Do you want to spend a great health holiday in Oberstdorf (Erholungsurlaub Oberstdorf)? If so, you may wonder what time of the year would be the best time to head out to the small German town. Located in southwest Germany, Oberstdorf is surrounded by the Bavarian Alps. Specifically, the summits of the Fellhorn and the Nebelhorn rise up near the town. If you’re looking for a great place for some relaxation in Allgäu (Erholungsurlaub Allgäu), the region Oberstdorf is a part of, then there’s no better town.

Relaxation in Oberstdorf often involves winter sports, so one of the best times to visit Oberstdorf is during the colder months. However, because of its elevation, there is plenty of snow in Oberstdorf all year around, so you can always journey to the city at any time. However, if you really love skiing, especially the sport of ski jumping, you will want to visit Oberstdorf around New Year’s. New Year’s Eve is when Oberstdorf hosts the first part of the Four Hills Tournament, a tournament that is made up of four ski jumping world cup events. This competition takes place on the mountain of Schattenbergschanze. Of course, there’s more to do in Oberstdorf than just ski or do winter sports. During the off season, you will find the city features things like a health spa or two, hiking trails, and more. Many people enjoy spending a bit of time wandering around the church that stands in the center of the town. This church’s spire can be seen for miles around, and it’s often used as a landmark for guests. You can also ride the town’s unique diagonal elevator up to the top of the nearby Heini-Klopfer-Skifugschanze, the second largest ski jumping hill in the world. Getting to Oberstdorf is fairly easy, and there are almost always hotel offers available. In fact, this is especially true during the off season. Since fewer visitors come to Oberstdorf during the summer months, you may find some great deals during this time.