Take a walk through the Zugspitze Village of Grainau (elevation 758 m) and enjoy the typical architecture of a mountain village in Upper Bavaria.
Don't forget the postcard theme #1: the cemetry of Grainau with its picturesque church and the Waxensteins and Mount Zugspitze in the background. Your will discover a huge number of leisure opportunities in the immediate proximity of our alpine hideaway village.
The Zugspitze Village of Grainau - Official Website
You will just need one hour to walk around the Höhenrainweg scenic trail in Grainau, that offers an altitude difference of only 88 meters over a 5 km trek.
The trail is snow-free in winter, it is family, stroller and wheelchair friendly, and counts as a Nordic Walking trail as well!
Our picturesque Hell Valley Gorge (Höllentalklamm) is worth a visit in the summer months. The impressive 700 m long trek along the waters of the Hammersbach torrent starts at the Entrance Cabin of the gorge (Höllentaleingangshütte).
Before you go, check that the gorge is open and take waterproof / warm clothes with you. Hiking boots are required. It makes sense to safeguard children with carabiners. Bulky items like strollers, push chairs or bikes of any kind are not allowed.
The trip to Germany's highest summit Zugspitze, Grainau's very own mountain, is an absolute 'must do' for every visitor in Garmisch-Partenkirchen area.
You can take the historic cogwheel train Zugspitzbahn directly in Grainau – or the top-modern cablecar Seilbahn Zugspitze that starts from the Eibsee parking lot. Each of the two cablecar cabins hosts up to 120 people, together they carry up to 580 people per hour to the summit.
The Seilbahn Zugspitze sets 3 world records: it features the biggest difference in altitude between the hill and valley stations in a single section (1.945 meters), the worldwide longest cable span of 3.213 meters, as well as the worldwide highest steel support pillar.
From Mount Zugspitze you get a tremendous view over four countries - and lots of sun on most days. Don't forget to put on a good layer of sun screen. The special highlight on the Zugspitze is the Iglu Village that offers overnight stay and an Igloo Bar with fine drinks and cheese fondue at the elevation of 2600 meters.
Lake Eibsee is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful lakes in Germany - so the Eibsee Round tour belongs to the 'must do's' as well.
You will need hiking boots and 2-3 hours of your time for this tour. Alternatively, you can take a ride with the motor boat “Reserl” in one direction - it stops at the midpoint so you would make your tour shorter.
The rocks on the south shore offer excellent bathing opportunities in summer. Paddlers can rent a boat or a stand paddle at the Eibsee Bootsverleih boat station.
On hot summer days visit the Zugspitz Aquatic Center - a little paradise in the middle of Grainau where you can soak up the mountain air and awesome alpine scenery while swimming or simply relaxing.
It offers just the right thing for every visitor, be they young or old, alone or a whole family or group. Come and see for yourself!
The Zugspitze Village of Grainau offers many opportunities to explore the local culture, traditions and history at any time of the year.
Be it looking for Easter eggs with your kids, enjoying Bavarian folk music in an open air concert, celebrating solstice by a mountain fire on St.John's Eve or greeting the spirit of Christmas with candied almonds at a stall in a 'Christkindlmarkt' – just be there to observe the everyday life of an alpine village!
The Loisach Valley offers countless leisure opportunities. Be it sightseeing, relaxing, mountaineering, biking or skiing - here you will find the right activity at any season.
Use our leisure guide below and feel free to contact the reception for assistance.
Look forward to a restful night’s sleep. You will find peace and relaxation in one of our exquisite and comfortable guest rooms with a view of the surrounding mountains. No need to count sheep. We promise!
From local pharmacy to pillow selection or Zugspitze weather forecast: feel free to use the information we have collected for you in our online guest folder.
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Take a deep breath. Let the power of water and the energy of fire renew your vitality. Our sauna, spa and wellness area with a view of Germany’s highest mountain provide the perfect setting. A snow room with real snow helps you restore balance and cool down.
Treat yourself to delicacies that will indulge all of your senses. Visit our Werdenfels Restaurant during the day and enjoy the view of Germany’s highest mountain. External guests are welcome as well! Then let us welcome you to our Talstation Evenig Bar in the evening: The bar made of illuminated onyx stone, an open fireplace and comfortable lounge furniture provide the perfect setting for engaging in inspiring conversations and making new acquaintances.
For hygienic reasons pets are not allowed in our restaurants and bars. Thank you for your understanding.
Inspire yourself and the others – at conventions, conferences and meetings.
22 conference rooms with state-of-the-art equipment ensure that you always have the right hardware at your disposal. All our meeting spaces and guest rooms offer free WiFi access. Our light-filled atrium with designer sitting areas provides inspiration and the perfect atmosphere to relax or take a small snack between the meetings.
Check the Space Planning Tool to see where each space is located, or take a 360° tour of our conference atrium and our "Badersee" and "Pfaffenwinkel" meeting rooms in the Seehaus building:
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Discover the Zugspitze area on hikes, biking tours and versatile outdoor activities.
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We are happy to welcome you in our Badersee Blog. Here you would discover a large choice of activities and destinations for your holiday in the Zugspitze area, as well as the current trends related to travel and hotels. Enjoy your reading and feel free to share our blogs with the others. Our editors are out in the nature all year round, you can find their impressions here in the Badersee Blog and in our Leisure Guide as well.
Sustainable practices are indispensable for the future of the travel industry. In our fantastic location, surrounded by the alpine meadows, vast forests and the high peaks of the German Alps, we have developed a special relationship with nature and the environment.
We live amidst this nature and we spend a lot of time in the mountains at any season. Therefore, it is crucial for us as a local enterprise to contribute to the preservation of our environment and resources. What is good for the environment is also good for our business! We do our best to take care of the environment and treat the resources at our disposal with care. We review our operations on a regular basis to identify and implement new opportunities that would drive our sustainability commitment.
Learn more about our progress and future goals on this page.
A forest hideaway on the shore of the crystal clear Lake Badersee at the foot of Mount Zugspitze, the Hotel am Badersee is one of the best hotels in the Zugspitze region.
Our hotel has been renowned for its outstanding quality for decades. Therefore, it is extremely important to us that every guest – from holiday makers to conference participants, group travelers and event attendees – enjoys an unforgettable stay in the Alpine Village of Grainau and makes their best memories. It is our special honour that our guests here at the beautiful Badersee dream of eventful days, take a deep breath in our spa, let our MICE Team inspire them and indulge their senses at our restaurants.
Learn more about our history, philosophy, team and principles, and how to join our team.
