Attractions around Oberstdorf:
as varied as the Allgäu region itself
Whether you’re high up in the mountains, celebrating at a village festival, or strolling through town and shopping: there’s no shortage of attractions around Oberstdorf. And since our active hotel is located right in the heart of the village (just a five-minute walk from the centre), lots of places are easy to reach on foot.
- Ski museum and local history museum
- Paul Bonatz house with a permanent exhibition on Arthur Maximilian Miller
- Kunsthaus Villa Jauss
- Mountain services and masses
- Oberstdorf photo summit in summer
- Regular concerts by the Oberstdorf and Schöllang brass bands
- Traditional evenings and historical plays in local dialect
Distance: directly in Oberstdorf
The Nebelhorn cable car takes you comfortably up to lofty heights. The Nordwandsteig trail awaits at the top – an impressive steel construction around the summit with views of the Allgäu mountains as far as the eye can see.
Distance: 1.1km | 15 min. on foot
The impressive Schattenberg ski jump, home to the annual opening event of the Four Hills Tournament, is easily reachable on foot. Highly recommended!
Distance: 1.8km | 20 min. on foot
The Heini-Klopfer ski jump isn’t just fascinating to see – from the top, it also offers impressive panoramic views.
Distance: 4.8km | 10 min. by car
A true natural wonder: the Breitachklamm gorge, where the river cuts through towering, moss-covered cliffs reaching up to 100 metres high.
Distance: 7.5km | 15 min. by car
Lake Freibergsee lies at an altitude of around 930 metres – a relic from the Ice Age and a real wonder of nature. In summer? Its fresh waters invite you to take a refreshing dip. You can reach the lake from our wellness hotel in Allgäu with about an hour’s hike.
Distance: 4km | 15 min. by car
Fast, safe, and fun in any weather: The Allgäu Coaster at Söllereck speeds 800 metres downhill, twisting through waves and curves at up to 40km/h. If you like, you can ride again straight away.
Distance: 6.6km | 11 min. by car
The Faltenbachtobel gorge winds down from the Schattenberg ski jump into a wild ravine, featuring waterfalls, rare plants, and fascinating rock formations. If you prefer, you can take the Nebelhorn cable car back down afterwards.
Distance: 3.2km | 10 min. by car
Mt Söllereck, at 1,706 metres, is accessible by cable car or on foot – a mountain for leisurely explorers, set between the Stillachtal valley and the Kleinwalsertal valley. Whether for hiking or your first turns in the snow, this is a place where you’ll feel right at home.
Distance: 6.3km | 10 min. by car
