Barbara & Simon

Saturday, September 27, 2025 • Ettal, Germany
107 Days To Go!

Barbara & Simon

Saturday, September 27, 2025 • Ettal, Germany
107 Days To Go!

Things to Do

🏞️ What to Do in Ettal and the Surroundings

Ettal Monastery

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Kaiser-Ludwig-Platz 1, 82488 Ettal, Alemania

Impressive 14th-century Benedictine abbey with Baroque architecture. It includes a brewery, distillery, and a shop offering handcrafted products made by the monks.


Neuschwanstein

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Neuschwansteinstraße 20, 87645 Schwangau, Alemania

The fairy-tale castle that inspired Disney. Advance reservation is required, and it’s perfect for a half-day excursion. Located 1 hour from Ettal.

Linderhof

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Linderhof 12, 82488 Ettal, Alemania

Elegant residence of King Ludwig II of Bavaria, surrounded by French gardens and artificial grottos. Smaller and more peaceful than Neuschwanstein, it's ideal for a relaxed visit. Just 15 minutes from Ettal.

Oberammergau

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Picturesque village with Bavarian-style painted houses (Lüftlmalerei). World-renowned for its Passion Play (held every 10 years) and its traditional woodcraft. Just 5 minutes from Ettal.

Zugspitze

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The highest mountain in Germany. Accessible by cable car from Eibsee or by train from Garmisch. Perfect for enjoying both Austrian and German views, as well as breathtaking landscapes.

Munich

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Just 1.5 hours by car from Ettal, Munich comes alive from mid-September to early October with the celebration of Oktoberfest—the world’s largest beer festival.

You can enjoy traditional beer tents (Festzelte), Bavarian food, live music, and an unforgettable experience of German culture. It’s the perfect festive and urban complement to your trip.