Water. It's the elixir of life. Refreshment. But when it comes from above, we're not always in a positive mood. Then it's wet. Cold. And unpleasant. Keyword: rain. Not many people are fans of this kind of weather. When it rains, people prefer to stay indoors. And when you go on vacation? Then you hope with all your might that the weather is good. The sun is shining. And the temperatures are warm.

But like so many things in our lives, the weather is out of our hands. It's purely a matter of luck. But what does that matter? We say: Don't let it spoil your mood. Holidays in the rain are wonderful – even if you might spend them differently than in sunshine. And holidays in Wellness Hotel At the Zugspitze, it's certainly not a problem in sleet. But what to do when it rains in Garmisch? We at the Staudacherhof will tell you!

In a clammy Rainy weather usually doesn't matter. Here, water is the dominant element. But in a positive sense. Through spectacular impressions. And fascinating natural forces. This is also the case in the Partnach Gorge. Not far from the Wellness Hotel Garmisch. The route there is easy to find: You walk directly from the Olympic Ski Stadium to the entrance of the gorge. It's about a half-hour walk to the Klammsteig trail. This is where the gorge hike begins. Every step offers perspectives. New. Breathtaking. Past the roaring water. Through narrow tunnels and walkways. And surrounded by massive rock walls. The Partnach Gorge is always an impressive spectacle. And an exciting excursion tip. In summer as well as in winter. And when it rains.

And please feel free to visit us at Gorge House past the Partnach. If you go past the gorge hike would like to stop by.

The world-famous composer. An institution in his adopted hometown of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. And a personality with many facets. Richard Strauss Institute You can learn more about the conductor. About his character. His life. And his boundless creativity. What to do when it rains in Garmisch? Visit the permanent exhibition "Strauss! Discovering the Man & Music." Or you can delve even deeper: In the library or in the institute's archive.

The sweet world of Amelie. Contrary to the German-French film classic, this tip does not contain a young woman's fantasy world. But a very real world. Full of chocolate. Welcome to the The chocolate factory in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Bad weather is quickly forgotten here. Especially when the lovingly handcrafted chocolate creations melt in your mouth. The finest pralines, each with its own character. A variety of broken chocolates, or hand-scooped chocolate bars, of the highest quality. All sourced from the sustainable and fair cocoa supply chain Cacao Trace.

This is where every heart beats faster. For gourmets and chocolate lovers alike. In the glass chocolate factory on Ludwigstrasse, you can even glimpse the production process. You can watch the confectioners at work, through a large glass pane. Get up close to chocolate dreams.

What to do when it rains in Garmisch? We hope we were able to answer your question. And help you with tips for excursions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen when it rains. But the best thing is: you don't actually need these tips. Because the best thing about rainy weather is simply doing nothing. To relax. To unwind. And to treat yourself to some time out. There's no better place to do that than at the Staudacherhof. Wellness Hotel Garmisch. The 1.400-square-meter outdoor area is a perfect place to relax in bad weather. Swim laps in the indoor pool, relax in the cozily warm, covered whirlpool in the garden, or watch the raindrops fall while you sweat in the panoramic sauna. You can even relax by the outdoor pool and listen to the sound of the rain—without getting wet—on our newly covered floating loungers.

We guarantee you: Even when it rains, wellness in Garmisch is 100 percent enjoyable.

We at the Staudacherhof team look forward to seeing you – whatever the weather!