One deep breath and the entire Allgäu at your feet: Where the majestic Alps rise at the southernmost point of Bavaria, the landscape reveals itself as a paradise for mountain enthusiasts and hiking beginners, for hiking professionals and leisurely hikers...
Whether you're looking for an active holiday with children or a dog, for couples or alone, the mountainous Oberstdorf/Kleinwalsertal region is home to diversity. No two days are the same here – you don't even have to spend them in the same country. Enjoying an active holiday in Germany and Austria without limits is part of a successful vacation. Above all, the beautiful region surrounding the Upper Allgäu and Vorarlberg is the ideal destination for active people. Whether hiking, walking, climbing, skiing, snowboarding, or even paragliding: the range of winter and summer activities is extensive, and the perfect program can be individually tailored to every type of sport here in the Allgäu.
Active holidays in the Allgäu – winter activities
Skiing in the Allgäu is admittedly the classic among winter sports. But alpine skiing also remains exciting during a two-country active holiday in Germany and Austria. Our 130 kilometers of slopes and 48 lifts ensure this. Cross-country skiing and tobogganing are also popular winter sports classics that should not be missed on an active holiday in Bavaria and Vorarlberg.
The Ski areas in Austria/Germany areas/ at Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Söllereck, Kanzelwand, Heuberg, Walmendingerhorn, and Ifen offer pure variety for an active holiday in the mountains.
While you experience the breathtaking panorama and magical mountain atmosphere in the Allgäu through winter hikes, you can explore the Alps at the southernmost tip of Bavaria on well-maintained high-altitude trails and marked hiking trails. You can easily reach these with the Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal cable cars.
Active holidays in Oberstdorf & Kleinwalsertal – Summer activities
Both in Germany and Austria, there's a wide variety of activities for those who enjoy active leisure time. Here in the Allgäu, the following activities await you in summer, but also on dry days year-round:
- Hiking in Oberstdorf & Kleinwalsertal is so much more than just wandering around in nature. Each hike is a unique, active experience that the hiker creates for themselves. A cable car often serves as a starting point for comfortably covering the first few meters of elevation.
- Climbing is a popular activity for locals and visitors alike. Via Ferrata in the Allgäu Ferrata/ awaits active vacationers with varying levels of difficulty. Guided climbing and mountaineering tours are also available.
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Paragliding: Active at high altitude
The dream of flying can come true on an active holiday in Germany and Austria: When paragliding, the summer or winter landscape stretches out beneath you in all its splendor. The professionals with a license for weightlessness are at home year-round at the Nebelhorn. They allow guests seeking an adrenaline rush to ascend to unknown heights and glide leisurely downhill with them in a tandem paraglider.
Sports vacation in the Allgäu: not without my mountain guide
Spending a vacation with sporting activities is a given for many and one of the reasons why they come to the Allgäu and Kleinwalsertal. However, if you're not yet familiar with the region, you should definitely rely on our experienced mountain guides in the alpine mountains and equip yourself with all the important information and equipment.
