About us

We are the Trenkwalder family, a local family from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and we rent out holiday homes in the beautiful Zugspitzland region. Our holiday homes have everything you need for your stay. Located in Garmisch and Grainau, the houses offer the perfect starting point for an active or relaxing holiday in the mountains, whether in summer or winter.


In summer, you can set out from the front door of your holiday home on fantastic hikes, idyllic walks or unique mountain bike tours of all difficulty levels. You can also reach the numerous mountain lakes in our beautiful region in just a few minutes, such as the turquoise-blue Eibsee in Grainau at the foot of the Zugspitze, or the Walchensee. In addition to swimming and bathing, the Walchensee also offers ideal conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing.


After an eventful day in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding area, return to your holiday home and enjoy a barbecue on your terrace or in your garden with a view of the Alps, accompanied by a cool Garmischer Brauhaus beer.


In winter, the ski resorts of Zugspitze (Germany’s highest) and Garmisch-Classic (with its Hausberg, Kreuzeck and Alpspitze slopes) are just a few minutes away, offering great opportunities for skiing and snowboarding. Here, runs of varying difficulty attract skiers of all ages to the slopes. Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the surrounding area also offer perfect conditions for ski touring, and experienced freeriders will find plenty to enjoy as well. Alternatively, those who prefer to stay at the foot of the mountains can glide along the region's idyllic cross-country trails and ice rinks, take magical walks through the snow-covered landscape or experience a fairy-tale horse-drawn sleigh ride.


After a wonderful day in the snow, return to your spacious holiday home, enjoy a hot bath and reflect on the day's experiences while gathering together in the cosy living room or around the dining table with your group.


As a family, our priority is to ensure you have a wonderful stay in one of our Grainau or Garmisch-Partenkirchen accommodations. As your hosts, we value and respect your privacy, but we are always available to answer questions or assist with any issues. We are also happy to provide information and recommendations on local attractions.


As well as renting out our holiday homes, we run a family-owned taxi company. So, if you’re travelling without a car or require a pick-up service for longer hikes, for example, we’d be happy to help.


We look forward to welcoming you as our guests in Grainau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen!


The Trenkwalder family

Information

At this point, we would like to provide you with some information about the sights and destinations in the local area.


Experience Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grainau in summer


The fantastic mountain scenery in the area offers a holiday paradise for everyone. Whether you're a family, a couple or a group, there's something for everyone. You can take a sporty mountain bike tour or a less strenuous e-bike tour. Bike parks and single trails can also be easily accessed from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grainau. From simple walks and Nordic walking to leisurely hikes to low-lying alpine pastures and longer hikes up to mountaineering, via ferrata and rock climbing, the Werdenfelser Land has a lot to offer in summer. Make the most of the clearly signposted hiking trails and take the mountain railways to start your hikes even higher up. Or simply let your mind wander as you bathe in one of our beautifully situated mountain lakes every day.


Experience Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grainau in winter


It's not just enthusiastic skiers and snowboarders that the snow attracts to Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Grainau. These two towns offer a wide range of winter activities for all ages. Cross-country ski runs, ice rinks in stadiums and outdoors, and snow-covered winter landscapes are just some of the attractions that make the Zugspitze region a popular tourist destination in winter. From tours to sleigh rides from one of the surrounding mountain huts, everything the winter sports enthusiast could desire can be enjoyed here. Sports enthusiasts who prefer to cheer from the sidelines can enjoy the traditional New Year's ski jumping of the Four Hills Tournament, the thrilling men's and women's ski World Cup races on the challenging Kandahar slope, and the exciting ice hockey games of the Riessersee sports club.


The Partnachklamm Gorge


The Partnachklamm gorge is always worth a visit, whether in summer or winter. It offers a unique and special experience at any time of year. Here, you can look down into gorges up to 60 metres deep and observe the water making its way through the rock and shooting through the gorges at high speed. In winter, the water freezes into crystal-clear icicles and stunning ice formations. You can reach the Partnachklamm on foot in 20 minutes from the Olympic ski stadium, or by taking one of the horse-drawn carriages available there. From the gorge, you can also enjoy beautiful hikes to Reintal, Partnachalm, Graseck and Eckbauer.


