von Magdalena Sturm am 12.03.2019

Stories from the Hotel Oberstdorf in the Allgäu

A journey of discovery in the restaurant of the Hotel Oberstdorf

Did you know? At Hotel Oberstdorf, many things are different from ordinary hotels in the Allgäu region. Even the wooden ceiling in the restaurant has its own story. Read on to find out why. Here is the first story from Hotel Oberstdorf.

The extraordinary Allgäu restaurant ceiling

Close your eyes and imagine this:

You're sitting in our cozy restaurant, in the traditional section, on one of the original Allgäu chairs. It's a wonderful winter morning, and the scent of coffee and a crackling fire welcomes you and your day of vacation. Your gaze wanders leisurely around the room, and your eyes are drawn to the cowbells hanging from the ceiling. As you examine the different sizes and leather straps, another special detail steals into your awareness.

Elke middag om 16.00 uur serveren we een boerenbuffet in Allgäu-stijl. Maar de serre is ook een geweldige plek voor ontbijt en diner.

In bijna elke kamer van Hotel Oberstdorf proef je een stukje van de Allgäu-regio.

In restaurant Alpen van Hotel Oberstdorf kunt u kiezen uit vier verschillende ruimtes. Waar wilt u graag dineren?

The beautiful wooden ceiling with its various wooden panels is…

Houten plafond met artistieke lijntekeningen in het restaurant van Hotel Oberstdorf

...now you notice it for the first time... covered with many different lines! What could that be about?

Have you ever wondered what's going on here? Were those perhaps woodworms synchronously making their way through the ceiling?

In 2007, the Alpen Restaurant was expanded, and the space above was used for eight new rooms. One day, interior designer Peter Trunzer was on his way to a planning meeting in Oberstdorf and entered the Hotel Oberstdorf address into his navigation system to find the quickest route. However, he accidentally selected the contour line setting instead of the actual road network. He liked this view so much that he had the idea of integrating these contour lines into the new restaurant ceiling. And so, you can now admire Oberstdorf from a completely new perspective, and if you look closely, you can even find the hotel. Because, of course, we couldn't resist immortalizing this important location in the ceiling.

A flickering fireplace, atmospheric candlelight combined with large cowbells above a stone wall and very special lampshades - you have to experience the ambience in the Alpen Restaurant of the Hotel Oberstdorf.

Alpine Restaurant

You have a choice of four differently designed areas – from rustic to elegant to modern, or even completely flooded with light in the conservatory. Feel free to choose a new one for every meal.

Feasting from morning till night

Large, comfortable armchairs, a crackling fireplace, and fine drinks await you in the lounge of the Hotel Oberstdorf. It's the perfect place to spend relaxing evenings in the Allgäu region.

Fireplace bar with lounge

Which will become your favorite spot? One of the large wingback chairs or the bench by the warming fireplace? Or would you prefer to meet up for a chat at the bar?

Let the day wind down

The stirred cocktails at the Hotel Oberstdorf are a real highlight and should be tried by every guest.

Stirred tails - only available here

You simply have to try these delicious mixed drinks, because if not here, where then? You won't find Rührtails anywhere else in the world; they are an invention of culinary manager Steffen.

How about it?

The perfect complement to the delicious food from the Hotel Oberstdorf kitchen is the right drink from the bar. Because enjoyment is simply part of a successful Allgäu holiday.

Whisky bar

The Hotel Oberstdorf boasts one of the largest whisky collections in Germany. Enjoy a delicious whisky tasting and savor fine spirits in a cozy atmosphere.