Vacations to Garmisch Partenkirchen, Germany

Discover Garmisch Partenkirchen's Wonders

Travel to this town nestled high in the Bavarian Alps, at an elevation of over 2,000 feet. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is actually two towns that were combined into one in recent history, an exciting must-see on your next vacation. Tour through Partenkirchen which hearkens back to times past, while Garmisch is more modern in character. The town is not far from Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, which straddles the Austro-German border at an elevation of 9,714 feet. Boasting some of Germany's best skiing and an easy drive from Munich, this town ensures a romantic and ilyllic visit.

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Description

Absolutely unique: Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the epitome of vast and pristine alpine nature. It is a unique place in an awesome setting where outdoor activities are extraordinary experiences — between mountain and valley, in the water or in the air. It is a region that has shaped human beings and their culture. Here, you still find typical Bavarian traditions in their original form. A place where you get closer to nature and discover something about yourself.

Useful information

Population:

28.245

Currency:

Euro, €1 = 100 cent

Emergency Info:

Emergency Number 112

Opening Hours:

Bigger stores like the shopping centre "GEP" are open from Monday to Saturday between 9.00 am and 8.00 pm Shops are closed on Sundays.

Top 5

AlpspiX

On top of the of Mount Osterfeldkopf. You can experience fresh air, breathtaking views, and the magnificant panorama. You can enjoy being on your own: watching mighty summits, and the vastness of it all. The AlpspiX is about 50 metres above the top station of the Alpspitzbahn Gondola. There are two steel platforms, both 13 metres long which cantilever over the abyss.

Historic Garmisch

There is much to discover in Historic Garmisch. Walk along Frühlingsstraße and the nearby alleys and listen to the histories told by the famous "Lüftl" paintings on the houses' facades, in which you will understand them even if you do not know any Bavarian. A nice detour leads you to the “Alte Kirche” (Old Church), which is a nice Romanesque-Gothic church dating back to the 13th century.

Historic Partenkirchen

Walking through the Historic Centre of Partenkirchen, each step leads you further into long ago times. Follow the tracks of the fresco painter Heinrich Bickel who decorated the „Fraundorfer“ Inn at Ludwigstraße with a gorgeous typical country wedding. Nearby, you will also find the local Werdenfels Museum. Miraculously, the former merchant’s building was not impaired by the Big Blaze of 1865. Nowadays, history and ancient customs of the Werdenfels Region are exhibited in the five-storyed house.

Mount Zugspitze

The great view about four countries (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy) takes your breath away. The air is pure and the panorama seems to be endless. When you expierence this, you are on top of Germany's highest mountain. You are on top of Mount Zugspitze, at a hight of nearly 3000 metres! Due to its natural and rough beauty, Mount Zugspitze is a year-round impressive experience.

Olympic Ski Jump

Defy gravity and fly… - athletes starting from the new Olympic Ski Jump can live out this dream. For a short moment, at least. A guided tour to the Ski Jump at Mount Gudiberg introduces you to the world of these fearless jumpers. It is in this way that you can discover a field that you otherwise only know from sports broadcasts, such as from the famous Four Hills Tournament, for example.

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Do & See

Aschenbrenner Museum

The founder of the Aschenbrenner Museum, Marianne Aschenbrenner, was born in 1928 in Düsseldorf. She told, that once she got a book about porcelain - and she was stoked. Now you can admire this special art: porcelain, which was called 'White Gold' in the 18th century, puppets and much more.

Churches

There are very much old churches in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen which are worth a visit. For example, there's the Sebastianskircherl. In former times, the ground around this chapel served as cemetery for the victims of the Black Death. If you want more information about churches in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, visit our website: http://www.gapa.de/Town_Region_Art_Culture_Churches.html

Cycling & Mountain biking

No matter whether you are a professional cyclist, mountain biker or a passionate amateur cyclist, everyone will find his or her favourite route around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Our routes offer a perfect combination of sport and recreation. More than a dozen mountain bike routes are waiting for you and your bike/s!

Family

Holidays at Garmisch-Partenkirchen are adventure holidays. Our town offers lots of activities for families. From ice-skating (http://www.gapa.de/Eissport) to cycling, from climbing im "Kletterwald" (http://kletterwald-gap.de/) to the Alpspitz Wellenbad wave pool (http://www.gemeindewerke-garmisch-partenkirchen.de/alpspitz-wellenbad). Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not just a destination for sports, but also for families.

Hiking

Experience the pure nature of the Alps. The rugged mountain ranges, the crystal-clear streams and the deep blue lakes. Wild and real, gentle and calm. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most charming landscapes in Bavaria and a great Region for hiking. Over 300 kilometres of marked footpaths invite you to discover the beautiful world of the Alps and promise special moments.

Kurhaus

Have you ever heard of Jim Knopf? Momo and the Grey Men? The Neverending Story? The author of these very famous books was Michael Ende. He has lived in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and now you can visit a exhibition which has his name. This collection is very exciting, not just for kids, even for adults.

