Mittenwald, Germany

Mittenwald

Painted alpine houses below steep peaks, known for violin making.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Mittenwald

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the painted houses of the Obermarkt and visit the Violin Making Museum.
  2. AfternoonWalk the Leutasch Gorge to its waterfall, partly on footbridges over the gorge.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a traditional Bavarian inn.

Day 2

Ride the Karwendel cable car to 2,244 metres, or swim in the Lautersee lake.

What to eat

Schweinsbraten, roast pork with dumplings, and a dark beer.

Local tips

Make the most of Mittenwald

Beat the crowds

Summer and the ski season bring visitors. Spring and late autumn are very calm.

Best photo spot

The painted houses of the Obermarkt with the Karwendel peaks behind them.

Getting there

Trains run from Munich and Innsbruck, about 1.5 hours from Munich.

Don't miss nearby

The Leutasch gorge, with a walkway through it, and Lake Lautersee.

Good to know

The violin-making museum tells the town's story. The Karwendel cable car goes up to a viewing platform at 2,244 metres.

Secret spots

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mittenwald

Getting there

  • Innsbruck Airport (INN)20 km away
  • Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM)100 km away
  • Innsbruck20 km away
  • Munich80 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
TypeHidden town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Mittenwald: good to know

Is Mittenwald worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. Painted alpine houses below steep peaks, known for violin making.

How many days do you need in Mittenwald?

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

When is the best time to visit Mittenwald?

You can visit all year. Summer and the ski season bring visitors. Spring and late autumn are very calm.

How do you get to Mittenwald?

The nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 20 km away. Trains run from Munich and Innsbruck, about 1.5 hours from Munich.

What is there to see near Mittenwald?

Nearby hidden places include Innsbruck (22 km), Achensee (33 km) and Neuschwanstein (Füssen) (40 km).

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