- 3-6 nights in a trendy designer room
- Vital breakfast buffet with over 70 items
- Sports spa with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, fitness room, and relaxation area
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
- Explorer Ski Area: Explorer Wall for planning your ski day & workbench for getting your winter sports equipment in shape
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
With these activities, you are guaranteed a perfect winter week in Garmisch!
Varied winter activities in the Zugspitze region around the Explorer Hotel Garmisch
Attention explorers! There are so many destinations in the Zugspitze region around Garmisch just waiting to be discovered. We've picked out the coolest activities for your winter vacation at the Explorer Hotel in Farchant.
You can't miss these winter highlights in Garmisch for your perfect winter week! ❄️
Are you already thinking about how to make your vacation in the Zugspitze region as varied as possible? Don't worry! We've put together a list of activities you absolutely must experience. After all, we want your winter vacation to be absolutely unforgettable!
To ski
Whether on skis or a snowboard, you'll find the best runs on a ski holiday in Garmisch! How about skiing on Germany's highest mountain? Or visit the Garmisch-Klassik ski area. Here, you don't even have to choose one mountain; you can visit all three in one day!
| Location | Distance |
| Zugspitze ski area | 30 km - 39 min/car |
| Wank hike starting point | 7 km - 22 min/car |
Gorge hike
This unique winter hike takes you to the Partnachklamm. Here you'll discover unique icicles and ice curtains. You really shouldn't miss this magical experience.
| Location | Distance |
| Partnachklamm | 8.6 km - 26 min/car |
Zugspitze
Visit Germany's highest peak! Here, you can do more than just ski. Rent a sled right at the summit and explore the specially groomed slopes or visit the igloo village. Of course, it's always worth it for the view, too. If the visibility is good, you can marvel at up to 400 peaks around the Zugspitze!
Winter hiking
There's something special about winter hikes. In Garmisch, you have so many options. How about a hike up the Wank or a stroll around the Eibsee? A total of 110 km of secured and groomed winter hiking trails await you!
| Location | Distance |
| Eibsee | 15.5 km - 24 min/car |
| Starting point of the hike: Wank | 5 km - 12 min/car |
Ski touring
In the Zugspitze region, you'll find countless ski tours, offering something for every skill level. Plus, the region is so diverse that you won't get bored easily! Not yet confident on ski touring? No problem! Garmisch offers a variety of guided tours, or you can visit our ski touring camp for beginners.
Cross-country skiing
The well-developed cross-country ski trail network in the Zugspitze region is truly a dream!
Overall, the Zugspitze region impresses with a cross-country ski trail network of over 131 km.
You really have a lot to discover here!
PS: The cross-country ski trail network in Garmisch is free!
Segway
With the company Alpenmove, you can explore the winter landscape around Garmisch in a different way. Riding Segways through the snow sounds like a lot of fun!
However, you must have at least a moped license.
| Location | Distance |
| Alpenmove | 5.2 km - 18 min/car |
Are you visiting Garmisch over New Year's Eve? 🥳
Then head to the New Year's ski jumping event of the Four Hills Tournament! Here you'll experience a unique atmosphere. Always on December 21st and January 1st!
Are you there at a different time? Then simply take part in a guided tour of the Olympic ski jump! Here you can get a taste of the ski jumping atmosphere at 149 meters.
There's even more action to discover here!
Bouldering Hall Garmisch
Whether indoor or outdoor - 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, it speeds down 2.4 km 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. Get ready for your aerial 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 on your summer vacation in Garmisch!
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 Center Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Would you like to skate on the ice during your vacation in Farchant, whatever the weather, and even get a taste of the Olympic atmosphere? We can make that dream come true for you and your family at the Garmisch-Partenkirchen Olympic Ice Sports Center.
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 Horn Sledge Championships even take place every year in January on the toboggan run at the Partnachalm in the Zugspitzland.
Anniversary Ridge
The Jubiläumsgrat is the longest and most difficult route on the Zugspitze. Only experienced mountaineers dare to take on this challenge.
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.
Toboggan run at Kainzenbad
One thing you shouldn't miss on your vacation in Farchant: tobogganing. The challenging natural toboggan run at Kainzenbad in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers fun and action for the whole family.
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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