Holiday in Oberstaufen
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to October (hiking and spa), December to March (skiing), year-round (Schroth cure)
Budget/day
100-170 EUR: Spa hotel, mountain railway, alpine meals, wellness pool
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich 2 h, from Ulm 1.5 h | Train to Oberstaufen | Lindau 25 km
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What makes Oberstaufen special as a destination?
Oberstaufen in the West Allgäu is Germany's only Schroth spa and a hidden gem for wellness and nature lovers. The Schroth cure — a traditional healing method involving wraps, diet, and rest days — is offered by numerous hotels here. The Oberstaufen-Steibis ski area with the Imbergbahn features family-friendly slopes, and the Nagelfluhkette in the background is a spectacular high-altitude hiking trail between Germany and Austria.
What are the top highlights in Oberstaufen?
The top highlights in Oberstaufen include Schroth cure offers, Nagelfluhkette, Imbergbahn and ski area, Oberstaufen Plus card.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Schroth cure offers
Germany's only Schroth spa — traditional healing cure with wraps, diet, and wellness.
Nagelfluhkette
Spectacular high-altitude hiking trail over the Nagelfluh mountains — ridge hike with Allgäu panorama.
Imbergbahn and ski area
Cable car to the Steibis ski area — family-friendly slopes and panoramic hiking trails.
Oberstaufen Plus card
Guest card with FREE mountain railways, ski lifts, swimming pools, and over 100 additional services.
Hotels in Oberstaufen
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Oberstaufen?
The best time to visit Oberstaufen is June to October (hiking and spa), December to March (skiing), year-round (Schroth cure). Alpine fresh, 17-24°C, clear mountain air In winter: Cold and snow-sure, -6 to 2°C
Recommended travel time
June to October (hiking and spa), December to March (skiing), year-round (Schroth cure)
Summer
Alpine fresh, 17-24°C, clear mountain air
Winter
Cold and snow-sure, -6 to 2°C
How much does a holiday in Oberstaufen cost?
Budget travellers: 50-80 EUR: Guesthouse, Oberstaufen Plus with free mountain railways, free hiking/day, mid-range: 100-170 EUR: Spa hotel, mountain railway, alpine meals, wellness pool/day, luxury: 250+ EUR: Schroth spa hotel, full board, spa, private hiking/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-80 EUR: Guesthouse, Oberstaufen Plus with free mountain railways, free hiking
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-170 EUR: Spa hotel, mountain railway, alpine meals, wellness pool
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
250+ EUR: Schroth spa hotel, full board, spa, private hiking
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Oberstaufen?
Car from Munich 2 h, from Ulm 1.5 h | Train to Oberstaufen | Lindau 25 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
The Oberstaufen Plus card is worth its weight in gold — free mountain railways, ski lifts, and swimming pools.
Hike the Nagelfluhkette as a day tour — challenging but with the best views in the West Allgäu.
Try a Schroth cure — the traditional healing method is unique worldwide and only available here.
In winter, go to Steibis for skiing — a small, cozy ski area without waiting times.
What should you eat in Oberstaufen?
Typical specialities in Oberstaufen: Allgäu mountain cheese fondue — melted mountain cheese with bread, potatoes, and vegetables, Schroth cure menu — light, easily digestible dishes as part of the traditional cure, Kässpatzen — hearty spätzle with spicy Oberstaufen mountain cheese, Allgäuer Apfelküchle — apples baked in beer batter with cinnamon sugar and vanilla ice cream.
These specialties you must try!
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