Partenkirchen Attractions
In Partenkirchen, the eastern part of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, lying between the river Partnach and the Wank, are the handsome Town Hall (Rathaus; 1935) and the Werdenfelser Heimatmuseum (Ludwigstrasse 47).
Eckbauerbahn Cableway
The Eckerbauerbahn cableway goes from the Olympic Ski Stadium in Partenkirchen up the Eckbauerhöhe (1,236m/4,055ft) and has fine panoramic views.
View of the Zugspitze
From Florianplatz in Partenkirchen there is a superb view of the Zugspitze massif to the south.
Wankbahn Cableway
The Wankbahn cableway (small cabins) runs from Partenkirchen, 3,000m/3,300yd long, to an upper station on the Wank at 1,755m/5,760ft. From the summit (1,780m/5.840ft) there is a magnificent view of the Garmisch basin.
Olympic Ski Stadium
South of Partenkirchen, on the Gudiberg, is the Olympic Ski Stadium (Olympia-Skistadion), with two Olympic ski-jumps. Nearby is the lower station of the Eckbauerbahn.
Hours
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 18:15 | 18:15 | 18:15 | 18:15 | 18:15 | 18:15 | 18:15 |
October 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
St Anton Church
A 15-minute walk above Partenkirchen brings the visitor to the St Anton gardens (fine views), with the pilgrimage church of St Anton (1704; ceiling painting by J. E. Holzer, stucco ornament).
