Oberstdorf

Oberstdorf is a municipality in southwest Germany. It is in the Allgäu Alps. Many people visit to go walking or skiing. It is one of the highest towns in Germany and is the town furthest south in Germany.[2] It is next to Austria.

Blick vom Gaißalphorn auf Oberstdorf.jpg
Coat of arms of
Location of Oberstdorf within Oberallgäu district
Oberstdorf in OA.svg
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Coordinates: 47°25′N 10°17′E / 47.417°N 10.283°E / 47.417; 10.283Coordinates: 47°25′N 10°17′E / 47.417°N 10.283°E / 47.417; 10.283
CountryGermany
StateBavaria
Admin. regionSwabia
DistrictOberallgäu
Government
 • MayorLaurent Mies
Elevation
815 m (2,674 ft)
Population
 (2016-12-31)[1]
 • Total9,697
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
87561
WebsiteOfficial website

There are several mountains with good views, like the Nebelhorn and Fellhorn. There are many cable-cars to reach the top of mountains around Oberstdorf. In the centre of Oberstdorf there is a large church, with a tall spire.[3]

It is also home to several ski jumps, which are used for many competitions. They were also used in the 2016 movie Eddie the Eagle.[4]

Oberstdorf Ski Jump

Oberstdorf Media

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