Krün brings together Barmsee Lake, trails along the Isar and cultural attractions in the village. When choosing activities, it helps to compare the specific differences: at the lake, swimming in summer and views of the mountains take centre stage; on the trails, you can compare distance, difficulty and theme. This lets you plan your stay around nature, exercise or culture.

At Barmsee Lake and on the trails

Barmsee is a swimming lake in Krün. Swimming here is a summer activity. On the north-west shore, there is a sunbathing lawn with views of the Karwendel Alpine World mountains. You can reach the lake from Krün on foot or by bicycle. The location of the sunbathing lawn and the mountain views make the north-west shore a distinctive spot for a lakeside visit.

For comparing routes, consider the Isar Nature Adventure Trail and the hike to Maria Rast Chapel. The Isar Nature Adventure Trail is an easy, 7.4-kilometre loop starting and ending in the village centre. Themed areas and interactive stations playfully introduce the habitat and nature in and around the Isar. The hike to Maria Rast Chapel is very easy and 3.2 kilometres long; it leads from the village centre through the hummocky meadows near Krün. The two trails therefore differ in both distance and stated difficulty. Information about the Isar Nature Adventure Trail is not always up to date. Check the route details before setting out.

Another water-related attraction near Krün is the Kieselstein geological trail. It runs along the turquoise-green Isar and combines nature experiences with geological information on several display boards. Interactive stations are designed for explorers of all ages. Here, explanations and hands-on activities take centre stage alongside the trail’s route along the Isar.

Church and theatre in Krün

St Sebastian’s Church is in the village centre. Its interior features understated Rococo decoration, and the church is well worth a visit. Krün’s Bavarian folk theatre offers a different cultural experience: its comedies in the Bavarian dialect make young and old laugh. Together, the church interior and the dialect theatre offer two distinct ways to experience culture in Krün, from the design of an interior to on-stage humour.

More to discover in the wider Garmisch-Partenkirchen destination

The wider Garmisch-Partenkirchen destination offers more nature and culture. At Partnach Gorge, visitors can walk between towering rock walls and experience the rushing water below. It was declared a natural monument and opened to visitors in 1912. The Richard Strauss Institute is housed in the historic Villa Christina in Partenkirchen’s spa gardens and features a permanent exhibition on Strauss’s life and work.

The Werdenfels Museum in Garmisch-Partenkirchen was founded in 1895 from a private collection and is now one of the most important museums of its kind in Bavaria. For mountain activities, there is the 1,780-metre-high Wank, Partenkirchen’s local mountain, which is ideal for leisurely mountain hikes with far-reaching views. The Wank cable car runs from Garmisch-Partenkirchen directly to the summit; its operation is subject to the applicable operating conditions.

Discover more destinations: Klais, Elmau, Saulgrub, Murnau on Lake Staffelsee, Unterammergau, Farchant, Riegsee, Grainau.

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