Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
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
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
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Kitzbühel
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
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
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Zillertal
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
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
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
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
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
Neuschwanstein
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
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
Garmisch
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
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
Hinterstoder
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
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
Oberstdorf
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
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
Berchtesgaden
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
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
The hotel in Garmisch for sporty Alpine explorers
Holiday at the Explorer Hotel Garmisch in Farchant in the Zugspitze region
Your base camp for a sporty and active holiday in the Zugspitze region. The Explorer Hotel in Farchant not only saves your wallet, but is also the perfect starting point for any activity near Germany's highest mountain.
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Explorer Hotel Garmisch – book rooms from €59.80!
The highlights nearby:
| Forest Adventure Trail in Farchant 550m |
| Kuhflucht Waterfalls 1.8 km |
| Zugspitze 5.9 km |
| Werdenfels Castle Ruins 6.7 km |
| Olympic Ski Jump 6.9 km |
| Partnach Gorge 8.3 km |
| Eibsee 16 km |
| AlpspiX Viewing Platform 22 km |
Be one of the first guests at our new Explorer Hotel in Farchant. Trendy, affordable, and perfect for anyone who loves being active in the mountains. Whether biking, hiking, or climbing – we offer the perfect base camp for your mountain vacation.
Start your day at the Explorer Hotel with a hearty breakfast buffet. Choose a suitable tour on our interactive touchscreen wall and get your equipment ready in our bike and ski area.
Then you can get started: Collect unforgettable moments in Garmisch. Back at the hotel, a delicious drink awaits you at our bar, or you can rejuvenate for the next action-packed day in our Sports Spa. Did you know that the Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany? Reason enough to pay Garmisch-Partenkirchen a visit.
In summer, you can explore the breathtaking mountain scenery around the Zugspitze on foot or by bike. The action continues in winter, with perfect slope conditions awaiting you in Germany's highest ski resort.
If you set up your base camp at the Explorer Hotel in Farchant, you've made the right choice. From here, you can reach the top attractions of the Zugspitze region in just a few minutes.
So, what are you waiting for? ;)
Find the perfect deal for your active holiday!
Trail running in Garmisch
✔ April 23-26, 2026
✔ Trail running with Michi Zahler
✔ GaPa Trail starting point
Ski Deal
✔ 10% discount
✔ Limited bookings
✔ Arrival daily
✔ 3 nights or more
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 4 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ from 1 night
Hike Deal
✔ Including cable car ticket
✔ Reduced rate
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
This is what you get from us including:
From just €59.80 per person, you can get everything you need for your active holiday in Farchant.
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, and much more.
E-charging stations (for a fee)
There are four public charging stations in the underground car park. Each parking space costs €8.80.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
Read enough?
Then just take a look at the room tour in one of our Explorer Hotels with mountain sports YouTuber Marlene.
Exclusive room tour through the Explorer Hotels in the Alps featuring marlenesleben
That’s why you’ve come to the right place:
On the same wavelength
It's not just guests who go exploring here. As an Explorer Buddy, you enjoy the perfect work-mountain balance: before or after work, you can hit the slopes or get on your bike.
In the heart of the most beautiful Alpine regions
The Explorer Hotels are located in 11 top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany. Here you can experience the Alps in all their colors – 365 days a year.
Green Spirit
We love the Alps the way they are and want to do everything we can to keep it that way. As Europe's first certified passive house hotels, we are committed to sustainability.
Sports lover with an explorer gene
Plenty of storage space for your equipment in the rooms, a ski and bike area with a workbench, sports lockers, washing area, and tour suggestions for every season. We know sports!
Trust & Passion
We do what we do with passion and at a high level. Because quality isn't just a cliché for us! You're guaranteed the best price with us and will meet sports-loving Explorer Buddies who will provide you with expert advice.
Recovery mode on!
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms with stunning mountain views will quickly put you in vacation mode. For extra relaxation, head to the Sport Spa, complete with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room.
Further inspiration around Farchant:
Garmisch bouldering hall
Whether indoors or outdoors - in the bouldering hall in Garmisch-Partenkirchen you get everything you need for a perfect day of bouldering.
St. Martin am Grasberg toboggan run
We present: The most beautiful toboggan run in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and even in Upper Bavaria. From the St. Martin mountain inn on the Grasberg, you'll speed down 2.4km back to the valley.
AlpspiX in Garmisch Partenkirchen
The viewing platform in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Zugspitze and the surrounding Werdenfelser Land region. Get ready for your exhilarating adventure!
Eibsee
Lake Eibsee at the foot of the Zugspitze is one of the most beautiful lakes in Bavaria. But besides the view, there's much more to discover during your summer holiday in Garmisch!
