The 7 Tours in Garmisch Partenkirchen That Earn Their Price

1.Eagle’s Nest Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $240Our pick

Join Claudio or Pauline for a 5 to 6 hour hike from Obersalzberg to Eagle’s Nest. Walk past bunkers, Berghof ruins, and former Nazi residences before reaching the tunnel and elevator to Kehlsteinhaus. The group is capped at eight, with trekking poles available and a bus ride down paid separately.

“Claudio was a fantastic guide and really knowledgeable! He was very helpful beforehand when i had some questions about where to meet. And when on the walk, he was brilliant, answering all our questions about the Eagle's Nest and the history of the area. The hike itself was wonderful and I'd strongly recommend this to anyone who is planning on visiting the Eagle's Nest. THe hike isn't that strenuous and the views are magnificent. Well recommended, and certainly recommended to book with Claudio! Thanks again.”

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2.Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $590

Start with hotel or train-station pickup in Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 8:30 a.m. Ride in an air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz V-Class to Neuschwanstein for an advance-entry guided visit, then choose from Oberammergau, Ettal Abbey, or a summer luge stop. Guides may include Jake, Rose, Lucas, Caroline, David, or Jim.

“We had a great day with David who was informative, easy going and fun- the castle was amazing and the trip gives a nice tour of the area that we would not have seen otherwise- recommend !”

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3.Eagle’s Nest-Berchtesgaden-Obersalzberg Private Half Day WWII Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle with guides such as Tom Lewis or Sharon through Obersalzberg’s WWII sites. Visit the bunkers, Berghof ruins, former Nazi leadership residences, and Eagle’s Nest when open from mid-May through October. The tour runs about four hours, starts and ends in Berchtesgaden, and suits families and history-minded visitors.

“Tom Lewis was tremendous! Friendly and engaging. We love the tour and strongly recommend it to anyone visiting the area.”

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4.Bavaria: Action Whitewater Rafting Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 56 reviews · 4 hours · from $87Best value

Meet your guide at Outdoor Center Baumgarten, suit up with safety gear and neoprene socks, then ride by bus to the river near Lofer. After a clear safety talk, paddle as a team through Bavarian and Austrian scenery. River conditions shape the action, and an optional 4-meter jump into a natural pool adds a bold finish.

“It was a really enjoyable experience. The team kept participants engaged from start to finish, which I found very fair and well done. The rafting itself naturally depends on the river conditions, but even on a relatively calm day like ours, the guide managed to create fun and exciting moments, which we greatly appreciated. The only aspect that I think could be improved is the cleaning of the neoprene suits. From what I observed, dipping 30–40 suits briefly into two buckets of water didn’t seem very hygienic. I hope this part of the process will be enhanced in the future.”

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5.Allgäu: Starzlachklamm Canyoneering Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · from $124

You’ll spend four hours canyoning in Starzlach Gorge near Blaichbach with a state-certified guide. After gear practice and a 20-minute climb, you’ll rappel through waterfalls, jump up to 4 meters, scramble through narrow passages, and finish with an 18-meter waterslide. The tour is in German and English and includes action photos.

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6.Berchtesgaden: Via Ferrata Beginner Tour of Schützensteig

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 15 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Learn via ferrata basics on Berchtesgaden’s Schützensteig with a German- or English-speaking guide such as Lukas, Christoph, Helmut, or Willi. You’ll practice belaying, climbing, and resting while clipped to the route, with views of green hills, blue lakes, and high peaks. The route suits fit beginners comfortable with heights.

“Es hat mir am Anfang etwas Überwindung gekostet, aber schon auf dem Weg zum Klettersteig hatten wir angenehme Gespräche mit den Guides Lukas und Christoph, dass ich auch keine Scheu gehabt hätte zu sagen ich schaffe es nicht. Ich finde das auch sehr wichtig, dass einem vermittelt wird, nicht dem Gruppenzwang folgen zu müssen! Mein Fazit: ich hab mich rundum wohl gefühlt, es war ein tolles Erlebnis das ich bestimmt wiederholen werde. Dankeschön”

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7.Bavaria: Schneizlreuth Canyoning for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 12 reviews · 5 hours · from $99

You’ll spend up to five hours in Schneizlreuth Gorge with a guide such as Manni, learning canyoning through natural pools, rock slides, jumps, swims, and rappels of up to 8 meters. English, German, Spanish, and Nepali are available. Gear is supplied, but canyoning shoes cost €5 to rent.

“-netter Guide -gute Erklärung -insgesamt 2 Stunden Aktivität”

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