Oberstdorf: Schanze
Among the places of Bavaria, Oberstdorf stands out for its role as a mountain-sports centre in the Allgäu Alps. The town lies at the headwaters of the Iller, near Germany’s border with Austria, where wooded slopes descend toward meadows and compact residential districts. Oberstdorf is closely associated with Nordic and alpine sport: the Schattenberg ski-jumping complex hosts the opening competition of the annual Four Hills Tournament. It is also a starting point for routes into the surrounding Allgäu Alps. A pedestrian-focused centre, traditional inns and Bavarian buildings give the resort town an everyday local character alongside its sporting infrastructure.
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Oberstdorf lies in the Iller valley, where the Trettach, Stillach and Breitach meet beneath the Allgäu Alps. Germany’s southernmost municipality is a major base for mountain walking, winter sports and routes towards the Austrian border. The Nebelhorn rises above the resort; its summit reaches 2,224 metres and is served by a cable car from Oberstdorf. Ski jumping is central to local identity: the Schattenbergschanze hosts the opening competition of the Four Hills Tournament, while the town has staged the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships three times, most recently in 2021. Browse additional webcams from the Allgäu Alps to extend your view of Oberstdorf’s mountain country.
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