Eibsee

Lake Grainau, Bavaria, Germany

What to expect

The Eibsee is a beautiful lake located at the foot of the Zugspitze mountain in Bavaria, Germany. It offers a serene and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy swimming, stand-up paddleboarding, or take a boat tour on the lake. The surrounding area also features several hiking trails, including the Eibsee-Rundweg, which provides stunning views of the lake and the Zugspitze mountain. The lake is also a great spot for families, with a playground and a restaurant with a large terrace and a beer garden. The Eibsee is a protected landscape area, and visitors are asked to respect the environment and follow the rules to preserve the natural beauty of the area

Plan your family visit to the Eibsee with these blog insights 👇

Simply (Zug-)spitze! Family holidays around Germany's highest mountains

This family's experience:

Activities: We spent some time at the Eibsee, walking a bit around the lake and then enjoying a paddle boat ride. We enjoyed the view of the Zugspitz massif

Highlights: Bootfahren und Schneemannbauen an einem Tag – wo sonst in Germany geht das? (Boat trip and snowman building in one day – where else in Germany can you do that?) ✨

A weekend with children in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

This family's experience:

Activities: We went to Eibsee on our bikes. "We enjoyed the mountain panorama and the view of the Zugspitze."

Highlights: It's a beautiful lake. "The water was still much too cold." ✨