Villas in Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is an Allgäu town at 815 metres, beneath the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn, and suits walkers and skiers who want a proper town base. Homes are grouped in the town itself, and Memmingen airport is about an hour away by car.
- Villas
- 25
- From, per week
- £380
About Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is a town of around 9,000 residents in the Oberallgäu, on a municipal area of about 230 square kilometres. The Nebelhorn cable car climbs to 2,224 metres, where a barrier-free summit restaurant, a barrier-free walkway at the top and a sledge run from the Seealpe station serve both winter and summer visitors. The Fellhorn reaches 2,038 metres. The Schattenberg ski jump stages the first leg of the Four Hills Tournament each December, and the Heini-Klopfer ski-flying hill, one of the largest in the world, has a diagonal lift for visitors. Valleys such as the Stillach, Trettach and the long Rappenalptal run into the high mountains. Homes are gathered in the town, mostly for two to four people, nearly all with a garden and some with a sauna.
Is Oberstdorf right for you?
- Best for
- Mountain walkers, skiers and ski-jumping fans wanting a town base
- Not for you if
- You want a remote hut, since homes here are grouped in a town of around 9,000 residents.
Near Oberstdorf
Nebelhorn
The cable car climbs to 2,224 metres from the town, with a summit restaurant and the start of the Hindelanger Klettersteig.
Fellhorn
A 2,038 metre summit with panoramic views, served by the Fellhornbahn.
Breitachklamm
A gorge carved by the Breitach river, near Tiefenbach, in the Oberstdorf area.
Rappenalptal
The longest of the valleys here, running to the Schrofen Pass and the border with Austria.
Getting to Oberstdorf
Memmingen Allgäu airport is the practical gateway, about 75 km and an hour by car. Regional trains and a FlixBus service also run from the airport area to Oberstdorf, taking roughly an hour and a half, so a hire car is optional if you stay in town.
When to go to Oberstdorf
Winter means skiing at the Nebelhorn and the Four Hills ski jumping each December. Summer is for walking and the cable cars, with the Edmund-Probst-Haus below the Nebelhorn summit open to hikers and climbers. Check cable car running dates before a spring or autumn trip.
Villas in Oberstdorf
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per nightOberstdorf villa holidays: questions answered
Is Oberstdorf good for walking?
Yes. The Nebelhorn and Fellhorn both reach summits above 2,000 metres, and valleys such as the Rappenalptal run deep into the mountains, ending at the Schrofen Pass into Austria.
Can you watch ski jumping in Oberstdorf?
Yes. The Schattenberg hill hosts the first part of the Four Hills Tournament every December. The Heini-Klopfer ski-flying hill, described as the third largest in the world, has a diagonal lift to its top.
How far is Oberstdorf from Memmingen airport?
About 75 km, or roughly an hour by car. FlixBus takes around an hour and 40 minutes, and the regional train is a little quicker.
What is the Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf?
A gorge cut by the Breitach river near Tiefenbach. The Breitach is one of several valley rivers here, with the Stillach, Iller, Oybach and Trettach.
How high is Oberstdorf?
The town stands at 815 metres. Above it, the Großer Krottenkopf at 2,656 metres is the highest mountain in the Allgäu Alps.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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