Autumn holidays - Holidays with children in the Allgäu
Autumn holidays - family holiday at the Explorer Hotel in the Allgäu
Cool mountain air, clear views of the mountains, and colorful leaves. In autumn, the Allgäu region reveals its most beautiful side, creating the perfect conditions for an active holiday in the mountains! In autumn, there's plenty to discover for families with children of all ages.
Autumn highlights with children around our Explorer Hotels Oberstdorf and Neuschwanstein
Hiking by the water
A hike along the water will make any heart beat faster and provide unforgettable moments. Through rocky gorges, along roaring water, along steep cliffs, or near waterfalls. You should definitely add this to your Allgäu vacation to-do list!
Explorer Tip:
"Waterfall Trail": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/tourenplaner/symbolweg-gipfelglueck-4313.html
"Breitachklamm": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/tourenplaner/breitachklamm-3706.html
Adventure hiking
To ensure that all family members, and not just the adults, have fun hiking, we recommend one of the numerous adventure trails. Thanks to great views and educational and play stations, even the youngest members will enjoy tackling the few meters of elevation gain. Or how about something completely different? Try geocaching in Nesselwang!
Explorer Tip:
"Geocaching Nesselwang": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/erlebnisse/geocaching-nesselwang-3551.html
"Burmiwasser Kanzelwand": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/erlebnisse/erlebnisweg-burmiwasser-kanzelwandbahn-3546.html
Action
Take your time and enjoy nature – we all know that kids get over it quickly and need action even on an Allgäu vacation. How about a thrilling ride on the summer toboggan run? It's an adrenaline rush for the whole family!
Explorer Tip:
"AlpspitzCOASTER": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/erlebnisse/alpspitzcoaster-8286.html?jz=sommer
"Allgäu-Coaster Söllereck": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/erlebnisse/allgaeu-coaster-soellereck-3863.html?jz=sommer
Off to the bathing paradise
If you spend most of your time outdoors, you deserve a day at the water park. Speed down the slide, feel like you're at the sea in the wave pool, or float through the lazy river.
Explorer Tip:
"ABC Bad Nesselwang": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/erlebnisse/abc-bad-nesselwang-3550.html?jz=sommer
"Wonnemar Sonthofen": https://www.explorer-hotels.com/erlebnisse/wonnemar-sonthofen-3647.html?jz=sommer
There is so much more to discover in the Allgäu
Experiences for your family holiday near Oberstdorf
Allgäu Mountain Farming Museum
The open-air museum is located at an altitude of over 1000 meters against the stunning mountain backdrop of the Allgäu Alps.
World Ski Jumping Arena Oberstdorf
With its five ski jumping hills, it is not only known for hosting the opening event of the annual Four Hills Tournament, but also as a three-time venue for the Nordic World Ski Championships - most recently in February 2021.
Burmiwasser adventure trail at the Kanzelwandbahn
Hiking with children in the Allgäu isn't just about hiking. It's about EXPERIENCE! One of the best tips for your family holiday is the Burmiwasser adventure trail at the Kanzelwandbahn cable car in the Allgäu. Especially on hot days, this adventure trail is popular with the kids.
Oberstdorf ski jumping hill
The Heini Klopfer ski jump, with a total height of 207 meters, is the largest ski jump in Germany and one of the largest ski flying facilities in the world. It regularly hosts Ski Flying World Cups and World Championships.
Riezlern outdoor pool in Kleinwalsertal
For families as well as for sports-loving swimmers who simply can't sit still, the Riezlern outdoor pool in Kleinwalsertal has the right offer ;)
Wonnemar Sonthofen
Just a quarter of an hour from the Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf you'll find an adventure pool with a sauna area and spa. What are you waiting for?
Adventure and family pool Fischen
Put your hiking boots aside; they deserve a day off too. Pack your swimsuit, don't forget the sunscreen, and off you go to the Fischen adventure and family pool in the Allgäu!
Lina Laune Land
In this 4,000 m² indoor playground, lots of fun and adventure await all little explorers.
Höllschlucht forest ropes course
At the Höllschlucht forest ropes course in Pfronten, 11 courses and 100 challenges await you! And the bravest can soar over the Höllschlucht torrent on the zip lines.
Grüntensee climbing forest
In the Tiefblick climbing forest at Grüntensee, 11 climbing courses of varying difficulty with a total of 97 elements, slackline courses and flying fox courses await you.
Allgäu Coaster Söllereck
The toboggan run at Söllereck stretches for 850 meters along a winding track with built-in jumps and waves. It's a great experience, not just for kids, we bet!
Bärenfalle climbing forest - Alpsee mountain world
With 19 courses and 190 climbing elements, you'll get your money's worth at the Bärenfalle climbing forest near Immenstadt. Ready? Let's go!
Alpsee Coaster
At over 2.8 km long, the Alpsee Coaster in Immenstadt im Allgäu is Germany's longest year-round toboggan run. You'll race through mountains and forests down into the valley at speeds of up to 40 km/h.
