Alex's shortlist for your stay at the chalets, from breakfast spots and dinner tables to groceries and the nearest pharmacy. Partenkirchen starts right outside the door; the center of Garmisch is about 20 minutes away on foot.
Breakfast and lunch
Practically next door, three minutes from the chalets: breakfast and brunch in the morning, then bowls, salads and soups at lunch.
Friday to Tuesday 8:00 to 16:00, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 to 13:00
Reserve online or by phone: 08821 7087653.
Sandwiches and croissants
Our pick for sandwiches and baguettes. Don't miss their croissants filled with different creams: really fresh, nothing industrial.
Monday to Friday 6:30 to 14:30, Sunday 7:00 to 12:30; closed Saturday
Phone 0171 4741911.
Italian
Wood-fired pizza, pasta and grill dishes, with a terrace on Rathausplatz in Partenkirchen.
Daily, 11:30 to 22:00
Phone 08821 4171.
Evening drinks
A relaxed pub on Rathausplatz in Partenkirchen for a pint in the evening, with tables outside in summer.
Monday to Wednesday 16:00 to 1:00, Thursday to 2:00, Friday to 3:00; Saturday 15:00 to 3:00, Sunday 15:00 to midnight
Cash only.
Breakfast and lunch
Bright café in Garmisch, right beside the Garmischer Hof. Breakfast is served until 11:30; after that the kitchen switches to lunch plates and sandwiches.
Monday to Friday 8:00 to 17:00, Saturday 9:00 to 17:00, closed Sunday
Reserve via the online form on their site, or phone 08821 9453040.
Organic food and house beer
Organic restaurant with its own brewery in the Biohotel in the center of Garmisch. Everything on the menu is certified organic, and the house beer goes unfiltered from the tank to your glass. Beer garden facing the mountains.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 14:30 to 22:00; Friday to Sunday 12:00 to 22:00; closed Tuesday
Reservations: 08821 911270.
Bavarian evening
A traditional inn on the historic Ludwigstraße in Partenkirchen. Bavarian evenings from 19:00 with live music, Schuhplattler dancers and yodeling.
Thursday to Monday 17:00 to 23:00, kitchen until 21:00; closed Tuesday and Wednesday
Reservations by phone: 08821 9270.
Aperitivo, wine and focaccia
A small Italian vinoteca on the historic Ludwigstraße: aperitivo, Italian wine and focaccia, with tables outside.
Tuesday to Sunday, 16:00 to 22:00; closed Monday
Phone 08821 55474.
Craft beer bar
A small bar on the historic Ludwigstraße, a few steps from Salvte: craft beers on tap, wine and schnapps after dinner.
18:00 to 22:00, closed Tuesday
Phone 08821 58376.
Sushi
Craving sushi? Asakusa prepares it fresh daily, to enjoy on the spot or to order online.
Wednesday to Monday, 11:00 to 21:00; closed Tuesday
Phone 08821 9091391.
Cake and tarts
A classic Garmisch coffee house: confectioners and chocolate makers since 1759, with fresh tarts every day and handmade pralines to take back to the chalet.
Café: Monday to Saturday 9:30 to 18:30, Sunday 12:00 to 18:30
The chocolate shop opens earlier: 9:00, Sundays 10:00.
Modern fine dining
Creative, relaxed fine dining on two floors that feel like a living room. Seasonal and regional, with vegetarian and vegan dishes and a menu that changes regularly. Summer bonus, May to September: a tucked-away garden facing the mountains.
Monday to Saturday from 18:00, closed Sunday
Book ahead on their website or via OpenTable (credit card needed).
Tapas, steak and wine
Wine bar and tapas in the old printing house: share small plates or a steak over a bottle of wine. Vegetarian and vegan dishes are on the menu too.
Daily, 17:00 to midnight
Reservations recommended (40 seats): 0172 8367119.
Bavarian food
A rustic Bavarian inn in the center of Garmisch: hearty traditional cooking from regional suppliers, Hacker-Pschorr beer and a beer garden.
Wednesday from 17:00, Thursday to Sunday from 12:00; kitchen until 21:00; closed Monday and Tuesday
Book ahead: 08821 3290.
Burgers
Burger bar on Marienplatz in Garmisch: homemade patties from regional beef, vegan alternatives and cocktails late into the evening.
Daily from 11:30
Online reservations up to two hours in advance.
Plan ahead: Bavarian shops stay closed on Sundays and holidays, while restaurants and cafés open as usual.
Supermarket
The closest supermarket, on Hauptstraße in Partenkirchen. Everything for breakfast and dinner at the chalet.
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 to 20:00
Butcher
Our butcher, a farm shop (Hofladen) on Ludwigstraße in Partenkirchen: meat and sausages, perfect for dinner at the chalet.
Monday, Tuesday 6:30 to 13:00; Thursday, Friday 6:30 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 18:00; Saturday to 12:00; closed Wednesday and Sunday
Phone 08821 7302484.
Organic supermarket
Full organic range next door to the GEP: produce, local bread, a staffed cheese counter and eco cosmetics.
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 20:00
Supermarket
Garmisch's big full-range supermarket, inside the GEP mall.
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 to 20:00
Supermarket
ALDI's discount supermarket, sharing the GEP building with EDEKA.
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 20:00
Drugstore
The drugstore in the GEP: toiletries, sun cream, baby care and snacks.
Monday to Saturday, 8:00 to 20:00
Bakery
Known across town for its pretzels (Brezn), and worth the walk over to Garmisch for a slow breakfast at the chalet.
Tuesday to Friday 5:30 to 13:00, Saturday to 12:00; closed Sunday and Monday
Go in the morning, and bring cash.
Pharmacy
The closest pharmacy (Apotheke), on Hauptstraße in Partenkirchen.
Monday to Friday 8:30 to 18:00, Saturday to 12:30
Phone 08821 57533. For nights, Sundays and holidays: today's emergency pharmacy.
We last checked these opening hours in October 2026. Places sometimes change them, especially on holidays, so have a quick look before you go. Need another tip? Just ask.
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