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
About Oberstaufen
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.
Top 4 highlights in Oberstaufen
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
Vergleiche tausende Hotels, Apartments und Resorts auf Expedia – mit Bestpreis-Garantie, kostenloser Stornierung und Bonuspunkten.
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Oberstaufen
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?
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
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Compare package holidays now4 travel tips for Oberstaufen
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.
Food & drink in Oberstaufen
These specialties you must try!
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