Sightseeing & Activities

Tourist Information Desk

A great first stop for free maps, recommendations, and local advice.

  • Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
  • Saturday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
  • Sunday: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Mountains & Nature

Gondolas & Mountain Peaks

Several gondolas connect the valley with surrounding peaks, offering hiking trails, scenic viewpoints, and mountain restaurants. Ticket prices vary depending on the destination. A combined ticket is available for the Zugspitzbahn and most gondolas (excluding Zugspitze and Eckbauer gondola)

Tickets for Zugspitze peak: cost approximately €60 — absolutely worth it for the experience.
More information on Gondolas: https://www.gapa-tourismus.de

Recommended Peaks

Wank

1,780 m

One of the best panoramic views over the town.

Kreuzeck

1,719 m

Great hiking routes to Hausberg and Osterfelderkopf.

Osterfelderkopf

2,033 m

Closest station to the Alpspitze, known for its striking triangular peak.

Hausberg

1,335 m

Small, and scenic.

Eckbauer

1,237 m

A true hiking paradise.

Zugspitze

2,962 m

Germany’s highest mountain. At the peak, it has a large infrastructure that features a museum, restaurant, café, beer garden, shops, skiing facility, panorama platform, a gondola to the glacier, and underground Zugspitzbahn railroad station. Also, take a walk across the Austrian border at the peak.

Gorges

Höllentalklamm

A gorge at the foot of the Zugspitze.
Tickets and reservations needed

Partnachklamm

A gorge closer to Eckbauer’s peak.
Tickets and reservations needed

Old Town and Cultural Highlights

Olympic Ski Jump

Guided tours available.

Old Town Garmisch

Walk from Marienkirche (Marien church) to Richard-Strauss-Platz

Old Town Partenkirchen

Stroll along the historic street of Ludwigstraße

Michael Ende Kurpark

This park is in the heart of the old town of Garmisch. It is dedicated to the German author Michael Ende, who wrote stories such as “The Neverending Story”. Free open-air concerts take place throughout the summer (ranging from Rock Music to Bavarian folk- everything is possible).

Traditional Crafts & Local Family Businesses

Goldsmith Katrin Benkert

(Creator of our wedding rings)

Opening Hours:

Mon–Wed: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thu–Fri: 9:30 am – 10:45 am

Appointments available

Shoemaker Zollner

Traditional shoes and hiking boots.

Opening Hours:

Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Wed: 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Blacksmith Thalyz

Handcrafted pans, knives, and axes.

Check out his video on the website. We love his products.

Bakery Rühl

Exceptional baked goods. (Interior of bakery made by Roman’s workshop)

Opening Hours:

Wed–Sat: 6:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sun: 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Cash Only

Bakery Hobmeier

Opening Hours:

Tue–Fri: 6:00 am – 1:00 pm

Sat: 6:00 am – 12:00 pm

Cash Only

Grasegger Traditional Clothing

A beautiful store spanning two floors, offering high-quality traditional Bavarian clothing. Custom-made Lederhosen and Dirndls are available, crafted by in-house seamstresses. Pay special attention to their in-house brand “2962”, produced locally using regional materials—particularly the renowned wool from this area.

Opening Hours:

Mon–Fri: 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

Sat: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm