Oberstdorf – a ski resort in Germany , located in the Allgäu Alps at an altitude of 815 meters above sea level, has a reputation as one of the best winter recreation centers in the country.

The developed infrastructure of the resort in combination with the beauty of the surrounding area, many sunny days a year, mountain climate, excellent ski tracks and interesting sights attract winter sports lovers mainly from Germany to Oberstdorf. Very few foreign tourists, including Ukrainians, rest here.

Oberstdorf is also known as the largest international center of skiing. Annually, such events as the “Tour of Four Ski Jumps”, the World Ski Jump Championships, and the international figure skating competition “Nebelhorn Trophy” are held here.

Oberstdorf is located in the southern part of Bavaria, in the district of Swabia, in the district of Oberalgöy, 4 km from the border with Austria.

Distance to Oberstdorf

Kempten – 38 km

Memmingen – 80 km

Friedrichshafen – 95 km

Munich – 175 km

How to get to Oberstdorf

By plane to Munich, then by train to the city, which follows to the central station. Regional trains depart from the station to Oberstdorf, the journey time is 2.5 hours.

Ski slopes and lifts in Oberstdorf

general information

The winter season at the ski resort lasts from December to April. Thanks to the snow cannons, the snow at the resort is kept in perfect condition throughout the season.

Oberstdorf offers 37 ski slopes in 3 ski areas – Zellerek, Nebelhorn and Fellhorn-Kancelvand. The slopes are served by a developed network of lifts.

The well-kept and varied tracks have different levels of difficulty and length, designed for skiers of different levels of training – from children and beginners to experienced skiers.

For snowboarders and freestylers, all conditions are created here for excellent skiing and the opportunity to perform tricks, jumps and hone their skills. For snowboarders, the resort has a halfpipe and three fan parks.

Good conditions are created here for fans of cross-country skiing. Ski tracks with a length of more than 70 km are provided for practicing both free and skate styles.

There are also snow parks with playgrounds for children in Oberstdorf.

Skiing regions in Oberstdorf

The Zellerek skiing area , located at an altitude of 830-1450 meters above sea level, is ideal for families with children and beginner skiers.

In Zellerek, there is a small fan park for snowboarders and the Sölli-Kinderland playground, where children learn to ski in a playful way, as well as a sledding track.

There are 8 trails in the area: 4 blue and 4 red, which serve 5 lifts.

The “Wannenköpfle” track is intended for beginner skiers, the high slopes of Schrattenwang and the wide slopes of Ochsenhöfle are suitable for intermediate skiers.

There is one restaurant in the ski area where you can eat and relax.

Scheme of Zellerek’s slopes

The skiing area Nebelhorn , located at an altitude of 828-2224 meters above sea level, is the highest mountain area in the Algo region.

The slopes of the Nebelhorn are more suitable for experienced skiers. For fans of snowboarding and freestyle, there is a fan park and a 100-meter halfpipe, and for adults and children – a snow amusement park. There is also a toboggan run in the area.

There are 10 runs in Nebelhorn: 3 blue, 4 red and 3 black, which serve 7 lifts.

There are several mountain restaurants in the skiing area.

Diagram of the slopes of the Nebelhorn

The ski area Fellhorn Kanzelwand , located at an altitude of 920-1967 meters above sea level, is the largest ski area in Oberstdorf and is ideal for intermediate skiers and snowboarders.

There are 19 excellent ski slopes in the area, of which 5 are blue, 13 are red and 1 is black. The slopes are served by 14 modern lifts.

For children and beginners, there are Easy Park and Funslope, where you can practice jumping on a snowboard, and the Crystal Ground fan park, which will be appreciated by experienced snowboarders.

There are 8 restaurants and mountain huts in the ski area, which offer snacks, drinks and home-cooked dishes of local cuisine.

Schematic of the Fellhorn-Kancelvand slopes

Ski area of ​​two countries

The ski region provides a unique opportunity for downhill skiing not only in Germany, but also in Austria, on the border of which is the Austrian ski resort of Kleinwalsertal, which can only be reached from Oberstdorf.

Thanks to their close location, the two ski resorts of Oberstdorf and Kleinwalsertal form the so-called “ski area of ​​two countries”, offering a total of 128 km of ski slopes of varying difficulty and length for skiers of various levels of training, 115 km of ski routes for fans of cross-country skiing and many winter activities for children and adults.

