Mittenwald is an Alpine town in the German state of Bavaria. Although it only has a population of 7,000 people, it has a great tradition of violin making. It is located in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, near the border with Austria.
Get in
Mittenwald has a railway station on the Munich-Innsbruck railway. Deutsche Bahn operates hourly trains to Munich and two-hourly trains to Innsbruck. The train journey to Innsbruck from Mittenwald is a spectacularly scenic trip, not to be missed.
Get around
The whole town is walkable on foot.
See
The small town is pretty with dramatic mountains in the background.
- Leutascher Geisterklamm. An impressive gorge, somewhat similar to the Partnachklamm in nearby Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
- Colorful painted houses throughout the town.
- Geigenbaumuseum Mittenwald, Ballenhausgasse 3. A museum showcasing Mittenwald's rich history of violin making. Exhibits in English and German, €5.50 admission for adults.
Do
- Karwendelbahn. up to the mountain for dramatic views €27
- Hike in the numerous mountains above the town. There are several marked trails to Hoher Kranzberg and other viewpoints in the area.
Buy
- REWE, Innsbrucker Str. 4. Chain grocery store with local products.
Eat
- Gasthof Gries, Im Gries 41, 82481 Mittenwald (im Gries, 3 minutes from downtown), +49 8823 1471. Bavarian cuisine
- Osteria Veneta, Obermarkt 31. Authentic Italian food.
Drink
Sleep
- Jugendherberge Mittenwald, Buckelwiesen 7, +49 8823 1701.
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- Naturcampingpark Isarhorn, am Horn 4, +49 8823 5216.
- Haus Waldfrieden, Elmauer Weg 14, +49 8823 94315. 2022-11-02
- Gasthof Stern, Fritz-Prölß-Platz 2, +49 8823 8358.
- Alpenrose, Hotel-Gasthof, Obermarkt 1, +49 8823 92 700.
- Hotel Rieger, Dekan-Karl-Platz 28, +49 8823 92500.
- Landhotel Tonihof, Buckelwiesen 3, +49 8823 50 31.
- Jägerhof, Partenkirchner Straße 35, +49 8823 9228-0.
- Hubertushof, Dammkarstraße 9, +49 8823 5024.
- Post Hotel Mittenwald, Obermarkt 9, +49 8823 9382333.