The winter sports resort of Ettal, situated in a high valley in the Ammergebirge, at the foot of the Ettaler Mandl (1,634 m/5,361ft), is famed for its Benedictine abbey. The monks produce a fragrant herb beverage (Ettaler Klosterlikör), made according to an ancient recipe.
11km/7mi west of Ettal in magnificent mountain scenery, is Schloss Linderhof, built by G. Dollmann for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, following Roccoco models (1874-78). Park, with fountains.
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), All Saints' Day - Christian (November 1), New Year's Eve (December 31), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Tips: In winter only the palace can be visited at reduced admission.
Disability Access: Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service, Wheelchair loan or rental
3km/2mi north of Ettal rises the Ettaler Mandl (1,634 m/5,361ft; 2.5-3 hours' climb from Ettal, or by cableway from Oberammergau to the Laberjoch, then 15minutes on foot).