Paragliding

You like adventures? You like absolut great views? Then try Paragliding! It is one of the most exciting experiences and here, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you have the chance to make this great experience and you will enjoy the fantastic bird-eye views.

Skiing + Snowboarding

You love skiing, snowboarding, carving or freestyle skiing. Then, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the right place for you. Germany's top winter sports resort has much to offer. Here, you will find conditions making your heart beat faster: more than 60 km of skiing slopes offering perfect snow from November to May.Well-prepared slopes ranging from easy to demanding, and modern lift facilities Beautiful views in an area with cosy ski huts.

Dining

Gasthof Fraundorfer

In the town centre of Partenkirchen, near to the church of the Historic Ludwigsstraße, you can find the Gasthof Fraundorfer. The Fraundorfer Family has been welcoming, hosting and entertaining their guests for over 100 years! The authentic Bavarian cuisine in this inn may be one reason, why guests love this restaurant. Their excellent meals are prepared from scratch.

Restaurant Werdenfelser Hof

In Garmisch-Partenkirchen coziness is important - like everywhere in Bavaria. And in the Gasthof Werdenfelser Hof, an inn, you can discover it. The building of the 18th century has a special charm, so that everbody feels straightaway good. In the restaurant you'll find both Bavarian and international cuisine. There's definitely something for everybody's taste.

Atlas Posthotel

The Atlas Posthotel has an history, which goes back over 300 years. It has always been a house of hospitality. Today, the hotel allures guests with its charm and friendly staff. In the Restaurant we await you with culinary specialties or with Bavarian meals.

Berggasthof Panorama

This down-to-earth typical Bavarian is family-run inn - located slightly above Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Restaurant and the (sun) terrace offer panoramic views to the town all-year. The meals are seasonal and first-class prepared. The Rooms are in Alpine style combined with high residential comfort.

Bräustüberl

Cockle stove, comfortable interior decoration with Bavarian flair, Beergarden, good and solid Bavarian cuisine - shortly: the perfect Bavarian inn. And if you would like to have a private celebration there, like an anniversary, the innkeepers are quite prepared to assisting you!

Gasthof Schweizerbartl

Enjoy a culinary journey over the Alps - from Tyrol to Bavaria. Every meal will be an unforgetable expierence which you never want to miss. From the comfortable rooms you can have a look at the Mount Zugspitze, it's very impressive. And if you love cross-country-skiing, you are at the perfect place, because just 100 metres from the inn there's a cross-country-ski-trail, said to be one of the best in Germany.

Hotel & Gasthof Schatten

Our house is located in the center of Partenkirchen, the oldest part of the town. You will feel soon familiar in our nice Hotel and enjoy its personal flavour. The "Schatten" offers 20 guest rooms and 2 Suites. The stylish rooms are equipped with satellite tv, direct dial telephone, safe, modem connection and hair- dryer. All our rooms are non- smoking rooms. Family rooms and rooms for disabled persons are available on request. The hotel offers 22 parking spaces in the underground garage, an elevator, restaurant, a big saloon for private family celebrations and more. Our house enjoys the quiet street and charm of a traditional Bavarian house with magnificient views of the mountains. As a base to exploring the mountains its central position is ideal. The restaurant combines warm atmosphere and modern country house style. Come in and taste the exquisite creations of our head Chef, Martin Baudrexl. We also have a beer garden , where you can enjoy a fresh beer in summer. Every Tuesday and Saturday you can enjoy the spectacle in our restaurant with typical Bavarian music and our little Schuhplattler (Bavarian folk dance).

Hotel Alpengruß

The informal family-run hotel is close to many sights in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. For example, the Olympic Ski jump is close enough to walk there.The hotel offers single rooms, double rooms, triples and quadruple rooms. If the weather is fine, you can go outside in the Biergarten for a beer or have dinner.

Bistros & Cafés

Adlwärth Kurpark Café

Café Pano

In Café Pano, you will find food which is regional and seasonal. The food is made with love and care. Regional bakesr produce the bread, jam is made in a Bavarian manufactory. You are vegan or vegetarian? No problem! You will find vegan and vegetarian food also.

Centro - Kaffebar

The Centro Kafeebar is an offbeat Café in the centre of Garmisch, close to church/pedestrian zone. The unique interior design is a mixture between retro and modern. Free WLAN.

Hobi's Backstube

Bakery and coffee shop. (Early) Breakfast. Tasty and fancy sorts of bread/rolls.

Konditorei & Kaffeehaus Krönner

In the last 80 years, the traditional café became a Meeting point for connoisseurs. Inside the café there's place for 220 guests, In summer, there's place for 300 people and everybody can have a look at the great mountain view. Whatever you want - breakfast, lunch, a selfmade cake - you'll be right in this café.

Thron Café-Konditorei-Restaurant

Enjoy selfmade cakes and tortes in this traditional, great café and taste the specialities like 'Prinzregententorte' or 'Baumkuchen'. Or do you prefer handcrafted pralines? Or taste the 'Garmischer Schneebälle' (Garmisch's snowballs). You see, you this café is something special, you won't ever forget.