Canyoning in Garmisch
Canyoning in Garmisch-Partenkirchen lets you discover your holiday region in an action-packed way!
Whitewater stand up paddling
Already tried stand-up paddling on a lake? Then try whitewater stand-up paddling or packrafting in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
Alpspitz wave pool
The Alpspitzbad wave pool in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is especially fun for little explorers. Big explorers get some well-deserved relaxation here ;)
Fly Garmisch - Tandem Paragliding
With the tandem pilots from Fly Garmisch you will discover the fantastic mountain panorama around Zugspitze and Alpspitze from a new perspective!
Aerotaxi - Paragliding in Garmisch Partenkirchen
Paragliding in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at the foot of the Alpspitze with a view of the Zugspitze. Is THAT still on your must-do list?
Olympic Ice Sports Centre Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Do you want to skate on the ice during your holiday in Farchant, whatever the weather, and even experience the Olympic atmosphere? We can make that wish come true for you and your family at the Olympic Ice Sports Centre in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Cross-country skiing course First Cross-Country Skiing School Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Cross-country skiing is a great way to boost your endurance. During your vacation, the professionals at the First Cross-Country Skiing School in Garmisch-Partenkirchen will show you how it's done.
Kandahar departure
Does the name sound familiar? It should! After all, the Kandahar Downhill in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the most challenging race courses in the Alpine Ski World Cup and has already cost several pros a lot of nerves.
Ski touring evening in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
If you love ski touring and are still looking for a special experience during your winter vacation in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, we highly recommend our ski touring evenings.
Garmisch-Classic ski area
Can't decide which mountain to ski on during your vacation in Farchant? You don't have to worry about it at the Garmisch-Classic ski resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where you have three mountains to choose from.
Zugspitze ski area
You won't get higher in any other ski resort! The Zugspitze is the highest ski resort in Germany and should definitely be visited during your ski holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Large Olympic ski jump
Even if you've never been to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you've probably seen the Große Olympiaschanze on TV. This is where the annual New Year's ski jumping event of the Four Hills Tournament takes place.
Toboggan run Partnachalm
The Bavarian Championships in horn sled racing even take place every year in January on the toboggan run of the Partnachalm in the Zugspitzland region.
Anniversary Ridge
The Jubiläumsgrat is the longest and most difficult route on the Zugspitze. Only experienced mountaineers dare to take on this challenge.
Höllentalklamm
The Höllentalklamm gorge near Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a must-see during your holiday in the Zugspitze region!
IndoorGolf Garmisch-Partenkirchen
If the weather during your holiday in the Werdenfelser Land is simply too bad or the winter too cold, then indoor golf in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers the perfect alternative, 365 days a year.
Biathlon Trial First Cross-Country Skiing School Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Have you always wanted to try out biathlon like the biathlon pros on TV, alternating between cross-country skiing and shooting? The First Cross-Country Skiing School in Garmisch-Partenkirchen makes it possible with a biathlon taster course.
Snowshoeing with Vivalpin
Would you like to explore the Werdenfelser Land off-piste during your winter holiday in Farchant? Then we recommend a snowshoe hike with Vivalpin in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Snowshoe hiking Alpine School Garmisch
If you're not the best skier, but you still love exploring the snowy winter landscape, then try snowshoeing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
"Biathlon for everyone" in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Biathlon always looks really cool on TV, but unfortunately, you never get to try this winter sport yourself. Ha, you thought wrong! During your winter holiday in Farchant, you can try out the "Biathlon for everyone" under the guidance of experts.
Alpspitz Ferrata
The Alpspitz Ferrata is one of the most beautiful via ferratas in the Zugspitze region. A MUST for every via ferrata enthusiast! ;)
Toboggan run at Kainzenbad
One thing you absolutely must do on your holiday in Farchant is tobogganing. The challenging natural toboggan run at Kainzenbad in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers fun and excitement for the whole family.
Climbing forest Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Get ready for family fun in the largest climbing forest in Upper Bavaria in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!
Oberammergau Bike Park
Whether beginner or pro, the Oberammergau Bike Park has something for all mountain bikers – from easy to difficult. No one will get bored on the six trails.
Alpine Coaster in the family leisure area in Oberammergau
May we introduce: The new Alpine Coaster at the Kolbensattel in Oberammergau. From the Kolbensattel Hut, it races back down to the valley at a top speed of 40 km/h.
Archery course in the family leisure area in Oberammergau
An experience for all ages! An exciting and diverse outdoor recreation area for the whole family at the Kolbensattel in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park.
Night tobogganing in Ehrwald
Every Friday, the Almbahn valley run in Ehrwald is illuminated, and the entire slope is dedicated to tobogganers. Ready for a rush of adrenaline?
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