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Allgäu Living

Our Allgäu travel blog

Tips from us, your hosts in Immenstadt: the best time to visit, the Viehscheid and other festivals, skiing, and holidays with children or a dog.

Large dining table in a holiday apartment at Auszeit Imberg – eating together on a group holiday in the Allgäu
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Group Holidays in the Allgäu: Which House for 10, 12 or 25 People?

Planning a group holiday in the Allgäu: which house suits 10, 12 or 15 to 26 people, how to book several holiday apartments in one go, and ideas for days out for the whole group.

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View from an aeroplane window over the wing to green hills, small lakes and villages in the Allgäu, with the snow-capped Alps on the horizon
Getting here

Flying to the Allgäu: cheap flights via Memmingen Airport – destinations & onward travel

Flying to the Allgäu: all destinations from Memmingen, from Málaga to London, Ryanair and Wizz Air, hire car, shuttle and train to the Oberallgäu, journey times and tips.

Two windsurfers and a wing surfer with colourful sails on a windy mountain lake, with green hills, a village with a church tower and Allgäu mountains in the background
Water sports

Windsurfing, kitesurfing and wing foiling on the Alpsee in Immenstadt: wind, best months & courses

Windsurfing, kitesurfing and wing foiling on the Großer Alpsee: wind by month, prevailing wind direction, the best months for each sport, courses in Bühl and tips for your day on the water.

Sorting ground at the Viehscheid: brown cattle with bells in wooden pens, farmers sorting the animals, behind them a lake and wooded hills in autumn
Events

Viehscheid Immenstadt 2027: date, route & schedule by the Alpsee

Viehscheid Immenstadt 2027: on 18 September, around 920 animals from eleven alpine pastures, the route through town, shuttle and parking – and where to stay nearby.

Runners on a meadow path above Sonthofen with the Grünten behind them – Allgäu Panorama Marathon
Events

Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2027 in Sonthofen: date & routes

Allgäu Panorama Marathon 2027 in Sonthofen: 7 and 8 August, the 20th edition with a new half marathon on Saturday – and where runners can stay nearby.

Cattle drive in the Allgäu: a long line of cows walks down a gravel track from the alpine hut across autumnal mountain meadows into the valley
Events

Viehscheid in the Allgäu 2027: all dates & a look back at 2026

Viehscheid in the Allgäu 2027: dates from Bad Hindelang to Oberstdorf and Immenstadt, what happened in 2026 – and where to stay for the cattle drives.

Fireworks over the Großer Alpsee at dusk, spectators standing on the illuminated shore – Bühler Seenachtsfest
Events

Bühler Seenachtsfest 2027 on the Großer Alpsee: date & fireworks

Bühler Seenachtsfest 2027 on the Großer Alpsee: expected on 31 July, with fireworks set to music and live bands – and where to stay just minutes away.

Family holiday in the Allgäu: children playing in the shallow water on the shore of the Großer Alpsee, mountains behind
Travel tips

The Allgäu with Children: Which Town, Which Apartment, Which Season

Planning a family holiday in the Allgäu: which town suits which age, what matters in a holiday apartment and what to do on a rainy day.

Wooden balcony of a holiday apartment in the Allgäu with a laid breakfast table and a view across the green valley to the mountains
Holiday apartments

The Most Beautiful Holiday Apartments in the Allgäu

From Immenstadt on the Alpsee to Sonthofen: our most beautiful holiday apartments in the Allgäu – modern, with mountain views and bookable directly online.

Close-up of a garlanded lead cow at the Viehscheid: colourful flower wreath with a mirror, embroidered bell strap and a large brass bell
Events

Viehscheid Oberstdorf 2027: date, schedule & getting there

Viehscheid Oberstdorf 2027: expected on 13 September, around 1,000 animals from five alpine pastures in the Ried – schedule, getting there and where to stay in Oberstdorf.

Skier on a freshly groomed piste in the Allgäu, snow-covered fir trees and peaks under a blue sky
Winter

Ski Resorts in the Allgäu Compared: Which One Suits You?

Oberstdorf, Ofterschwang, Grasgehren or Hündle? The ski resorts in the Allgäu compared – what suits families, beginners and keen skiers.

Bench with a view over the Allgäu in the evening light, looking out over a lake, villages in the valley and the Allgäu Alps
Travel tips

Where to Stay in the Allgäu? An Honest Comparison of the Towns

Immenstadt, Sonthofen, Blaichach, Oberstdorf or Oberstaufen: which town suits your holiday? Our comparison as local hosts.

A herder with a child drives a few cows along a valley path beside a stream in the early morning, mist between the slopes, sun on the peaks
Events

Viehscheid Bad Hindelang 2027: date, schedule & market

Viehscheid Bad Hindelang 2027: on 11 September around 1,000 young cattle return from five alpine pastures – schedule, market, getting there and accommodation.

Evening in a holiday apartment in the Allgäu: a laid table, open-plan kitchen and balcony overlooking the lake and mountains at sunset
Travel tips

A Holiday in the Allgäu in a Holiday Apartment: Your Guide to a Mountain Break

A holiday apartment in the Allgäu: which town suits you, what to expect and what matters when booking – tips from locals.

Autumn in the Allgäu: a hiking trail through golden larches, mist lying over the lake in the valley, mountain ranges behind
Travel tips

Best Time to Visit the Allgäu: Month by Month – and Our Recommendation

The best time to visit the Allgäu: why we recommend September and October – and what weather, crowds and prices are like each month. Tips from locals.

Hiking with a dog in the Allgäu: a woman with a rucksack and her dog on a meadow path, morning mist over the hills and mountains
Travel tips

Dog-Friendly Holiday Apartments in the Allgäu: The Complete Guide to Holidaying with Your Dog

Holidays with a dog in the Allgäu: what matters in a holiday apartment, what costs to expect and which walks will make your four-legged friend happy.