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About Krün

Krün works well as a base: 15 minutes from Mittenwald, 13km from Partnach Gorge.

Krün is a town located in Germany. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Krün sits in Germany, where you drive on the right. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Krün to your route.

About Krün

Krün is a municipality in the Upper Bavarian district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It belongs with Garmisch-Partenkirchen as district capital and cultural center as well as other municipalities to the region Werdenfelser Land. A few kilometers south runs the German-Austrian border. The village, together with Mittenwald

Read more and Wallgau, builds the tourism network Alpenwelt Karwendel who markets the holiday region throughout the year as a starting point for sports and recreational activities such as hiking and cross-country skiing. In 2015, Krün was the host-community of the 41st G7 summit. It took place on 7 June and 8 June 2015 in Schloss Elmau, which belongs as a separate district to the municipality of Krün. On the occasion of the G7 summit US-President Barack Obama visited the village together with Chancellor Angela Merkel and her husband. From June 26 to 28, 2022, Krün once again hosted the G7 Summit.

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Where is Krün located?

Krün is located in Germany, Europe. The coordinates are 47.5052 latitude, 11.2792 longitude.

What is the population of Krün?

Krün has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Germany.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Germany
Timezone
Coordinates
47.5052, 11.2792

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Germany

Police
110
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ADAC roadside assistance: +49 89 22 22 22. No general speed limit on some autobahn sections but advisory 130 km/h.

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Worth the detour from Krün

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Partnach Gorge

A thundering 700m gorge near Garmisch with footpaths carved into rock walls beneath crashing waterfalls and ice formations.

13 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

14 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Kesselberg 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.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Oberammergau

A picturesque Bavarian village famous for its Passion Play performed every ten years and its traditional Lüftlmalerei painted houses.

19 km · about 20 min drive

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.

20 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sylvenstein Reservoir

A vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.

21 km · about 25 min drive

castle

Linderhof Palace

The smallest of Ludwig II's three palaces, set in ornate gardens inspired by Versailles in the Graswang Valley.

22 km · about 25 min drive

famous road

Deutsche Alpenstrasse

Germany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.

23 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Krün

  • Right hereGarmisch-PartenkirchenA renowned winter sports and mountaineering hub at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.
  • Right hereKesselberg RoadBavaria'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.
  • 21 kmSylvenstein ReservoirA vivid blue reservoir crossed by a graceful bridge on the German Alpine Road, gateway to the Karwendel mountains.
  • 23 kmDeutsche AlpenstrasseGermany's oldest holiday road winding 450km along the Bavarian Alps past lakes, castles and mountain passes from Lindau to Berchtesgaden.
  • 24 kmZugspitzeAt 2,962 metres, the highest peak in Germany offers panoramic views across four countries from its summit platform.
  • 24 kmNordkette MountainA dramatic 2,334-metre Alpine ridge accessible by cable car directly from Innsbruck's city centre, offering world-class views of the Inn Valley.

Driving in Germany

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Krün.

Wallgau

🇩🇪 Germany

1 km awayPop. 1,446

Mittenwald

🇩🇪 Germany

7 km awayPop. 7,996

Farchant

🇩🇪 Germany

13 km awayPop. 3,722

Scharnitz

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km awayPop. 1,403

Garmisch-Partenkirchen

🇩🇪 Germany

14 km awayPop. 26,022

Ohlstadt

🇩🇪 Germany

15 km awayPop. 3,368

Schlehdorf

🇩🇪 Germany

17 km awayPop. 1,203

Leutasch

🇦🇹 Austria

18 km awayPop. 2,380

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