Garmisch-Partenkirchen Travel Forum

Does anyone know where the ruins of the castle are located? Is it a reasonable hike/walk from the center of town. Are there any places to eat nearby? We are a group of twelve and not terribly athletic, but we would like to see something other than the insides of bars
Thanks for your help.

Hi all, does anybody know how I would get to Oberstdorf in Bavaria from Garmisch-Partenkirchen? Would it be easier to get a train straight to Munich and backtrack down to oberstdorf, or would I change trains in some other small town? Any help much appreciated:-)

I would like to climb the Zugspitze (via the Hollental) tomorrow on the 15th of August? Is anyone aware of whether crampkns would be required or not?

I will be driving from Garmisch to Vienna. What is the fastest route? Assuming I will be mostly on the Austrian Autobahn where do I buy the autobahn pass?

My husband and I are spending a few days in Garmisch over Christmas, and I was wondering if anyone could tell me of any special Christmas dinners or buffets offered by any of the local restaurants. We are going to be without a car, so we're relying on getting everywhere by foot or public transportation, and we'll be staying at a hotel very near the Garmisch train station. Can anyone tell me of places near there where we might make reservations for Christmas dinner?

Thanks.

We have tix to Stuttgart over Christmas, and I have faith that I could find a B&B at this late date in Garmisch, and we'd like to take our kids and go ski for a week. Unfortunately, our 6-year old has only minimal German and we'd like to find a ski "program" to put the kids in for at least half of each day. Does anyone have ideas on a ski programme that does kid group lessons in English over the Christmas holidays???? How about in another (Bavarian or Austrian or Swiss or French) location within 4 or 5 hours of Stuttgart? Thanks in advance for any help, advice, etc......

I'll drive a rental car from from Berchtesgaden to Garmisch-Partenkirchen within one day. Could someone please compare the following two routes in terms of the scene, time to be taken, ease-of-driving, chance of getting lost, etc:

a) Alpine Road within Germany or
b) Highway in Austria stopover Innsbuck

Moreover, is driving through the Germany-Austria border a hazzle-free process, how long it normally takes?

Moreover, any good recommendation for accomodation around Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

I'll be staying in Garmisch for a few nights and will have a car. I'd like to ride a luge, and have a book that lists a few around Tirol. Anyone have a particular one they recommend? How long should I plan on this taking, including the wait in line (if there is one)?
Danke!

I'll be in GP from 3/25-3/28 and am hoping to run about 5 miles a day. Anyone have any suggestions for routes?

hi guys, have been to GP twice before and would love to get married there
next winter, does anyone have any ideas on how I can get some help online or by phone as I am Irish & living in Dublin. My main concerns at the minute are flowers, church, english speaking priest, hair appointments etc, any help at all would be appreciated, Thanks, Emma

I have a fe questions about access to the skiing which I hope someone out there can help me with.

I spent a very enjoyable 4 days skiing in Garmisch last February and so I am returning for a week this February with family and friends in tow. Last year myself and two teenage boys were the only travellers and we used the Haupsberg cable car to access the mountain, but the queue was large and we tended to have to wait approx 1 hour. This year I will also have some younger children (who can ski quite well) and I am anxious to avoid them standing in line for such a long time...you know how it is with kids! I see that access to skiing is also possible through the Kreuzeuch and Alpspitz cable cars. Are the queues here less, and do the lines move more quickly?

Also, on the last day last year we skied right down to the bottom of the Haupsberg and really enjoyed it. However the ski pass only let us take one "up" trip and one "down " trip on the cable car. This was not the Happy Ski caed but the local pass. Is this the same for Kreuzeuch and Alpspitz, or can you ski a circuit and go up in the cable car again. Or does it depend on which card you buy?

Thanks in advance for any help with this.

John

does any1 know how i can get a ticket for next years ski jumping in Garmisch Germany ???

We will be stopping over in Garmisch -Partenkircher for the day on our way to Innsbruck by train. Where do travelers store their luggage while sightseeing? This is the first time we have been faced with that situation. I hoe someone will have suggestions. Thank you.

We will be in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in april and promised the kids that we will not only hike but also visit Fussen and the nearby castles. Can anyone provide guidance on public transportation to Fussen or the castles from G-P. Additionally, can you provide any insight on places to stay for a family of 5.
Thanks and Happy New Year!

Can anyone please tell me whether there are any luggage lockers in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Station and how much do they cost? On another post I read that it is likely that since there's gonna be the event, trains will also stop at Kainzenbad station so please advise about lockers at this station too.

I'll be travelling from Munich to Innsbruck on 1st Jan and I'd like to stop in Garmisch for the Ski Jump event on NYE. However I'll need to leave the luggage somewhere. I tried finding accommodation for 1 night but seems like everywhere's choc-a-block.

Once the event is over, will I easily find trains going to Innsbruck (till what time do trains to IBK run?)

