Balderschwang

Balderschwang

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Weather at Balderschwang

❄️Snow

Low: 0.5°C / High: 5.3°C

Wind: N 4 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 3 cm

7 days: 32 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 0 cm

Season Total: 34 cm

Resort Status

Lifts: --/--

Trails: --/--

Last Updated: Apr 20, 2025View Full Report →

Balderschwang sits in the Allgäu Alps as Germany's highest village resort at 1,044m. This family-friendly destination boasts exceptional snow reliability and uncrowded slopes, offering 40km of varied terrain. The resort maintains its authentic Bavarian character while providing quality skiing experiences suitable for beginners and intermediates, with several challenging runs for more advanced skiers seeking a proper workout.

Balderschwang's efficient lift network includes 12 lifts servicing a diverse range of slopes. The system features modern chairlifts and surface tows that provide smooth access across the entire ski area. With a vertical drop of 500m, the lifts connect various mountain sections, ensuring minimal waiting times even during busy periods. The Riedbergerhorn chairlift delivers skiers to spectacular viewpoints at 1,787m.

Balderschwang Lift System
Total Ski Lifts = 11
6-Person Chair
1
6-Person Chair
Quad Chair
1
Quad Chair
Double Chair
1
Double Chair
T-Bar
8
T-Bar

Balderschwang Resort Elevation

4921ft1500mResort Summit1640ft500mVertical Drop3281ft1000mResort Base
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Trails

Total Runs

37

Total Area

41km

25.5 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner
39%
Intermediate
35%
Advanced
26%
Expert
0%
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Location

Located in Bavaria's southwestern corner near the Austrian border, Balderschwang offers a secluded mountain experience while remaining accessible. The resort sits approximately 160km from Munich and 100km from Memmingen Airport. This border location provides visitors with the opportunity to explore both German and Austrian Alpine cultures. The surrounding Allgäu region delivers stunning scenery, with magnificent mountain vistas and picturesque valleys defining the landscape.

Balderschwang

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Season Info

The ski season in Balderschwang typically extends from early December through mid-April, with the high-altitude location ensuring consistent snow conditions throughout winter. January and February deliver the most reliable powder days, while the later season often brings brilliant sunshine and well-maintained pistes. The resort's north-facing slopes hold snow exceptionally well, complemented by snowmaking capabilities on key runs.

Current Season

2025 - 2026

Opening Day

12/20/2025

Closing Day

3/29/2026

Days Open

100

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Annual Snowfall

Metric

2.5m

250cm

Imperial

8.2ft

98in

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