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What makes the Kleinwalsertal so special? No matter how you choose to travel here - there’s only one winding road leading from Germany into this Austrian exclave. Here you’ll find all the important information you need about getting here and getting around once you’re here.
MODERNISIERUNGSARBEITEN BAHNHOF oberstdorf
Extensive modernization work is currently underway at the Oberstdorf train station. This includes renovating platforms and tracks, installing new canopies, and upgrading lighting and information systems - all to ensure greater comfort and accessibility in the future.
However, during the construction period, there may be schedule changes, delays, or rail replacement service.
Please check the latest information immediately before your trip using digital information channels, the DB Schedule Information service, or the DB Navigator app.
Thank you for your understanding, and have a pleasant trip to the Kleinwalsertal!
Getting Here by Train & Bus
For travelers arriving by train, Oberstdorf in the Allgäu region - 10 kilometers away - is the destination and terminal station.
Direct through trains run from Dortmund (Essen, Duisburg, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Bonn), Hamburg, Munich, Augsburg, and Nuremberg.
From there, you can continue by taxi or bus. Taxis are available around the clock at the train station. The Walserbus (terminal right next to the train station) runs every 10 or 20 minutes during peak season. The ride takes about 15 to 40 minutes, depending on where you get off.
Sending your luggage ahead of time via the post office is convenient and definitely cheaper than you think! The shipping company Hermes offers this service. Simply enter the German ZIP code for your accommodation in the address field. The codes are 87567 for Riezlern, 87568 for Hirschegg, and 87569 for Mittelberg & Baad.
Traveling by Car
From Germany:
Take the A7 to the Allgäu interchange, then follow the section of the A980 to the Waltenhofen junction, and continue on the 4-lane Federal Highway 19 through Sonthofen and Oberstdorf into the Kleinwalsertal.
From Switzerland:
From St. Gallen, head toward Bregenz, then continue via the Queralpenstraße to Oberstaufen, Immenstadt, Sonthofen, and Oberstdorf into the Kleinwalsertal.
Alternatively: Take the Riedberg Pass through the Bregenzerwald (Hittisau) – Riedberg Pass – Fischen – Oberstdorf – Kleinwalsertal. Please check the status of the Riedberg Pass, especially in winter.
From Austria:
From Tyrol, take the A7 to Kempten, then continue on Federal Highway 19 toward Oberstdorf. From Vorarlberg – see the directions from Switzerland.
Traveling by Plane
The Kleinwalsertal is just a few hours' drive from international airports in Germany (Munich, Stuttgart, Friedrichshafen, and Memmingen) and Switzerland (St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich), as well as the regional airport in Innsbruck.
Traveling by FlixBus
You can travel to the Kleinwalsertal easily and without a car—thanks to the new FlixBus direct route. Find all the details HERE!
Walserbus Leave your car at home!
Leave your car behind and just hop on! The Walserbus is always the best choice for getting to destinations in the Kleinwalsertal.
- Rides are free within the Kleinwalsertal with the Guest Pass!
- You’ll reach your destination stress-free.
- You’ll have more flexibility when planning your trip.
- During peak season, buses run every 10 minutes along the valley route.
- Our buses are low-floor models with at least one wheelchair space per bus, including a ramp.
We recommend the Allgäu Walser app for route planning and ticket purchases, such as arrival and departure tickets.
More InfoCharging stations in the Kleinwalsertal Valley Carbon-free mobility
Charging stations for electric cars will continue to expand in the future. Here in the Kleinwalsertal, we offer you a variety of charging options so you can charge your electric car quickly and efficiently.
Please note the specific requirements of your provider’s charging card. Charges are calculated per minute or per kilowatt-hour.
Here's an overview
