About
A fairytale lake with turquoise water at the foot of germany's highest mountains.
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a postcard
- Breathtakingly beautiful lake
- Magical place
Must try
- Walk around the lake
- Rent a boat or paddle boat
- Go swimming
- Take the cable car up to Zugspitze
- Hike the scenic trails around Eibsee
Pro tips
- Arrive early to avoid crowds and find parking
- Take the Eibsee Bus from Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Park at parkplatz am eibsee
- Walk 15 minutes from the lake's entrance for quiet spots
- Arrive before 10 am or after 3 pm to avoid parking stress
Good to know
- Gets busy in summer
- Avoid weekends and holidays
- Parking can run out quickly
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Rating
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