The best tips for winter holidays in Oberstdorf in the Allgäu!

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.

Ecco come si presenta una perfetta giornata invernale durante una vacanza sugli sci in Carinzia. Piste perfette, pendii innevati e tanto divertimento per tutta la famiglia.

Tobogganing at the Hornbahn in Bad Hindelang

During your winter holiday in the Allgäu, you should definitely not miss the three toboggan runs, each 3.5 km long, at the Hornbahn in Bad Hindelang.

Die weiße Allianz aus Walmendingerhorn, Ifen und Heuberg haben sich vor allem für Genuss-Skifahrer und Familien zu einem Klassiker entwickelt.

Walmendingerhorn ski area

Skiing at the Walmendingerhorn in Kleinwalsertal means "skiing for connoisseurs": In the ski area at the Walmendingerhorn, 15km of slopes are available for beginners and advanced skiers.

Winterurlaub in den Bergen ist der perfekte Reiseziel für Familien mit Kindern. Mit vielen abwechslungsreichen Aktivitäten haben die Kinder viel Spaß in den Bergen.

Söllereck ski area

Welcome to THE family mountain in the Allgäu. If you're looking for a great day of skiing with the whole family during your vacation in Oberstdorf, then you've come to the right place.

Fellhorn/Kanzelwand ski area

Want to ski without limits during your winter holiday in Oberstdorf? Then head to the Fellhorn/Kanzelwand ski area. Here, you'll find three cable cars that take you to the summit of the Fellhorn, as well as the *largest ski area in the Allgäu* with around 36km of slopes.

Der Ifen steht für spektakuläre Felsen und dem eindrucksvollen Gottesackerplateau und ermöglicht Wanderern ein unvergessliches Erlebnis im Kleinwalsertal.

Ifen Ski Resort

Here, you'll find 25 kilometers of slopes and the challenging Olympic downhill run at the foot of the Ifen, as well as some culinary highlights. Amazing views included!

Welche Piste ist die beste? Wir haben die besten Empfehlungen!

Balderschwang ski area

Balderschwang is located in a high valley, so you'll find snow-sure conditions well into April on over 40 kilometers of groomed slopes.

Die Sicht vom Nebelhorn auf rund 400 Gipfel der Region und auf Oberstdorf im Tal machen Freude auf einen wunderschönen Skiurlaub in den Allgäuer Bergen.

Nebelhorn ski area

The Nebelhorn ski area comprises a total of 13 kilometers of slopes and is the highest ski area in the Allgäu. The highlight is the 400-peak view.

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Grasgehren / Riedbergerhorn ski area

The snow-sure ski resort of Grasgehren, below the Riedberger Horn in the Allgäu region, offers 11 kilometers of slopes with 5 lifts.

Oberstdorf Ice Sports Center

The Oberstdorf ice sports centre is located a few metres from the valley station of the Nebelhorn cable car and, with its three ice rinks, offers weather-independent opportunities to try out various ice sports.

NTC Winter Adventure Park

Have fun together in the snow with lots of fun sports equipment in the NTC Snowpark.

Tauche ein in die Winterwelt der Skiflugschanze in Oberstdorf! Ob beim Zuschauen der spektakulären Sprünge oder beim eigenen Adrenalinkick auf der Schanze - hier erlebst Du den Winter von seiner actiongeladenen Seite.

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.

Schlittenfahren bei Flutlicht ist ein besonderes Erlebnis

Tobogganing on the Stinesser in Fischen

You've probably already seen them on your journey to Oberstdorf: the Stinesser lifts, just off the B19 in Fischen. Here you'll find a drag lift with a practice slope and, right next to it, a 100-meter-long toboggan run with a difference in altitude.

Die Oberstdorf Resort Betriebe bieten auch im Winter zahlreiche Veranstaltungen für Familien an.

Tobogganing on the Ofterschwanger Horn

The approximately one-kilometer-long toboggan run leads from the top station of the World Cup Express and the Ossi Reichert cable car in Ofterschwang to the middle station of the Ossi Reichert cable car. If you don't have your own toboggan, you can rent one there.

