Running along Germany’s southern border with Austria, the Bavarian Alps are one of the country’s most beautiful areas. Skiing is, naturally, one of the favorite pastimes. You’ll find Germany’s tallest mountain, Zugspitze, rising more than 9,700 feet in the Garmisch-Partenkirchen district (also a great hiking area in summer). Berchtesgadener Land (home to Watzmann, Germany’s third-highest peak) is another major ski area. Hochwanner, the country’s #2 mountain, is also in the Alps.
Restaurants in Bavarian Alps
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Hello, I have been living and working in Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen for 40 years, for about 15 years I have been taking tourists on my Tours to the Castles of King Ludwig 2nd, the famous Fairy Tale King who built Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen. There is a lot of history in this area going back to the Bronze Age, the Celts, Romans, Bavarians and Germanen, Garmisch actually means town of the Germanen(Germans). We start your Tour normally at 09:00 am, this normally gives you time for breakfast and we miss the business traffic, there is lots to see and do here but I try to show you the most interesting and with many photo opportunities. I try to combine your interests into my Tours, If you want to know about the Olympics in 1936, the history of Ettal Monastery, Oberammergau, Linderhof and Neuschwanstein then this is the Tour for you. Or you can´t see another Church, that´s OK too, It´s YOUR Tour! I also do Airport Transfers and trips to European Cities!
4.5 based on 287 reviews
Our visit here was fantastic, even with the weather being a little cloudy at times. The ride in the cable car to the top was an exhilarating adventure in and of itself as I have a fear of heights but man, what a view! Once you reach the top, there's a restaurant if you're hungry, an observation building with a glass wall at the end, and of course numerous trails where you can enjoy the beauty of the Alps first-hand. The trails are varying degrees of difficulty, depending on your skill level and interest. We took it easy and strolled along the trail that straddled the border of Germany and Austria. The variety of wildflowers was just as amazing as the view of the mountains surrounding us. A few items of note if you go: 1. We visited on June 30 and I wore a t-shirt and shorts. While I was perfectly content with the 54 F temperature, my cousins bundled up a bit as the wind was constant at certain points in the trail and made it feel colder than it actually was. You may wish to bring layers unless you're weird like I am and like cooler weather. 2. You can get a 2 Euro refund for the card you're issued when you first purchase your ticket. This card is your electronic entry onto the cable car ascending and descending the mountain. We kept ours not realizing you could turn them back in for re-use. Don't get me wrong, I'm perfectly happy to have it as a souvenir but some of you may wish to get the Euros to put toward a mug of beer while you're visiting Germany. 3. Although the restaurant does take credit cards, be aware that they only take German ones. I am an American and tried paying with my very-American credit card and the cashier shot me down instantly, saying they would only accept cards from German banks. Luckily, I had cash but if you're a tourist from a different part of the world, carry Euros with you when you come here. This place was great and I would love to go back again.
4.5 based on 3 reviews
4.5 based on 232 reviews
Super interesting. Amazing engineering. This Cog wheel train takes you almost 2,600 meters above sea level and it is the highest railway in Germany and the third highest in Europe.
4.5 based on 32 reviews
This cable car was built in 1953 according to the plans of the cable car designer Karl Peter. A fully automated cable car without a car attendant was built
4.5 based on 23 reviews
We visited Brauneck in June intending to do tandem hang-gliding. Alas, when we arrived wind conditions were deemed unsafe (possibly a blessing!). Rather than just turn around and drive back to Munich, we decided to take the tram to the mountaintop and explore. Glad we did. The 360 views are stunning and we got a front row seat to the snow-capped Alps. (The peak in the far right background of the attached photo is Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany.) Also, the mountaintop has a number of hiking trails. There's an enclosed restaurant (called the Panorama, if memory serves) at the mountaintop tram station. Hike several hundred meters farther up toward the summit and you'll find a second, more rustic establishment. We took a table on the outdoor terrace for pretzels, beers and gorgeous views, but I think they offer a full menu if you happen to arrive at mealtime. I don't think I would make a special trip just to visit this place, but should you find yourself in the area anyway, it's well worth the time and nominal expense. I give it 5 stars just for the beauty of the locale.
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