Ski hire Oberstdorf

Ski hire in Oberstdorf

Hire skis in Oberstdorf for the Nebelhorn, Fellhorn/Kanzelwand and Söllereck, or to cross into Austria's Kleinwalsertal on the same lift pass. Book online and collect your gear in Oberstdorf, already set up for you, with no queues.

Which range should I choose in Oberstdorf?

Three adult ranges and one for kids; ski length is set at pick-up according to your height, weight and ability.

• Beginner – for first-timers and anyone who skis a few days a year; easy-turning skis, ideal for the blue runs on the Söllereck. Full set from €22 a day.
• Intermediate – for skiers who link turns on blues and reds; good for the long runs on the Fellhorn. From €30 a day.
• Advanced – for strong skiers who want grip and stability, including on the Nebelhorn's black runs. From €42 a day.
• Kids – children's sizes, with the binding set to the child's weight. From €14 a day.

What does each package include?

• Full set: skis with bindings set to your weight and ability, boots and poles.
• Skis + poles (no boots): if you bring your own boots. From €16 a day (kids €10).
• Boots only: if you bring your own skis. From €9 a day (kids €6).

A helmet is not included and cannot be booked here; ski clothing is hired separately (link at the end).

Ski hire prices in Oberstdorf per day (2026/27 season)

VAT included. Every day costs the same: the total is the daily price times the number of days, and you see it when you pick your dates, before you confirm.

How much does it cost to hire skis for several days in Oberstdorf?

Total for the full set by number of days:

A week (7 days) of the Beginner full set comes to €154; the kids' set, €98.

Where and when to collect and return

• Pick-up: in Oberstdorf, at the CaranvaSports Oberstdorf pick-up point given in your confirmation email, with the exact address and opening hours.
• No queues: your gear is ready under your name using your booking details; you just try on the boots.
• Return: at the same place, on the last day of hire; the latest time is in the email.
• Getting to the slopes: the Nebelhornbahn leaves from the centre of Oberstdorf and takes you up by gondola to around 2,200 m; from the Söllereck to the Fellhorn/Kanzelwand you go by bus or car.

How booking works

1. Choose the range and the package: full set, skis + poles or boots only.
2. Choose your pick-up and return dates: the total appears straight away.
3. Enter each skier's height, weight, ability and shoe size and confirm the booking.
4. You get the email with the pick-up point and collect with no queues. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before and the CaranvaSports Guarantee.

Oberstdorf at a glance: 2026/27 season

Oberstdorf (Allgäu, Bavaria) and Austria's Kleinwalsertal valley share a ski area with 130 km of pistes, more than 70 runs and 48 lifts across seven mountains: Nebelhorn, Fellhorn, Söllereck, Kanzelwand, Heuberg, Walmendingerhorn and Ifen, according to the official lift company website. Who each area on the Oberstdorf side suits:

• Nebelhorn – 13 km of blue, red and black runs between the summit and Höfatsblick, plus Germany's longest valley run with snowmaking. Open 12 December 2026 to 2 May 2027. For good skiers.
• Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – 36 km between 927 and 2,058 m, straddling Germany and Austria, with two red valley runs: Fastenoy (5.7 km) and Kanzelwand (4.3 km). Open 4 December 2026 to 4 April 2027. For clocking up the kilometres.
• Söllereck – 16 km, more than half of it blue, with the Söllis Winterwelt children's area and a cheaper beginner pass on the Wannenköpflelift. Opens as soon as snow allows and closes on 4 April 2027. For families and beginners.

On the Austrian side the Ifen opens on 11 December, the Heuberg on 18 December (the Parsennbahn on the 11th) and the new Walmendingerhornbahn on 24 December 2026, all until 4 April 2027. We don't sell lift passes: a 2026/27 one-day pass for the whole area costs €72.90 for adults, €56.10 for youths (born 2009–2010), €31.30 for children (born 2011–2020) and €16.00 for those born in 2021 or later, plus a €3 deposit for the card.