Bars & Nightlife

Club Music Cafe

Famous and fabulous - this is the Motto of the Club 'Music Cafe' in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Up to 700 visitors can party there and the main area holds 170 square metres. The VIP-Lounge offers space forr 150 people. We wish you lots of fun in the Club' Music Cafe'!

Peaches-Cocktailbar

The Peaches Cocktailbar is one of the oldest and most well-known bars in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The bar is famous for its cocktails, fancy drinks and much more.

Drunken Queen Bar

The oldest cave bar of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Cocktail bar and Lounge. Private Darts room. Upon request: private functions.

Irish-Pub

The Irish Pub in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is famous for its atmosphere, the clientele from all over the World and the funny barkeeper. The pub holds a big sortiment of beer: from Guinness over Kilkenny, Strongbow to Becks. For many years now, there's live Music in this bar.

John's Club

John's Club: Cocktails & more

Pub 33

Typical cosy Pub: Darts, big-screen TV, opened daily, no closing day. Snacks/Food served til 02.30 a.m.

Sausalitos

Welcome at one of the best cocktail-bars at the foot of the Alps. Fantastic Cocktails and drinks as well as tasty food awaits you. Enjoy!

Zirbelstub'n

Just 200 metres of the centre of Garmisch, there's the Zirbl Stube. It has always been a comfortable pub for young and old.

Shopping

Grasegger Trachten- und Modehaus

Do you want a 'Dirndl' or a 'Lederhose'? Then you're right at Grasegger. Here, you will find traditional clothes and accessories.

ANGELIKA Exclusive Schuhmode

If you want exclusive quality shoes, visit the ANGELIKA Exclusive Schuhmode.

Benewitz Pelzfachgeschäft

Peltmonger Store

Bimo's Kinderladen

Kid's Fashion with personal Service. If you are looking for something unique.

Bonita Damenmode

Beautiful outfits for women.

Buchwieser

Another good address for buying trendy clothes.

C & A Mode

Favorable clothes for everyone - selfservice.

Esprit

Exclusive and high quality clothes.

Tourist Information

Closest Airports

If you want to travel by plane you can decide whether you want to go to the airport in Muinch, Innsbruck, Memmingen, Stuttgard or Zurich. The Muinch airport is 120km from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Innsbruck airport 60km.

Public Transport

Bus routes in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen Citybus: www.gemeindewerke-garmisch-partenkirchen.de/ortsbus To Kochel/Füssen/Steingaden: www.rvo-bus.de/bin/tmt_parser.pl To Eibsee: www.eibseebus.de/startseite.php Train: www.bahn.de/p_en/view/index.shtml

Taxi's in GaPa

Of course we are around the clock at each cab station attainable by telephone. Our cab stations are at Marienplatz (district Garmisch) Tel.: +49 8821 24 08 or Tel.: +49 8821 24 09 at Bahnhofsplatz Tel.: +49 8821 16 16 or Tel.: +49 8821 1 94 10 If the phones should not be occupied, you will get directly connected with a radio taxi.

Pharmacy

Enzian Apotheke Rathausplatz 2 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen + 49 8821 942030 Ludwigs-Apotheke Ludwigsstr. 50 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen + 49 8821 4897 Dreitorspitz-Apotheke Hauptstr. 75 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen + 49 8821 57533 Alte Apotheke Am Marienplatz 10 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen + 49 8821 2050

Telephone

Country Code: + 49 Area Code: (0) 8821

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best time of year to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The best time to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen depends on your interests. For skiing and winter sports enthusiasts, December to March offers excellent snow conditions. If you prefer hiking and outdoor activities, visit between May and September when the weather is mild and the landscapes are lush and green.

How many days should I spend in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

A stay of 3 to 4 days is ideal for exploring Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This allows you to enjoy the main attractions such as the Zugspitze, Partnach Gorge, and various hiking trails, while also leaving time for relaxation and soaking in the stunning alpine scenery.

What are the must-see attractions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Don't miss the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak, accessible by cable car or cogwheel train. The Partnach Gorge offers a breathtaking walk through a narrow canyon. Also, explore the charming streets of the old town with its traditional Bavarian architecture and murals.

What is the best way to get around Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is best explored on foot or by bicycle, especially in the pedestrian-friendly areas. For longer distances, the local bus network is efficient and connects major attractions. Renting a car is also an option if you plan to explore the surrounding region.

Are there any local events or festivals in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosts several events throughout the year. The New Year's Ski Jumping event is part of the Four Hills Tournament and attracts visitors worldwide. In summer, the Richard Strauss Festival celebrates the works of the famous composer with concerts and performances.

What traditional foods should I try in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Be sure to try Bavarian specialties like Weisswurst (white sausage), Brezen (pretzels), and Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle). Pair your meal with a local beer or a glass of Bavarian schnapps for an authentic culinary experience.

What are some recommended day trips from Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Consider a day trip to Neuschwanstein Castle, one of Germany's most iconic landmarks, located about an hour's drive away. The picturesque town of Mittenwald, known for its violin-making tradition, is also nearby and offers beautiful alpine views.

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