Oberstaufen Ski Resort Guide
Oberstaufen, Germany
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 45km28 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,880m6,168ft |
| Resort Height | 600m1,969ft |
| Nearest Airports | Friedrichshafen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein |
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Oberstaufen
The ski area of Oberstaufen is in the German Alps at an altitude of 600m1,969ft, with 45km28 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Oberstaufen has direct access to 45km28 miles of downhill skiing, with 30 marked pistes, served by a total of 30 ski lifts.
Skiing
Oberstaufen offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Oberstaufen offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Oberstaufen?
The next notable snow forecast is 11cm4in, expected on 19 December, with around 91cm36in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to 979m3,212ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Oberstaufen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 3 | 5km3 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 20km12 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | 10km6 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 45km28 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 120km75 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 30 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Oberstaufen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,880m6,168ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 860m2,822ft |
| Resort Altitude (Oberstaufen) | 600m1,969ft |
| Max Vertical | 1,280m4,199ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Oberstaufen?
This ski resort is in the German Alps in Oberstaufen, Markt, Landkreis Oberallgäu.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Oberstaufen is Friedrichshafen, 47 minutes drive away.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Memmingen, Zurich, Stuttgart, Munich, Innsbruck Airport, Basel and Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airports are all within three hours drive.
Friedrichshafen, Memmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 30 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 2km1 miles of ski runs, with 15 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Oberstaufen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Oberstaufen Webcams
The Webcams in Oberstaufen are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
