In Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding area, many picturesque and majestic excursion destinations await you.
We would like to introduce you to a selection here. For more information, please search for the respective attraction/destination directly using a search engine. This way you can be sure to find out the latest opening times etc.
Have fun discovering our wonderful region. If you have any further questions, we will be happy to help and advise you during your stay.
The highest mountain in Germany and one of the most beautiful lakes here. If you are looking for peace and quiet, we recommend other lakes further down: nevertheless very worth seeing and impressive and certainly worth a visit.
A beautiful gorge, the hike is entertaining and exciting - even for children. Also accessible on foot from your accommodation with us. Carriage rides also possible from the Olympiaschanze. Please check the website in advance.
Can be perfectly combined with a visit to the Olympic ski jump.
The gorge is not always open (especially in thawing weather) please check this website in advance:
On this page of Garmisch-Partenkirchen you will find a lot of information about the beautiful town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Events, guided tours, sights. Have fun browsing.
Are you familiar with the Four Hills Tournament or the New Year's Ski Jump? Here you can experience the spirit of ski jumping and take part in guided tours: Just a leisurely stroll from your accommodation.
The fairytale castle of King Ludwig the Second, more information here:
You will need a car for this excursion. Train connection is not optimal, but possible. From Füssen train station you need another bus or cab. Bus connections are sometimes good.
You should allow one hour one-way travel time by car.
Neuschwanstein Castle enchants many people around the world. It is beautifully enthroned in the mountains and can be seen from afar. You can combine the excursion and visit the Alpsee (directly below the castle.
Behind the castle, you can look into the Pöllat Gorge on the Marienbrücke bridge and admire the castle from a different angle.
The picturesque town of Füssen is also nearby; in summer, take a stroll through the pedestrian zone and enjoy a delicious ice cream :-)
Easy to reach by bus or your own car: another of King Ludwig's castles. Have you always wanted to see the retractable dining table? You can here on a guided tour:
A really beautiful park to stroll through and explore. Certainly worth a trip. Combine this excursion with a visit to Oberammergau. The famous Passion Play takes place here every 10 years:
For example, visit the Alpspitz wave pool in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (on foot from your accommodation):
Museums and cafés:
Indoor sports in Grainau:
For more pools, see points THERME.
You will need a car for this, approx. 60 minutes.
A nice indoor pool, even with children. With lots of pools and bubbles. Warm water for relaxing and additionally possible: sauna area (from 16 years). You can see Neuschwanstein Castle from most of the loungers and relax like royalty.
Therme Kochel: by public transport or your own car:
Very nice sauna area directly on Kochselsee. Only partially suitable for children, please have a look at the website:
Therme Schwangau is close to Füssen, always worth a visit.
Therme Kochel is close to the Walchensee power station. A nice excursion (also with children, as it's a nice museum where you can try things out) and learn a lot about hydropower.
Here we list some other destinations directly in Garmisch-Partenkirchen or the surrounding area:
Kochelbergalm (for a stop after a very short hike, also great with children)
Rießersee with the historic bobsleigh run
Windbeutelalm (short hike with Kneipp basin in summer)
Kaiserschmarrnalm, in connection with the Partnachklamm, always a delicious excursion
The pedestrian zone in Garmisch with all its stores, cafes.
The historic Ludwigstraße, right next to your accommodation with historic houses, small and lovingly run stores, cafés and restaurants, the Werdenfels Museum and many beautiful corners to explore.
Naturally always fun for young and old, with public transportation or your own car.