Summer holidays in the Allgäu

"All in One in Allgäu". Because here in the child-friendly in the Allgäu, anything is possible. At the Alphotel you can enjoy the Allgäu Alps and the Kleinwalsertal Alps. Unique landscapes, high peaks, extensive hikes and mountain bike tours, many interesting excursion destinations and friendly hosts make every day of your holiday a unique experience. Let yourself be inspired by the unique location of the Allgäu and the Kleinwalsertal and the many opportunities for all ages to relax, enjoy sports and learn new things together.

Climb to new heights! When you enter the Kleinwalsertal, you will be able to take a first look into the valley at the Walserschanze. This political enclave is located on Austrian territory, but is completely surrounded by German territory and is one of the last almost untouched high mountain valleys in the Alps. This jewel impresses with its naturalness and uniqueness.

Even at your first glance into the valley you will be fascinated by the attractiveness of the Austrian Kleinwalsertal valley, which is only accessible from Germany and Bavaria. It includes the four villages Riezlern, Hirschegg, Mittelberg and Baad. With its altitudes spanning three climatic zones and ranging from 1086 m to 2536 m, the valley promises holiday enjoyment for all tastes with its unique network of hiking trails.

It offers 150 km of hiking trails at the three altitudes of the Allgäu Alps. Guided tours such as mountain and theme hikes, Nordic walking and mountain bike tours are offered. Eight designated tours and a bike park are available for mountain bike enthusiasts. There is also an extensive programme for children during the summer and autumn holidays. Experience horse-drawn carriage rides and enjoy village festivals, square concerts, home evenings and the traditional Alpine cattle drive. In addition, a museum, a ski exhibition, a mountain show and the impressive Breitachklamm invite you to explore further.

From May to November, families can enjoy free rides on the Oberstdorfer and Kleinwalsertal summer mountain lifts during their stay at the Alphotel:

• Kanzelwandbahn: hiking area Kanzelwand-Fellhorn-Söllereck, Hammerspitz-Kuhgehren
• Walmendingerhornbahn: Walmendingerhorn hiking area, Schwarzwasser valley
• Ifen-Bahn: Hiking area Gottesacker, Ifen, Hahnenköpfe 
• Heuberg chairlift: Hiking area Heuberg Hirschegg-Mittelberg
• Zaferna chairlift: Hiking area Heuberg Mittelberg-Hirschegg
• Söllereckbahn: hiking area Alpwanderung, Sollereck, Fellhorn, Stillachtal
• Nebelhornbahn: Hiking area Nebelhorn
• Fellhornbahn: Hiking area Fellhorn-Kanzelwand, Stillachtal

The Breitachklamm gorge between Allgäu and Kleinwalsertal

The gorge, a unique natural monument in Central Europe, was opened up in 1905 by the neighbours in Tiefenbach as a hiking trail. It attracts more than 300,000 visitors every year. A visit is worthwhile in summer and winter in all weather - the more water, the more impressive.

• Upper entrance: Walserschanz, Kleinwalsertal
• Lower entrance: D-87561 Oberstdorf-Tiefenbach (Allgäu), line 1, Walserschanz (upper entrance)

Opening times

• Mid-December to March/April
• mid-May to early November

Weather and info tel: +49-8322-4887

Erzgruben - Erlebniswelt am Grünten
A different kind of mountain experience: The Erzgruben-Erlebniswelt am Grünten. In the museum village you will go on a discovery tour yourself! You will learn interesting facts about the history of mining on the Grünten, "the Guardian of the Allgäu".

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Other destinations with children in the Allgäu and the Allgäu Alps

In the Allgäu and the Allgäu Alps there are many excursion destinations that can be visited with children. These are half-day excursions and day trips that families with children should not miss:

• Treetop path and Skywalk Allgäu nature adventure park
• Alpine swimming pool Scheidegg
• Scheidegger Waterfalls
• Heini Klopfer Ski Jump Oberstdorf
• Reptile zoo in Scheidegg
• Alpsee Mountain World
• Alpine Wildlife Park Schwarzenberg
• Ride the cable car up the high arête
• The beekeepers of the Kleinwalsertal

After joint activities, collective relaxation is on the agenda. The Alphotel family hotel in the Kleinwalsertal valley in Austria offers you and your children an optimal environment. Children can splash around in their own pool with their parents and the hotel offers swimming lessons for children. In the hotel as well as in the hotel's own outdoor area there are many fun games for all ages, from the bouncy castle to the guided pony riding. But not only the children are taken care of - parents can also treat themselves to a personal break through our childcare. You can go for a swim in the hotel's indoor pool, or treat yourself to one of the many massage and beauty treatments.

The offer of optimal conditions for your family summer holiday is rounded off by the delicious luxury board package at the 4-star Hotel Alphotel in the Kleinwalsertal valley. It starts with breakfast and brunch, continues with lunch snacks and spoils you in the afternoon over afternoon coffee with coffee and cake and with a choice of up to 4-course dinner menu.