Activities & Leisure
An active holiday in Oberstaufen in Allgäu
Nature in the Allgäu is full of character. Open space in the Nagelfluhkette Nature Park. Summit climbs in the foothills of the Alps in the three-country corner of Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Picturesque valleys that enchant both in summer and winter. A region that inspires
The 4-star-Superior Resort Bergkristall is in an excellent location for your active holiday: on the edge of the market town Oberstaufen, surrounded by idyllic nature with gentle hills and mountains in the Swabian-Bavarian district Oberallgäu. For hiking and biking in paradise and beyond. For golfing, water sports and varied excursions. For fitness, yoga and aqua power at the Aktivhotel Bergkristall - My Resort in Allgäu.
Time to let your spirits run free and to actively relax ...
Bergkristall tips for your active holiday in Oberstaufen
A carefree time in the Allgäu
From great excursion tips to the organization of a cool rental car - we are ready for anything. Just let us know what's on your mind.
Pius Miola, Deputy director
Mountain biking & E-biking
Cycle off to meet the wonders of nature. For example, a short tour by mountain or e-bike to the nearby viewpoint "Paradies" and further up to the Kapf and the spruce forest to take in the fantastic view of Oberstaufen before going to the centre and then back to the Bergkristall - My Resort in Allgäu.
Or delight your cyclist's heart with a tour via Laufenegg to Eibele to admire the Eibele waterfalls on the border between Allgäu and the Vorarlberg Mountains. Even on a demanding bike tour through the Ehrenschwanger Valley, your tires roll past many natural highlights such as the Big and Small Alpine lakes at the foot of the Nagelfluh chain.
We also offer guided e-bike tours every week and are happe to give you tips for your individual bike tours around Oberstaufen.
When it comes to renting e-bikes, we work together with the local provider "Sport Hauber". Here we reserve the bike of your choice for you at any time and off you go.
Water sports at the Großer Alpsee Lake
Paddle boating, stand-up paddling, swimming or a sailing trip with the Santa Maria Loreto: it is only 10 km from Oberstaufen to the Grosse Alpsee, the largest natural lake in Allgäu. And at the Kleiner Alpsee, you can catch some of the sun's best rays.
Canoeing & rafting on the Iller in Allgäu
Boating fun on the Iller River. Ride the whitewater and waves safely through the Allgäu. The canoe & rafting tours on the Iller are also ideal for beginners, and the fun factor is enormous.
You can get more information at the Bergkristall – My Resort in Allgäu.
Snowshoeing & fun on the slopes
Buckle up your snowshoes and set off directly from the hotel. Enjoy the Allgäu nature around our resort. Either on your own or together with our fitness coach on a weekly guided winter hike.
If you want to really enjoy the winter fun, you can go ice stock sport together in a group in Oberstaufen. Winter joys are preprogrammed here - in the Bergkristall - my resort in the Allgäu.
The best: with the OberstaufenPLUS card you can use the 4 Oberstaufen ski areas free of charge and have the opportunity to have fun on the slopes. Sounds unbelievable, but it goes without saying at resort Bergkristall. With the mountain railways you have the opportunity to enjoy wonderful winter hiking trails and the incredible view of the Allgäu foothills.
Active through the Bergkristall year
Get active with us in Allgäu. We'll inspire you to get moving throughout the year. Our "Life energy plus", "Active time", "Pleasure hiking time" and "Light time" result in a varied active time in the Bergkristall year.
In winter, we invite you to a regular guest week in the Bergkristall twice – our special highlights in November and December.
Frequently asked questions about activity & leisure
You can get tips on great and eventful excursion and hiking opportunities from our Blue Lady Janina or from our staff at the reception. You will also find flyers with destinations at the concierge desk.
There are wonderful 250 km of hiking trails in the "Nagelfluhkette" nature park around Oberstaufen and also directly from the hotel. If you would like to hike alone, we will be happy to give you tips and a hiking map with you on the way. With the OberstaufenPLUS guest card, you can travel for free on the Imberg, Hochgrat and Hündle lifts. Our two fitness coaches Cora and Sepp tell you stories about flora and fauna, Allgäu culture and humor on their weekly guided hiking tours.
Guided hikes, Nordic walking, yoga, aqua power, meditation, e-bike tours ... through fitness to relaxation.
The mountain railways and ski lifts are approx. 5-8 km away and here, as our guest, you can go skiing for one day per night or enjoy an ascent and descent.
- Oberstaufen Buflings golf center (10 minutes away): 18-hole course, 6-hole short course and practice facilities
- Waldegg-Wiggensbach golf club (45 minutes away): 27-hole course with Germany's highest tee and practice facilites
- Golf park Schlossgut Lenzfried (45 minutes away): 9-hole course and practice facilities
- Scheidegg golf park (20 minutes away): 9-hole course
- Golf club Memmingen Gut Westerhart (50 minutes away): 18-hole course mostly with winter green, including 5 + 2-hole short course
Our concierge "Blue Lady" Janina will be happy to optain tickets for you or reserve seats for your desired events. Regardless of whether the Bregenz festival, culture swab, Schubertiade or various local events. We take care of your concerns. Of course, the reception is also available here for questions.
Nordic walking sticks can be borrowed from reception. There are signposted routes in three levels of difficulty and a total length of 88.8 km around the resort.
Togther with our partner "Sport Hauber" you have the opportunity to rent the bike of your choice for your active holiday. With or without an electric drive. There are no limits here. If you would like to rent the e-bike for your stay now, you can do so HERE.
NEW: Since this summer you have the opportunity to borrow an e-bike free of charge once during your stay (1 to 5 nights) thanks to OberstaufenPLUS.
A hiking backpack for your tours is available in your room on loan. Further tips are available from reception. You can also borrow a hiking map here.
Oberstaufen is located between Lindau/Bregenz and Oberstdorf in the middle of the Nagelfluhkette nature park.
Numerous waterfalls are whithin walking distance of the hotel and the Allgäu mountain lakes are also worth a trip. You can enjoy the sea air at the nearby Lake Constance and visit the Bregenz festival in summer. In about an hour you can reach Neuschwanstein Castle and you can visit a lot of other Allgäu customs: for example in the mountain farming museum, the local history museum in Oberstaufen or during a brewery, distillery and cheese factore tour.
Current offers
The Bergkristall offers for your individual holiday
Your individual holiday in the Bergkristall - My Resort in Allgäu includes the daily changing AktivPREMIUM Program and the free use of our Kristall SPA as well as all the other attractive Bergkristall included services.
Choose a Bergkristall offer, ask us about your desired holiday or book an unforgettable holiday in the 4-star superior Resort Bergkristall in Oberstaufen.