Zugspitze


One of the highlights of our region is, of course, Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze. The 2,962-metre-high summit is crowned by a golden cross. From our holiday homes, Germany's highest mountain can easily be reached in various ways. By car, you can reach the new Eibsee cable car in Grainau in a few minutes. Alternatively, you can take the local bus or the nostalgic cogwheel train of the Bavarian Zugspitz Railway, which departs from Garmisch or Grainau and takes you directly to the cable car at the Eibsee or the Zugspitzplatt. The journey to the Zugspitze is an experience in itself. The new Zugspitze cable car takes you to the summit of the Zugspitze from Eibsee via Europe's highest cable car pillar. If you're not afraid of heights, you can look through the glass floor of the gondola. There are two gondolas that lead up to the Zugspitze. As well as the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn from Grainau, the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn also runs from Ehrwald in Austria to the mountain. As well as the breathtaking views of the German, Austrian, Italian and Swiss Alps, there are plenty of other activities to enjoy on the Zugspitze. Why not enjoy a meal with panoramic views of Lake Eibsee in the new summit restaurant, or cross the highest German-Austrian border? The Zugspitzplatt is home to sporting activities. Here, you can take the glacier cable car, which also offers spectacular views. In winter, you can enjoy a day skiing, snowboarding or sledging on the natural snow slopes. In summer, you can also go sledging or snowshoeing on Germany's highest mountain. A unique winter experience is spending the night in the Igloo Village.


Skijump Garmisch-Partenkirchen


Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an Olympic town. In the district of Partenkirchen, at the Gudiberg, you will find the breathtaking Olympic ski jump. The New Year's ski jumping event of the Four Hills Tournament is traditionally held here on the first day of the year. Since 2007, the ski jumpers have been jumping from the new ski jump into the Olympic ski stadium, which impresses with its unique construction. Every evening, the jump is illuminated to create a fascinating light sculpture. You can also visit the ski jump as part of a guided tour. This gives you an insight into the world of ski jumping, and you can enjoy the fantastic view of Garmisch-Partenkirchen from the top of the ski jump. If that isn't thrilling enough for you, you can also fly into the Olympic ski stadium yourself with the Flying Fox from the foot of the ski jump. For several years, the Olympic Stadium has also hosted the well-established Alpine Festival, which attracts nature and outdoor enthusiasts.


AlpspiX


You can also reach high altitudes on the AlpspiX. After a tour of Osterfelderkopf or a ride on the Alpspitzbahn cable car, be sure to visit the AlpspiX viewing platform. From here, you can look down into the impressive depths of the Höllentalklamm gorge, as well as enjoying the mountain panorama with the Zugspitze and the Waxensteinen.


Climbing Forest Garmisch-Partenkirchen


The climbing forest in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a unique experience. This adventure playground, located above the valley station of the Wankbahn, is perfect for couples, families, and groups. In the high ropes course, you can face your fears and push your limits. But fun is the priority!


Castle Linderhof


Linderhof Castle is about 35 minutes from Grainau and 30 minutes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen via Ettal by car. A popular excursion destination in the area, the castle was also the favourite residence of the 'fairytale king', King Ludwig II. Today, visitors can explore not only the castle itself, but also the extensive gardens featuring water features, a music pavilion, a Moorish kiosk, a Moroccan house, and an enormous artificial grotto.


Castle Neuschwanstein


In about an hour, you can reach the world-famous fairy-tale castle of Neuschwanstein. King Ludwig II chose this idyllic location for his castle so that he could retreat from the world in his shy manner. However, he died before it was completed and only lived in it for a few months. Neuschwanstein Castle attracts millions of visitors every year.