At an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level, the popular ski resort in Germany – Oberjoch is located, captivating with its picturesque landscapes at first sight – it is simply impossible not to fall in love with the shining mountain peaks and snowy forests. This is the highest mountain resort in Germany. Here, unity with nature, its beauty and splendor is especially acutely felt. In addition to the beautiful landscapes, the resort will be comfortable for snowboarders and skiers, both beginners and professionals.

Oberjoch is a small ski resort, where there are only six lifts. But this place attracts tourists with its perfect coverage, which is provided by a multitude of snow cannons located on each track. Another advantage of vacationing in Oberjoch is the fact that prices are quite low here, and the proximity to Munich allows tourists to explore the surrounding beauties of Germany. This resort, with a well-developed infrastructure, is an ideal place for a winter vacation in a picturesque area.

This resort has enough entertainment for every taste and age, which will allow you to enjoy the harmony of nature of snow-covered forests with shining peaks with all your heart. .

How to get there

The nearest airports are Friedrichshafen (92 km), Innsbruck (130 km), Zurich (194 km) and Munich (194 km).

You can get there from Munich or Friedrichshafen by bus or car.

Resort characteristics

Skiing season – December-April

Total length of slopes – 32 km

Difficulty of slopes – green – 2, blue – 3, red – 9, black – 1

Elevation difference – 709 m

Maximum length of the slope – 8 km

Number of lifts – 12

Cost for one day of skiing adult / child – 32/19 €

Rental – available

Ski school – available

Kindergarten – available

Ski slopes and lifts

Oberjoch is a resort suitable for all skiers and snowboarders, because both beginners and experienced athletes or extreme sports enthusiasts can ski here.

The total length of the trails is more than 30 kilometers, of which 15 are red, 15 are blue and 5 kilometers are black trails. Therefore, the resort is more suitable for family skiing, beginners and children than for extreme sports and off-piste skiing enthusiasts.

Hiking enthusiasts will also have something to do here, as the resort has more than 20 kilometers of trails, most of which pass through a snow-covered forest of fabulous beauty.

Another advantage of the resort is the fact that all the slopes are equipped with modern artificial snowmaking systems and night lighting. Also, thanks to the extensiveness of the slopes at the resort, vacationers, without fear of running into other snowboarders or skiers, can safely ride, enjoying the beauty around them.

There is also a snow park on the territory of the resort.

slope diagram

Ski schools and equipment rental

Several equipment rental points are available to vacationers in Oberjoch, offering products from leading world manufacturers.

The resort also has many ski and snowboard schools, where both children and adults are taught. Beginners can use the services of experienced instructors who will teach them to stand firmly on skis or snowboard.

Hotels and cottages

You can stay in a variety of hotels, chalets, private boarding houses or in a guest house. The main feature of a holiday in Oberjoch is the fact that almost every hotel on its territory has a swimming pool. One of the best accommodation options is the four-star hotel Panoramahotel Oberjoch. Here guests can enjoy a large spa with swimming pools, a gym and two restaurants. Another popular hotel in the resort is the four-star hotel Alpenhotel, which offers a restaurant, fitness center, swimming pool, sauna and much more. The cost of a room will be €70 per person.

Panoramahotel Oberjoch

Also, boarding houses are a very popular accommodation option in the resort, where the cost of accommodation includes three meals a day and medical procedures. So, the Santa Maria clinic is perfect for a family vacation.

Landhaus Hubert’s Hüs

Landhaus Hubert’s Hüs offers free WiFi in Oberjoch.

All units feature a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a private bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette with a toaster. A fridge, coffee machine, and kettle are also featured. The property also offers a sauna and a spa centre.

Landhaus Hubert’s Hüs offers a children’s playground.

Skiing and cycling are possible in the surrounding area, and a ski pass sales point is available on site.

St. Anton am Arlberg is 44 km from Landhaus Hubert’s Hüs. Memmingen Airport is 53 km away.

In winter, guests receive a ski pass for the Oberjoch ski area, which is suitable for tobogganing in Bad Hindelang, 2 spas in the area, and a ticket for public transport in the Oberalgho. In summer, guests receive tickets for the Oberjoch and Bad Hindelang mountain railways, 2 spas in the area, and a ticket for public transport in the Oberalgho.

