Shopping in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Stroll around, browse the shops and find your favourite piece!
If you think about holidays in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you immediately think “skiing, hiking, biking”. Of course, you can do all of that in the Bavarian mountain paradise. But what else can you spend your time with? Stroll around, browse the stores and shop till you drop! Because returning from an amazing holiday, you’ll want to bring home a couple souvenirs that make the wonderful time in Garmisch-Partenkirchen even more unforgettable, right?
And there’s plenty to be found in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Even if you don’t immediately think of the holiday resort in Bavaria as a great place for shopping – in the picturesque little alleys and bustling streets, there are about 450 shops! From quaint little antiquity stores to old-established traditional-garb shops and hip designer boutiques, you’ll find everything that gets shopping fans excited. Your next treasured piece is already waiting to be found!
Shopping in a friendly atmosphere
Garmisch or Partenkirchen – at the Bavarian holiday destination, you can discover unique pieces and bargains at every corner. The range of different offers is vast: Alongside antiquities, rarities and art, there are also shops for modern clothing, shoes and sports equipment. At the 40,000-square-metre Gewerbepark in the newer part of Partenkirchen as well as along its main street, you’ll also find shops that offer beautiful and useful items for the household, diverse crafts, electronics, cars and motorcycles.
Garmisch has much to offer as well: In the urbane pedestrian zone from the Marienplatz to the Richard-Strauss-Platz, you’ll find traditional garments from ol’-timey to stylish and modern. If you like it a little quainter, you should stroll along the historic Ludwigstraße. That’s where you find charming little shops that range from potteries to bakeries, butcher’s shops and goldsmith’s workshops. An absolute must if you have a sweet tooth: The Chocolaterie Amelie chocolate manufacture! Delicious chocolates can be found in Garmisch as well, by the way …
The local brand “Inser Hoamat”
Local production, traditional manufacture, regional materials and finest GaPa quality – you can hardly get any closer to the real Garmisch-Partenkirchen when shopping. Under the local brand umbrella “Inser Hoamat”, you’ll find products made with Bavarian love – and by local manufacturers who shape the region as well as your holiday experience with their crafts. From the original Haferlschuh to marigold-goat-milk-soap – there are a number of Alpine products that reflect the character and history of the region.
Sounds like the perfect souvenirs for your loved ones at home? Discover the carefully selected products by Inser Hoamat!
Follow your nose: the weekly markets in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
On Thursdays and Fridays in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Let your sense of smell guide you! Because the wonderful scent of antipasti, freshly baked bread, smoked salmon and various cheeses will inevitably lead you to the weekly markets. Juicy fruits, fresh vegetables and colourful flowers can be found there as well. The markets turn the holiday resort into a gourmet paradise on a weekly basis – with seductive scents wafting through the air and regional products on sale by their growers and manufacturers. Stop by and try some of the delicacies!
Weekly markets in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:
- on Thursdays in Partenkirchen: on historic Ludwigstraße
- on Fridays in Garmisch: on Mohrenplatz
Reading about all tasty foods makes your stomach growl? Then it’s time for a visit to one of the many cosy restaurants in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
