Design
Pure holiday feeling thanks to clean lines and cheerful colors: welcoming purple, fresh explorer green, and warm wood tones. The trendy designer rooms offer plenty of space to relax at 21 m².
Bayrischzell
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Upper Bavarian postcard idyll • Sudelfeld outdoor paradise • Spitzingsee lake • Wendelstein landmark • Tatzelwurm waterfalls
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Modern & uncomplicated accommodation
Sport hotel near Oberstdorf for your holiday in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu
Are you looking for a modern hotel in the Allgäu region where you can enjoy a sustainable vacation. Where you won't be looked at strangely while wearing hiking or ski boots? Then the Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf is the perfect place for you!
Europe’s first passive house hotel near Oberstdorf!
Just outside Oberstdorf, you can enjoy a sustainable vacation without sacrificing comfort. The Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf is sustainably built and yet offers everything you need for an active holiday in the Allgäu mountains! Even your bike and skis are well taken care of, with a workbench, sports locker, and bike washing area at your accommodation.
The Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf was the first of what is now a group of 10 Explorer Hotels, marking the beginning of sustainable holidays in the Alps. It's also the first passive house hotel in Europe. We're naturally very proud of that! While it was initially built a bit smaller, there's now a new building next door with additional rooms. Whether you're coming alone or with your family, we have the perfect room for you ;)
Trendy design rooms
At the Hotel Oberstdorf you will find 95 trendy designer rooms with plenty of storage space and shelving for your Allgäu holiday.
Comfortable double bed
Our beds can also be used as twin beds. High-quality innerspring mattresses – ideal for allergy sufferers and especially back-friendly thanks to targeted support for the intervertebral discs.
bathroom
Forget the "wet room"! Thanks to the oversized shower, the wall-to-ceiling mirror, and the vibrant mosaic, walking into the Explorer bathroom becomes a pure pleasure.
Storage space
Storage compartments, hooks, shelves—there's plenty of room for all your sports gear. Even your laptop has its own spot.
bench
You can also relax as a couple in the panoramic window.
3-in-1 shower gel
Shampoo, shower gel, and hand soap in one tube – it's not only space-saving, but also truly sustainable. This way, you have more space and we produce less waste – a win-win situation.
hairdryer
Wet hair is a no-go here. All bathrooms are equipped with hairdryers.
Laptop safe
There are always things you'd rather keep locked away. That's why every room has a safe that easily fits a laptop.
Room tour Explorer Hotels: Designer rooms with panoramic windows and plenty of storage space
Let’s do something good for the environment together!
Room made of reclaimed wood
Trendy designer rooms meet real reclaimed wood.
Our bathrooms and other details are clad in local wood.
3-in-1 shower gel
Shampoo, shower gel, and hand soap in one tube – it's not only space-saving, but also truly sustainable. This way, you have more space and we produce less waste – a win-win situation.
Missing your toothbrush cup?
If you wish, you can get a fresh glass at the bar at any time!
Where does your trash belong?
It's easy! Paper and plastic go in the large gray trash can, and the rest goes in the small green one.
Always included
Discover and enjoy the Explorer benefits in Oberstdorf
Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, and much more.
E-charging stations (for a fee)
There are four public charging stations in the underground car park. Each parking space costs €8.80.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
All you need is the right deal! Discover it now!
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Trail running in Oberstdorf
✔ October 9-11, 2026
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✔ For beginners and advanced participants
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✔ Trails with Gitti and Andy
Special Rate
✔ No deposit
✔ from 1 day
✔ 80% cancellation fee except for re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 3 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ From 1 night
Ski Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
✔ arrival daily
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
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