Sports & nature in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
unforgettable moments
Clearing your head. Letting your thoughts be thoughts for a while. Showing your worries and sorrows where the door is … and, instead, inviting unforgettable holiday memories in. It doesn’t take much to experience this in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The most important ingredients for a time-off from your everyday worries aren’t far to seek – you’ll find them right by the wayside.
Just imagine: picturesque mountain trails, lush green meadows and crystal clear mountain lakes. Alternatively: powdery white snow, majestic summits and wintry silence. Add to that a pinch of a sports activity of your choice – and there you have it: your seductive holiday cocktail!
In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, active relaxation can be experienced year-round – be it while hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, golfing or ski touring. The only thing that matters is: the incredible tingly feeling that an amazing holiday provokes in you!

From spring awakening to autumn joys
When nature shows itself in its full glory and warm rays of sunlight are tickling your nose, the time has come in Garmisch-Partenkirchen to get out of the house and head into adventure! During the warmer months, everyone can experience their own personal moment of joy.
For some, it might await them during a spring hike, sitting on a bench in the sun for the first time this year and rolling up their sleeves. For others, it might happen when jumping into a cool mountain lake on a hot summer day or sitting in the saddle of a motorcycle while cruising through the mountains.
And for you? If you’re well on your way up to the summit or mountain lake in your imagination, then that’s just the right moment to look for the perfect accommodation for your next holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!

Hiking in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Leisurely alpine pasture hike or challenging mountain tour – in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, every metre that you cover in your hiking boots is rewarded with stunning scenic views. With every minute that goes by, you’ll feel a little lighter. Maybe that’s because your everyday worries will fall off your shoulders with every step you take. What you’re taking home with you instead: a backpack filled with unforgettable holiday memories!
Wetterstein mountain range, Karwendel or Spitzenwanderweg – find out more about hiking in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!

Mountaineering & climbing
You tend to aim high? Then you shouldn’t miss out on the wild rock faces of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. At the base of the Zugspitze, not just die-hard mountain fans start swooning. On first name terms with the rough rock, you can experience the mountains of Garmisch-Partenkirchen up close and incredibly real.
So close to cloud nine: Read more about mountaineering & climbing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen …

Firmly in the saddle
Whether you prefer asphalt, gravel or forest trails underneath your tyres – the feeling of joy when the wind is caressing your nose on an extensive bike tour is amazing! A more than 400-kilometre network of trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen provides the best conditions for leisurely family tours and action-packed downhill rides.
On the pedals, steady, go! Discover the holiday paradise of Garmisch-Partenkirchen for cyclists and mountain bikers!
Tip: Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a route paradise for all those who like to have a couple more HP under their saddle as well! Are you already familiar with the best motorcycle routes of the region?

Experience more of summer!
Endless days and balmy nights – a picture-book summer. The perfect opportunity to try something new, don’t you think? In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you’ll definitely have more than enough opportunities for that. For instance, while golfing, paragliding, swimming, Segway riding, and so much more.
When the snow is falling, …
… the huge variety of winter sports activities in Garmisch-Partenkirchen will make you feel warm and fuzzy all over! Whether you try to achieve a new personal best while skiing, enjoy the winter wonderland while cross-country skiing or prove your aiming skills in biathlon. Sports and the Bavarian Alps go together like a carrot and a snowman!
Tip: Winter holidays off the slopes? That’s Garmisch-Partenkirchen as well! Romantic winter hikes with your significant other, ice stock shooting with your mates or sledging with the whole family – that’ll keep you warm even on the coldest of days!