cathedral
Wieskirche
A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.
24 km · about 25 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Marktoberdorf works well as a base: 10 minutes from Ruderatshofen, 34km from Oberjoch Jochstrasse.
Marktoberdorf is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 18,505, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Marktoberdorf sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Marktoberdorf to your route.
Marktoberdorf (German: [maʁktˈʔoːbɐdɔʁf] ) is the capital of the Bavarian district of Ostallgäu in the Regierungsbezirk of Swabia.
Marktoberdorf is near the town of Kempten, Füssen, known for the castle Neuschwanstein, Bad Wörishofen, and Schongau. The nearest larger city is Kaufbeuren, eleven kilometersRead more
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Marktoberdorf plays host to the International Chamber Choir Competition Marktoberdorf every two years. In computer science, it is known for its hosting of the annual International Summer School Marktoberdorf every year since 1970. This Advanced Study Institute of the NATO Security Through Science Committee (now NATO Science for Peace) and the computer science department of the Technische Universität München is a two-week course for young computer scientists and mathematicians working in the field of formal systems development. Students are accommodated in the boarding house of the local high school, Gymnasium Marktoberdorf.
Marktoberdorf is home to the tractor manufacturer Fendt, where its founder Xaver Fendt was born.
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Marktoberdorf is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7796 latitude, 10.6171 longitude.
Marktoberdorf has a population of approximately 18,505 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.
24 km · about 25 min drive
castle
The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
27 km · about 30 min drive
historic highway
A 460-kilometer route through Bavaria from Würzburg to Füssen passing medieval towns, castles, and Neuschwanstein.
27 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Fairy-tale 19th-century Romanesque Revival castle built for King Ludwig II in the Bavarian Alps.
27 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
The most bend-rich road in Germany: the B308 Jochstrasse coils through over 100 curves as it climbs from Bad Hindelang to the mountain village of Oberjoch at 1,178 m in the Allgaeu.
34 km · about 40 min drive
castle
The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.
37 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
A picturesque Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its traditional Lüftlmalerei painted houses.
39 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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