Badersee
A small alpine lake in the village of Grainau. Its water is crystal clear, and a 'mermaid' (Nixe) statue sits on the lake bed, offering a quieter alternative to Eibsee.
Badersee lies in the village of Grainau, at the foot of the Zugspitze. The lake is not large, but its water is a clear, bright blue, fed by springs that keep it cool all year round. About 3 metres below the surface is a statue of a mermaid, 'Nixe', which can be seen from a glass-bottomed boat or from the shore on a sunny day. There are hotels and cafés by the lake, and the trail around it takes only 15 minutes. It can be combined with Eibsee and the Höllental Gorge for a day trip around Grainau. From the Zugspitze rack railway, get off at Untergrainau station and walk for about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Höllentalklamm
- Eibsee
- AlpspiX Viewing Platform
- Zugspitze
- Riessersee
- Old Church of St. Martin
- Michael Ende Kurpark
- Garmisch-Classic Ski Area