Prinz-Luitpold-Bad 4 star hotel

The family-run Hotel Prinz-Luitpold-Bad is surrounded by mountains. It offers a wellness area with beautiful views of the Alps, a heated outdoor pool, and spacious rooms with a balcony and seating area.

All of the elegant rooms at this historic hotel feature satellite TV and a work desk. Each room has French windows, thick carpets, and classic-style furnishings.

The restaurant serves regional cuisine made with local produce. Coffee can be enjoyed in the traditional lounge with wood paneling and a fireplace.

The spacious wellness area features a sauna, steam bath, hot tub, solarium, relaxation room and fitness centre. Guests can enjoy various massage and beauty treatments.

The picturesque Lake Constance and the historic Neuschwanstein Castle are an hour’s drive away.

Biohotel Mattlihüs 4 star hotel

This hotel is located at an altitude of 1,200 metres in the Oberjoch district of the city, offering beautiful views of the Bavarian Alps. Bad Hindelang. It offers a terrace and ski-to-door access. The Biohotel Mattlihus’ panoramic restaurant serves 5 courses made from organic, local products. Free parking is available on site.

The rooms at Biohotel Mattlihüs are decorated with special organic materials and Alpine décor. All rooms feature a TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area. Each has a private bathroom. Bathrobes, slippers and toiletries are provided.

The Biohotel Mattlihüs’ spa area features a sauna, a steam bath and special wellness treatments. There is an ATM, a shared lounge and shops, including a souvenir shop.

From 1 December to 29 April, a ski pass for all lifts in Oberjoch and Bad Hindelang is included in the rate. From 30 April to 30 November, guests can use the buses and mountain railways free of charge.

The hotel has a ski school and a ski pass sales point, as well as ski equipment and bicycle rental. The area is popular for skiing, cycling and hiking. Biohotel Mattlihüs is 300 metres from the Iselebahn Cable Car and 3.4 km from the Hornbahn Cable Car. Memmingen Airport is 54 km away.

Landhaus Haug 3 star hotel

This family-run hotel with free Wi-Fi and beautiful views is located in a quiet area of Bad Hindelang. Each guest receives the Bad Hindelang Plus Card, which offers free admission to local attractions and free use of local buses in the southern Allgäu region.

In winter, the PLUS Card also includes a free ski pass for the Oberjoch and Unterjoch ski resorts. In summer, this card offers free use of the Iserlerbahn train in Oberjoch and the Hornby train in Bad Hindelang.

The country-style rooms at Landhaus Haug feature satellite TV and a private bathroom with hairdryer. Some rooms have a south-facing balcony with views of the surrounding mountains.

A breakfast buffet is served each morning in the Haug’s cosy dining room. Tea/coffee facilities are available 24 hours a day. Barbecue facilities are available.

Guests can relax in the shared lounge and on the lawn, and in winter, use the ski storage room. The Oberallgäu region is ideal for hiking and cycling. The Oberjoch Ski Resort is 6 km away.

The Austrian border is 10 km from the hotel, and the A7 motorway is a 25-minute drive away.

Restaurants and cafes

There are many different restaurants, cafes and bars in the resort, so everyone will find an establishment to their taste. Men like to spend their evenings in one of the pubs, where they serve the best German beers. And for a family trip to the restaurant, the Meckatzer Sportalb is perfect, where on the spacious terrace you can enjoy not only delicious national dishes, but also a beautiful view. Here, all the portions are quite large in size, although the prices in the restaurant are quite affordable.

Meckatzer Sportalb

Sights and entertainment

In Oberjoch, in addition to skiing, there are a lot of different entertainments that will not make vacationers bored here. Here you can ride sleds, dog sleds, ice skates, in a horse-drawn carriage, as well as swim in the pool and even fly in a hot air balloon. Vacationers can also take a long walk through the local beauties. There are more than twenty kilometers of walking trails here.

The resort is located near Munich, so vacationers will be able to take a tour of the ancient Bavarian monasteries and castles of the kings, and visit the beautiful lake – Bodensee.