At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
It's no wonder that the anticipation of shared family experiences at the Explorer Hotel in Farchant near Garmisch grows with each passing day. After all, there are so many activities you can enjoy on a family vacation in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. But where do you even begin? We've compiled the best tips for your vacation with children in Garmisch-Partenkirchen – for both summer and winter!
Get your kids quickly; exciting highlights in the mountains await you! 😃
Climbing the Zugspitze is a MUST-DO activity! From up here, you'll have the best view ;) At 2,962 meters, it's Germany's highest mountain. But don't worry, you don't have to hike the entire 10 hours up; you can take the cog railway to the Zugspitzplatt and then continue to the viewing platform with its 360-degree panorama. The view is perfect for that first family photo!
Looking for more action and exercise on your family vacation in Garmisch? How about a visit to Upper Bavaria's largest climbing forest in the Zugspitze region? Little explorers and big climbers alike will find action-packed challenges thanks to the 130 climbing elements spread across 13 exciting courses.
Lake Eibsee, at the foot of the Zugspitze, is one of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria. Here you can swim, try stand-up paddling, or explore the lake on your own in a pedal boat.
Tip: A round trip on the "Reserl" excursion boat takes you to the most beautiful corners of the lake.
Just a few meters from the Alpspitzbahn mountain station is the 25-meter-long walkway, 1,000 meters above the ground. The Alpspitzbahn gondolas take you directly to the AlpspiX viewing platform. Do you dare to go all the way to the top?
The hike through the 699-meter-long gorge is easy to manage. The massive rocks and enormous water masses will leave your children (and yours, too) in awe.
Good to know: In the Partnach Gorge, water drips from the walls, so you'll definitely need sturdy shoes and rain gear.
These waterfalls in Farchant are among the most beautiful excursion destinations in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and are just a 20-minute walk directly behind the hotel. Your kids will love the easy hike to the waterfalls and the forest adventure trail!
In the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region, you have a whole range of great natural toboggan runs to choose from:
Just 1 km from the hotel is the small ski area in Farchant, Am Ried, which is perfect for families and those taking their first turns on skis. Night skiing is even offered here on Fridays.
In the snow-sure ski area above Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a total of 40 kilometers of slopes and 4 snow-covered valley runs of all difficulty levels await you.
For families and beginners, Der Hausberg in the Garmisch Classic ski area is particularly suitable, and the children's area is located at its mountain station.
Another highlight is the ski area on the Zugspitze. With 20 kilometers of slopes reaching up to 2,720 meters above sea level, skiing fun in the glacier region is guaranteed!
Franzi and her family will show you the best family experiences around the Explorer Hotel Garmisch.
Ready to hit the ground running? We have the perfect offer for your ideal accommodation!
With the Explorer Hotel, your family adventure begins right away!
One child up to 17 years old stays free in their parents' room
A private children's room with up to 50% discount for 1 to 3 children up to 17 years old
Always included
