Do I need a car in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

Getting Around It's also possible to take the train to Zugspitze. But, if you are looking to visit other area attractions (Partnach Gorge, Geroldsee, and other day trips), you will need to book a rental car. Renting a car in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is easy and gives you the freedom to go where you want, when you want.



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Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a multitude of relaxed walks and easy hikes that are perfect for all age groups.

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Is there a direct train from Munich Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen? Yes, it is possible to travel from Munich Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen without having to change trains. There are 22 direct trains from Munich Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen each day.

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How much is the train ticket from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich? The cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich are US$34.06. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets will cost around US$11, while the price is around US$26 if you book 7 days in advance.

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  1. Day trips to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
  2. Day trips in the water, on land and up in the air.
  3. Hiking in the mountains of Bavaria.
  4. Mountaineering & climbing.
  5. Cycling & biking with an exceptional backdrop.
  6. Skiing & snowboarding in Bavaria's slope paradise.
  7. Blissful cross-country skiing experiences.
  8. Winter and snowshoe hikes.


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Ideas for bad weather in District Garmisch-Partenkirchen
  • Castle · Bavaria. Schloss und Park Linderhof. ...
  • Guided Tour · Zugspitze Region. Ortsführung Garmisch. ...
  • Restaurant · Zugspitze Region. Die Laberei. ...
  • Hot Springs · Zugspitze Region. ...
  • Relaxation · Zugspitzland. ...
  • Mind & Soul · Zugspitzland. ...
  • Exercise · Zugspitze Region.


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Garmisch classic allows for more hiking, as there are multiple lifts/peaks, whereas Zugspitze is one peak (the tallest one in Germany). If you're coming from Garmisch, you have to take a train (~45min) to a cable car (~10min) to get to the top of Zugspitze, whereas Garmisch Classic is a lot less time.

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How long to stay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A lot of people come to Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a few days but you could easily spend 2 weeks there. To see everything in this travel guide to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you should at least plan 5 days, as in 5 days packed with activities.

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If there isn't a lot of snow, don't be dismayed. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a great base for visiting historic towns like Mittenwald and Oberammergau, palaces like Linderhof and Neuschwanstein, and even thermal spas like Kristall Therme Kochel am See and Königliche Kristall-Therme am Kurpark Schwangau.

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Glacier Express Topping our list is none other than the Glacier Express, probably the most iconic and luxurious scenic Swiss rail journey.

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