Eibsee, Germany

Eibsee

A clear green lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Eibsee

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the 7-kilometre path around the lake, with small coves for a swim.
  2. AfternoonTake the cable car from the lake up to the Zugspitze summit.
  3. EveningStay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and stroll its painted Ludwigstrasse.

Day 2

Walk the Partnach Gorge on the edge of Garmisch.

What to eat

Kaiserschmarrn, torn sweet pancakes with apple sauce.

Local tips

Make the most of Eibsee

Beat the crowds

Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays and early mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The clear green water with small islands and the Zugspitze above it.

Getting there

Buses run from Garmisch. The Zugspitze cable car starts here too.

Don't miss nearby

The Zugspitze summit and Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Good to know

A path goes all the way around the lake, about 7.5 km. Boats can be rented in summer.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Eibsee

Getting there

  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)35 km away
  • Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)80 km away
  • Innsbruck40 km away
  • Munich85 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Eibsee: good to know

Is Eibsee worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A clear green lake at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak.

How many days do you need in Eibsee?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Eibsee?

You can visit all year. Summer weekends are busy. Weekdays and early mornings are calm.

How do you get to Eibsee?

The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 35 km away. Buses run from Garmisch. The Zugspitze cable car starts here too.

What is there to see near Eibsee?

Nearby hidden places include Neuschwanstein (Füssen) (21 km), Innsbruck (38 km) and Munich (87 km).

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