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Balderschwang Ski Resort Guide

Balderschwang, Germany

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length30km
Highest Lift1,500m
Resort Height1,020m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen
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Balderschwang

The ski area of Balderschwang is in the German Alps at an altitude of 1,020m, with 30km of marked runs.

Summary

Balderschwang has direct access to 30km of downhill skiing, with 28 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

Balderschwang offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Balderschwang offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Balderschwang is 5km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Balderschwang?

The next notable snow forecast is 4cm, expected on 23 March, with around 21cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Balderschwang Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 4 8km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 6 12km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 8km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 2 2km
Downhill
Total Length
30km
Cross Country
Total Length
45km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Balderschwang Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,500m
Lowest Piste1,020m
Resort Altitude (Balderschwang)1,020m
Max Vertical480m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Balderschwang has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as east and west, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Balderschwang
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Balderschwang

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Balderschwang Ski Schools and Balderschwang Ski Instructors.

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Location and Map

Where is Balderschwang?

This ski resort is in the German Alps in Landkreis Oberallgäu, Swabia.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Balderschwang is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 53 minutes drive away.

Friedrichshafen, Memmingen, Zurich, Innsbruck Airport, Basel, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Stuttgart and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 10km of ski runs,.

Season Dates

When is Balderschwang open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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