Empty ski lift chair moving through trees
Golden grass field on a sunny day with mountains.
Snowy mountains with pine trees at sunset
Small building on a grassy hillside with a winding path.

Holiday in Balderschwang

City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪

Country

Germany

Type

City

Best time to travel

December to April (snow reliable, skiing and cross-country skiing), June to October (alpine hikes)

Budget/day

90-150 EUR: Mountain hotel, ski pass, alpine meals, sauna

Getting there from Germany

Car from Munich 2 h, from Ulm 1.5 h | Train to Oberstaufen + Bus | Oberstaufen 15 km

About Balderschwang

Balderschwang is the highest and snowiest municipality in Germany and a true insider tip for winter vacationers and nature lovers. Located at an altitude of 1,044 m in the Oberallgäu, it receives more snow than anywhere else in Germany. The small mountain village with only 300 inhabitants offers untouched nature, dreamy cross-country skiing trails, and a family-friendly ski area. In summer, alpine hikes through blooming mountain meadows with a magnificent Alpine panorama attract visitors.

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Winter
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Nature
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Relaxation
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Romance
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Top 4 highlights in Balderschwang

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Ski Area Balderschwang

The snowiest ski area in Germany with family-friendly slopes at an altitude of 1,044 to 1,450 m.

2

Cross-Country Skiing Trails

First-class trails through snowy valleys and over heights — snow reliable from December to April.

3

Gelbhansekopf and Riedbergpass

Scenic hikes over the highest pass of a German federal road (Riedbergpass, 1,420 m).

4

Allgäu Alpine Economy

Original alpine pastures with traditional cheese production — Balderschwanger mountain cheese directly from the farm.

Hotels in Balderschwang

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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen

Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie

Best time to travel for Balderschwang

Recommended travel time

December to April (snow reliable, skiing and cross-country skiing), June to October (alpine hikes)

Summer

Cool-fresh, 15-22 degrees, clear mountain air and blooming alpine meadows

Winter

Very cold and snow reliable, -12 to 0 degrees, meters of snow

How much does a holiday in Balderschwang cost?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

50-80 EUR: Guesthouse, ski pass from 30 EUR, cross-country skiing free

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

90-150 EUR: Mountain hotel, ski pass, alpine meals, sauna

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

200+ EUR: Wellness hotel, gourmet half-board, private ski course

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Balderschwang

Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.

Come in winter — Balderschwang is Germany's snowiest place, often with 2-3 meters of snow.

Cross the Riedbergpass by car — Germany's highest federal road pass with Alpine panorama.

Buy Balderschwanger mountain cheese directly at the alpine pasture — handmade and unique in taste.

Enjoy the solitude — with 300 inhabitants, Balderschwang is Germany's smallest mountain village.

Food & drink in Balderschwang

These specialties you must try!

Balderschwanger mountain cheese — spicy alpine cheese, handcrafted at over 1,000 m altitude
Allgäuer Kässpatzen — particularly aromatic here with the house-made Balderschwanger cheese
Kaiserschmarrn with plum compote — fluffy and caramelized, an alpine classic
Buttermilk fresh from the alpine pasture — creamy and refreshing, a Balderschwanger specialty
Suitable for:AllgäuSnowInsider tipCross-country skiingSkiingAlpsCheeseSolitude

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