Germany, Europe
Balderschwang
Season 2025 - 2026
Opens
20 Dec 2026
Closes
29 Mar 2027
Days open
99
Annual snow
3m
The Overview
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.
500m
Vertical
37
Runs
41 km
Piste
3m
Annual snow
The Terrain
37 runs across 41 km of piste
Balderschwang spreads 37 runs across 41 km of piste of terrain. It leans beginner at 39%, with 14 beginner runs to find your feet and 10 advanced or expert runs when you want to push.
Terrain split
37
runs
37 runs across 4 grades
Beginner14 runs · 39%
Intermediate13 runs · 35%
Advanced10 runs · 26%
Expert0 runs · 0%
Time it right
When to visit Balderschwang
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.
Season 2025 - 2026
20 Dec 2026
Opens
29 Mar 2027
Closes
99
Days open
3 m
Annual snow
Getting there
Getting to Balderschwang, and where to stay
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.
Where to stay
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Latest News
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26 Aug 2026
Unstable Glacier Above Randa Puts Zermatt-Area Village on Alert
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26 Aug 2026
Thredbo Is 'On the Table' as EVT Reviews Its Whole Business
Thredbo is officially 'on the table.' EVT Limited, owner of Australia's most decorated ski resort, has hired Rothschild & Co to review its entire corporate structure - and confirmed Thredbo isn't off limits, even as it books a stronger year of earnings. The resort's own valuation has nearly halved after a brutal 2026 season, and speculation is already running toward Vail Resorts, Alterra, or a New Zealand operator picking it up. Here's what EVT actually said, and who could buy it.
25 Aug 2026
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I'm not a gamer. I'm a skier and snowboarder who happens to have a laptop. So when a ski resort management game called Ski-E-O! landed on Steam, I wasn't expecting to lose an afternoon to it - but here we are. Real mountain terrain, a full weather system, storms that roll in and wreck your snow base, avalanche danger, and enough depth to make RollerCoaster Tycoon feel simple by comparison. Early access lands in November. Here's what a few hours in the free demo actually looks like.
23 Aug 2026
Sugar Bowl, California, Rebuilds Its Historic Village Gondola
The rumours are true: Sugar Bowl is tearing out its Emerald gondola, in place since 1983, and replacing it with a new 8-person Doppelmayr system - nearly doubling uphill capacity to 1,800 people an hour. It's the fourth generation of a gondola line that dates back to 1953, when Sugar Bowl became the first resort on the West Coast to run one at all, and it's just one piece of a $100 million overhaul touching lodges, parking and snowmaking. Here's what's changing, and what's staying the same.
23 Aug 2026
Two Confirmed Dead as Search Continues After Swiss Alps Fire
The death toll from Thursday night's fire at Restaurant Beverin in Thusis, Switzerland, has begun to firm up. One Swiss outlet, citing Graubünden Cantonal Police, reports that two of the five people initially reported missing have now been confirmed dead, leaving three unaccounted for. The building's collapsed stairwell and structural instability have slowed recovery efforts throughout. Here's what's changed since the fire broke out, and what's still unconfirmed.
22 Aug 2026
Current conditions
Snow Report
Updated 29 Aug 2026
1500m
summit
+0cm
new snow · last 24 hours
Partly Cloudy10°C / 16°C · SW 12km/h
Snowfall
24 hours
0cm
48 hours
0cm
7 days
0cm
Base depth
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Season total
0cm
Total lifts11
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20 Dec 2026 - 29 Mar 2027
Hour by Hour
Next 38 hours· Updated Aug 29, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Scroll for the full outlook · Open-Meteo
7-Day Outlook
1,500 mUpdated Aug 29, 2026 at 6:02 AMOpen-Meteo
Days 1–7
0.0cm
Days 8–14
0.0cm
Sat, Aug 29
Slight Rain Showers
Temp16° / 10°°C
Snow0.0cm(98%)
Wind12 km/h SW
Live snow from the resort feed; forecast from Open-Meteo, via Supabase.
Understanding the Balderschwang snow report
Planning a day at Balderschwang? Our snow report combines official mountain data with live weather so you know exactly what conditions look like right now, from the 1000m base to the 1500m summit.
Snow measurements
Our snow reports measure snowfall in centimeters over multiple time windows — last 24 hours, last 7 days, and the season total. Base depth reflects accumulation at the 1000m base area, while summit depth captures conditions 500m higher at 1500m, where snow typically stays colder and lingers longer. Imperial conversions are shown alongside for convenience.
Weather conditions
Wind and temperature swings matter as much as fresh snowfall. Cold, calm conditions hold snow quality well, while wind-loading or a warm-up can change things quickly — especially given the elevation spread between Balderschwang's base and summit.
Data sources
We pull Balderschwang's conditions from on-the-ground mountain reporting, then layer in forecast data so you get a fuller picture than either source alone. The mountain is served by 11 lifts, including a quad chairlift and a 6-person chairlift.
When to check
Snow reports are typically updated early morning and late afternoon. For the most current conditions, check back regularly, especially if a winter storm is approaching.