Vacation Rentals in Waltenhofen

The enchanting Bavarian community of Waltenhofen has a number of charming holiday apartments in the town centre to offer you, the shops of daily needs and the taverns practically in front of your doorstep. A vacation rental just outside the village centre reveals a wonderful natural landscape that invites you to go hiking in summer and cross-country skiing in winter.

Many landlords in Waltenhofen are happy to offer you breakfast in their holiday apartments. You can also rent bicycles or ski equipment from some accommodation providers. In addition, one or the other provider of vacation rentals will gladly pick you up from the nearest railway station, so that you can also travel to your holiday destination without a car. However, if you arrive by car, you can park almost anywhere in the town without any problems.

As a pedestrian you are in good hands in Waltenhofen. From here some wonderful hiking trails start, which bring you closer to the unique landscape of the district Oberallgäu. Hike to the Wachters-Alpe, to the herb village Niedersonthofen or to the waterfall. The Niedersonthofener See also offers swimming possibilities.

In Waltenhofen you can go on horse-drawn sleigh rides and snowshoe hikes or use the groomed cross-country trails for your favourite sport. In the district of Hof you will find a two kilometre long toboggan run. Skiing is possible in the ski areas, which can be reached in about 30 minutes by car.

In Waltenhofen there are some pretty churches, which are open to you for free inspection. One of them is the Sebastian Chapel in the Oberdorf district. It was built in 1564 as a plague chapel to commemorate the victims of the great plague epidemics in the Allgäu. Today it radiates a very special charm thanks to the rich furnishings of Prince Abbot Engelbert von Syrgenstein.

The Mariengrotte in the Rauns district is beautiful and well hidden. The stone cave is situated in a small wood not far from the river Iller. It was built by a farmer all alone in honour of St. Mary. In May, regular devotions are held here.

The ruins of Langenegg Castle, situated on a wooded hill, are a wonderful excursion destination. The former castle dates back to 1250 and once belonged to the Lords of Langenegg, later it was used as a poorhouse and penitentiary. The most famous prisoner of this castle was Maria Anna Schwegelin, who was later condemned as a witch.