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Oberstaufen Ski Resort Guide

Oberstaufen, Germany

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForBeginners, Snowfall and Apres-Ski.
Total Piste Length45km
Highest Lift1,880m
Resort Height600m
 Nearest AirportsFriedrichshafen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein
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Oberstaufen

The ski area of Oberstaufen is in the German Alps at an altitude of 600m, with 45km of marked runs.

Summary

Oberstaufen has direct access to 45km 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 2cm, expected on 21 December, with around 56cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Oberstaufen Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 5km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 4 20km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
1510km
Downhill
Total Length
45km
Cross Country
Total Length
120km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
30

Altitudes & Slopes

Oberstaufen Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,880m
Lowest Piste860m
Resort Altitude (Oberstaufen)600m
Max Vertical1,280m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Oberstaufen
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 2km 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.

Oberstaufen