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Things to see in Oberstdorf (Germany): 79 places and when to go
Oberstdorf is a town in Germany, and this site lists 79 places in and around it, mainly Mountains (36), Hiking (30), Nature (28). The best known are Mädelegabel, Nebelhorn and Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze. The best time to come is April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Germany · 47.3878, 10.267
- Places
- 79 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Mountains (36) · Hiking (30) · Nature (28) · Snow (7) · History (7) · Temples (6)
- Best time
- April to October.
- Also possible
- November to March.
- Nearest airport
- MUC Munich, 156 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Hohes Licht, at 2,651 m.
What to see in Oberstdorf
The places in and around Oberstdorf, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- MädelegabelSubpeak of Hochfrottspitze in the Allgäu Alps at the border Tyrol, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany10 km
- NebelhornSubpeak of Wengenköpfe in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany6.8 km
- Heini-Klopfer-SkiflugschanzeSki flying hill in Oberstdorf, Germany1.4 km
- ORLEN Arena OberstdorfSki jumping hill in Oberstdorf, Bavaria, Germany2.8 km
- BockkarkopfMountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border Tyrol, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany11 km
- HochfrottspitzeMountain in the Allgäu Alps at the border of Tyrol, Austria and Bavaria, Germany10 km
- FellhornMountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Vorarlberg, Austria5.6 km
- Hohes LichtMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Tyrol, Austria12 km
- GeißhornMountain of Allgäu Alps at border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany13 km
- Hoher IfenMountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany13 km
- SchänzlekopfMountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria14 km
- BerggächtleSubpeak of Schneck in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany9.8 km
- Großer DaumenMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany10 km
- HochvogelMountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Tyrol, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany13 km
- SchänzlespitzeMountain of the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria15 km
- AngererkopfSubpeak of Elfer in the Allgäu Alps at border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany12 km
- Riedberger HornMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany11 km
- RubihornSubpeak of Wengenköpfe of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany5.4 km
- SonnenkopfSubpeak of Schnippenkopf in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany9.2 km
- BeslerMountain of the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany7.3 km
- Kemptner KopfSubpeak of Sechszinkenspitze in the Allgäu Alps at the border of Vorarlberg, Austria, and Bavaria, Germany11 km
- KesselspitzSubpeak of Fuchskarspitze in the Allgäu Alps at the border of Bavaria, Germany, and Tyrol, Austria13 km
- WannenkopfMountain of the Bolgen massif in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany8.8 km
- Wiedemer KopfMountain shoulder of Hochvogel in the Allgäu Alps in Bavaria, Germany11 km
And the other 55, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Kreuzspitze, Stuibenfall, Hinanger Wasserfall, Judenkirche, Kreuzkopf, Sturmann Cave
- Mountains: Rappensee Hut, Kemptner Hütte, Waltenbergerhaus, Edmund-Probst-Haus, Fiderepasshütte, Mindelheim Hut, Prinz Luitpold Hut, Schwarzenberghütte, Berghaus Schwaben, Hörnerhaus, Naturfreundehaus Michael-Schuster-Hütte, Wannenkopfhütte
- Temples: St. Anna (Oberstdorf)
- History: Kirche Unserer lieben Frau im Ostrachtal und St. Jodokus, Frauenkapelle, Boundary Stone 147, Hornkapelle, Hubertus chapel, St. Antonius, Villa Jauss
- Museums and art: Alpenstadtmuseum, Heimatmuseum Oberstdorf, Kutschenmuseum Hinterstein
- Hiking: AV422, E5 European long distance path, E5 European long distance path, Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 18a, Himmelsstürmer-Route Etappe 20, North South Trail, Section Ofterschwang - Haldenwanger Ecek, Via Alpina Purple A65, Via Alpina Purple A66, Via Alpina Red, Via Alpina Red, Via Alpina Red, Via Alpina Stage 52: Mindelheimer Hütte - Schröcken, Via Alpina Yellow, Via Alpina Yellow, Via Alpina Yellow, Wanderweg 421, Wanderweg 427, Wanderweg 432
- Snow: Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn, Fellhorn/Kanzelwand, Hörnerbahn Bolsterlang, Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf, Skigebiet Söllereck
- Hot springs: Naturbad Freibergsee, Therme Oberstdorf
- Food and drink: Privatbrauerei Höss GmbH & Co KG
When to go to Oberstdorf
The best time to visit Oberstdorf is April to October; also possible: November to March. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:40
- FebPossible10:01
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:54
- JunBest time15:43
- JulBest time15:23
- AugBest time14:04
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:35
- NovPossible9:03
- DecPossible8:16
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16. In July, 72 of the 79 places are at their best.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Oberstdorf
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC, Munich), 156 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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And all of Germany, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Oberstdorf?
The best known: Mädelegabel, Nebelhorn, Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze, ORLEN Arena Oberstdorf, Bockkarkopf. In all, 79 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Oberstdorf?
April to October; also possible: November to March. In June there are 15 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 16.
How do you get to Oberstdorf?
The nearest main airport is Munich Airport (MUC), 156 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Oberstdorf as the destination and these 79 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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