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A lively spa location in the Allgäu
Oberstaufen is the only Schroth spa location in Germany and is a recognised climatic healing spa resort. It is found in the Allgäu's Alpine foothills and enchants holidaymakers with its idyllic and romantic mountain landscape and a dreamlike natural setting for hiking and winter sports. The Nagelfluhkette Nature Park in the holiday region of Oberstaufen-Steibis attracts visitors with mountain peaks such as the Hochgrat, the Imberg or the Hündle, which can be explored both on foot and from the comfort of the mountain railway.
Stroll through the centre of Oberstaufen and discover Rothenfelsstraße, Schlossstraße and the other alleys around the church square. A variety of stores invites you to come in for some shopping, cosy restaurants and cafés await with Allgäu specialities: In the summer on the terrace, in the winter in the rustic Bavarian lounge.
Situated at the heart of Oberstaufen stands the H+ Hotel Oberstaufen. Ideal for price-conscious hikers, cyclists or families holidaying in the Allgäu. The surrounding mountains invite you to enjoy sport and leisure activities all year round, while the cosy single and double rooms promise a relaxing stay. The breakfast buffet will supply all the energy you need in the morning, while the small sauna area ensures relaxation in the evening. At the H+ Hotel Oberstaufen you are welcome to bring your dog along with you on your holiday in Oberstaufen.
As a Health centre in Oberstaufen, the Königshof Health & View Oberstaufen is the perfect setting for a health holiday in the Allgäu. The mild mountain climate also has health benefits for the respiratory tract and skin. The 30 guest rooms offer every conceivable comfort and the wide range of spa and therapeutical treatments is based on a holistic concept, incorporating conscious nutrition and gentle movement: this allows you to leave your everyday stress behind you, and enter into harmony with nature, combining the best treatments from conventional medicine and naturopathy.
The Königshof Hotel-Resort Oberstaufen enjoys a peaceful setting in the district Weißach of Oberstaufen. You can reach Oberstaufen after a 3 minute drive. Its charm lies in the successful combination of Alpine flair and modernity. The Hotel Resort in Oberstaufen, with its 104 spacious rooms and vast wellness area, offers pure relaxation and the perfect setting for a wellness holiday in the Allgäu. Business travellers benefit from professional seminar facilities, while active holidaymakers will enjoy the proximity to the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park, where a host of outdoor activities beckon. The various lounges and the bar ensure your physical well-being and time spent in a friendly ambience.
Whether in summer or winter: experience nature in and around Oberstaufen
On your active holiday you can discover Oberstaufen on foot: from the hotels in Oberstaufen you can quickly reach the circular hiking trail, which brings you as far as the Eibele waterfalls and back. Another experience is the Eistobel, the Upper Argan canyon stretching around three kilometres in length, with its hiking trails framed by rock faces and falling water. The train climbs high up the Hündle or the Hochgrat mountains.
Oberstaufen has also made a name for itself as a skiing region. Benefit from around 100 kilometres of marked ski trails around the site. On the Hochgrat, in the Steibis Ski Arena and on the Hündle there are various slopes on which to make a rapid descent. Those who like to take things a little more gently can also enjoy the landscape on a simple winter hike.
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Viehscheid in Oberstaufen
Good things come in small packages: culture and events in Oberstaufen
Those exploring the region must be sure to pay a visit to the Parish Churches of St. Peter and St. Paul. The crucifixion group and the ceiling are in the nave are worth seeing. The small Chapel of St. Bartholomew awaits in the district of Zell, with Gothic altars and original frescos from the 15th century, You can learn about the Allgäu way of life and traditions at the "Beim Strumpfar" Museum of Local History, in the Farm Museum or in the open dairy.
One of the two most popular events in Oberstaufen is the historic "Fasnatziestag" on Shrove Tuesday, on which, in remembrance of the plague of 1635, the "Butz" cleans people and houses with a brush and in the evening dies from the plague. The second highlight of the year takes place in September: the "Viehscheid" cattle drive. The celebrations are marked by the driving of the animals that have spent the summer on the mountain pastures down into the valley.
Explore the surrounding area from the hotel in Oberstaufen
While on your holiday you should also take time to explore the area surrounding Oberstaufen: one of the most famous travel destinations in the Allgäu is, without doubt, Neuschwanstein castle, which enchants visitors with its fairytale-like romanticism. The Alpsee Bergwelt adventure park, with its all-year toboggan run and rope course, promises a fun family holiday in the Allgäu. A fantastic alternative is an excursion from your family hotel in Oberstaufen to the Skywalk near Scheidegg. The treetop path at a height of 40 metres provides an impressive glimpse of the treetops and the most beautiful views of the mountains, running down into Lake Constance.
About Lake Constance: This is definitely also worth a visit during your Allgäu holiday. Whether it's the festival town of Bregenz or Lindau with its picturesque Old Town island - there is just as much for cultural enthusiasts as for nature lovers, who will adore the vast Lake against its Alpine backdrop.,
As a guest in our hotels in Oberstaufen, you will receive the Allgäu Walser Card upon arrival. Thus, you receive numerous discounts and benefits, such as reduced admission to about 200 recreational facilities or discounted parking. Long waiting times at the mountain railroads are also bypassed. Look forward to a vacation full of discounts and attractions.
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