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A snow-covered ridge seen from the Nebelhorn above Oberstdorf, with the Allgäu foothills stretching north

Resort guide · Germany

Oberstdorf: Our Ski Guide

Germany’s southernmost village and home of the ski jumpers: 130 km of pistes on seven mountains shared with Austria’s Kleinwalsertal, the Nebelhorn’s 400-peak view and one of Germany’s longest runs.

Plan your trip:Official resort site Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen

The back story

Season 2026/27: December to May, around 140 snow days (oberstdorf.de); 2026/27 lift prices published by the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen · Ski area: 130 km of pistes, 48 lifts on 7 mountains in Germany and Austria (Kleinwalsertal) · Top viewpoint: Nebelhorn, with a view of more than 400 peaks · Lift pass: Whole ski area, adult day €72.90; Söllereck €58.50 (2026/27) · Lift company: Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen · Getting there: Train to Oberstdorf station, on the pedestrian zone; Flixbus from Munich via Memmingen

  1. The back story

    Oberstdorf: the back story

    Oberstdorf·In depth

    Germany’s southernmost village, a century of ski jumping, three Nordic World Championships and a two-country ski area shared with Austria’s Kleinwalsertal.

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Lift passes, ski schools and hire

  1. Official prices, winter 2026/27

    Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal ski pass

    Oberstdorf·Lift pass·€€

    One ticket for 130 km of pistes on seven mountains in Germany and Austria: an adult day pass for the whole area costs €72.90 in winter 2026/27.

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  2. One of Germany’s longest runs, 7.5 km

    Nebelhorn

    Oberstdorf·Ski mountain and viewpoint·€€

    Oberstdorf’s own mountain: a modern 10-person gondola, views of more than 400 peaks, 13 km of blue and red pistes and a 7.5 km descent.

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  3. Burmis & Söllis Winter Worlds

    Söllereck and Heuberg beginner slopes

    Oberstdorf·Beginner areas·€

    Gentle blue runs on the family-friendly Söllereck and the Heuberg, and Burmis & Söllis Winter Worlds for the youngest, with the Gaisbühl lift for first turns.

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  4. Since 1932

    Erste Skischule Oberstdorf

    Oberstdorf·Ski school·€€

    Oberstdorf’s oldest ski and snow-sports school, “quality from tradition” since 1932.

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  5. Courses and rental

    Alpinskischule Oberstdorf

    Oberstdorf·Ski and snowboard school·€€

    Ski and snowboard courses for children and adults, private lessons and equipment hire.

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  6. In Oberstdorf

    Neue Skischule Oberstdorf

    Oberstdorf·Ski school·€€

    One of the ski schools listed by the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal Bergbahnen, for groups and private lessons.

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  7. Workshop, shop and kids camps

    BERGSPORT JA

    Oberstdorf·Ski school, bootfitting and rental·€€

    A ski school with kids camps and race training, plus bootfitting, a ski workshop, rental and a shop.

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Where to stay, every budget

Who it suits. On a budget: The Söllereck day pass at €58.50, Kässpatzen at the Berggasthof Seeweg, the self-service Market Restaurant and buses included for guests. Mid-range: Small four-stars such as Das Freiberg and the Mohren, Bib Gourmand dinners at Das Jagdhaus and Das Fetzwerk, and an afternoon at the Therme. Luxury: Löwen & Strauss and its one-star ESS ATELIER, the spa at the Hotel Exquisit, and the Nebelhorn summit on a clear morning.

  1. Home of the one-star ESS ATELIER · In depth

    Alpin Lifestyle Hotel Löwen & Strauss

    Oberstdorf·Lifestyle hotel·€€€€

    A design hotel in Oberstdorf with rooms in ‘Alpen-ART’, the small Caser Alp spa of Finnish and herbal saunas with a rooftop cold plunge, and Peter A. Strauss’s ESS ATELIER Strauss and Löwen-Genusswirtschaft.

