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Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal

The so called “Zwei-Länder” (Two Countries) ski region comprises Oberstdorf, a large, picturesque, cosmopolitan but surprisingly little-known Bavarian resort, and the unusual Austrian region of Kleinwalsertal which is entirely surrounded by Germany. Although two countries are involved, you can scarcely see the join, especially since the advent of the euro. Between them, the two areas provide a wealth of good skiing.
 
Oberstdorf, roughly equi-distant from Munich, Stuttgart and Lake Constance, rivals Garmisch-Partenkirchen for the title of Germany’s top ski resort. It has three ski areas: the main one, eight kilometres out of town (reached by ski bus) on the Fellhorn (2037m) links with Riezlern (1086) at the end of the Kleinwalsertal valley, where there are three other skiable areas close by: Hirschegg, Mittelberg and Baad. Another is based on the Nebelhorn (Misty Mountain), a 2224 metre peak reached by cablecar from the town centre. And a third provides delightful gladed skiing on the Schönblick, reached by the Söllereckbahn gondola. Oberstdorf has a strong Nordic skiing background, and . the entire Nordic skiing area was either re-built or renovated for the World Championships in February 2005.

Oberstdorf-Kleinwalsertal at a glance
 

On the mountain

Ski area

With three different ski areas, all linked by a shuttle bus service, the skiing is extensive, especially for Germany, with a long season (December to May). more...

 

Lift system

Oberstdorf is well served by a network of mainly modern chairs, gondolas and rather elderly cable-cars. more...

 

Ski schools & guiding

The region has a confusing number of ski and snowboard schools – eleven all told. more...

 

Advanced

The summit of the Nebelhorn has the most challenging skiing, with two black and two red runs ending at the Koblat chairlift. more...

 

Intermediate

Intermediates can scarcely go wrong here. The Fellhorn-Kanzelwand area has 21 runs mainly catering for intermediates, with two valley runs and 10 open, sunny slopes above the tree- line. more...

 

Beginner

There’s plenty for beginners here. The valley lifts are just right for children and families who are still learning. more...

 

Boarding & freestyle

There’s a Snow Park with jumps, quarterpipes and tables, and a 350-metre bordercross trail, plus a Fun Park at Seealpe, the first stop on the Nebelhornbahn cablecar, with slides and a 150m snow-tubing run. more...

 

Mountain restaurants

There are 27 mountain restaurants. more...

 

Ski Map

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Off the mountain

Village

Oberstdorf (813m/2667ft) in the Allgäu region of Bavaria, is the most southerly winter sports resort in Germany. more...

 

Accommodation

Oberstdorf is a substantial town and a famous tourist destination. more...

 

Après-ski

The main location for on-mountain après ski is the restaurant at the mid-station of the Fellhorn – to be continued later at the town’s 22 bars and bistros! more...

 

Restaurants & bars

With more than 150 restaurants you’re definitely spoilt for choice. more...

 

Other information

There’s a bowling alley, sports centre, gym, indoor and outdoor heated pools, saunas and solariums, curling, and three ice rinks. more...

 

Getting there

Oberstdorf is easily reached from Munich and the north via Kempten or Kreuzlingen or from the west via Immenstadt. more...

 

 

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Oberstdorf facts

Ski Area

Base2,667 ft
813 m
Summit7,296 ft
2,224 m
Elevation4,629 ft
1,411 m
Area size167 a
68 ha

 

Trails/runs

Number of trails36
Advanced5 %
Intermediate70 %
Beginner25 %

 

Lifts

Gondolas5
Chairs10
Surface lifts12

 

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