Fold and Fly Travel: Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a German city in Bavaria, near the Austrian border. Garmisch-Partenkirchen was established by merging the two towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen by a decree of Adolf Hitler to bring the 1936 Winter Olympics to Germany. The International Olympic Committee was going to overlook Germany as the host, because there weren't enough hotel rooms in the host town, so Hitler forced the unification of Garmisch and Partenkirchen to create a larger town, which would be more attractive to the IOC. Garmish-Partenkirchen is one of Germany's top tourist ski towns and offers fantastic hiking, skiing and biking opportunities. The Partnach River flows through the Partnachklamm gorge. After 700m the path carved into the rock ends and you can continue your walk to one of the surrounding huts. Take time to stroll down any street and you'll be amazed at the paintings on the outside of the houses. If you visit at the right time of year, you can enjoy the beautiful flowers trailing down the quaint balconies. During the winter, the slopes surrounding the city are fantastic for skiers and tourists. During the summer months you can spend hours walking along the trails and enjoy the panoramic views. The Außerfernbahn is a romantic train journey between Garmisch and Kempten through picturesque Alpine valleys and pretty villages. You can also see Neuschwanstein Castle in Fussen on this route.

Recommended airport

Franz Josef Strauss München (MUC)

Nearby destinations

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen Germany