    Kirchstraße 1, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  2. Spa, garden and wine cellar · In depth

    Hotel Exquisit

    Oberstdorf·Wellness and spa hotel·€€€€

    A four-star superior wellness hotel of 52 rooms and suites in Oberstdorf, with a 1,000 m² spa of 14 x 6 m panoramic indoor pool, saunas, steam bath and tepidarium, a 2,000 m² garden and chef Frank Aldinger’s restaurant.

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  3. 27 rooms and suites, spa, pool, 3 restaurants · In depth

    Das Freiberg

    Oberstdorf·Small four-star hotel·€€€

    A small, family-run four-star design hotel of 27 rooms and suites on the edge of Oberstdorf, with a heated outdoor pool of Oberstdorf spring water, a salt sauna, herbal sauna and Heu Spa, and three restaurants.

    Freibergstraße 21, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  4. On the Marktplatz · In depth

    Hotel Mohren

    Oberstdorf·Four-star hotel·€€€

    A historic four-star hotel on Oberstdorf’s Marktplatz, an inn first recorded in 1478, with rooms over the square, a relaxation area with sauna, the Mohren restaurant and café and a 500-year-old vaulted wine cellar.

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  5. In the Söllereck ski area

    Berghaus am Söller

    Oberstdorf·Mountain guesthouse·€€

    A mountain inn in the heart of the Söllereck ski and hiking area, with rooms, some with panoramic balconies, and regional cooking.

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Restaurants and mountain huts

  1. One MICHELIN star (2026)

    ESS ATELIER STRAUSS

    Oberstdorf·Classic cuisine·€€€€

    Fine dining at the Löwen & Strauss, among salvaged-wood furniture, check upholstery and edelweiss-shaped lights.

    Kirchstraße 1, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  2. Bib Gourmand (MICHELIN 2026)

    Das Jagdhaus

    Oberstdorf·Regional cuisine·€€

    A charming timber house of 1856 with three dining rooms, from the Bolkart-Fetz family.

    Ludwigstraße 13, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  3. Bib Gourmand (MICHELIN 2026)

    Das Fetzwerk

    Oberstdorf·International·€€

    Modern and uncomplicated, with a trendy vibe and fresh international dishes with pizzazz, at Das Freiberg.

    Freibergstraße 21, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  4. In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

    DAS MAXI – GENUSSREICH

    Oberstdorf·Seasonal cuisine·€€€

    Contemporary seasonal cooking at Das Freiberg hotel, for hotel guests and visitors alike.

    Freibergstraße 21, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  5. In the MICHELIN Guide (2026)

    Ondersch Genusswirtschaft

    Oberstdorf·Modern cuisine·€€

    In the LOFT building: a street-food restaurant with a bar, and the Genusswirtschaft for modern cooking.

    Ludwigstraße 7, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  6. Four metres below the summit

    Nebelhorn Summit Restaurant 2224

    Oberstdorf·Summit restaurant·€€

    A summit restaurant at 2,220 metres, four metres below the top of the Nebelhorn, with Allgäu specialities and a vast panorama.

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  7. At the Höfatsblick station

    Nebelhorn Market Restaurant

    Oberstdorf·Self-service restaurant·€

    A large self-service restaurant with a salad bar and seasonal daily specials at the Höfatsblick station.

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  8. 1,967 m on the Fellhorn

    Fellhorn summit restaurant

    Oberstdorf·Summit restaurant·€€

    Flammkuchen, burgers and seasonal dishes with a spectacular all-round view at 1,967 metres.

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  9. Views over Oberstdorf

    Schönblick Berghaus, Söllereck

    Oberstdorf·Mountain restaurant·€€

    A rustic restaurant on the Söllereck with views over Oberstdorf and homemade Allgäu dishes from fresh, regional produce.

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  10. Kässpatzen and venison goulash

    Berggasthof Seeweg

    Oberstdorf·Mountain inn·€

    A cosy Allgäu inn on the Söllereck side: Kässpatzen, venison goulash and plenty of coffee and cake.

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  11. 1,957 m, strudel and Austrian pastries

    Kanzelwand panoramic restaurant

    Oberstdorf·Mountain restaurant·€€

    A bright restaurant at the Kanzelwand top station, on the Austrian side, known for strudel and Austrian pastries.

