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Valley in the Allgäu Alps, Austria
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Kleinwalsertal (little Walser valley) is a commune of the state Vorarlberg in Austria (Österreich), but only accessible from Oberstdorf in Germany to the north, and thus is an Austrian "practical exclave" or "pene-exclave".
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It as an impressive gorge.
This hotel within the wonderful Austrian mountains is a perfect resort for families. They have a lot of special offers for children and many possibilities for outdoor activity.
The Kleinwalsertal can only be accessed via Oberstdorf in Germany, no streets from Austria.
Read in the guideThe Walserbus offers a very good bus service throughout the valley in both winter and summer. There are even half-hourly services on secondary routes.
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