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