Mittenwald Travel Guide

Mittenwald
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Mittenwald Overview

The typical Bavarian, picturesque climatic spa town Mittenwald is located about 3000 ft above sea level, in the alpine world of the Karvendel Mountain range in the Niederwerdenfelser Land, near the Austrian border. On the west of the town are the two mountain lakes Lautersee and Ferchensee and the mountain range Wettersteingebirge. The river Isar, with the majestic backdrop of the Karvendel, flows east along the traffic-calmed Mittenwalder town center, inviting you to discover beautiful fresco decorated houses, elegant shops and cafes.

Mittenwald with its trade route to Italy was throughout history the gateway to the south. In only 3 hours one can be by the sea! Innsbruck Airport is only 24 miles away and the International Airport Munich (Munich vacation rentals | Munich travel guide) only 77 miles. For more than 300 years Mittenwald has been famous for manufacturing string instruments, and music lovers should be sure to visit the Geigenbaumuseum (Museum of violin-making). During the warmer months get to know the variety of offers for walking and hiking in and around Mittenwald, and when the snow falls indulge in the many winter sport activities such as alpine and cross-country skiing, snow boarding, tobogganing, ice sports and horse sleigh rides. The Karwendel cable car and the Kranzberg-chair lift bring you to the lofty heights of the mountains. A special adventure not to be missed in any season is the hike in the famous Leutasch gorge.

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Mittenwald is famous for the manufacture of violins, violas and cellos, and has been a popular stop with tourists since the boom in motorized tourism began in the 1930s.

The most significant landmark in the village is the pink colored Roman Catholic church of Saints Peter and Paul, which is typical of the region. The church and many of the surrounding buildings, both businesses and private residences, are decorated with elaborate paintings on the exterior walls.

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Why stay in Mittenwald?

Mittenwald is an idyllic family-friendly town offering typical Bavarian hospitality. Living standards are high and the surrounding stunning nature attracts visitors from around the world. Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Garmisch-Partenkirchen vacation rentals | Garmisch-Partenkirchen travel guide) is only 10 miles away and offers more shopping and sightseeing opportunities. Gorgeous mountain pastures around Mittenwald invite you to a well deserved break from hiking, mountain-biking or skiing and serve a hearty Bavarian Brotzeit while you relax in a deck chair on the terrace or in the restaurant.

Lüftlmalerei (Frescos) has a long tradition here and they not only enhance the historic buildings, but give Mittenwald its special flair. Restaurants and beer gardens tempt guests to stay a little longer in their cozy atmosphere. Mittenwald even has its own private brewery, the highest in Germany. (Altitude) In their own words: The most important thing during a brewery tour is of course the beer tasting! You will experience it in the historical ambiance of our brewery museum. Together with your kids enjoy the nature, visit farms and pet their animals, go on a coach ride, swim in clear lakes and watch your children taking part in many for them organized events. And when they sleep you might fancy to join a Heimatabend, a traditional evening with folklore music and dance, learning a bit more about local culture in an entertaining and informative way. Holidays in Mittenwald means perfect relaxation in the fresh air between mountains, pastures, lakes, combined with healthy food and the relaxed, friendly Bavarian lifestyle.

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Mittenwald attracts visitors in the winter for its charm and for the downhill and cross-country skiing near the border with Austria - find out more about Mittenwald in Winter.