Oberstdorf Ski Resort Guide
Oberstdorf, Germany
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 44km |
| Highest Lift | 2,220m |
| Resort Height | 820m |
| Nearest Airports | Memmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Oberstdorf
One of Germany's biggest and best known resorts, as well as its most southerly. Oberstdorf is popular with families year round. There are a wide range of sporting (and not sporting) alternatives to skiing. There are ski areas dotted all round the village. Ski jumping world-cup events are staged here annually. In 2005, the Nordic Ski World Championships took place in the resort for the second time since 1987.
The resort also offers:
•Germany’s longest downhill slope at the Nebelhorn cable lift (7.5 km!)
•The Söllereck lift is Germany’s longest continuous monocable lift with panorama cars providing a seating space for 6 persons and comfortable boarding for both young and old.
•Germany’s longest ski tow at the Höllwieslift
•Largest linked ski area on the northern side of the Alps at the Fellhorn and Kanzelwand
•Two-nation skiing region thanks to connection with the Kleinwalsertal in Austria
•Free travel by skibus
•Family-friendly ski areas with numerous skiing schools and kindergarten.
•Slopes galore: from nursery to FIS racing slopes
Summary
The German ski resort of Oberstdorf is in the Bavarian Alps at an altitude of 820m, with 44km of marked runs.
Oberstdorf has direct access to 44km of downhill skiing, with 38 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,220m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Oberstdorf offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Oberstdorf?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm, expected on 7 May, with around 38cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to 1,368m | Snow to 1,184m |
Ski Area Stats
Oberstdorf Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 4km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | 30km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 14 | 10km |
| Downhill Total Length | 44km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 70km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 26 | |
Altitudes
Oberstdorf Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,220m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 830m |
| Resort Altitude (Oberstdorf) | 820m |
| Max Vertical | 1,400m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Oberstdorf Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Super-Buckel-piste'.
Snowboarding
650 metres skicross trail with half pipe
Location and Map
Where is Oberstdorf?
This ski resort is in the Bavarian Alps in Oberallgäu, Swabia, Germany.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Oberstdorf is Memmingen, 60 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck Airport, Zurich, Stuttgart and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
Memmingen is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 2km of ski runs, with 10 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Oberstdorf open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Oberstdorf, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Oberstdorf Tourist Office for the latest.
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