Cattle drive near Oberstdorf
A highlight every year in the Allgäu: the Viehscheid (cattle drive). The Allgäu Brown Cattle spend around 100 days on the lush mountain meadows of the Alps around Oberstdorf until they are driven back down to the valley in September for the Viehscheid (cattle drive).
Söllereck climbing forest
The *Söllereck climbing forest" at the mountain station offers courses of varying difficulty as well as fantastic views of the peaks of the Allgäu Alps.
FIS Ski Museum in Allgäu
Everyone probably associates the Allgäu with not only hiking, but also skiing. In the Hörner villages, enthusiasm for this winter sport has been strong for years. That's why you'll find a variety of experiences at the *FIS Ski Museum in Fischen*.
Canyoning in the Allgäu - Purelements
Because holidays in the mountains should always be unforgettable! Whether you're a beginner, a family, or an advanced canyoner - get ready for your *unforgettable canyoning tour in the Allgäu* and follow the trail of untamed nature in Germany's most beautiful canyon.
Burgberg Animal Paradise
For real animal lovers and all those who don't know it yet or maybe don't want to admit it ;) Here in the Burgberger Tierparadies - petting zoo in Burgberg in the Allgäu there are ponies, donkeys, llamas, alpacas, sheep, goats, rabbits, chickens, ducks and many more
Söllereck Adventure Mountain in Oberstdorf
Did you know that the Söllereck mountain in Oberstdorf is also called the family mountain? In summer, it is a popular family hiking area with nature and themed trails for the whole family. But there is more to it than just hiking: Highlights such as the
Fellhorn Oberstdorf
How high is the Fellhorn, and which regions are separated by this mountain? We'll tell you all about it right HERE!
CANYONING & RAFTING in the Allgäu
If you're looking for an action-packed summer experience, you've come to the right place! Discover the coolest canyoning and rafting tours with guides.
Oberstdorf Thermal Baths – the new wellness highlight
Whether floating in warm water, working up a good sweat, or simply clearing your head – real moments of well-being await you here.
Experiences around the Explorer Hotel Neuschwanstein
NeuschwansteinAllgäu Mountain Farming Museum
The open-air museum is located at an altitude of over 1000 meters against the stunning mountain backdrop of the Allgäu Alps.
NeuschwansteinMuseum of the Bavarian Kings
The Museum of the Bavarian Kings in Hohenschwangau provides insights into the history of the Wittelsbach dynasty.
NeuschwansteinTandem paragliding - with Vogelfrei flight school
Do you want to see the mountains from the very top during your vacation? ;) How about a flight through the clouds of the Allgäu mountains? With the *Vogelfrei Flight School*, you can book your paragliding tandem flight any time of year. Whether winter
NeuschwansteinLlama trekking in the Allgäu
Llama trekking in the Allgäu region. At the llama adventure farm in Nesselwang, 16 fluffy companions are just waiting to explore the Allgäu with you.
NeuschwansteinFalkenstein Castle Ruins
The castle ruins on the Falkenstein are located at an altitude of 1,277 m above the Pfronten valley and are therefore Germany's highest castle ruins.
NeuschwansteinABC Bad Nesselwang
The adventure pool in Nesselwang offers great fun not only for water lovers. Those seeking relaxation will also find plenty of opportunities to unwind in the spacious sauna area.
NeuschwansteinGeocaching in Nesselwang
If you're suggesting hiking for your family vacation in the Allgäu and the kids aren't particularly keen on it, then we have something for you: Geocaching with Jon's Adventures around Nesselwang.
NeuschwansteinNesselwang Local History Museum
Or also called the Nesselwanger Heimathaus :) As the name suggests, here you will find out everything you always wanted to know about your holiday destination Nesselwang.
NeuschwansteinAlpspitzKICK
In two sections, you'll zoom down from 1,500 meters at speeds of up to 120 km/h back toward the valley. This makes the AlpspitzKICK at the Alpspitze the fastest zip line in Germany.
NeuschwansteinTrend Sports Center Allgäu
So much for biathlon only being possible in winter! Every Thursday, a biathlon taster course for everyone takes place at the Allgäu Trend Sports Center.
NeuschwansteinGrüntensee in the Allgäu
The Grüntensee near Nessselwang in the Allgäu is located at the foot of the Grünten mountain (oh wonder) and has a length of 2.5 km.
NeuschwansteinPilgrimage Church of Maria Trost
This is not just any church, but one of the most important pilgrimage churches in the Bavarian Swabia region.
NeuschwansteinTegelberg Flight School
At the certified Tegelberg flight school in Schwangau, you can make your paragliding dream come true and enjoy unforgettable views of the Allgäu mountains!
NeuschwansteinNeuschwanstein Castle
King Ludwig II of Bavaria (yes, the crazy fairytale king) built what is probably Germany's most famous castle in 1896 to create a retreat for himself.
