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Lake Eibsee, Germany Travel Guide: How to Get There + Things to Do
Tucked beneath the towering Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps, Lake Eibsee is often called one of Germany’s most beautiful alpine lakes —…
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Travel Guides
Zugspitze above, Partnach Gorge below, Bavaria all around
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the Bavarian base I know best, and it holds up for far longer than the weekend most people give it. These guides cover Germany’s highest peak at the Zugspitze, the walk through Partnach Gorge, the water at Lake Eibsee, how to arrive from Munich by train or car, and where to stay once you decide three days was not enough.
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Where to Stay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Hotels vs. Airbnbs + Best Areas
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most beautiful places in the Bavarian Alps — and choosing the right place to stay…
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Best Airbnb in Garmisch: Mountain Views in Bavarian Alps
If you’re searching for the best Airbnb in Garmisch-Partenkirchen — one that feels like a true alpine retreat with cozy…
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Riessersee Hotel Garmisch – Best Lake & Mountain View Hotel in Garmisch
If you’re wondering where to stay in Garmisch for the perfect mix of nature and peaceful alpine charm, Riessersee Hotel…
More about Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Getting there and how long to stay
Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits about ninety minutes from Munich and works as a long weekend or a week. Getting there covers train, car and tour options, the seasonal guide covers when to come, and the three-day itinerary is the fastest way to build a route. The complete guide has the rest.
The mountains
- Zugspitze — Germany’s highest peak, with a separate guide on reaching the summit.
- Partnach Gorge — the walkway cut through the Partnachklamm.
- Lake Eibsee — the lake below the Zugspitze, and the loop around it.
- Ten things to do across the town and the valley.
Where to stay
Hotels vs Airbnbs, and which area suits which trip. Two stays are reviewed in full: Riessersee Hotel, on the lake, and an Airbnb with Alpine views. Still deciding? The pros and cons are laid out here.