Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Best Things to Do
SIGHTSEEING
Michael-Ende Kurpark is a great place to go sightseeing. You can discover this park in the center of the city. There are seating areas and stage for concerts or events. It also completed by a big park full of flowers and a fountain. It is good for you to take a rest after a walk through the city, or you may just sit there to enjoy the view.
Michael-Ende Kurpark
DOWNTOWN
The downtown of Garmish Partenkirchen is home to several art cultures. You will find a fascinating little Werdenfels Museum. Built in 1895, this museum is home to 17th century former merchant's home. This museum exhibits region's history including traditional folk art painting. Archaeological finds, artifacts, religious objects, carnival masks, and folk art could be found here.
Werdenfels Museum
SHOPPING
When you travel to Garmisch Partenkirchen, there are plenty of stores and shops to browse at every corner. If you go to holiday resort Bavarian, about 450 shops stand in the picturesque little alleys and bustling streets. While another place to hunt old antique stores, boutiques, modern clothing, and art is along Marienplatz to the Richard-Strauss-Platz. One of popular store here is Galerie Garmisch: Fotokunst- Geschenkartikel-Souvenirs.
Galerie Garmisch: Fotokunst. Geschenkartikel. Souvenirs.
FOOD & DRINK
Garmisch Partenkirchen is famous for its classic Bavarian cuisine. You should definitely try these delicious foods such as Fleischpflanzerl known as hamburger patties or meatball. Knödel is another mus try dishes. This boiled dumplings
are usually eaten with crispy pork.
CULTURE
The people of Garmisch Partenkirchen holds an old custom and tradition on their daily life. The native dialect in here is quite peculiar and original. So, it is not easy to communicate with locals even if you speak Germany fluently. But the local people are friendly and welcoming travelers. If you come in August, you will find a famous festival called Festwochen. There will be performances, funny competition, an colorful carnival.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The perfect time to visit Garmisch Partenkirchen is from early June to mid August. You will experience a nicest summer holiday at that time. It also will avoid you from crowd of tourists.
HOTEL
Go to Gasthof Fraundorfer for staying in Bavarian guest house. You can find this 3 star hotel in historic Ludwigstraße street, a pedestrian area for shopping. The rooms are decorated in rustic and cocy atmosphere. Experience cheerful evenings with Bavarian entertainment and music the hotel provides for you. While you may stay at Hotel Koenigshof if you like to see a mountain view from your room. The hotel situated at the foot of Germany's highest mountain. It's also the best location for shopping, parties, and reach the train station.
Gasthof Fraundorfer
Hotel Koenigshof
RESTAURANT
Head to Wolpertinger for your local culinary experience. Their Bavarian flavors are famous among local people and travelers. It becomes one of the best restaurant to taste Bavarian cuisine. Zum Wildschutz serves more than Garmisch's local cuisine. The restaurant offers Germany, European, and Vegetarian menus. This restaurant sets in an old Germany building style. Not only its strategic location in downtown Garmisch, but the local music, typical atmosphere are attracting visitors to eat there.
Wolpertinger
Zum Wildschutz
CAFE
Take a visit to Mukkefuck, a very charming little cafe and bistro. This building of this place is very traditional. It has solid wood ceiling, makes visitors can feel the cozy atmosphere. A huge selection of menu for breakfast, lunch, and local cuisine are provided here. You can also get some drinks like coffee and another sweet things. While, find a great coffee and sweet treats at Café Konditorei Thron. This is a legendary cafe that has opened for 20 years. The cafe also has ice cream and cakes to order.
Mukkefuck
Café Konditorei Thron
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
The Irish Pub is one of popular bar in the city. This authentic bar has traditional pub decor with a square in the centre. You can also choose the terrace seating to get a view of Zugspite while enjoy your beers. If you like crowd, you will find it at Peaches Cocktailbar. It is located in downtown of Garmisch. This is more than a bar, but a pub and a club with good music. You won't let yourself leave this place in an hour.
The Irish Pub Garmisch
Peaches Cocktailbar
INTERESTING PLACE
Visit Zugspitze to get amazing experience at Germany's highest peak. This area is a popular destination for skiers across the world. It gets busier during winter. Beside skiing, you can try hiking, visit the caves and glaciers. Then, you must head to Alpspix to get a wonderful panorama of Alpine peaks. This observation deck allows you to stands in mid-air, about 1,000 meters above the ground.
Alpspix
Zugspitze
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Explore The Partnach Gorge to get some of picturesque photos. This is a trail spot of dramatic and rocky gorge on the River Partnach. It stands along 702 metres long and more than 80 metres depth. While for an architecture photography, you can go to Parish Church of St. Martin. This church located in city centre. It looks like a usual church from outside, but inside is really beautiful. The lovely paintings, walls and ceiling will amazed you.
The Partnach Gorge
Parish Church of St. Martin
