Oberstdorf and the Kleinwalsertal can be reached by car, train, long-distance coach or plane. The best way to travel depends on where your accommodation is and whether you plan to use your own vehicle whilst you’re there.

Yes, if you’re travelling from Germany via the A7 and then the B19, there are no tolls on this route. The Kleinwalsertal can also be reached from Germany via Oberstdorf without the need for an Austrian motorway vignette.

Parking is available at the base stations of the Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Kanzelwand, Söllereck, Walmendingerhorn, and Ifen cable cars. Before heading out, please check the current occupancy, access routes, and potential parking fees.

The base stations at Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Kanzelwand, Söllereck and Walmendingerhorn are generally accessible by coach. Coach parking spaces are available only upon prior booking and subject to availability.

The car parks at the Ifenbahn are accessible to cars. During the winter season, access is restricted to coaches weighing more than 7.5 tonnes.

Yes. Oberstdorf railway station is directly connected to the German rail network and is centrally located in the town centre. Since 11 July 2026, an ICE L service has also been running directly between Dortmund and Oberstdorf.

The direct ICE L departs from Dortmund and stops at Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Mannheim and Stuttgart, amongst others, before continuing on to Oberstdorf. This means the ski region can be reached from North Rhine-Westphalia and Baden-Württemberg without having to change trains.

The ICE L offers level access, making it easier to travel with children, luggage or for passengers with reduced mobility. Facilities include Wi-Fi, catering options, and dedicated areas for families and cyclists.

The station is centrally located in Oberstdorf, right next to the pedestrian zone. Many accommodation options in the town centre are therefore within walking distance or a short bus or taxi ride away.

From the coach station right next to Oberstdorf railway station, the Walserbus No. 1 service runs to the Kleinwalsertal. It connects Oberstdorf with Riezlern, Hirschegg, Mittelberg and Baad, amongst other places.

Many accommodations in Oberstdorf and the Kleinwalsertal valley can be reached by public buses or the local Walserbus. Before your trip, check with your host about the nearest bus stop, potential guest card benefits, and available pickup services.

As a rough guide, it takes around 2.5 hours from Munich, 3 hours from Stuttgart, 4.5 hours from Frankfurt am Main and 5.5 hours from Cologne. The actual journey time depends on the connection chosen, the day of travel and any changes to the timetable.

Not necessarily. Depending on your point of departure, there are connections involving a change in Augsburg or Ulm, but Oberstdorf station can also be reached directly. From Dortmund, Essen, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Mannheim and Stuttgart, there is a direct connection via the ICE L.

Having your own car is not essential. Oberstdorf, the Kleinwalsertal, many accommodation options and several valley stations are linked by public bus services; whether journeys are free or at a reduced rate depends on the holiday destination and the relevant visitor’s card.

There are charging stations for electric cars at the base stations of the Fellhornbahn, Walmendingerhornbahn and Ifenbahn. You should check availability, charging capacity and terms of use before you travel.

It is possible to fly to the Allgäu from many German and European cities. From the relevant airport, you can then continue your journey to Oberstdorf or the Kleinwalsertal by train, bus, shuttle or hire car.

Check train and bus services in the official timetable guides shortly before you set off. In winter in particular, weather conditions, roadworks or heavy traffic can lead to changes.