Violin making, Blaue Reiter (Blue Rider), stones, dolls or hydropower –more than a dozen of museums all around Garmisch offer plenty of diversity. Often scenically situated, they are ideal excursion destinations in the surrounding area. Here a few notes for each museum.
In the centre of Mittenwald you find a high quality, comprehensive Baroque instrument collection of Mittenwalder violin making up to work pieces of the present day. Amongst other things, there are opportunities to listen and smell, historical films on the subject of violin making, an historic demonstration workshop and temporary exhibitions.
Located at the 2,244 m summit station of the Karwendelbahn, the “Riesenfernrohr” (Giant Telescope) offers fascinating insights into the flora and fauna of the Alpenwelt Karwendel and magnificent views down over the Upper Isar Valley, situated 1,300 m below.
Welcome to the “Stone Myth” – experience the nature and the diversity of the local stones, fossils and minerals. From the most beautiful pebbles of the Alps, rare fossils and precious crystals, we produce unique designer jewellery and lifestyle designer objects for indoors and outdoors.
The doll and porcelain collections are displayed over approximately 300 m2. A new modern construction hosts the crib exhibition and offers space for events and special exhibitions – about 20 km
In 1895, the Werdenfels Museum was established in Garmisch-Partenkirchen from a private collection. Since 1973, it has been accommodated in a former merchant house from the 17th century. The history and culture of the Werdenfeld Region is represented – about 20 km
Built in 1924, the storage power station is a listed monument and is still one of the biggest of its type in Germany – about 23 km
Franz Marc, one of the most important representatives of Expressionism, lived in Kochel am See. His works can be admired in the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel – about 25 km
Take a look into rural life, the living and working of past centuries in the Alpine region. A particular magnet for the public is the Wetzsteinmühle (whetstone mill) built in the 19th century and still operating – about 35 km
The exhibitions in the Walchensee-Museum are a project of the Friedhelm-Oriwol-Foundation. Immerge yourself in the history around the lake Walchensee und admire the drawings of Lovis Corinth – about 18 km
After comprehensive renovations in 1998/99, the Münter-Haus is now dedicated to the great painter Gabriele Münter and open to the public – about 40 km
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