Ofterschwang is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in Allgäu, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪. The ski area stretches over 17 km of runs between 880 m and 1,405 m, served by 7 lifts. Day lift pass 55€ per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The distribution of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Ofterschwanger Horn, in the Allgäu, has hosted Women's World Cup races. Its ski area offers 17 km of runs.
- Women's World Cup races
- Family ski area
- Allgäu
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
Ofterschwang is a small, low-key resort on a modest scale: 17 km of runs offering an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Ofterschwang's reputation as a family resort is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. The modest altitude of Ofterschwang, with its base at 880 m and summit at 1,405 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for good snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow reports before you travel is strongly advised. The budget for a stay in Ofterschwang is clearly high: 55€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before setting off. In short: Ofterschwang does not compete with the giants of skiing and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
The moderate altitude makes snow cover sensitive to climate variations. Favour January–February. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
