Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Bayrischzell (neu ab 30.10.2026)
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
Neuschwanstein
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
Stubaital
Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
Kitzbühel
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
Zillertal / Tirol
1.300 km Biketouren • Top-Bike Destination der Alpen • Wandern & Klettern • 179 Lifte / 508 Pistenkilometer • nur 600 m zum Skigebiet Hochzillertal • 10 min zur Zillertal Arena
1.300 km Biketouren • Top-Bike Destination der Alpen • Wandern & Klettern • 179 Lifte / 508 Pistenkilometer • nur 600 m zum Skigebiet Hochzillertal • 10 min zur Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Kärnten
im Ort: zwei Thermen • in 15 mins bei den schönsten Badeseen Kärntens • inkl. Sonnenscheincard • inklusive Kärnten Card mit gratis Bergbahn & mehr (14.05. - 01.11.2026)
im Ort: zwei Thermen • in 15 mins bei den schönsten Badeseen Kärntens • inkl. Sonnenscheincard • inklusive Kärnten Card mit gratis Bergbahn & mehr (14.05. - 01.11.2026)
Garmisch
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
Hinterstoder
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
Oberstdorf
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
Berchtesgaden
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
Holiday in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu
These are the highlights for your Oberstdorf holiday in the Allgäu
Which hike is a must-do in Oberstdorf? Which excursions in the Allgäu are truly worth doing, and what are some must-try activities? Find the answers and our top tips for your Oberstdorf vacation here:
Your holiday in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf offers so many options. How about a mountain bike tour to Freibergsee, the largest high mountain lake in the Allgäu, followed by a swim? Or take the new Nebelhornbahn cable car to the mountain station and enjoy the 400-peak view of the Alps. You can follow in the footsteps of successful ski jumpers and World Cup participants at the World Cup Ski Jumping Arena and the ski flying hill. Fantastic views of the Allgäu Alps are guaranteed!
If you land in the Oytal Valley, you can comfortably ride the Oytal Roller all the way back down the valley to Oberstdorf. The Breitachklamm Gorge is a natural highlight for any weather. And if it really does rain heavily, there are plenty of alternatives for indoor fun around Oberstdorf. How about the Wonnemar indoor swimming pool in Sonthofen or the Sturmannshöhle cave in Obermaiselstein? So you see, you won't run out of recreational options during your vacation in the Allgäu!
The best experiences for your holiday in the Allgäu:
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.
Tandem 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
Freibergsee
Lake Freiberg is located at 931 meters above sea level and is an absolute highlight in both summer and winter. It also offers a fantastic view of the famous Heini-Klopfer ski jump in Oberstdorf (which you should definitely visit).
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.
Great Alpsee - Immenstadt
In summer, everything revolves around water at the largest natural lake in the Allgäu. And in winter, when the lake is frozen over, the fun continues: ice skating, ice hockey, or curling.
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!
Paragliding Allgäu - Tandem flights Skyride
Do you know why you're so lucky if you're spending your vacation in Oberstdorf? Because one of the best flying areas in the Northern Alps is located right at the Nebelhorn in Oberstdorf!
Breitachklamm – Natural Wonder of the Year 2025
The Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf is the deepest rock gorge in Central Europe, accessible all year round and a must-see on the bucket list.
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!
Starzlach Gorge
The Starzlachklamm Gorge in Burgberg in the Allgäu region is considered one of the top highlights of the region between Lake Alpsee and Grünten. The Starzlachklamm Gorge in the Allgäu is not only a natural wonder but also a starting point for great hikes and mountain bike tours.
Oberstdorf Gallery
Artists from the Allgäu region, from all over Germany, and even international artists exhibit their works of art for you at the Oberstdorf Gallery. Admission is free.
Seealpsee
The Seealpsee near Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region is one of the most beautiful lakes in the Allgäu Mountains. It lies at almost 1,700 meters above the Oytal valley on the southeast slope of the Schattenberg mountain and offers a fantastic view of the Allgäu Alps, including 400 peaks.
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.
Oberstdorf Local History Museum
In the *Heimatmuseum Oberstdorf* you will learn many exciting facts about the history of your holiday destination and can admire not only a rustic Oberstdorf farmhouse parlor but also what was then the largest shoe in the world.
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
Art House Villa Jauss
If you wake up one day on vacation and think, "A little culture would be nice now and then," then there's a quick solution for you: Head to the Villa Jauss Art Museum in Oberstdorf.
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.
"I love the 400-peak view from the Nebelhorn!"
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Human Resources
Now all you need is the right offer!
Perfectly geared towards athletes, the sustainable Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf offers everything you need for an active holiday in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region – and all this from just €69.80 per person in the off-season.
The best deals for your holiday in Oberstdorf:
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
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
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Special Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ from 1 night
✔ 80% cancellation fee except in case of re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Always included in your Oberstdorf holiday:
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.
The perfect hotel for your summer holiday in the Allgäu:
In the heart of the most beautiful Alpine regions
Explorer Hotels are located in 12 top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany. Here you can experience the Alps in all their glory – 365 days a year.
On the same wavelength
It's not just guests who go exploring here. As an Explorer Buddy, you enjoy the perfect work-mountain balance: before or after work, you can hit the slopes or get on your bike.
Green Spirit
We love the Alps the way they are and want to do everything we can to keep it that way. As Europe's first certified passive house hotels, we are committed to sustainability.
Sports lover with an explorer gene
Plenty of storage space for your equipment in the rooms, a ski and bike area with a workbench, sports lockers, washing area, and tour suggestions for every season. We know sports!
Trust & Passion
We do what we do with passion and at a high level. Because quality isn't just a cliché for us! You're guaranteed the best price with us and will meet sports-loving Explorer Buddies who will provide you with expert advice.
Recovery mode on!
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms with stunning mountain views will quickly put you in vacation mode. For extra relaxation, head to the Sport Spa, complete with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room.
More information about the Explorer Hotel Oberstdorf
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