natural wonder
Eibsee
A crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
2 km · about 5 min drive
Bavaria, Germany · Europe
Grainau works well as a base: 10 minutes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 2km from Eibsee.
Grainau is a town located in Bavaria, Germany. With a population of 3,674, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Grainau 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 Grainau to your route.
Grainau (Southern Bavarian: Groana) is a municipality in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in southern Bavaria, Germany. It is located at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain, the tallest mountain in Germany in the sub-mountain range of the Wetterstein Alps which is a branch off the main mountain range it isRead more
connected to, the Alps.
Lake Eibsee in Grainau lies at the foot of the Zugspitze surrounded by forest.
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Grainau is located in Bavaria, Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.4761 latitude, 11.0241 longitude.
Grainau has a population of approximately 3,674 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 crystal-clear emerald lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, often called Germany's most beautiful lake with its tiny forested islands.
2 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
6 km · about 10 min drive
scenic viewpoint
At 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
7 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.
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
landmark
A picturesque Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its traditional Lüftlmalerei painted houses.
14 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A bridge spanning a gorge with the classic fairy-tale view of Neuschwanstein Castle perched on its crag above the Bavarian forests.
22 km · about 25 min drive
April to October
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