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Garmisch-Partenkirchen


A bit away from the tourist promenade and guarded by a grumpy-looking woodcarved bear, this locally popular, low-beamed and rustically themed pub serves noodle dishes, salads and schnitzel, all helped down with Hofbräu beer. Sadly only open in the evenings.


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3. Kloster Ettal

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4. Jagdschloss Schachen

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5. Zugspitze

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6. Zugspitze

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8. Oberammergau Museum

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