Oberstaufen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Oberstaufen
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Saint Peter and Paul Church
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| Country | Germany | |
| State | Bavaria | |
| Admin. region | Schwaben | |
| District | Oberallgäu | |
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) | |
| Population
(2022-12-31)
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| • Total | 7,858 | |
| Time zone | CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2) | |
| Postal codes |
87534
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| Dialling codes | 08386 | |
| Vehicle registration | OA | |
| Website | www.oberstaufen.info | |
Oberstaufen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Oberallgäu district. This area is part of Schwaben in Bavaria, Germany. It sits along the B 308 road, which connects the towns of Lindau and Immenstadt. Oberstaufen is known for its beautiful mountain views and fresh air.
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The History of Oberstaufen
Early Beginnings and Changes
Oberstaufen was first mentioned a very long time ago, in the year 868 AD. Back then, it was called Stoufun. It was originally part of a larger region known as Swabia. Later, in 1805, Oberstaufen became part of Bavaria. This happened after an important agreement called the Peace of Pressburg.
Oberstaufen and Google Street View
Oberstaufen holds a special place in history for being the first town in Germany to appear on Google Street View. This happened because the local tourism businesses wanted to show off their beautiful town. They worked together to make sure Oberstaufen was seen by people all over the world online.
Images for kids
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Oberstaufen seen from the Nagelfluhkette mountains
See also
In Spanish: Oberstaufen para niños
