Nesselwang Snow Park: Freestyle and skiing in the Allgäu

Winter sports and other activities in Nesselwang at a glance

• Alpspitzpark for freeskiers and snowboarders
• Skiing and snowboarding on eight kilometres of slopes
• Kids’ Park and Children’s Ski Area
• Night skiing under floodlights
• Toboggan run and AlpspitzCOASTER
• Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing
• Introductory biathlon course
• Ride as a snowcat co-pilot
• Ski and snowboard hire in Nesselwang

Nesselwang looks back on more than 100 years of skiing history. Alongside the runs around the local Alpspitze mountain, the Alpspitzpark Nesselwang in particular attracts freestyle enthusiasts to this climatic health resort on the edge of the Allgäu Alps.

The park is looked after by its own shaping team and is regularly groomed throughout the season. Depending on the layout and snow conditions, there are various kickers, rails, boxes, tubes and other snow features. The layout evolves over the course of the winter, offering opportunities for both beginners and experienced freestylers to practise.

Night-time skiing and freestyle under floodlights

Provided there is sufficient snow, the main run from the middle station down to the valley and the Alpspitzpark remain open in the evening. The floodlights bathe the slopes in bright light, whilst darkness is already falling over Nesselwang in the valley.

Evening operations usually take place from 6 pm to 9 pm. Day passes are not valid during floodlit operations. There are also some days when night skiing is not available. You should therefore check the current opening times and conditions before travelling.

A dedicated snow-making system helps to prepare the park and the slopes throughout the winter season. However, whether all features and runs can be opened depends on the current snow and weather conditions.

Try out your first tricks in the Kids’ Park

Even younger and less experienced winter sports enthusiasts can gradually get to grips with freestyle skiing. The Kids’ Park features beginner-friendly boxes and smaller kickers. This allows children to practise their balance, approach and first tricks in simpler conditions.

Families will also find a children’s ski area with special children’s lifts. The resort’s groomed slopes range from easy runs for beginners and leisure skiers to more challenging sections for advanced skiers.

Eight kilometres of slopes at the Alpspitze

Nesselwang also offers a variety of winter sports outside the snow park. Around eight kilometres of slopes stretch between altitudes of approximately 900 and 1,500 metres. Two combined lifts, where eight-seater gondolas and four-seater chairlifts run on the same cable, as well as other lifts, take winter sports enthusiasts to the slopes.

Anyone needing a break from skiing will find a toboggan run at the mountain station. Depending on availability, wooden sledge, Zipfelbobs and sliding discs can be used there. Another option is the AlpspitzCOASTER, which runs down into the valley on rails, regardless of whether there is a solid snow cover. Check on site to see which facilities are open.

Give biathlon a go

Anyone who’d like to try their hand at biathlon can take a taster course at the Allgäu Trendsport Centre. After a briefing, you’ll head out onto the course and to the shooting range. Young people aged 14 and over and adults shoot with a small-bore rifle.

The course is available all year round. During the snow-free months, the running section is completed without cross-country skis. Advance booking is required; there is also a minimum number of participants.

Ride along as a co-pilot in a snow groomer

A ride as a snowcat co-pilot offers a glimpse behind the scenes of ski operations. Adults and children aged ten and over take a seat alongside an experienced snowcat driver and experience how the slopes and the fun park are prepared for the next day’s operations.

The rides take place between daytime and floodlit operating hours and last approximately one hour. As there are only a limited number of places available, you should book this experience well in advance.

Refreshments in a rustic ski hut

During the day or after a day’s skiing, it’s well worth popping into Sepp’s Stadlalm. This rustic ski hut is situated right next to the main run and close to the valley station. At lunchtime, the menu includes currywurst, schnitzel, spaghetti and yeast dumplings. In the evening, the menu also features steaks, grilled dishes, Allgäu Kässpatzen, snacks and salads.

The Stadlalm is only open during the winter season. Opening hours may vary depending on ski operations. You should therefore check the current opening times before your visit. Please also note that only cash payments are accepted on site.

Nesselwang outside the ski season

Even after the snow season, Nesselwang remains a varied destination for active outings. You can explore the Allgäu Pre-Alps in walking boots, with trekking poles or on a llama adventure walk.

Thrill-seekers can whizz down into the valley on the AlpspitzKICK. The zipline runs downhill over two sections, covering a total of around 1.2 kilometres, and reaches speeds of up to 120 kilometres per hour in the second section.

Other attractions at the Alpspitzbahn include the AlpspitzCOASTER and, during the summer season, the floating climbing park AlpspitzSPLASH. Opening times vary depending on the season and weather conditions.

Take the cable car to Alpspitzpark Nesselwang

Take the train to Nesselwang station. From there, you can reach the Alpspitzbahn valley station after a walk of around 1.2 kilometres, or in about 15 to 20 minutes.

Leave the station via Bahnhofstraße and turn slightly left onto Von-Lingg-Straße. This leads into Hauptstraße. Turn right there and, shortly afterwards, left into the street An der Riese. After about 400 metres, keep slightly to the right at the fork in the road and follow the Alpspitzweg to the valley station.

Sepp’s Stadlalm is just a few minutes’ walk from the Alpspitzbahn, at An der Riese 40.

The operation of the snow park, the slopes and the lifts depends on snow and weather conditions. You should therefore check the latest winter sports report, the Alpspitzbahn’s operating times and your train connections before setting off.