Mittenwald Old Town
Mittenwald
A violin-making town at the foot of the Karwendel mountains. The houses along Obermarkt have the densest concentration of painted façades and are often called a 'living picture book'.
Mittenwald is about 18 km from Garmisch, a 20-minute train ride away. The main street of the old town, Obermarkt, is lined with old houses covered in Lüftlmalerei, traditional painted façades. At the end of the street stands the church of Saints Peter and Paul, its tower and walls brightly painted, with the sheer cliffs of the Karwendel rising behind it, making it extremely photogenic. Since the 17th century the town has been famous for making violins, and violin workshops still operate along the streets. It can be combined with the Violin Making Museum, the Karwendel cable car, Lake Lautersee or the Leutasch Gorge for a day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Mittenwald Violin Making Museum
- Karwendelbahn
- Leutasch Gorge
- Lautersee & Ferchensee
- Wank
- Partnach Gorge
- Olympic Ski Stadium & Große Olympiaschanze
- King's House on Schachen