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Discovering the Allgäu region with ease and vitality High mountains, dreamy valleys, crystal clear lakes and the sound of ringing cowbells – the Allgäu region has many facets to offer and explore. The four-star superior Hotel Oberstdorf, with its feel-good atmosphere, attracts sports-active visitors who appreciate modern design and living tradition as well as casual sociability. TEXT: MERYEM HAUER | PHOTOS: HOTEL OBERSTDORF

The lush green fields and a fantastic panoramic view are the first impressions on arrival at the Oberstdorf valley. The first feel-good hotel in the Allgäu region provides highlights such as a unique atmosphere in its big Alpine Wellness World, a 300 sqm natural bathing lake near the garden of the hotel and an attractive and versatile programme for guests. Each room offers hidden details to explore and takes the guest on a journey throughout this beautiful place. Even in the design of the guest rooms, the deep relationship with nature can be found everywhere. Besides many

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guest programmes such as live music, cooking afternoons, hiking trips and whiskey tastings, the Hotel Oberstdorf at-

taches great importance to personal connection for each guest. Wellness based on the Allgäuer nature An area of over 800 sqm offers pure relaxation and enables visitors to forget everyday life. The wellness area is designed on the model of nature, using only materials such as recycled wood and stones. A heated outdoor salt water pool, eight saunas and baths, cosy oases of calmness as well as cosmetic treatments with regional products ensure a totally relaxing stay. Where tradition meets modernity The Allgäu region is one of the most versatile holiday destinations for sporty and active guests as well as for nature lovers. During the summer, over 200 kilometres of marked hiking paths on three different levels of altitude are waiting to be discovered.