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Oberstdorf Ski Resort Guide

Oberstdorf, Germany

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length44km27 miles
Highest Lift2,220m7,283ft
Resort Height820m2,690ft
 Nearest AirportsMemmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein
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Oberstdorf

The ski area of Oberstdorf is in the Bavarian Alps at an altitude of 820m2,690ft, with 44km27 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Oberstdorf has direct access to 44km27 miles of downhill skiing, with 38 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,220m7,283ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Oberstdorf offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Oberstdorf offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Oberstdorf.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Super-Buckel-piste'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Oberstdorf?

The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 17 November, with around 35cm14in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Oberstdorf Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails		 3 4km2 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs		2130km19 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails		1410km6 miles
Downhill
Total Length		44km27 miles
Cross Country
Total Length		70km43 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts		26

Altitudes & Slopes

Oberstdorf Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,220m7,283ft
Lowest Piste830m2,723ft
Resort Altitude (Oberstdorf)820m2,690ft
Max Vertical1,400m4,593ft

Ski Slope Aspects

SW

Oberstdorf has ski slopes facing south-west (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Oberstdorf
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Hire in Oberstdorf

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Ski Lessons in Oberstdorf

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To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Oberstdorf Ski Schools and Oberstdorf Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Oberstdorf?

This ski resort is in the Bavarian Alps in Oberstdorf, Markt, Landkreis Oberallgäu, Germany.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Oberstdorf is Memmingen, 60 minutes drive away.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Friedrichshafen, Innsbruck Airport, Zurich, Stuttgart and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.

Memmingen is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 30,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 2km1 miles of ski runs, with 10 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Oberstdorf open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Mid April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Oberstdorf Webcams

The Webcams in Oberstdorf are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.

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