Pfronten, Bavarian Alps
Bavarian Alps

Pfronten

Pfronten stretches across the AllgΓ€u border at 855 m below the Aggenstein, with the Breitenberg cable car climbing to 1,838 m for 26 km of piste and a view that runs from Neuschwanstein to the Zugspitze.

Altitude
855 - 1,838 m
Vertical drop
983 m
Pistes
26 km
Lifts
6
Snow score
72/100
Season
Dec 14 β†’ Apr 7

Pistes and lifts

What you can ski here
AlpineSnowboardSnowpark
23 marked runs
Blue
10
Red
10
Black
3
Average snow by month
85cm
Dec
125cm
Jan
155cm
Feb
145cm
Mar
95cm
Apr

Run counts and piste kilometres are indicative. Green runs only exist in France, Spain, Andorra and Germany; Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Germany start at blue. Indicative average snow depth near the top of the resort, in cm.

Where to stay

A handful of well-rated hotels in and around the resort. Pick one, then compare live prices across Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Boutique-Hotel Blaue Burg
4.81.1k reviews
€145
β˜… Top pick

Boutique-Hotel Blaue Burg

Excellent Β· 1.1k reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Pfronten, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

Guests rate this hotel as excellent (4.8/5 from 1,065 reviews). It sits about 3.7 km from the slopes. A mid-range option for Pfronten, with live nightly rates shown for your exact dates so you always see the best price.

β‰ˆ 3.7 km to the slopesMid-range
From
€145/ night
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Berghotel Schlossanger Alp
4.9684 reviews
€160

Berghotel Schlossanger Alp

Excellent Β· 684 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Pfronten, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

β‰ˆ 3.3 km to the slopesMid-range
From
€160/ night
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Familotel Bavaria
4.7351 reviews
€125

Familotel Bavaria

Excellent Β· 351 reviews

Why we like it

One of the highest-rated places to stay in Pfronten, with guests singling out the service and comfort.

β‰ˆ 900 m to the slopesMid-range
From
€125/ night
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Hotel Berghof
4.0218 reviews
€105

Hotel Berghof

Great Β· 218 reviews

Why we like it

A dependable, well-reviewed choice for a stay in Pfronten.

β‰ˆ 2.0 km to the slopesBudget-friendly
From
€105/ night
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Ski-in/ski-out

Pfronten is a string of villages and the Breitenberg talstation lies in the Steinach hamlet, so only a small number of hotels are within walking distance of the lift. Most properties are five to fifteen minutes by free ski-bus or short drive from the cable car base.

Get to know the resort

Pfronten is a long string of hamlets along the Bavarian-Tyrolean border, with the Aggenstein towering above at 1,986 m and the Breitenberg cable car climbing from the valley to 1,838 m. The ski area covers 26 km on 10 blues, 10 reds and 3 blacks served by six lifts, mostly cruising terrain on wide open slopes facing east and south. It is a family-paced resort with half-empty pistes during the week and very little queue pressure, the kind of mountain where intermediates spend the day stitching long red runs and beginners get genuine space on the lower lifts. The summit view sweeps across the entire Ostallgau, from the spires of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau in the foreground to the Zugspitze massif beyond. Ludwig II's fairy-tale castle sits thirty minutes' drive away and pulls non-skiing days easily. Hotels in Pfronten run from family Gasthof properties with Stube dining rooms to four-star wellness houses with full spa programmes, all available on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Pfronten, Bavarian Alps
Pfronten, Bavarian Alps

Hotels in Pfronten

Hotels and apartments around the lifts. Compare prices on Booking, Expedia and Hotels.com.

Plan your trip

Frequently asked questions

Is Pfronten good for beginners?+

Pfronten offers 26 km of pistes across 6 lifts, from 855 m to 1,838 m. Whether it suits beginners depends on the dedicated learner zones at the base of the slopes, so check the local ski-school options for green and blue run access.

When is the best time to ski Pfronten?+

The season runs from Dec 14 to Apr 7, with a snow score of 72/100. The best conditions are usually from late January through February, while spring skiing in March and April brings longer days and softer afternoons.

Where should I stay for true ski-in/ski-out?+

Pfronten is a string of villages and the Breitenberg talstation lies in the Steinach hamlet, so only a small number of hotels are within walking distance of the lift. Most properties are five to fifteen minutes by free ski-bus or short drive from the cable car base.

How big is the Pfronten ski area?+

Pfronten has 26 km of marked pistes served by 6 lifts, between 855 m and 1,838 m of altitude.

Is Pfronten more for beginners or experts?+

Pfronten counts about 23 marked runs in total. The colour breakdown above shows how they split by difficulty, a good guide to whether the resort fits your level.