Garmisch
Garmisch, with its picturesque old houses (particularly in Frühlingstrasse), lies on the banks of the Loisach, beyond the railroad, and is part of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In Richard-Strauss-Platz is the Kongresshaus, set in the Kurpark.
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Hausbergbahn Cableway
The Hausbergbahn cableway (large cabins) travels from Garmisch up the Hausberghöhe (1,347 m/4,420ft), from which the Kreuzwanklbahn continues to the Kreuzwankln (1,550 m/5,086ft).
Kreuzeckbahn Cableway
The Kreuzeckbahn cableway (large cabins) travels from Garmisch up the Kreuzeck (1,650 m/5,415ft) and has fine views, particularly of the nearby Alpspitze.
Osterfelderbahn Cableway
The Osterfelderbahn cableway (large cabins) travels from Garmisch up the Osterfelderkopf (2,050m/6,725ft). From the top there is another cableway (large cabins) to the Hochalm (1,700m/5,600ft).
New Parish Church
The New Parish Church (St Martin's) in Garmisch, built by Josef Schmuzer (1730-33), has a rich Baroque interior (Wessobrunn stucco-work). The Old Parish Church (Alte Pfarrkirche; 15th-16th C) has remains of Gothic wall painting.
Olympic Ice Stadium
Near the Zugspitze station (Zugspitzbahnhof) in Garmisch is the Olympic Ice Stadium and at Zöppritzstrasse 42, beyond the Loisach, the Richard Strauss Villa, home of the composer who died in Garmisch in 1949.
Schachen Hunting Castle
A three hour hike from Elmau or Garmisch-Partenkirchen will take you to Schachen Hunting Castle - the hunting lodge of Ludwig II.
Werdenfelser Regional Museum
The Werdenfelser Regional Museum in Garmisch presents an illustrative history of the last 2000 years of the Werdenfelser region. Located in a 17th century house, the museum highlights folk exhibits.
Werdenfelser Regional Museum / Schachen Hunting Castle
Ludwigstrasse 47
D-82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany
Ludwigstrasse 47
D-82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany
Hours
January 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Open | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
