Villas in Oberhof
Oberhof suits couples and small groups who want the Rennsteig ridge path and winter sports tracks from a modest base. The town sits on a plateau in the Thuringian Forest, with the two highest mountains in Thuringia close by. Evenings are early and quiet, and the homes are mostly small, so it does not work for big family groups.
- Villas
- 8
- From, per week
- £503
About Oberhof
Oberhof is a small mountain town of under 2,000 people, built on a plateau in the Thuringian Forest and run as a winter sports centre and health resort. Our homes are all in the town itself and mostly sleep two to four in one bedroom. The sports venues shape the place: a biathlon stadium, a bobsleigh and luge track, ski jumps and an indoor cross-country ski hall with a 1.9 km loop for skiing whatever the weather. Do not expect a party scene. Most restaurants close around ten, and the food runs to regional cooking and game. The Rennsteig, a ridge and old boundary path of about 170 km, passes through town, so walking and cycling carry the place outside winter.
Is Oberhof right for you?
- Best for
- Couples who walk, ski cross-country or watch biathlon
- Not for you if
- You want a lively après-ski scene or a big house for a family gathering.
Near Oberhof
Schneekopf and Großer Beerberg
The two highest mountains in Thuringia, about 4 km south-east of Oberhof and reached on foot along the Rennsteig.
Rennsteiggarten Oberhof
A botanical garden of mountain plants in Oberhof, and the first stop on the classic day hike towards the Schneekopf.
Lütschetalsperre
A reservoir about 10 km from Oberhof, used for canoeing, angling, water skiing and diving.
Kanzlersgrund ski jumps
Two ski jumping hills about 3 km from Oberhof on the road towards Steinbach-Hallenberg.
Getting to Oberhof
Leipzig/Halle, Nuremberg and Frankfurt airports are each about 250 km away, so allow a long transfer. By car, leave the A71 at the Oberhof exit and climb the last stretch by road. The nearest train stop is in Zella-Mehlis, on the Erfurt to Schweinfurt line, so a car is much easier.
When to go to Oberhof
Winter brings cross-country skiing, an 800-metre downhill run served by a chairlift at Fallbach and biathlon and luge on the town’s own tracks. The indoor ski hall is kept cold, so its loop can be skied even when snow outside is thin. Summer and early autumn suit walking the Rennsteig and cycling the Rennsteig cycle path.
Villas in Oberhof
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
3
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+6 more
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+6 more
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
2
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
4
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
3-star property
Filmtheater Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
4
1
0
MicrowaveParkingWashing Machine+5 more
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Oberhof
Oberhof, Thuringian Forest, Germany
5
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
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per nightOberhof villa holidays: questions answered
Is Oberhof good if there is no snow?
Partly. The indoor ski hall is climate-controlled, with a 1.9 km loop that does not depend on the weather, and the H2Oberhof leisure pool and sauna area is open daily, so a grey winter week still has things to do.
Can you walk the Rennsteig from Oberhof?
Yes, the ridge path runs right through the town. A popular day walk heads past the Rennsteiggarten and Pläckners Aussicht to the Schneekopf, about 12.5 km one way, with the option of a bus back.
Is Oberhof lively in the evening?
No. Most restaurants shut around 10pm and there is no ski-town bar strip. Expect hearty regional food and game dishes, then an early, quiet night.
Does Oberhof have a train station?
Not any more. The old station closed in 2017, and trains now stop in neighbouring Zella-Mehlis on the Erfurt to Schweinfurt line, so a car via the A71 is the easier option.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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