City break in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Active leisure ideas for Garmisch-Partenkirchen - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a famous ski resort, which will become a wonderful destination for fans of active pastime. In winter, skiing remains the main tourist attraction of the resort. Skiing is definitely the most popular entertainment for tourists. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is equipped with an excellent ski area for snowboarders. You will also find some excellent trails for beginners and high-class ski professionals. Visitors of Olympic Ice Stadium are welcome to skate, play hockey or curling. All sports areas are distinguished by a very high level of equipment.

If winter is the time when Garmisch-Partenkirchen attracts fans of skiing, in summer the resort is visited by fans of mountaineering, hiking and cycling. Tourists are welcome to participate in cycling trips to the most beautiful natural places of the region. The resort is also equipped with 19 golf fields and several tennis courts - the choice of sports entertainment is truly enormous. Fans of more unusual types of rest are welcome to attend a riding school or learn the art of a truly original sport - archery.

Besides sports, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers its guests to visit numerous attractive restaurants and clubs, as well as to make a walk through colorful shops. The resort features over four hundred retail pavilions, in which you can buy just about anything, starting from designer clothes to elite national costumes and souvenirs. Partenkirchen and Ludwigstrasse are known as the biggest shopping streets of the city. Besides this, every week the city hosts interesting fairs and open markets. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Vacationers should definitely not forget to visit the resort park of Michael-Ende. This is a unique natural reserve, which territory is home to over 40,000 sorts of different plants. A huge recreation area of the park is dedicated to various sports. You can also find a suitable area for a picnic. The park has become a regular venue for various concerts and festivals. This is also a great place for family rest. Fans of walking in beautiful natural places will be interested in visiting Venus Grotto cave. This is a beautiful artificial cave with a waterfall and a crystal-clear lake, the walls of which are decorated with exquisite paintings. There is also a boat in the form of a swan that makes rides across the lake. During such a ride visitors will be able to observe the cave in details. Fans of gambling will definitely like visiting the local casino. Every evening this venue attracts a huge number of visitors who want to try their luck.

There are also interesting zipline towns in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Thus, Kletterwald and Naturzeit Kletterwald stand out in a special way. These places live nothing but pleasant impressions to both adults and the smallest citizens who enjoy the entertainment together. Such an exciting adventure will surely be remembered for a long time. A narrow but picturesque river Loisach flows through the city, and therefore there is another opportunity to use the entertainment that nature gives. Firstly, it is a chance to enjoy the wonderful views of the incredibly beautiful river, and secondly, the opportunity to go kayaking with My Rafting Day Tours.

Just north of the city is another great place, a kind of Mecca for connoisseurs of aesthetic pleasure - Kuhfluchtwasserfälle. This location is included in routes of many tours held from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and each one offers its own interesting activities. For example, All Things Garmisch sends tourists to the very fairytale Bavaria with its myths and legends, Alpenmove e.K. invites you to explore the city in a more modern way - on segway, which will definitely be fun and easy, and Bergsteigerschule Zugspitze provides an opportunity to explore the mountains.

If there is a desire to increase the adrenaline level to "above average", be sure to try skydiving. In the city, such a fantastic opportunity is provided by Fly-Garmisch. Another interesting pastime can be a cable car trip, and in this case, you should book the tours from Partenkiirchner Bergbahen, Skischule Zugspitze-Grainau, and Eckbauerbahn. The following centers are perfect for those wishing to swim: Alpspitz-Wellenbad, Zugspitzbad or Warmfreibad Farchant where both adults and children are always warmly welcome.

And to get acquainted with Weinachtsman's "helpers", go to Auf der Pirsch nach Hirsch where deer live. A visit to the farm will be nice in itself, but if it happens on Christmas eve along with the youngest citizens, it will definitely be remembered as a good memory for a long time. One more interesting pastime awaits children in Sommerrodelbahn am Skistadion Garmisch-Partenkirchen where they will have the opportunity to enjoy all sorts of rides. Those who want to watch something from theatrical performances should be advised to go to the Kleines Theater or Partenkirchner Bauerntheater after checking the announced events.

Unique museums located in the city are a happy hunting ground awaiting all fans of cultural pastime. First of all, you can not ignore the Freilchtmuseum Glentleiten, an open-air museum introducing visitors to the rich culture of local people and their way of life in ancient times. Those who want to learn more about the indigenous population's traditional crafts must visit the Werdenfels Museum. Richard Strauss Institute was built in honor of famous Richard Strauss who lived in the city for some time. In addition, concerts are often held here, so it’s worth checking the upcoming events. The next museum will be interesting to connoisseurs of art - we are talking about the Museum Aschenbrenner.

A number of shopping centers should be advised to those who've come to the city not least in order to buy some interesting gizmos. For example, Bogner offers a great choice of clothes, sweets can be found in Chocolaterie Amelie, and in GaPa Shop, you can buy amusing souvenirs for relatives and friends. Be sure to try the local ice cream in Eiscafe Bellini, for which many people leave their hometowns, it is really amazing. The city is ready to offer a great variety of spa facilities where you can spend a very nice time. The best among them are Day SPA Graseck, Orchid Thai Massage-Spa, and Beauty Spa Riessersee Inh. Doris Ziegler-Stracka.

Bars and clubs are equally attractive to many visitors to the city. Here everyone can find a place to their liking. The Irish Pub, as the bar's name implies, is perfect for those who love the classic pub atmosphere, Glashaus GAP is famous for its friendly atmosphere, and Bieraterie will appeal to those who like to pick over the best beers. A very colorful facility can be found on Am Kreuzeck Street, and its name is Hexenkesselschneebar. Located near the ski resort, here in the open air you can enjoy not only fantastic outdoor activities but also delicious, hearty food and excellent drinks.