natural wonder
Partnach Gorge
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Garmisch-Partenkirchen works well as a base: 10 minutes from Farchant, 3km from Partnach Gorge.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 26,022, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Garmisch-Partenkirchen sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Berlin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Garmisch-Partenkirchen to your route.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (German pronunciation: [ˈɡaʁmɪʃ paʁtn̩ˈkɪʁçn̩] ; Bavarian: Garmasch-Partakurch) is an Alpine ski town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is the seat of government of the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (abbreviated GAP), in the Oberbayern region, which borders Austria. Nearby is Germany'sRead more
highest mountain, Zugspitze, at 2,962 metres (9,718 ft) above sea level.
The town is known as the site of the 1936 Winter Olympic Games, the first to include alpine skiing, and hosts a variety of winter sports competitions.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4921 latitude, 11.0958 longitude.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a population of approximately 26,022 people, making it a town in Germany.
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ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.
Full driving guide for Germany8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
3 km · about 5 min drive
natural wonder
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
7 km · about 15 min drive
castle
The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.
11 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
11 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A picturesque Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its traditional Lüftlmalerei painted houses.
12 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
Bavaria's most celebrated driving road: the B11 climbs in tight switchbacks from Kochelsee to Walchensee over the 858 m Kesselberg, a historic hillclimb course beloved by motorcyclists since the 1900s.
23 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
A 1,212 m Tyrolean pass on an ancient Roman route (Via Claudia Augusta) between Reutte and Imst, sweeping past the turquoise Blindsee and Fernsteinsee lakes beneath the Zugspitze massif.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cathedral
A UNESCO rococo pilgrimage church standing alone in Alpine meadows, an explosion of white-and-gold baroque interior.
26 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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