Local trips and sightseeing attractions
Höllentalklamm
Höllentalklamm (“Hell’s Valley Gorge”)Starting point is the hiker’s car park near Hammersbach/Grainau. The climb to the Höllentalangerhütte lodge (approx. 3 Std.) ascends a 445 m elevation gain (closed in winter). Every step is an exhilarating experience of the untamed forces of the water gushing through the ravines until the valley widens and you arrive at the Höllentalangerhütte lodge below the Zugspitze. For children 5 and up.
www.hoellentalklamm-info.de
Partnachklamm
Partnachklamm (“Partnach Gorge”) Starting point is the car park at the Olympic Ski Stadium in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Walk up or take a horse-drawn carriage (approx. 30 min) to the entrance. The gorge is roughly 700 m long along an awe-inspiring path carved into the solid rock above the churning torrents of water. Particularly suitable for families (valley gorge), easily accessible. For children 3 and up.
www.partnachklamm.eu
Oberammergau
An approximate 35 km drive via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberau and Ettal. Picturesque village home to the famous Passion Play theatre, the frescoed Pilatushaus, a beautiful city hall and traditional woodcarving.
www.ammergauer-alpen.de
Linderhof Palace
An approximate 30 km drive via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberau, Ettal. Built by King Ludwig II, Linderhof features palatial grounds, the Moorish Kiosk, Venus Grotto and hunting lodges. This is definitely one place you don’t want to miss!
www.schlosslinderhof.de
Walchensee power plant
(Tel. 08851-770)
An approximate 14 km drive via Krün, Wallgau, Einsiedel, Walchensee and Kesselberg. Daily tours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.eon-wasserkraft.com
Munich (day trip)
Most convenient way to visit is by rail – just 1 hour, 40 minutes from Klais. Once at Munich’s main railway station, you can stroll the pedestrian zone all the way to Marienplatz and on into the Englischer Garten. Olympic Park and the Deutsche Museum are just two examples of the countless sites of interest Munich has to offer, as is also the Tierpark Hellabrunn zoo – always a treat for young and old.
Karwendel
The western Karwendel peak (2384 m) makes for a stunning vantage point, offering you an incomparable view of the Karwendel and Wetterstein mountain chains, the valleys of the Isar and the Inn, the far Stubai Central Alps ridges as well as the Upper Bavarian Alpine foothills and lake region. The Karwendelbahn gondola in Mittenwald carries you right to the mountain station (2244 m) at the heart of these commanding high mountains. Be sure not to miss the newly opened Nature Exhibit Centre.
www.bergwelt-karwendel.de
Innsbruck (day trip)
Also super-easy by rail – just 1 hour, 10 minutes from Klais. The city centre invites leisurely strolls and window shopping. The Hungerburg district and Alpine Zoo keep watch over Innsbruck from above.
Violinmaking Museum
Geigenbaumuseum (Violinmaking Museum)
Mittenwald, Ballenhausgasse 3, Tel. 08823-2511, Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The museum is located right next to the church and allows you an up-close look at traditional violinmaking craftsmanship.
Open Air Museum
Glentleiten Freilichtmuseum (Open Air Museum)
near Großweil (Tel. 08851-1850)
Open April to late October, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.; also Mondays in July and August. A journey into the past, into the farming and handcrafting culture as it was here for hundreds of years. An approximate 20 km drive via Walchensee, Kochelsee, Schlehdorf and Großweil.www.glentleiten.de
Franz Marc Museum
Opening hours 2-6 p.m.
April 1 to October 31 and December 15 to January 15
A selection of pictures by the Murnau artist awaits you.
www.franz-marc-museum.de
Crystal Museum Wattens
(Tel. 0043-5224-510800)
Opening hours daily from 9am to 6pm
Kristallwelten of Swarovski charms with its unique architecture and design. Access via Innsbruck, direction Schwaz on the A12 to Wattens.
kristallwelten.swarovski.com
From the end of May to October the travel agency Alpenglück offers daily day trips to Innsbruck – Swarovski every Tuesday and Friday. For further information, please visit:
www.kriner.info
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Werdenfelser Land
www.werdenfelserland.de
Wallgau
Amidst the finest nature has to offer!
Everything here in the Alpine world of Karwendel has remained as genuine and unspoilt as mother nature intended. Breathe deep the fresh, clean air and drink in the heady charm of the floral splendours, the green forests, crystal-clear lakes, craggy mountain silhouettes and all the animals who still call this pristine nature home.
www.wallgau.de
Neuschwanstein Castle
www.neuschwanstein.de
Krün
Magnificently situated in the upper Isar valley against the imposing backdrop of the Karwendel range. An ideal starting point for longer hikes or for trips to nearby refreshing lakes such as Barmsee, Geroldsee, Grubsee or Walchensee, to name just a few. Mittenwald and Garmisch-Partenkirchen are also just a short distance away.
www.kruen.de
Zugspitze
www.zugspitze.de
AlpspiX
Breathtaking views at the foot of the Alpspitze.
This experience is accessible to everyone thanks to the mountain railways and is easily combined with simple hikes. For families, a walk along the summit adventure trail around the Osterfelderkopf can be enjoyed. The pleasure trail from the mountain station of the Alpspitzbahn to the mountain station of the Kreuzeckbahn can also be combined with a spectacular view from the AlpspiX.
Zur Website
Ettal Abbey
Well worth the approximate 25 km drive via Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Oberau and Ettal. Benedictine monastery with a stunning dome fresco, liquor distillery and brewing museum.
abtei.kloster-ettal.de
Ehrenberg Castle
Medieval family fun near Tyrolean Reutte at Ehrenberg Castle!
Immerse yourself in the Middle Ages – interactively – “On the Knight’s Trail”!
www.ehrenberg.at
Geo-Trip
in Mittenwald, Tel. 08823-3398
in Krün, Tel. 08825-1094
in Wallgau, Tel. 08825-925050
Geo-Trip Karner, Tel. 08825-562
or über www.geo-trip.de