The Walmendingerhorn offers not only an impressive alpine backdrop but also a diverse selection of restaurants with regional specialties. From the summit huts to the cozy alpine pastures, you can expect alpine hospitality combined with magnificent panoramic views. The modern Walmendingerhornbahn takes you comfortably to the mountain restaurants, where you can enjoy regional delicacies. For hikers, there are many beautiful tours – learn more at Hiking on the Walmendingerhorn. Experience special moments on the popular Sunrise Trips on the Walmendingerhorn. You can find an overview of all mountain restaurants on the Bergrestaurants Oberstdorf page.
Walmendingerhorn: Enjoyment in restaurants & mountain inns
Gipfelstuba
The Gipfelstuba restaurant at the Walmendingerhorn cable car mountain station at an altitude of 1,946 meters is known for its Walser specialties, fresh vegetable dishes, crisp salads, and delicious desserts. The tastefully decorated restaurant offers you the opportunity to enjoy these culinary highlights on the large, sheltered panoramic terrace. The convenient, wheelchair-accessible access via the glass panoramic elevator is particularly practical. Various audio programs, including Walser stories and classical folk music, also contribute to the cozy atmosphere.
Food & Drinks in the Gipfelstuba
Here you'll find a varied selection of traditional Walser dishes, fresh salads, and sweet pastries. Regional ingredients and loving preparation ensure an authentic culinary experience of the highest quality.
Hora@Bar
The Hora@Bar is located directly at the Walmendingerhorn cable car mountain station at almost 2,000 meters above sea level and is a popular meeting place for young and old alike. The bistro, located in the glass-enclosed area below the terrace, offers a selection of finger food, hot drinks, and cold beverages. With 35 indoor seats and 12 covered outdoor seats, the bar is wheelchair accessible and invites you to enjoy a convivial moment.
Food & Drinks at Hora@Bar
The menu includes small, delicious snacks, coffee specialties, and a wide selection of drinks; perfect for a relaxing break after your mountain adventure.
Upper Lüchlealpe
The Obere Lüchlealpe is an authentic Walser alpine dairy at an altitude of 1,760 meters, idyllically situated with a magnificent mountain panorama. The dairyman produces his own Walser mountain cheese here, which tastes especially delicious on the sunny terrace. The alpine dairy offers you an authentic stopover with local food from the farm itself.
Food & Drinks at the Obere Lüchlealpe
Here you can enjoy traditional Walser specialties and fresh, homemade dairy products: a true taste experience amidst nature.
Contact Information
You can find the Obere Lüchlealpe here in both winter and summer:
Stutzalpe
The Stutzalpe is one of the oldest Walser alpine pastures and is located on the hiking trail from the Walmendingerhorn to Mittelberg. It's halfway here on the return journey – a break on the sunny terrace with its magnificent mountain panorama is the perfect place to rest. From here, you can decide whether to take the path to Baad, return to Mittelberg, or enjoy the view a little longer.
Food & Drinks at the Stutzalpe
The Stutzalpe offers hearty snacks, homemade cheese and sausage specialties, and refreshing drinks, providing the perfect respite after a hike.
Max's Hut
Max's Hut is a rustic, lovingly furnished mountain hut at 1,380 meters with a beautiful sun terrace. Here, you can enjoy hot and cold dishes, delicious pancakes, homemade cakes, and warming hot and refreshing cold drinks. The hut is located directly at the Walmendingerhornbahn valley run above Mittelberg and can be reached on foot, by the Zaferna chairlift, or the Heuberglift.
Food & Drinks at Max's Hütte
The kitchen will spoil you with hearty dishes and sweet treats, prepared with love and regional ingredients.
Bühlalpe
The Bühlalpe is located at an elevation of 1,422 meters, directly on the hiking trail to Mittelberg, and has been a popular stop for winter sports enthusiasts and hikers for many years. With its excellent, home-style cuisine, the Bühlalpe is a popular meeting place for a break and refreshment. It is located directly at the Walmendingerhornbahn valley run.
Food & Drinks at the Bühlalpe
The Bühlalpe offers a diverse selection of traditional dishes prepared fresh with regional ingredients. Here you'll find traditional dishes that will perfectly round off your excursion.
Events & specials at Walmendingerhorn
Culinary highlights are regularly offered in our mountain world: seasonal brunches, theme evenings, and tastings of regional specialties invite you to experience Alpine cuisine in a unique atmosphere. For more information and current dates, check out our "Oberstdorf Gastronomy" overview or our "Events around Oberstdorf" event calendar.
Practical information about the Walmendingerhorn & a stop at the restaurant
Mountain railway: The Walmendingerhornbahn takes you comfortably up the mountain.
Parking: Parking is available at the Walmendingerhornbahn valley station.
Opening hours of the Walmendingerhorn cable car in summer
| summer season | |
| first uphill ride | geschlossen! |
| last downhill ride | geschlossen! |
Opening hours of the Walmendingerhorn cable car in winter
| winter season | 12/19/2025 - 04/06/2026 |
| first uphill ride | 8.30 Uhr |
| last downhill ride | 16:30 Uhr |


















