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Oberstdorf

Bavaria, Germany · Europe

About Oberstdorf

Oberstdorf is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Bolsterlang, 4km from Breitachklamm.

Oberstdorf is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 9,279, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Oberstdorf 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 Oberstdorf to your route.

About Oberstdorf

Oberstdorf (German pronunciation: [ˈoːbɐstˌdɔʁf] ; Low Alemannic: Oberschdorf) is a municipality located in the Allgäu region of the Bavarian Alps of southern Germany. It is the southernmost settlement in Germany and, as one of its highest towns, is known for its skiing and hiking parks. At the center of Oberstdorf

Read more is a church whose tall spire serves as a landmark for navigating around town. The summits of the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn provide dramatic panoramic views of the Alps. The Nebelhorn can be reached via a large cable car. Visitors can ride a unique diagonal elevator to the top of the Heini-Klopfer-Skiflugschanze.

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Oberstdorf offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Oberstdorf located?

Oberstdorf is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4072 latitude, 10.2794 longitude.

What is the population of Oberstdorf?

Oberstdorf has a population of approximately 9,279 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
9,279
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Region
Bavaria
Timezone
Europe/Berlin
Coordinates
47.4072, 10.2794

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Oberstdorf

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Breitachklamm

Central Europe's deepest rock gorge: walkways bolted to 150 m walls above the thundering Breitach near Oberstdorf, spray-soaked in summer and hung with giant icicles in winter.

4 km · about 5 min drive

mountain pass

Riedberg Pass

Germany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.

14 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Oberjoch Jochstrasse

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.

15 km · about 30 min drive

mountain pass

Hahntennjoch

One of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.

31 km · about 35 min drive

mountain pass

Arlberg Pass

A historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.

31 km · about 35 min drive

tunnel

Arlberg Road Tunnel

Austria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.

31 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Hohenschwangau Castle

The yellow neo-Gothic castle where Ludwig II grew up, facing Neuschwanstein across the Alpine lakes of the Allgäu.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Marienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)

A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

39 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Oberstdorf

  • Right hereRiedberg PassGermany's highest paved mountain pass at 1,407 m, carrying the B308 Alpine road over gradients up to 16% between Balderschwang and the Illertal in the Allgaeu Alps.
  • Right hereOberjoch JochstrasseThe 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.
  • 31 kmHahntennjochOne of Austria's most demanding and rewarding passes with narrow, twisting roads, steep gradients, and stunning Tyrolean valley panoramas.
  • 31 kmArlberg PassA historic crossing between Tyrol and Vorarlberg at 1793m, offering a scenic old-road alternative to the Arlberg tunnel through classic Austrian Alpine landscapes.
  • 31 kmArlberg Road TunnelAustria's longest road tunnel runs 14 km beneath the Arlberg massif between Tyrol and Vorarlberg; in summer the scenic pass road above makes a fine alternative.
  • 39 kmMarienbrucke Viewpoint (Neuschwanstein)A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Oberstdorf.

Bolsterlang

🇩🇪 Germany

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Riezlern

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km awayPop. 1,998

Mittelberg

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 1,610

Hirschegg

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 1,354

Ofterschwang

🇩🇪 Germany

11 km awayPop. 2,021

Sonthofen

🇩🇪 Germany

12 km awayPop. 21,285

Burgberg

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 3,124

Blaichach

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 5,625

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