The biggest name in the German Alps and the highest point in the country - Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a fascinating mix of mountain, lake, and town experiences for a memorable meeting or incentive event.
A German icon, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is possibly the most famous mountain resort in Germany, located beneath the near 3km high Zugspitze peak. The sizeable town offers a wide range of attractions for meeting & incentive events.
With quick access from Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a wonderful escape to the rugged mountains of Bavaria, with dining locations, event activities and hotels all offering a unique Bavarian experience.
Event activities include water, mountain, and air sports – this is action-packed region, whilst event activities can also include more inclusive pursuits such as hiking, sailing and sightseeing. It is possible to access the mighty Zugspitze by a cog railway.
There are a range of superb meeting venues in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including on the peak at 2962m, at the stunning ski jump complex or in the town centre congress centre.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN MEETINGS & INCENTIVE EVENTS - OVERVIEW
Facts & figures
- Population: 27 000
- June ave. temp. 21°C
- September ave. temp. 19°C
Transfers
- Munich airport | 76 miles
- Munich station | 54 miles
- Innsbruck airport | 38 miles
Culture
- Music
- Art exhibitions
- Museums
Action
- White water rafting
- Canyoning
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Alpine coaster
- Stand up paddling
- Swimming
- Paragliding
- Rock climbing
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN
The neighbouring Bavarian towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen were united as one, almost 100 years ago. The principal summer and ski resort of the region, the town of some 27K people offers a great range of services and entertainment.
Located beneath the Zugspitze peak, the highest point in Germany, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an iconic destination for many Germans. An engineering wonder, the Zugspitzbahn cog railway runs from the town centre to the glacier beneath the peak.
The town centre is pedestrianised and offers a wide range of shops and dining options, including numerous terraces with wonderful views over the peaks. A river runs through the town centre parks, whist there are swimming lakes throughout the area.
For incentive events, the town is superb with numerous bars and restaurants and some fantastic group event activities. Whilst the diverse range of meeting venues & excellent infrastructure makes Garmisch-Partenkirchen a superb location for a meeting event.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN EVENT ACTIVITIES
cog railway
Access the top of Germany via a cog railway.
canyoning
Leap into raging river canyons of the Bavarian Alps.
rafting
Explore the local rivers of the region on a white water or log raft.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN DINING
Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a range of dining options throughout the town. In good weather the terraces of the central pedestrian area are alive with clinking glasses and aromas. The setting is wonderful with colourful flower gardens and a horizon full of jagged peaks.
Traditional Bavarian dishes are widely available with meats, soups and dumplings unmissable highlights. There are several more contemporary restaurants across Garmisch-Partenkirchen, offering delicious bio, vegan and whole food menus.
Lakeside restaurants in Garmisch-Partenkirchen are numerous offering traditional dishes as well as superb settings for group events. There are lakeside venues in the valley as well as on the lower slopes of the mountains with access by road, lift or on foot.
Some of the most spectacular dining experiences can be found high in the mountains around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Live music, plates stacked with calories and dramatic views – dining in the mountains can be a special experience.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN NIGHTLIFE
The principal town in the region and host to many year-round visitors, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a wide range of bars and clubs across the town.
In the warmer months, terraces and beer gardens are a great place to host an authentic Bavarian group event. The centre of world beer production, this region produces some exquisite beers and there is no better place to experience them than a traditional beer garden.
Mountain huts above Garmisch-Partenkirchen can be a great place to host private parties, with calorific feasts, live music, plentiful beer and a stunning backdrop.
Munich is easily reached from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and it is possible to combine a meeting or incentive event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a day at the Oktoberfest.
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN MEETINGS & SEMINAR EVENTS
One of the principal meeting and seminar event locations in the German Alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers excellent facilities in the town to meet in. The central congress centre is a dedication conference centre with modular spaces and professional services.
A striking meeting venue can be found at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski jump – a stunning structure that clings to the lower slopes of the resort and offers meeting rooms for events from 15 – 150 delegates.
Alternative meeting venues can be found on the Mountain with the Panorama 2962 offering modular meeting spaces with views over the glacial ice of the Zugspitze or north to the vast, undulating plains of northern Bavaria. Access is by cog railway and cable car.
The proximity of Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Munich, together with the fantastic transport connections make the destination an ideal escape from the big city for meetings and seminar events.
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