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.

Im Erlebnisbad Wonnemar in Sonthofen im Allgäu kommen sowohl Wasserratten als auch Erholungssuchende voll auf ihre Kosten.

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?

Paragliding in the Allgäu - Tandem flights, a ride in the sky

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!

Erleben die Breitachklamm in Oberstdorf im Winter: Eisbedeckte Felswände und glitzernde Eiszapfen schaffen eine atemberaubende Kulisse für eine unvergessliche Wanderung.

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.

Erlebe den Nervenkitzel auf dem Allgäu Coaster in Söllereck, der spektakulären Ganzjahres-Rodelbahn in Oberstdorf. Mit einzigartigen Abfahrten, die durch die Landschaft der Allgäuer Alpen führen, bietet der Coaster Spaß und Aufregung für alle Altersgruppen. Ideal für Familien und Abenteuersuchende.

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.

Nicht weit von Oberstdorf entfernt findet sich die Hörnerbahn in Bolsterlang, Hier erwarten Winterurlauber 18 unterschiedliche Pistenkilometer und ein traumhafter Blick auf die Allgäuer Alpen.

Hörnerbahn-Bolsterlang ski area

At the Hörnerbahn in Bolsterlang, a ski area with 17 kilometers of slopes awaits you, where the whole family can have fun. Here you will find both family-friendly slopes and practice areas for kids, as well as slopes for more experienced skiers.

Nordic Center Oberstdorf

The Nordic Center Oberstdorf/Allgäu is one of the most modern winter sports stadiums in the world. And when else can you train on trails where the pros competed for medals at the 2021 Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf?

Mitten in Bergen, die unberührte Landschaft entdecken. Dafür eignet sich die Schneeschuhtour im Allgäu am besten.

Snowshoe hiking AllgäuBikers

Whether it's a full-day or half-day tour, a panoramic tour or a hut tour: the professionals from AllgäuBikers in Immenstadt will take you along.

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.

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Tobogganing at the Gaisalpe

Our tip for your tobogganing trip is the approximately 2 km long natural toboggan run from the Gaisalpe down to Reichenbach in Oberstdorf.

Moor pond

The Moorweiher is just half an hour from the city center and a highlight at any time of year. Perfect for a visit if you don't have the whole day.

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 sea level, high above the Oytal valley on the southeast slope of the Schattenberg mountain, and offers a fantastic 400-peak view of the Allgäu Alps.

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.

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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.

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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*.

Giornata da sogno invernale al Nebelhorn a Oberstdorf in Allgäu

Tobogganing on the Nebelhorn

One of the longest toboggan runs in the region (2.5 km) is located at the Nebelhorn in Oberstdorf.

Curling on the natural ice rink in Fischen

At the natural ice rink in Fischen-Au, you can play Bavarian curling or ice skating while enjoying a fabulous view of the Rubihorn mountain in Oberstdorf. Amazing, isn't it?

Wenn auf der Piste auch noch so eine Prominenz auftaucht, ist das Staunen noch größer. Nach jedem weiteren Tag im Skikurs gibt es mehr zu erzählen.

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.

Ski anschnallen und los heißt es in Oberstdorf an Fellhorn, Nebelhorn, Kanzelwand, Söllereck, Ifen und Walmendingerhorn.

Fellhorn Oberstdorf

How high is the Fellhorn and which regions are separated by this mountain? We'll tell you all that right HERE!

Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang - Copyright Tourismus Hörnerdörfer GmbH

Hörnerbahn ski area / Bolsterlang

17 kilometers of slopes, easy to intermediate slopes, practice area, family-friendly, snow-covered, cozy place to stop for refreshments.

Mitten im Schnee bietet die Therme Oberstdorf im Allgäu die perfekte Umgebung zum Entspannen und Aufwärmen an einem kalten Wintertag.

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.