exploring. The scenery is varied, with forests, mountains and valleys all providing beautiful backdrop for a day on the slopes. And of course, the German Alps are home to some of the best snow in Europe.

Winter Olympics Garmisch-Partenkirchen 1936

The charming towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen are located in the Bavarian Alps, they have long been popular tourist destinations. Nestled in the foothills of the Alps, about an hour’s drive from Munich, the towns offer stunning mountain views, world-class skiing, and a taste of traditional German culture.

The towns are probably best known for their role in the 1936 Winter Olympics. Prior to the games, the two resorts were combined to create a single host city. The games were a huge success, and Garmisch-Partenkirchen quickly became a household name.

For many years, the two towns were rivals, but they decided to join forces in 1926 when they applied to host the Winter Olympics. The gamble paid off and the games were a huge success, putting the towns on the map and making them a popular tourist destination.

In February of 1936, the fourth Winter Olympics were finally entrusted to Germany after the world federation certified peace with the nation. Most notable nations participated in the Games, with the exception of the Soviet Union.

The 1936 Winter Olympics, officially known as the IV Olympic Winter Games, were held in the market town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. 646 athletes, 566 men and 80 women from 28 nations competed. Medals were awarded in 17 events in 4 sports. Bobsleigh, Ice hockey, consisting of Figure and Speed Skating and Skiing consisting of Nordic skiing, Cross-country skiing, Nordic combined, Ski Jumping and for the first time in the Winter Olympic Games Alpine Skiing. This was also the first time that the Olympic Flame burned at the Winter Olympics.

Today, Garmisch and Partenkirchen remain separate towns, but they are closely linked and continue to capitalize on their Olympic heritage. Visitors can explore the Olympic Park, take a ride on the world’s longest toboggan run, or just enjoy the stunning mountain scenery. The town continues to be a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world.

Our posters are carefully and professionally created from vintage originals. Whilst great care is taken in the production of these posters, we also try to maintain a vintage feel, so there may be small imperfections, fold marks, scuffs, tears, or marks that were part of the original poster master. If these do appear they should be visible on the larger views of the item on this listing. The originals of many of the posters we offer can cost many thousands of pounds, so whilst these posters look great, especially framed and mounted on a wall, they are intended as a fun, affordable reproductions and not intended fine art prints.

The 50x70cm version has been specially produced to be used in conjunction with Ikea’s 50x70cm Ribba picture frame which currently retails for around £12. So you can bag a bargain of print and poster for just £22.