Take a Carriage Ride to explore Oberstdorf
Categories: Family and Kids, Sightseeing, Cultural and History
What could be more beautiful than exploring the neighboring surroundings of Oberstdorf (Oberstdorf vacation rentals | Oberstdorf travel guide) in a carriage pulled by beautiful and strong horses? Enjoy trips to the side valleys of Oberstdorf named Oytal, Birgsau, and Spielmannsau.
Trips are daily and for a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 15 people.
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Location, Map, and Driving Directions
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Additional travel info
The carriage ride starts at the Megever Platz (in front of the Kurhaus) in Oberstdorf.
Admission
Adults:
- 16 Euros round trip
- 10 Euros to depart from Oberstdorf
- 8 Euros to depart from the valleys
Kids 4-10:
- 10 Euros round trip
- 5 Euros depart from Oberstdorf or from valleys
Kids under 4 are free.
You can buy your tickets at the carriage.
Opening Hours
Starting time: 10 a.m. (make sure to be there 15 minutes earlier)
The trip is about 1.5 hours into the valleys, you will then have about 2 hours to enjoy the area by hiking, or visiting one of the restaurants. The trip back will depart at 1.30 p.m. and will arrive in Oberstdorf by 3 p.m.
No reservations necessary under normal circumstances but during high season recommendable.
Contact Information
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Bettina Kraft.
Bettina Kraft likes to write Germany related travel articles on Live Like a German - a site for exploring Germany, to learn more about its culture / language, and to find a great Germany vacation rental or holiday apartment when going on a Germany vacation. Bettina likes to help visitors from all over the world to experience Germany in a different, more personal way, and make it easy for them to do so by providing detailed travel tips and advise.
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