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Après-ski and bars

  1. Glass-walled, at the Höfatsblick station

    Gemsnest, Nebelhorn

    Oberstdorf·Panoramic bar·€€

    A glass-walled panoramic bar at the Höfatsblick station on the Nebelhorn, a meeting place for years: sun, mountains, coffee, cake and snacks.

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  2. In the LOFT, Ludwigstraße

    Ondersch bar

    Oberstdorf·Bar and street food·€€

    The bar and street-food side of Ondersch, in the LOFT building on the Ludwigstraße: the relaxed evening address in the village.

    Ludwigstraße 7, 87561 OberstdorfExplore View on map

  3. Fellhornbahn mid-station

    Fellhorn mid-station terrace

    Oberstdorf·Mountain restaurant terrace·€€

    The terrace of the Fellhorn restaurant at the mid-station, with comfortable seating, drinks, coffee and cake after the last runs.

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Shops

  1. Bootfitting and workshop

    BERGSPORT JA shop

    Oberstdorf·Sports shop

    Sports shop with foot analysis, bootfitting and a ski workshop in Oberstdorf.

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  2. In Fischen, for Oberstdorf and the Kleinwalsertal

    Skiverleih Allgäu

    Oberstdorf·Ski rental

    A ski rental in Fischen, on the way into Oberstdorf, for the Fellhorn, Nebelhorn and the Kleinwalsertal.

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  3. The hotel’s own shop and vouchers

    Löwen & Strauss shop

    Oberstdorf·Gifts

    The Löwen & Strauss hotel’s own shop and gift vouchers.

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Spas and wellness

  1. New since February 2026

    Therme Oberstdorf

    Oberstdorf·Thermal spa

    Oberstdorf’s new thermal spa, open since February 2026, with sauna, spa and wellness, a five-minute walk from the market square.

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  2. Spa area and treatments

    Hotel Exquisit spa

    Oberstdorf·Hotel spa

    The spa area, treatments, sports and fitness of the Hotel Exquisit.

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  3. Small hotel, full spa

    Das Freiberg spa and pool

    Oberstdorf·Hotel spa

    The spa and pool of the small four-star Das Freiberg.

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  4. In the village centre

    Löwen & Strauss wellness

    Oberstdorf·Hotel spa

    The wellness area of the Alpin Lifestyle Hotel Löwen & Strauss.

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Getting there

  1. Station on the pedestrian zone

    Getting to Oberstdorf

    Oberstdorf·Getting there

    By train to Oberstdorf station, right on the pedestrian zone and next to the bus station; Flixbus runs from Munich via Memmingen and Kempten.

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  2. Buses and local trains for guests

    MOBIL PASS ALLGÄU

    Oberstdorf·Local transport

    Overnight guests travel on buses and local trains in Oberstdorf and beyond with the MOBIL PASS ALLGÄU.

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  3. From Munich via Memmingen Airport

    Flixbus to Oberstdorf and the Kleinwalsertal

    Oberstdorf·Long-distance bus

    A direct Flixbus from Munich central bus station via Kempten and Memmingen (including the airport) to Oberstdorf and the Kleinwalsertal.

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Property: the neighbourhoods

  1. Market square and pedestrian zone

    Oberstdorf village

    Oberstdorf·Neighbourhood

    The centre around the Marktplatz and the pedestrian zone, with the station, the Nebelhornbahn and the new Therme on foot.

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  2. Villages of the municipality

    Kornau, Reichenbach and Schöllang

    Oberstdorf·Neighbourhood

    Smaller villages within the municipality of Oberstdorf, each with its own charm.

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  3. By the Breitachklamm

    Tiefenbach

    Oberstdorf·Neighbourhood

    The district best known for the Breitachklamm ravine.

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  4. The Austrian side

    Kleinwalsertal

    Oberstdorf·Neighbourhood

    The Austrian valley next door, sharing the ski area with the Kanzelwand, Heuberg, Walmendingerhorn and Ifen.

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