Take the Söllereck Gondola in Oberstdorf for great views over the Allgäu mountains
Categories: Family and Kids, Sightseeing, Cultural and History
The modern 6 person Söllereck Gondola offers a variety of great views of the Allgäu and Kleinwalsertal mountains. There are plenty of hiking trails available that have visible directions and signs so nobody gets lost. Some trails lead to alpine restaurants where you can take a break, and enjoy a snack or drink. One highlight they have is a sledding area (called the Söllereck Rodel
) open in winter as well as in summer.
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Location, Map, and Driving Directions
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Additional travel info
You can get there from the main bus station on Oberstdorf (takes about 10 minutes.)
Admission
Admission is about 8 Euros for adults and 4 Euros for kids. They sometimes run special deals for the whole family, so please ask about this when purchasing tickets.
Prices also differ in summer or winter season. Check out their homepage below for the current rates.
Opening Hours
Söllereck Gondola: May 1st until November 2nd from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Söllereck Sledding: May 1st until November 2nd from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m.
About this Article
This travel guide has been written by 
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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