Your winter vacation in the Allgäu

Winter in the Allgäu is an absolutely magical time! The mountains are covered in a blanket of snow, sparkling in the sun like diamonds, and icicles dangle from roofs. If you love nature, you'll adore exploring the snowy landscapes on a winter hike. Even when the weather is gray in the valley, the sun still shines brightly on the peaks!

Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and much more

The Allgäu region is home to a plethora of toboggan runs, delighting young and old alike. Whether you're a novice or an expert, the toboggan runs in the Allgäu offer an unforgettable experience! You can even try your hand at luge or rent your own sled. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your gear and head to the Allgäu for a truly magical experience!

If you're a cross-country skier, you'll be thrilled to know that Seeg and the surrounding area offer some of the best trails in the country. And if you're into skiing or snowboarding, you'll be blown away by the sheer size of the ski areas here!

If you're looking for the perfect ski resort, you're in luck! You can reach 10 amazing resorts with a quick 15- to 30-minute drive. And if you have a little more time, there are 9 more incredible resorts just a short 30- to 45-minute drive away. So, get ready to hit the slopes!

Ski and snowboard schools in Allgäu

The Allgäu is the perfect place for beginners to learn to ski or snowboard! Away from the hustle and bustle, you'll find ideal conditions for learning in peace and quiet. And with ski schools offering courses in almost all ski resorts, you'll be on the slopes in no time!

Taster courses in the Königscard:

Alpine skiing taster course once a week at the Pfronten ski school
Cross-country taster course once a week at the Nesselwang Ski School
Cross-country skiing lessons or guided tours once a week at HLT Sport Aktiv (Halblech)

Once a day you can ski or toboggan for 3 hours free of charge with the Königscard in one of the "green" ski areas. In the small orange ski areas you get day tickets with the Königscard.

Cross country trail - cross country skiing in Allgäu

The cross-country trails between Rückholz and Seeg, together with those in the neighboring communities of Wald and Lengenwang, are among the most beautiful in the southern Allgäu. Here alone, numerous variants open up a large area with a total of 40 km of trails for classic skiers and a parallel 15 km for skaters. At the Seeg ski lift, a 700-meter-long floodlit cross-country ski trail is open on weekdays when the weather permits.

Eisenberg I 3 km Moosloipe and the 12 km Schlossbergrunde.
Hopferau I from the Schützenheim parking lot, the 9 km loop through the Hopferwald forest, then along the Hopfensee lake and through Dornach
Rieden am Forggensee I from the Höllmühle parking lot, two trails: one 7 km and one 2.5 km long
Roßhaupten I Three loops for skaters and classic skiers, 3, 8 and 10 km long
Füssen I Start at Stieranger I Distance 6.3 km I Duration 2:00 hours I Ascent/descent 10 hm
Marktoberdorf I Start at Langweg I Distance: 5.4 km I Duration: 1:45 hours I Ascent/descent: 62 m
Nesselwang I Starting point: Trendsportzentrum Nesselwang I Distance: 3.8 km I Duration: 0.49 h / Max. altitude gain/loss: 30 m
Pfronten I Starting point Ski Center Pfronten-Steinach I Distance 4.0 km I Duration: 0:52 hrs I Max. altitude gain/loss: 43 m
Schwangau I Start point: Tegelberg base station I Distance: 11.1 km I Duration: 2:00 h I Ascent/descent: 28 hm

Snowshoeing, touring ski and ice rink

For those who love winter and want to take it a little easier, there are plenty of trails for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or touring. Or head to the ice rink in Füssen or Pfronten. There are no limits to what you can do in these family-friendly ski areas.