Is it sensible to but tickets for the event at the door? I've checked out this site selling the tickets https://ssl.garmisch.net/der-reisebuero/de/online_bestellung.php I'm assuming that Category 7 is standing. But do you see something or it's absolutely a no-no. If I buy tickets online, will they keep them for me and I pick them up at the door or what? There's not enough time to get them by post for sure.

Dear VTs,

I'm visiting GAP over New Year's Eve and I still don't know what to do there on this special evening. Will there be any parties? Well, stupid question, of course there will, but I mean public big parties or something similar? I don't wanna stay at my hotel and pay 80 Euros for a small dinner plus horrible prices for drinks and listen to boring music :-)

If you have any ideas, please tell me :-)

Thanks a lot in advance
Dinah

So I have got my tickets for new years day for the ski jumping and just have another couple of questions..

I believe the actual competition is held in Partenkirchen. Whats the best way to get from the train station in Garmisch? Is it walkable?

Also for the train from Munich to Garmisch I have a choice of 1st and 2nd class. Is there much difference on German trains?

Thanks!

Gruess Gott!

Are there any outdoor hot springs/spas in the Alps? I mean those at which people can soak in the springs while enjoying the beautiful scenery in the surrounding. Would you please tell me the names of these places? I'd appreciate it if you'd provide other additional info about them.

Danke schoen!

cheers,
backpackerbaby

We will be traveling from Frankfurt to Garmisch in 2 different Vans & want to be able to communicate without having to stop. Does anyone know what type of 2 way radios work in Germany?

We will be driving from Ramstein Air Force Base (Kaiserslautern) to Garmisch. Can anyone tell me how long it will take to get there?

We will be going to Garmisch in March 2006 & will be staying at the Military Edelweiss Resort & Lodge, has anyone stayed there. I know about their website, but was looking for someones up close & real commits on staying there.

Hi, I am staying in Garmisch feb 11th to 18th 2006 and would like a rough price on ski passes for the area, We are a party of 7, 4 adults and 3 children. Everything else is booked and I have found costing for ski hire and ski school for the kids but cannot find ski pass info anywhere. Any help, tips or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

My wife & I have very limited time while on our southern Germany tour. We'd like to ask if anyone has advice re: how best to see areas south of Munich, i.e., Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Fuessen, Chiemsee, etc. Would it be best to rent a car in Munich and drive around and through those areas, rather than take buses between the stops? Main places we want to visit are Neuschwanstein, Zugspitze, but are open to any other points of interest others might suggest to us. Thanks!

Lee & Amy Terry

We will be driving from Zürich to Garmisch. A scenic drive is more important to us than time. Would it be best to take the southern route thru Austria (St. Anton) or take the northern route thru Lindau and over the German Alpenstraße road?

If I catch a train from Starnberg to Garmisch and need a local bus to my Hotel, do I pay the bus driver or can I buy a ticket that includes the whole journey? i.e. Train and bus.

Was just wondering how realistic it would be to get to see the Four Hills comp in Garmisch on New Years Day? First off what chance is there of getting a ticket outside of Germany? Are they on sale yet or already gone?
Second we where thinking of staying in Munich. Would it be possible to get from Munich to Garmisch on New Years Day by any sort of public transport?
And if thats not possible does all the accomodation in GAP get booked up early because of this event??
Cheers

Will be in Garmisch in September. Can anyone give some good German places to eat? Love German food. Thanks

Hi!
My boyfriend & I are wanting to move to Germany in a few months on working visa's - and would like to live & work in or around the Garmisch area.
We're wondering if there's any friendly folk out there who know of or can offer a bed or cheap room either temporarily or permanantly. Even a floor for a couple of weeks would be great!!
Any laid back locals or travellers who can help a couple of New Zealander's out while we settle in??
We're pretty rusty on our German at the moment - but busy learning the language & looking forward to learning the culture - and maybe we can repay you the favour if you ever want to visit New Zealand!
Also - if anyone can recommend companies or places to try for jobs - or any other tips - would be much appreciated as well!
Thanks!

In early July, we are visiting various places in Europe on our honeymoon, including the Alps Region. I have had Zugspitze reccomended for a number of reasons (scenery, and birdwatching). I am looking for advice on the best way to get to the top, I hear there are several possibilities. What is the difference in price, time to ascend to the top, and possibly minimizing the time spent on a scary cable car, ha! Is it easier to get to from Garnisch on the German side, or from Austria.

Also by the way we are looking forward to Neuschwanstein Castle in the region, and some birding.

Good suggestions on local authentic restaurants would be great also.

Thanks so much in advance for your help!!

Greg

My wife and I will be spending 4 weeks in Garmisch-Partenkirchen this summer. What is the best (cheapest) option for such a long stay? We are up for anything - to include a vacation home rental or Zimmerfrei or a regular hotel room. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.