NeuschwansteinRoyal Crystal Thermal Baths Schwangau
Yes - you will definitely feel like royalty here ;) In the Königliche Kristalltherme Schwangau you can experience thermal and sauna pleasures on 14,000 m².
NeuschwansteinCambomare in Kempten
At the Cambomare water park in Kempten, you'll find everything your water lover could want during your vacation in the Allgäu region: a water park, sauna area, outdoor pool, and massages!
NeuschwansteinLina Laune Land
In this 4,000 m² indoor playground, lots of fun and adventure await all little explorers.
NeuschwansteinHighline 179
The Ehrenberg castle complex, which consists of 4 fortress sections, is today one of the oldest and most important fortresses in the northern Alpine foothills.
NeuschwansteinWeissensee Füssen
Nestled amidst the lake district around Füssen in the Ostallgäu region lies the Weißensee, which is particularly suitable for swimming during your holiday in Nesselwang.
NeuschwansteinForggensee in the Allgäu
Did you know that Lake Forggensee in Füssen is the fifth largest lake in Bavaria? The 15.2 km² Forggensee is also famous for its magnificent view of the royal castles.
NeuschwansteinCanyonauten - Canyoning Allgäu
The Canyonauten from Sonthofen in the Allgäu are professional canyoning guides and offer you exactly the right tour for your needs every day.
NeuschwansteinHöllschlucht forest ropes course
At the Höllschlucht forest ropes course in Pfronten, 11 courses and 100 challenges await you! And the bravest can soar over the Höllschlucht torrent on the zip lines.
NeuschwansteinGrüntensee climbing forest
In the Tiefblick climbing forest at Grüntensee, 11 climbing courses of varying difficulty with a total of 97 elements, slackline courses and flying fox courses await you.
NeuschwansteinHopfensee in the Allgäu
Hopfensee in the Allgäu region is located north of Füssen in the Hopfen am See district. This lake in the Eastern Allgäu is one of the warmest lakes in the Alpine foothills and is ideal for swimming as early as the end of May.
NeuschwansteinAlatsee near Füssen
The Alatsee is an idyllic bathing lake between Pfronten and Füssen and could almost give the impression of being at the sea.
NeuschwansteinKögelweiher in Nesselwang
Next to the Attlesee, the Kögelweiher in Nesselwang is the perfect place for a quick refreshment after a long day in the mountains.
NeuschwansteinAttlesee in the Allgäu
Lake Attlesee is a bathing lake in the Allgäu region, located within a nature reserve. Surrounded by green meadows and idyllic mountain scenery, it's easy to lose track of time.
NeuschwansteinEhrenberg Castle World
The ascent to Highline 179 also leads to the Ehrenberg Castle World in Tyrol and is a great trip for the whole family!
NeuschwansteinAlpspitzCOASTER
Tobogganing fun & action in summer and winter: on the Alpspitz Coaster in Nesselwang you can enjoy the beautiful view from the Alpspitze in the middle of nature on the toboggan run.
NeuschwansteinForest Adventure Center Füssen-Ziegelwies
The Ziegelwies Forest Adventure Center is a very special place. A diverse forest area promises many adventures, both big and small, for the whole family.
NeuschwansteinAlpspitzSPLASH
The AlpspitzSPLASH in Nesselwang is a floating climbing park on a snow-making pond! The perfect way to cool off is guaranteed!
Want to go hiking with the kids? Get inspired!
Family tours around Oberstdorf
Kanzelwand Adventure Via Ferrata
Hiking Oberstdorf - Beginner via ferrata to the Kanzelwand summit
Nature trail on the family mountain Söllereck in the Allgäu
Hiking Oberstdorf - Experience nature at the Söllereck in Oberstdorf
Schönblickweg at Söllereck
Great family hike on a family holiday in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu
Two-country circular hiking trail
Hiking in the two-country region in Oberstdorf
Burmiwasser Adventure Trail
Adventure hike for families in summer at the Kanzelwandbahn
Stuimändle Adventure Trail at Ofterschwanger Horn
Summer holiday in Oberstdorf: Family-friendly hike on the Ofterschwanger Horn
Family tours around Nesselwang
Family bike tour to Grüntensee
Grüntensee: Cycling tour with the family - Family vacation at the Explorer Hotel Neuschwanstein
Riviera of the Allgäu
Circular hike around Lake Hopfensee in the Allgäu near the Explorer Hotel
Schwansee & Alpsee Loop
Popular, short hike around two lakes near Füssen in the Allgäu.
Symbol path: Cornucopia
Scenic hike for the whole family in Nesselwang
Symbolic Trail: Pilgrim Toads
Nesselwang hiking trail through the Wertach Valley
Family-friendly hike from the Lechfall to the royal castles
Lake hike with a detour to Neuschwanstein Castle
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