Region & excursions

Typically Allgäu

What defines the Allgäu? Is it the landscape? Of course. The mountains, the wide-open spaces, the sense of idyll. But there’s more. People who greet you warmly. Conversations that last longer than planned. And that feeling of instantly belonging. At Bergkristall, we’re right in the middle of it all. Deeply rooted in tradition. Yet always with the courage to move forward. With a sense of humour, everything feels lighter. And always “a little bit more” than usual. We’re constantly exploring and sharing our favourite spots with you here.

Nagelfluhkette Nature Park: Mountains within reach - Resort Bergkristall

Mountains within reach

Nagelfluhkette Nature Park

Open your eyes. And there they are. The Nagelfluh range stretches right outside your window. Clear, snow-covered or gently wrapped in mist. Always impressive. This is where one of Europe’s most fascinating nature parks begins. Crossing borders between the Allgäu and the Bregenzerwald. What awaits you here? More than you could experience in a single day.

Highlights in the nature park

Nature Park Centre and interactive exhibition at the AlpSeeHaus in Immenstadt
The Sturmannshöhle, a legendary cave in Obermaiselstein
The Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf, the deepest rocky gorge in Central Europe
The Grosser Alpsee near Immenstadt, the area’s largest natural lake
Lake Constance with Lindau, Bregenz and the flower island of Mainau
Skywalk Allgäu with adventure park in Scheidegg
Summer toboggan run on the Hündle in Oberstaufen
High-rope course on the Imberg in Oberstaufen
Aquaria pool complex with white-water rapids in Oberstaufen

More about the Nature Park

Customs & tradition: Love for the Allgäu - Resort Bergkristall

Love for the Allgäu

Customs & tradition

The way we Allgäu locals are, we don’t talk much about it. Love for home is simply lived. Festivals, music, rituals. Things that have been around for a long time. And somehow never get old. In no other German state are traditions as carefully preserved as in Bavaria. Humour, jokes and alphorns are just as much a part of Bergkristall as our alpha stag Hansi.

What you should experience

Funkenfeuer – beacons that are lit at the beginning of Lent
The tradition of erecting the May tree on the first of May
Wild crocus in bloom on the Hündle mountain in Oberstaufen
Viehscheid – when the cows are brought down from the mountain pastures in Oberstaufen and Thalkirchdorf in mid-September
Klausentreiben – when hairy monsters run through the streets in December!
Christmas markets in Bad Hindelang, Isny, Kempte and Lindau
Open-airMountain Farming Museum in Diepolz
Local history museum ”Strumpfarhaus” in Oberstaufen
Brewery, distillery and cheesery tours

For culture lovers

Bregenz Festival in summer on the world’s largest floating stage on Lake Constance
Schubertiade music festival in Hohenems and Schwarzenberg in the Bregenz Forest
Cultural Autumn in Oberstaufen with cultural events and activities
Rolls Royce Museum in Dornbirn in Vorarlberg

Shopping nearby

Sightseeing & shopping

Prefer a leisurely stroll? A great idea. Charming towns. A cool café. Wandering through little streets. Browsing boutiques. Around Bergkristall, you’ll find exactly that. Oberstaufen is within walking distance. Or take a short trip to Kempten, Isny or Ravensburg. Even if it’s just a small souvenir to remind you of your holiday later on. And of course, you’ll also find selected favourite pieces in our Heimatgut Boutique at the hotel.

Our favourite places

Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau , the world-famous fairytale castles
The Allgäu’s largest town, Kempten , with its aristocratic buildings and wide range of shops
The historic town of Isny with its small boutiques
The picturesque, former imperial town of Wangen with its historic buildings
Ravensburg , a historic town with towers and gates, plus the Spieleland theme park and a wide range of shops

Bergkristall Guest Card

Ever been on a holiday where so much is simply included? With your Oberstaufen PLUS or Oberstaufen PLUS GOLF guest card, numerous offers in the region are free or discounted. Cable cars, ski passes, experiences, leisure activities. All without having to think about the cost. Here, you can simply enjoy something different every day.

All included