Day trips from Garmisch-Partenkirchen can include a variety of activities and destinations.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is about 1 hour and 20 minutes by train from Munich and the trains leave the Munich station on an hourly basis. Many visitors want to drive, and some take buses. Regardless of the transportation mode, travel time should be under 2 hours. Munich is a city of history, culture, and entertainment. Visit a museum or art gallery or watch the figures on the glockenspiel make their entrance at noon for all who are watching from the square in from of city hall. And by all means, try some of the food Bavaria is known for--whether in a small stand-up fast-serve restaurant along a crowded shopping street or in a beer hall that is festive all year.

There are many interesting Olympic sites to see on a day trip from Garmish-Partenkirchen. The history of the city is wrapped in the backdrop of the 1936 Olympics and the 2 separate cities were combined under the leadership of Adolph Hitler for the explicit reason that this marriage of the two cities would result in a more powerful appeal when the International Olympic Committee was deliberating on what city to have host the Winter Olympics during this time frame.  

For those who love nature and want to enjoy the majestic Alps, spend the day hiking and navigating nature trails. The enticement of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is that this city is nestled at the base of the Bavarian Alps and subsequently has tremendous appeal to nature lovers. Specifically, that appeal to nature lovers is the majesty of the Alps hovering majestically over this city. In addition, during the winter this area has a powerful draw to skiing enthusiasts. During the summer, this area is especially to those who enjoy nature trails and hiking at its peak.  Obviously, with the Bavarian Alps looming in the background, the breathtaking splendor of walking this area can be an awesome experience.