A German icon, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is possibly the most famous mountain resort in Germany. Located beneath the nearly 3-km-high Zugspitze peak, the sizeable town offers a wide range of attractions for meeting and incentive events.
With quick access from Munich, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a wonderful escape to the rugged mountains of Bavaria. Dining locations, event activities, and hotels offer a unique Bavarian experience.
Event activities include water, mountain, and air sports—this is an action-packed region. However, event activities can also include more inclusive pursuits such as hiking, sailing, and sightseeing. A cog railway cuts through the mountain to access the mighty Zugspitze.
There are superb event venues in and around Garmisch-Partenkirchen, including at the peak, at 2962m, a stunning ski jump complex, or a lakeside venue.
The neighbouring Bavarian towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen were united almost 100 years ago. The principal summer and ski resort of the region, the town of some 27K people, offers a wide 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 many shops and dining options, including numerous terraces with beautiful views over the peaks. A river runs through the town centre parks, and swimming lakes are in the area.
The town is superb for incentive events, with numerous bars and restaurants and some fantastic group event activities amongst the town, lakes and mountains.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen accesses the highest mountains in Germany. The town is an outdoor Mecca for Germans and event planners can incorporate many mountain sports into an incentive programme. Activities include whitewater rafting, canyoning, hiking, and mountain biking.
The top of the Zugspitze is an excellent place for more serious hiking. At an elevation of almost 3000m, it is rugged, glacial terrain with fantastic lookout platforms.
In the valley, several lakes offer water sports and swimming options. Gorges with waterfalls and hiking trails are also present. E-bikes are hugely popular and allow visitors to explore the wider area around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Group lunches can be planned in remote huts.
The town also offers the chance to discover local crafts, culture and cuisine.
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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 superb, with colourful flower gardens and a horizon full of jagged peaks.
Traditional Bavarian dishes are widely available, with meats, soups, and dumplings being unmissable highlights. Several more contemporary restaurants are located across Garmisch-Partenkirchen, offering delicious bio, vegan, and whole-food menus.
Numerous lakeside restaurants in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offer traditional dishes and superb settings for group events. Lakeside venues are located in the valley and on the lower slopes of the mountains, and they can be accessed 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.
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 great places 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 great places to host private parties. They offer calorific feasts, live music, plentiful beer, and a stunning backdrop.
Munich is easily reached from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and an incentive event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen can be combined with a day at the Oktoberfest.
