Balderschwang Ski Resort Guide
Balderschwang, Germany
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 30km19 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,500m4,921ft |
| Resort Height | 1,020m3,346ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Friedrichshafen |
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Balderschwang
The ski area of Balderschwang is in the German Alps at an altitude of 1,020m3,346ft, with 30km19 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Balderschwang has direct access to 30km19 miles 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 5km3 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Balderschwang?
The next notable snow forecast is 25cm10in, expected on 22 December, with around 59cm23in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Balderschwang Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | 8km5 miles |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 6 | 12km7 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 8km5 miles |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 2km1 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 30km19 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Balderschwang Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,500m4,921ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,020m3,346ft |
| Resort Altitude (Balderschwang) | 1,020m3,346ft |
| Max Vertical | 480m1,575ft |
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
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
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Ski Lessons in Balderschwang
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Balderschwang Ski Schools and Balderschwang Ski Instructors.
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, Munich and Stuttgart 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 10km6 miles 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.
