Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sports & Action in Oberstdorf
Active and sporty holidays in the Allgäu
The southern Oberallgäu region offers you the opportunity to fully exhaust yourself or simply enjoy exploring the mountains. Whether summer or winter, on foot, on two wheels, or on skis – Oberstdorf is all about getting out into the fresh air and getting moving ;)
Active winter holiday in the Allgäu
To ski
In Oberstdorf and the neighboring Kleinwalsertal, 7 ski areas with 130 kilometers of slopes await you - so get on your skis and go!
Cross-country skiing
Not only professional athletes will find perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails at their competitions in Oberstdorf, but you will too during your sporty winter holiday!
Ski tour
Head off into the Allgäu Alps; there are some great ski tours in Oberstdorf, with varying levels of difficulty. Ski tours are also possible here.
snowshoe
If you'd like to quietly hike through a kitschy winter landscape, we recommend a snowshoe tour during your winter vacation in Oberstdorf.
Gravel bike tours around Oberstdorf
Transexplorer: Bike tour from Kempten to Fischen (1)
Transexplorer - Crossing the Alps to the Explorer Hotels by gravel bike
Gravel bike tour to Christlessee in Oberstdorf
Scenic bike tour through the Trettach Valley to Christlessee
Cycle tour over the Riedberg Pass to Vorarlberg and across the Alpsee
Climb the Riedberg Pass by road bike or gravel bike on a beautiful round trip to Vorarlberg
Inspiration for your active holiday in Oberstdorf
weitere Wanderungen
Rubihorn
Hiking Oberstdorf- Hike on the Rubihorn in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu
Bike & Hike: Discover the Oberstdorf side valleys near the Explorer Hotel
Bike & Hike into the beautiful Trettachtal and to the Traufbergalpe not far from your hotel in Oberstdorf
Climb to the summit of the Nebelhorn!
Hiking in Oberstdorf: Tour to the summit of the Nebelhorn
Your summer holiday at the Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf
Hiking & via ferratas
Over 200 kilometers of hiking trails await you around the Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf. Whether down in the valley or up on the mountain peaks - you have the choice in the Allgäu Alps. If you're looking for the thrill of rock climbing, you'll find challenging via ferratas as well as ones for families.
Mountain bike
Hop on your bike and head into the mountains. We recommend one of the many Alpine regions as your destination. A delicious stop with a great view is the best motivation ;)
Why not combine a bike tour with a hike? You can find suggestions in our tour planner.
Road bike & gravel bike
For road cyclists and gravel bikers, there are a variety of touring options through the Allgäu mountains, and if you like, you can also gain some altitude ;)
Trail running
If you want to lace up your running shoes and hit the trails during your vacation, you can find our favorite trails around Oberstdorf in the tour planner.
Whether summer or winter, here in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region, there are countless opportunities to discover nature and get active – a holiday alone is not enough ;)
Perfect for your sporty holiday in Oberstsdorf
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.
Sporty deals in Oberstdorf
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Ski Hit | Oberstdorf
✔ Ski pass included
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✔ 3 - 6 nights
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Cross-country skiing camp in Oberstdorf
✔ February 6-8, 2026
✔ Skating and Classical
✔ with Eva and Maria
Cross-country skiing camp in Oberstdorf
✔ January 9-11, 2026
✔ Skating
✔ with Eva and Maria
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Ski Week | Oberstdorf
✔ Includes 6-day ski pass
✔ Arrival daily
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 4 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ from 1 night
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
Let the videos inspire you!
Magnificent sunrise on the Grünten: Hike to the guardian of the Allgäu
Fantastic snowshoe hike on the Riedberger Horn in the Allgäu
Hindelanger Klettersteig in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu: Always along the steep ridge
The right hiking boot: buying advice, tips & care
Packing list for gravel bike tours: The right equipment, clothing & accessories
Beautiful gravel bike tour in the Allgäu: To Christlessee in Oberstdorf
Mountain biking in the Allgäu: Impressive tour through the Oytal valley in Oberstdorf
Dreamy sunset hike: Reuterwanne (1,514 m) in the Allgäu
Bike breakdown: Repair tips & instructions for changing bicycle tubes
Magnificent trail running tour to Lake Gaisalpsee in the Allgäu
Road bike tour to the Riedberg Pass in the Allgäu: Germany's highest mountain pass (1,409 m)
5 brilliant via ferratas in the Alps
Rafting on the Iller: Water action & nature enjoyment in the Allgäu