Kleinwalsertal is a beautiful valley in the province of Vorarlberg, located in the far west of Austria. Special about this is that you can only enter through the valley of Germany. Mittelberg is very easy to travel to from Netherlands. The distance from the border crossing on the A12, approximately 730km; Net travel time (plus stops) is 6 to 7 hours to calm traffic. You have no motorway vignette required for Austria to come in Mittelberg and you avoid traffic jams around Munich.
The highest point in Kleinwalsertal is located approximately 2500 meters.
by is a nice place in Kleinwalsertal the year. From December to April you can easily go for winter sports with 47 lifts, 128 kilometers of slopes and 42 kilometers of cross-country trails. Also in the summer Kleinwalsertal is a beautiful area to enjoy nature with activities like trekking, mountain biking, canyoning, sledding and golf.
The apartment is suitable for 2 to 4 people and is fully equipped. Recently renovated the apartment, including kitchen, bathroom, floor and furniture.
The apartment is part of the Aparthotel, a complex with all amenities within easy reach, including a restaurant, morning pastries fresh from the bakery, swimming pool, sauna, ski hire, ski school, parking garage, indoor games hall, bevel and pool bar and a wellness center. 150m away from the Aparthotel you get all the ski lift!
Further included in the apartment: free wifi, ski closet, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, flat screen TV (with BVN), DVD, parking in enclosed garage and a balcony facing southeast.
Furthermore you as our guest on so-called guest card that allows you to make free use of the bus, mountain railways in the period May - November and to enjoy various discounts at luge, the subtropical swimming paradise in Sonthofen, climbing routes at Söllereck, access to the Breitachklamm, etc.
winter sports
Kleinwalsertal is one of the snowiest areas in the Alps. There are many opportunities for skiing, snowboarding and cross country skiing. The ski resorts of Oberstdorf and Kleinwalsertal are contiguous and together offer 47 lifts, 128 kilometers of slopes and 42 kilometers of cross-country trails. You will need only one ticket. Only 150 meters away from the Aparthotel you get all the ski lift.
The altitude varies from 1,200 to 2,100 meters. It is an excellent child-friendly ski area, but also provides enough for the advanced skier. Click here for an overview of the ski resort and actual information on ski lifts and slopes.
Also at 150 meters the ski bus stops - in the season every 10 minutes - taking you to the other parts of the Kleinwalsertal-Oberstdorf ski area. The ski bus is free for holders of guest card, this is for you in the apartment.
For those who like more walking and / or cross-country skiing offers Kleinwalsertal more than enough challenge.
summer Activities
Also in the summer there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Hiking, mountain biking, canyoning, sledding, you name it.
Walks are for all levels, both for families and for the more experienced hikers. Up to 2,000 meters above sea level, there are hiking trails. The trail Breitachklamm (near the German border) is spectacular and well worth it.
Mountain bikers can indulge in Kleinwalsertal. You can get cycling maps at the tourist office in Hirschegg. In various sports shops you can rent mountain bikes.
For the golfers among us there are about 20 km away, 3 golf courses (in Oberstdorf and Fischen).
Near the Aparthotel there are tennis courts, and Riezlern about 5 km. has a beautiful outdoor pool.
Some tips at a glance:
- Swimming: Riezlern is a nice outdoor pool. You can also visit a tropical paradise: Wonnemar Sonthofen about 25 minutes drive from the apartment.
- Water: The Alpsee is a very beautiful lake with nice terraces on the water. You can pedal boats, sailing, boat rentals and surf, just 30 minutes drive from the apartment
- Animal: nice for (small) children is Alpenwildpark. It is approximately 30 minutes drive from the apartment
- Sledding, both winter and summer: the longest toboggan run in Germany is located in Immenstadt. A 30-minute drive from the apartment is located there in Alpsee Bergwelt. There is also a shorter toboggan run just past Riezlern just 10 minutes from the apartment.
- For a canyoning trip you can subscribe at the Mountain School in Mittelberg
- Ballooning: You want to admire the beautiful Kleinwalsertal above then make a balloon from Sonthofen.
Micazu member since August 2014
Hello, we are Ivan and Tanja Forest, living in Gelderland Laren. Since early 2014 we are the proud owners of an apartment in Kleinwalsertal, and have been there several times with pleasure can make use of. Also with us is five-and that's fine, we en 3 children:. Renee, Maaike and Mathijs. We do everything to also let our guests fully enjoy our apartment in the beautiful Kleinwalsertal!