Snowboarders and freestylers in the region will be delighted by the “Crystal Ground” snow park with kickers, rails and other obstacles. Thanks to the evening lighting, you can train and hone your skills in the park every Wednesday from 19:00 to 22:00.

In the Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal skiing region, there is a single ski pass for the lifts.

A paid bus runs between the resorts.

Scheme of slopes of Kleinwalsertal

Ski school and equipment rental

Oberstdorf offers several ski schools for adults and children – Ntc Sport Entertainment, Neue Skischule, Alpin Skischule, Erste Skischule, Out of Bounds.

Ski schools offer individual and group lessons in such winter sports as mountain and cross-country skiing, snowboarding and telemarking.

Qualified instructors will help you learn the basics and skills of skating, as well as improve your technique.

A ski kindergarten is provided for the youngest guests of the resort.

You can rent the necessary high-class ski equipment and equipment at the rental points, and buy sports goods in the shops.

Hotels in Oberstdorf

Oberstdorf offers a variety of accommodation options to suit everyone’s needs. At guests’ disposal are hotels, cottages, apartments, guest houses, holiday homes.

Most of the hotels have a category of 3 * and 4 *, and there are few 5-star hotels here. The hotels are located mainly in the city center and on the outskirts, and not near the lifts.

The hotels offer cozy and clean rooms with all amenities for relaxation. There is Wi-Fi, cable TV, a ski storage room, and a rich and varied buffet breakfast is offered.

Some hotels have a spa center with a pool and sauna, a bar, a children’s playground, and parking.

Many guest houses in Oberstdorf are family-friendly, where you can rent apartments for a group of friends at a very favorable price.

Lovers of exoticism and romance can stay in the snow hotel “Iglu Lodge”, which is located in the Nebelhorn skiing area. The snow hotel can accommodate 30 people. It offers rooms for 2-4 people, there is an ice bar and an ice dining room, as well as a jacuzzi where you can relax and admire the night starry sky.

The Berghaus Schönblick hotel is located in the Zellerek ski area, in the immediate vicinity of the lift, offering comfortable accommodation in single, double and family rooms, as well as rooms for large groups.

Wittelsbacher Hof 4 star hotel

An indoor swimming pool is available to hotel guests in the center of Oberstdorf. With beautiful mountain views, the hotel is ideal for a relaxing holiday in the Algö region of the Bavarian Alps.

Hotel Wittelsbacher Hof offers comfortable rooms with cable TV, a safe and a minibar. Buffet breakfast is included in the price of the room.

Branded and creatively prepared dishes from the Algo region are served in the hotel’s cozy traditional restaurant.

Guests can relax in the Wittelsbacher Hof’s steam room or sauna, or take a dip in the pool. During the summer, you can use the cable car for free.

Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas of the hotel.

Alpenhotel Oberstdorf 4 star hotel

This hotel is located in the middle of the Bavarian Alps in the village of Tiefenbach, a 10-minute drive from the center of Oberstdorf . It offers elegant rooms and a free sports and wellness center.

The Alpenhotel Oberstdorf is built in a modern Bavarian style, and the spacious rooms are furnished with wooden furniture and decorated with quality fabrics. Most rooms have a balcony overlooking the Algo countryside.

Guests can use the Alpenhotel Oberstdorf’s gym, saunas and indoor pool free of charge. In addition, the hotel organizes free walking, cycling and Nordic walking tours.

A hearty breakfast buffet is served every morning. The hotel restaurant serves regional and international cuisine. You can also order accommodation under the “half-board” system.

Hotel Viktoria 4 star hotel

The four-star Hotel Viktoria, decorated in a country style, is located in the south of the city of Oberstdorf, surrounded by mountains. It features an indoor pool, a spa center with a sauna, bicycle rental and a fitness center.

Hotel Viktoria’s rooms are decorated in warm colors and equipped for disabled guests. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, a hospitality corner and a TV with satellite channels. The private bathrooms come with bathrobes and a hairdryer.

Hotel Viktoria has a country-style restaurant with wooden floors, serving regional cuisine and a buffet breakfast in the morning. Guests can enjoy a drink at the bar or on the hotel’s outdoor terrace.

