Oberstaufen (Oberstaufen) — a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria at 790 m elevation, served by Lindau (Bodensee) Hbf.
Why Visit Oberstaufen (Oberstaufen)
Oberstaufen is a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria. Renowned for Oberstaufen Historic Center & Marktplatz, Oberstaufen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Oberstaufen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Oberstaufen, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Oberstaufen rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Lindau (Bodensee) Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Oberstaufen
Oberstaufen Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Oberstaufen.
Oberstaufen Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Oberstaufen.
Oberstaufen Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Oberstaufen.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Oberstaufen
- Oberstaufen Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberstaufen.
- Oberstaufen Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberstaufen.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Oberstaufen — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Oberstaufen.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Oberstaufen
In Oberstaufen (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Oberstaufen
Oberstaufen Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Oberstaufen serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Oberstaufen Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Oberstaufen & Local Transit
By Train: Lindau (Bodensee) Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Oberstaufen
Combine Oberstaufen with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Weiler-Simmerberg (8.7 km away)
- Lindenberg (11.5 km away)
- Immenstadt im Allgäu (14.4 km away)
- Isny (15.3 km away)
- Sonthofen (20 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
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Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg