Balderschwang

Balderschwang is a small mountain municipality in the Bavarian region of Oberallgäu, situated at 1,044 meters elevation and positioned near the Austrian border. The landscape features rolling alpine meadows, forest areas, and scattered farmhouses typical of this high-altitude region.

The settlement developed as a farming community in the high Alps and eventually became an administrative part of the Oberallgäu region. Population gradually increased from the late 1800s through the 1900s as the area became more established.

The name comes from a local family that once lived here, and residents continue to practice traditional mountain farming customs that shape daily life. You can see this heritage reflected in the architecture and the way people maintain their land.

The location sits in a higher alpine region, so visitors should be prepared for changeable weather and longer travel times within the area. Access is best during warmer months when mountain roads and paths are in good condition.

This place is one of Germany's most sparsely populated regions, giving it a distinctive character shaped by solitude and nature. Few visitors reach this remote corner, which means the landscape remains relatively undisturbed by heavy foot traffic.

Location: Oberallgäu

Capital city: Balderschwang

Elevation above the sea: 1,044 m

Part of: Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Hörnergruppe

Shares border with: Oberstdorf, Blaichach, Bolsterlang, Obermaiselstein, Oberstaufen, Sibratsgfäll, Hittisau

Website: http://balderschwang.de

GPS coordinates: 47.46667,10.10000

Latest update: December 13, 2025 06:52