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Sonthofen
Spend 1–2 days in Sonthofen as a low‑key Alpine base; arrive by hourly train and explore nearby Oberallgäu.
Sonthofen is a small Alpine town of about 21,000 people, offering cheap accommodation and easy train links to the Allgäu mountains, making it suitable for a short stay before heading to Oberstdorf or Kempten.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Jun–Sep (mountain hiking, milder weather)
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow may require chains, limited daylight)
- Airport
- FMM
- Nights
- 1–2
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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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 Sonthofen110 ▾
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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 Sonthofen, 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
- SafetySonthofen is low‑risk; main concerns are winter road conditions and occasional late‑night train gaps—plan for daylight travel.
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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 (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.
- AirportcheckFMM Memmingen Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north, shuttle bus available (check schedule).).FMM Memmingen Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, shuttle bus available (check schedule).).
- Getting aroundHourly regional trains from Munich (2 h 40 min) and Stuttgart (2 h 45 min); local buses connect town centre to nearby villages…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (2 guests), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedDouble room (2 guests), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €110 (≈ US$130)
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 45 km (28 mi) north, shuttle bus available (check schedule).)FMM Memmingen Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north, shuttle bus available (check schedule).)
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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sonthofen: 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)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
8 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
7 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
12 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
10 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 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
Hourly regional trains from Munich (2 h 40 min) and Stuttgart (2 h 45 min); local buses connect town centre to nearby villages; car travel on B19 may face peak‑season jams.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kempten
goDoor to door: ≈ 45 min
Regional train from Sonthofen, about 30 min
Larger market town with museums and shopping.
Oberstdorf
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h 30 min
Train via Kempten, about 1 h 15 min total
Gateway to the Alps, cable‑car lifts.
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.
IllerCamping
Campground near town centre, good for budget travellers.
Gasthof Traube
Family‑run inn, central location.
Hotel Deutsches Haus
Mid‑range hotel, close to train station.
Hotel Kaisers – das kleine Stadthotel
Small city hotel, easy walk to sights.
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
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- €110 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed1 × 1 night × €35 | €35 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €70 | €70 |
| Train Sonthofen ↔ Kempten (return)1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €13 |
| Trip total≈ €145 per person per day, bed included | €145≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport and accommodation only.
Watch out
Safety
- Peak‑season traffic on B19 can cause delays.
- Winter snow may require chains on mountain roads.
- Train schedules are hourly; check for late‑night service.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
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Bitte hierherTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Munich; German embassy in Berlin.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Munich → Sonthofen (regional train): ≈ €30, 2 h 40 min, hourly service (check)
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Entschuldigung)
- Danke — Thank you (Danke)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is it? (Wie viel kostet das?)
- Wo ist der Bahnhof? — Where is the train station? (Wo ist der Bahnhof?)
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 Sonthofen. 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: Jun–Sep (mountain hiking, milder weather) · avoid Dec–Feb (snow may require chains, limited daylight) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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