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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Garmisch Partenkirchen

5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Updated November 3, 2021
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Unusual Attractions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Partnach Gorge

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Partnachklamm (Partnach Gorge)

Walk inside a half mile long crevice right outside the town of Garmisch Partenkirchen.
Castle Werdenfels

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Castle Werdenfels

The stones of this formerly witch-obsessed castle were used to build a church.
Head of the procession.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Corpus Christi Procession

Celebrating the Eucharist, the day is a legal holiday in many parts of Germany.
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Partnach Memorial

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Partnach Memorial

A memorial dedicated to those who lost their lives working in what is now a massive tourist attraction.
Michael Ende Kurkpark (Michael Ende Park)

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Michael Ende Kurkpark (Michael Ende Park)

A park dedicated to the titular writer filled with references to his work.
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Höllentalklamm

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Höllentalklamm

A beautiful gorge filled with streams and waterfalls.
3 miles from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
This perfectly petite palace makes for a calm and cozy wintry retreat.

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Linderhof Palace

A small but immensely extravagant palace built by the "Night King."
8 miles from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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