There is a spa center where you can relax, order a massage session and visit a Turkish bath. There is a playground on the hotel grounds for small guests.

Hotel Viktoria offers shuttle services to Fellhornbahn (6 km) and other ski areas in the region. Oberstdorf Train Station is 800 meters away.

Der Landhof 5 star hotel

The beautiful and easily accessible country house Der Landhof is located in a quiet area surrounded by dandelion meadows, hiking trails and cross-country ski trails, south of the town of Oberstdorf. Guests can use free Wi-Fi. The local railway station and ski complex with ski jumps “Erdinger-Arena” are 2 km away.

During the summer months, from May to October, free mountain railway tickets are provided daily to Oberstdorf and the nearby Kleinwalsertal ski resort.

The amenities of the apartments include a living area and a balcony. The kitchenette is equipped with a dishwasher and a microwave oven. The private bathroom has a bath or shower.

The garden at the country house Der Landhof is broken. Other amenities include a horse riding field and ski storage. The surrounding area is ideal for cycling, skiing, horse riding and other outdoor activities. Free parking is available for guests.

The Nebelhornbahn cable car (Section 1) is 1.7 km away, and the Hein-Klopfer-Skiflugshanze chairlift and ski jump are 2.5 km away.

In addition, in the country house there is an opportunity to put a horse in a stable.

Entertainment and attractions in Oberstdorf

Oberstdorf , in addition to skiing, offers many different entertainment and cultural events.

At the service of vacationers are paragliding, curling, snowshoeing, sledding, inflatable pillows, ice skating, snowscooters and snowbikes, exciting trips through the picturesque area on dog sleds and snowmobiles, as well as 140 km of winter hiking trails laid out in the most beautiful places of the region.

This mountain adventure can be experienced by skiing on the light inflatable sled “Aeroboard”, and thrill-seekers will be able to experience the vivid impressions of going down the slope in the inflatable transparent ball “Zorba”.

The resort has an 850-meter-long recreational toboggan track, a rapid descent of which on a two-seater sled at a speed of up to 40 km/h will bring a lot of joy and pleasure to adults and children. The toboggan run is located in the Zellerek skiing area.

For children, the resort provides children’s clubs, playgrounds and various entertainment programs.

Spa center “Oberstdorf Therme”

While vacationing in the German ski resort of Oberstdorf , be sure to visit the Oberstdorf Therme recreation center, which is located in the heart of the city. It is a complex of outdoor and indoor swimming pools, solariums, alpine-style saunas, steam rooms, aroma baths, areas for children and family recreation.

This is exactly the place where you can relax and recover the strength spent on the slopes. The special pride of the complex is the thermal pool with salt solutions, visiting which has a beneficial effect on the treatment and prevention of many skin diseases, helps with problems with the musculoskeletal system.

The recreation center did not forget about the little guests: here they can splash in small pools with water heated to 30 degrees, go down the water slides, and in the warm season play on a specially equipped children’s playground. The sauna complex with a total area of ​​2,000 square meters will surely impress those who like to steam. m, built in Alpine style.

Rural sauna houses radiate special warmth and a homely atmosphere. A total of six types of saunas are offered to vacationers: an aromatic sauna with lemon extract, a crystal sauna, including one with amethyst crystals, an alpine sauna, an infrared sauna, and a hay sauna.

One of the most popular entertainments in Oberstdorf Therme is the wave pool, where you can jump and compete with the artificial water elements – a real pleasure for both adults and children.

 

You can enjoy Bavarian delicacies in numerous restaurants and cafes. You can rest and relax in the following establishments – dance bars Atlantis and Hörbar, Irish pub Irish Pub and wine bar Judiths Weinstube am Frohmarkt.

For variety, guests of the resort can visit the city and get acquainted with the sights of Oberstdorf. Among the preserved ancient buildings, which were destroyed by fire in 1865, the Neo-Gothic Zeelenkapelle chapel, the facade of which is decorated with 16th century frescoes, as well as numerous temples and churches, the Local History Museum, and the schnapps museum, are of greatest interest.

In addition, Oberstdorf offers exciting excursions around the region – this is a visit to the medieval city of Memmingen and the two magnificent historical castles of the Bavarian King Ludwig II – Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, which are located near the city of Füssen, as well as the opportunity to walk around the city of Wangen with its wonderful fountains.