How big is Oberstdorf?
Oberstdorf has 130 trails served by 50 lifts — the most trails of the 10 resorts we track in Germany.
Oberstdorf resort guide
Bavaria, Germany
Allgäu's largest ski area with excellent snow conditions
Oberstdorf at a glance
130
Trails
50
Lifts
7,297ft
Top
2,674ft
Base
4,623ft
Vertical
ACH
Nearest airport, 34 mi
30% beginner45% intermediate25% advanced
Oberstdorf offers extensive skiing across multiple mountains with excellent snow conditions and modern lifts.
Your questions about Oberstdorf, answered
How high is Oberstdorf?
The lifts run from 2,674ft at the base to 7,297ft at the top, a vertical of 4,623ft. Of the 10 resorts we track in Germany, that is the 3rd highest, with the 2nd biggest vertical.
The base is below 3,281ft, so the lowest runs are the first to suffer in a mild spell; the upper mountain is the safer bet early and late in the season.
Is Oberstdorf good for beginners or experts?
The trails at Oberstdorf split 30% beginner, 45% intermediate and 25% advanced, against an average of 39% beginner and 15% advanced across the resorts we track in Germany.
On those numbers it suits beginners and intermediates.
When is the ski season at Oberstdorf?
Over the last ten winters Oberstdorf has typically held skiable snow at mid-mountain from around November 29 to May 3, about 157 days.
January is the best all-round month on the record, with an average base of 33in, 39in of new snow and 2.4 bluebird days.
Month-by-month snow history →What is the nearest airport to Oberstdorf?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH), Switzerland, 34 mi away in a straight line. Memmingen Allgau (FMM) is 40 mi, Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) is 40 mi. Road distances are longer, often much longer in the mountains, and the nearest airport is not always the one with the most flights.
How much is a lift ticket at Oberstdorf?
A 6-day adult Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal costs €383 for 2026/27, or €64 a day. For value it ranks 1st of the 10 resorts we price in Germany.
Full lift ticket prices and history →Airports near Oberstdorf
Airports with scheduled flights, nearest first. Distances are straight-line; by road they are longer, and in the mountains often much longer.
- Sankt Gallen AltenrheinACH34 mi
- Memmingen AllgauFMM40 mi · major airport
- Bodensee Airport FriedrichshafenFDH40 mi · major airport
Travel time to Oberstdorf
Pick the airport you fly from for an estimate of the journey to the resort.
- Fly to Sankt Gallen Altenrhein (ACH)Quickest
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,962 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 10m · 46 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 15m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH)
- Flight
- 8h 30m · 3,954 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 53 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 20m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
- Fly to Memmingen Allgau (FMM)
- Flight
- 8h 35m · 3,975 mi
- Ground transfer
- 1h 20m · 53 mi
- Total
- ≈ 12h 25m
Likely needs a connection: 2h 30m added
Estimates from straight-line distances, not timetables: flights at typical cruising speed plus taxi and climb, ground transfers at an average 40 mph. They leave out check-in and baggage time, and mountain roads in snow can take much longer. Check with airlines and transfer companies before booking.
Oberstdorf lift ticket 2026/27
€3836-day adult Oberstdorf Kleinwalsertal · ≈$439
€64 per day · 2.0 km of trails per € · #1 of 10 for value in Germany
71value scoreGreat value
Oberstdorf trail map
We publish a trail map only once we have checked it against the resort's own file, and we do not yet have a verified map for Oberstdorf. Most resorts release the new season's map between October and December, so this page will fill in as winter approaches. In the meantime, Oberstdorf has 130 trails and 50 lifts, running from 2,674ft to 7,297ft.
Why go to Oberstdorf
- Stunning Alpine scenery
- Excellent for all skill levels
- Great for families
- Beautiful mountain views
- Modern lift infrastructure
- Good value for money
Things to know
- Can get crowded during peak season
- Limited nightlife
- Weather dependent
- Limited tree skiing
- Can be windy
- Limited challenging terrain
Skiing and snowboarding Oberstdorf by ability level
Beginners
Oberstdorf is excellent for beginners! The resort has dedicated beginner areas with gentle slopes, excellent ski schools, and modern lifts.
Intermediates
Perfect for intermediate skiers! Oberstdorf offers a great variety of intermediate terrain with well-groomed pistes and modern lifts.
Advanced
Advanced skiers will find some challenging terrain at Oberstdorf, but the resort is primarily known for its beginner and intermediate skiing.
Our take on Oberstdorf
Food & dining
Après-ski
Price level
Mid-range
Facilities
Official resort website: oberstdorf.de
More on Oberstdorf
- Oberstdorf snow reportLive conditions, snow depth and the 7-day forecast by elevation
- Oberstdorf snow historyTen seasons of snowfall, snow depth, powder days and when the season ends
- Oberstdorf lift ticket pricesDay and multi-day ticket prices, how they have changed, and value for money
- Ski resorts in GermanyLive snow reports and a map of resorts, cities and airports in Germany
Ski resorts near Oberstdorf
- Lech, Austria17 mi
- Zürs, Austria17 mi
- St. Anton, Austria20 mi
- Ischgl, Austria27 mi
- Fiss, Austria30 mi
- Serfaus, Austria30 mi
Distances are straight-line, not by road.