Summer high

Finally, it’s here. The perfect season for adventure in the Alps. Way up high. Conquer peaks. Inhale the alpine air. What better time than in summer. Or roam about, down in the valley. Also beautiful. Lush green. Cool water. Experience nature at its best! Come all, big and small. Young and old. Work up a sweat or relax. The diversity of summer in Garmisch-Partenkirchen makes visitors spoiled for choice. A choice from the best!

Silent forests. Mountain meadows in bloom. Romantic lakes and rushing, bubbling mountain streams. Crowned by majestic peaks. A picture-book landscape. Amidst the most magnificent peaks in the Bavarian Alps. The Wetterstein mountain group. Its neighbour, the Karwendel mountains. A mecca for memorable hikes. A network of hiking trails of over 300 km (186 mi). Some perfect for taking pictures and lingering. Others challenging, but rewarding. All with ample opportunities for refuelling. In one of the cosy “Almen” restaurants in alpine pastures or “Hütten”.

The Included Extra for our guests
We even loan our boss out to you for the day – as your hiking guide! A different hike every week. As a local, Peter Staudacher knows the best places. Every Thursday, until November 29th.
Hiking and yoga. We are offering that in combination. Fit and relaxed in the mountains. Together with our yoga teacher Cristian. Try Wanderyoga yourself! Every Sunday, until 30th September.
Follow him over hill and dale. Not always easy, but with Nordic Walking sticks, no problem. We’ll be glad to lend you a pair – at no extra charge!

Immerse yourself. In cool water. Where it is most beautiful. In the fresh, crystal-clear water of a mountain lake. In Garmisch-Partenkirchen and surroundings, you are spoiled for choice of lakes. Pflegersee, Riessersee, Geroldsee, Eibsee – one more stunning than the other. Picture-perfect natural swimming pools for a day of relaxation while refreshing and sunbathing. Naturally, with the magnificent panorama of the Alps always in sight. Summer at its best!

Calm lakes. Bubbling streams. That’s where they like it best. The fish that the fishermen catch in the lakes and streams around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. With the requisite patience and skills. And of course, the required fishing license. With these ingredients, you may look forward to a delicious fishy meal in the evening!

Flyyyyyy! You don’t have to be a ski jumper to fly in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In the summer, everyone can lift off here. Enjoy the sensation of gliding through the air. And landing safely afterwards. The Flying Fox can make that come true. A lightning-fast descent. Well secured by a steel cable. Shoot through the air over a distance of 270 m (886 ft). The ultimate thrill and excitement. Coupled with great fun. For young and old, large and small. Because everyone was born to flyyyyyy!

Sledding in the summer? Of course. You don’t need snow to go sledding in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. All you need is the Sommerrodelbahn. Right next to the Ski Stadium. Twelve curves in a length of 850 m (2789 ft). That sounds like fun. And speed. Charging towards the bottom at up to 60 km/h (37 mi/h). But no worry, safety is ensured by regular maintenance and checks. And more, you can descend at a slower pace if you prefer.

Time to celebrate! With all that goes with it. Festive processions, traditional costume groups, local Schuhplattler dancers. And of course, beer tents and regional music. Traditions and customs that have been practiced for over half a century. And are still practiced today. A festival every year. First in Garmisch. Then in Partenkirchen. Perfect opportunities to join in and celebrate.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen celebrates classical music. In honour of the great composer, Richard Strauss. Exceptional sound experiences. International orchestras. And some of the most famous voices of the classical period. An extraordinary festival that draws music fans from all over the world

Summer solstice bonfires in the mountains. On the longest day of the year. The mountain tops all aflame. An ancient custom. We, too, will be celebrating! With a “Johanni” bonfire right in our garden. And you can join in. Admittedly: ours is not as spectacular as a bonfire on the top of the Zugspitze mountain! We make up for that with a sumptuous barbecue. With food and drinks until 10 p.m. or later. Our spa and garden area stays open late, too. Definitely a must-do!