Mittenwald

Mittenwald is an Alpine town in the German state of Bavaria. Although it only has a population of 7,000 people, it has a great tradition of violin making. It is in the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, near the border with Austria.

Get in
Mittenwald has a railway station on the Munich-Innsbruck railway. Deutsche Bahn operates hourly trains to Munich and two-hourly trains to Innsbruck. The train journey to Innsbruck from Mittenwald is a spectacularly scenic trip, not to be missed.

Get around
The whole town is walkable on foot.

See
The small town is pretty with dramatic mountains in the background.
 * Colorful painted houses throughout the town.
 * Geigenbaumuseum Mittenwald, Ballenhausgasse 3. A museum showcasing Mittenwald's rich history of violin making. Exhibits in English and German, €5.50 admission for adults.
 * Geigenbaumuseum Mittenwald, Ballenhausgasse 3. A museum showcasing Mittenwald's rich history of violin making. Exhibits in English and German, €5.50 admission for adults.

Do

 * Hike in the numerous mountains above the town. There are several marked trails to Hoher Kranzberg and other viewpoints in the area.
 * Hike in the numerous mountains above the town. There are several marked trails to Hoher Kranzberg and other viewpoints in the area.

Buy

 * REWE, Innsbrucker Str. 4. Supermarket, part of a chain, with some local products.

Eat

 * Osteria Veneta, Obermarkt 31. Italian food.
 * Osteria Veneta, Obermarkt 31. Italian food.