Holiday in Oberstdorf
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to October (hiking, 15-25 °C). December to March (skiing, Four Hills Tournament end of December). Year-round Breitach Gorge.
Budget/day
80-180 €
Getting there from Germany
By train directly from Munich (2.5 h) or Ulm (2 h) to Oberstdorf. By car via A7 towards Füssen/Kempten, then B19 to Oberstdorf.
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What makes Oberstdorf special as a destination?
Oberstdorf in the Allgäu is Germany's southernmost town and one of the country's most renowned alpine spa resorts. Nestled in a high valley at an altitude of 815 meters, surrounded by peaks over 2,500 meters high, the market offers a unique combination of alpine sports, healing climate, and Allgäu coziness. The ski flying hill at Schattenberg is world-famous: Here, the opening jump of the Four Hills Tournament takes place annually, attracting around 25,000 spectators to the stadium. The hill, where distances of over 230 meters can be achieved, can be visited outside of competition times. The Nebelhorn (2,224 m) offers the largest panorama of the Allgäu Alps: On clear days, 400 peaks are visible, with views ranging from the Zugspitze over the Lechtal Alps to the Säntis. The Nebelhorn cable car takes visitors to the summit in three sections, where the spectacular North Wall Trail awaits. The Breitach Gorge is the deepest and most impressive rock gorge in Central Europe: Up to 150 meters high vertical rock walls, through which the Breitach carves its way, can be traversed on secured walkways — a natural spectacle both in summer and winter, when the gorge is enchanted by bizarre ice formations. The Kleinwalsertal (Austria) is directly accessible by road, but only from Germany — a geographical peculiarity that seamlessly connects the German-Austrian hiking area.
What are the top highlights in Oberstdorf?
The top highlights in Oberstdorf include Breitachklamm, Nebelhorn (2,224 m), Ski Flying Hill Schattenberg, Rappensee Hut & Heilbronner Way, Fellhornbahn & Kanzelwand.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Breitachklamm
Deepest rock gorge in Central Europe: 150 m high rock walls, secured walkways, in winter with bizarre ice formations — open year-round.
Nebelhorn (2,224 m)
400-peak panorama and North Wall Trail: accessible by cable car, starting point for high mountain hikes and winter sports.
Ski Flying Hill Schattenberg
Opening of the Four Hills Tournament: legendary hill for distances over 230 m, visitable and experienceable ski jumping.
Rappensee Hut & Heilbronner Way
Highest hut in the Allgäu (2,047 m): starting point for the famous Heilbronner High Trail, the king's route of the Alps.
Fellhornbahn & Kanzelwand
Two-country ski area with flower meadows in summer: limitless hiking between Germany and Austria.
Hotels in Oberstdorf
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Oberstdorf?
The best time to visit Oberstdorf is June to October (hiking, 15-25 °C). December to March (skiing, Four Hills Tournament end of December). Year-round Breitach Gorge.. 14-25 °C, sunny with possible afternoon thunderstorms In winter: -8 to 3 °C, snow secure, inversion weather conditions bring sunshine in the valley
Recommended travel time
June to October (hiking, 15-25 °C). December to March (skiing, Four Hills Tournament end of December). Year-round Breitach Gorge.
Summer
14-25 °C, sunny with possible afternoon thunderstorms
Winter
-8 to 3 °C, snow secure, inversion weather conditions bring sunshine in the valley
How much does a holiday in Oberstdorf cost?
Budget travellers: 40-70 €/day, mid-range: 80-180 €/day, luxury: 200-500 €/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-70 €
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-180 €
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200-500 €
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Oberstdorf?
By train directly from Munich (2.5 h) or Ulm (2 h) to Oberstdorf. By car via A7 towards Füssen/Kempten, then B19 to Oberstdorf.
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Oberstdorf is car-free in the center — parking at the outskirts, free local bus with guest card. Ideal for walking.
Four Hills Tournament tickets — the opening jump on December 29 sells out quickly. Secure months in advance.
Breitach Gorge in winter — the frozen gorge in winter is at least as impressive as in summer. Sturdy footwear with grip is recommended.
Allgäu-Walser-Card — the guest card offers free rides on cable cars and buses. Best to choose accommodations with the premium card.
Heilbronner Way only for experienced hikers — the famous high trail requires sure-footedness and a head for heights. Reserve hut spots in advance.
What should you eat in Oberstdorf?
Typical specialities in Oberstdorf: Allgäuer Kässpatzen — hand-scraped spaetzle with savory mountain cheese and crispy fried onions: the Allgäu national dish., Krautkrapfen — dough pockets filled with sauerkraut: traditional Allgäu fasting dish, hearty and filling., Zwiebelrostbraten — juicy beef with caramelized onions and gravy: hearty tavern cuisine in the Allgäu., Nussschnecke — sweet yeast pastry with hazelnut filling: Allgäu bakery classic for afternoon coffee., Bergkäse von der Alpe — handmade Allgäu mountain cheese from the Alps: savory-nutty, aged in the alpine pastures, available directly from the farm..
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