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Hinterstein
Hinterstein is a half-day stop for a short walk and a meal, or a full day if you hike to one of the cow-alps. Not a base: one night is enough.
Hinterstein is a small village in the Oberallgäu, inside the protected Allgäuer high alps area. Its reason to stop is the valley itself: lean meadows, rare plants and managed cow-alps where you can eat bread with bacon and mountain cheese. The carriage museum is a secondary draw. Most visitors come for a short walk or a longer hike to an alp hut, then leave.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Apr (many huts closed, snow on trails)
- Airports
- FMM · MUC
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Hinterstein110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Hinterstein, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 116 117 Out-of-hours doctor (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportFMM Memmingen Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; bus/train via Sonthofen, about 2 h).
- Getting aroundThe village is small; everything is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€3.50–5.00 (≈ US$5–6)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Sonthofen, one way€3.00 (≈ US$4) (check)
- Museum or sight ticketKutschenmuseum entry€5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
- Budget bedHoliday apartment (up to 4), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- Mid-range bedPension double room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedPension double room, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- FMM Memmingen Airport (About 1 h 15 min by car; bus/train via Sonthofen, about 2 h) · MUC Munich Airport (About 2.5 h by car; train via Munich Hbf and Sonthofen, about 3.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Mar
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Nov
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (14 rain days), driest Feb (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hinterstein: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
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Feb
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
9 rd
Mar
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
11 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jun
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
14 rd
Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Aug
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Oct
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is small; everything is walkable. For the valley and alps, you walk or cycle. A car is useful to reach trailheads outside the village.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sonthofen
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Bus 44 or car, about 15 min
Larger town with shops, restaurants and a tourist office.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via B310, about 45 min
Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castles; book tickets ahead.
Door to door: About 1 h 45 min
Car via A7 and A96, about 1 h 30 min
Roman history and Fuggerei.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Village centre
A few pensions and holiday apartments; quiet, walk to trails.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Pension double room1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Bus from Sonthofen to Hinterstein, one way2 × €3 | €6 |
| Car parking in the village2 × €0 · Free in most spots | €0 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €29 |
| Trip total≈ €158 per person per day, bed included | €315≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2.50–4.00 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bread with bacon and mountain cheese at an alp | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €3.50–5.00 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Bus from Sonthofen, one way | €3.00 (≈ US$4) (check) |
| Kutschenmuseum entry | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cow-alps are seasonal: most open May–Oct; check before you hike.
- Trails are unlit; carry a torch if you walk after dusk.
- No ATM in the village; bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Out-of-hours doctor
- 116 117
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
- Out-of-hours doctor116 117
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Munich; most other countries have embassies in Berlin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Sonthofen → Hinterstein: about €3.00 (≈ US$4), about 15 min (check)
- Taxi Sonthofen → Hinterstein: €20–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Say or show
- Hallo / Grüß Gott — Hello (hah-loh / grooss got)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-kuh)
- Was kostet das? — How much is it? (vas koh-stet dahs)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kahn ikh mit kar-tuh tsah-len)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-leh-tuh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Hinterstein. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Apr (many huts closed, snow on trails) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the Kutschenmuseum and the two listed pensions with verified opening hours and prices.
- Hike pages for the main valley and alp trails with seasonal notes.
- Eat pages for the cow-alps with last orders.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the bus stop and car park.
Sources
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