Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a special area in Bavaria, Germany. It's called a Landkreis, which is like a county or district. This area is famous for its amazing natural beauty and tall mountains.

It's located in the Alps, which are big mountains in Europe. The highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze, is found right here! It stands at 2,962 meters (about 9,718 feet) tall. Imagine climbing to the top and seeing all of Germany below!

Towns and Villages in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The Garmisch-Partenkirchen district doesn't have any big cities. Instead, it's made up of many smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each one has its own unique charm and history. These places are where people live, work, and go to school.

Here are some of the municipalities you can find in this district:

Bad Bayersoien
Bad Kohlgrub
Eschenlohe
Ettal
Farchant
Garmisch-Partenkirchen (This is also the main town of the district!)
Grainau
Großweil
Krün
Mittenwald
Murnau am Staffelsee
Oberammergau
Oberau
Ohlstadt
Riegsee
Saulgrub
Schwaigen
Seehausen am Staffelsee
Spatzenhausen
Uffing
Unterammergau
Wallgau

Garmisch-Partenkirchen (district) facts for kids

Towns and Villages in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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