Culture & shopping

Bavarian charm

Garmisch-Partenkirchen stands not only for sport and nature but also culture and ambitious shopping.

Strolling through the pedestrian zone

Top quality in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

In the pedestrian zone in Garmisch you’ll find a wide range of boutiques, shoe shops and shops selling traditional clothes. From H&M and C&A to local shops such as the traditional Trachtenhaus Grasegger. High-quality sports shops are the ideal place for some quality shopping. Take a break from shopping in the cafes and restaurants.

Farmers‘ theatre Partenkirchen

Have a good laugh

Bavarian charm on the stage. The farmers‘ theatre has been entertaining guests and locals for almost 120 years with performances such as “The village priest” or “The clever Urschl”. The hobby actors continue to amuse modern audiences with their Bavarian charm.

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Summer of culture

in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Whether it‘s music performances during summer in the wonderful spa gardens or the renowned Richard Strauss festival in spring – there’s something for all culture lovers here. The Garmisch-Partenkirchen CULTURE SUMMER delights visitors with many plays, readings, concerts, singing and much more.

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Small theatre

The most resilient theatre in the world

Fritz Rohrbeck, director and founder of the small theatre, discovered Garmisch-Partenkirchen and resolved to set up a theatre here. The theatre is today being run in the 3rd generation. The successful shows are produced with great attention to detail and captivate audiences.

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Festival weeks in Garmisch and in Partenkirchen

Bavarian tradition is very important here

The Garmisch Festival Week takes place from the end of July to early August in Wittelsbacher Park in Garmisch, right behind the Congress Centre. This is followed by the Partenkirchen Festival Weeks, which take place at the foot of the Wank and opposite the Schützenhaus.

Processions, groups wearing traditional costume, whip-crackers, Schuhplattler dancers und stone lifters show what they can do. Watch children dancing, enjoy genuine Bavarian folk music and Bavarian specialities. Hearty snacks and, of course, lots of Bavarian beer!

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Museums & exhibitions

History, art & culture

Take time to discover and find out more about the Zugspitze region.

Museum Aschenbrenner
Museum Werdenfels
Richard-Strauss-Institut
Michael Ende exhibition in the Kurhaus in the spa gardens
Changing exhibitions in the Galerie des Marktes

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