On January 1, 1935, Garmisch and Partenkirchen were merged, one year before the Winter Olympics. The Partnach river still divides the two halves, and many locals will tell you to this day whether they are from Garmisch or from Partenkirchen. Some 28,000 people live in the valley basin where the Loisach and Partnach meet, framed by the Ammergau Alps, the Estergebirge and the Wetterstein range.
“Many locals will tell you to this day whether they are from Garmisch or from Partenkirchen.”
West of the Partnach lies Garmisch, with the Marienplatz, the pedestrian zone and the Kurpark. This is where you’ll find many apartment complexes and condominiums, including second homes. To the east lies Partenkirchen, with the Ludwigstraße, whose painted houses make it one of the most beautiful streets in Upper Bavaria. At the foot of the Gudiberg, home of the Olympic ski stadium, lies the Kainzenbad neighborhood. To the north, Burgrain, Breitenau and Sonnenbichl belong to the Garmisch side.
And then there is the former municipality of Wamberg, incorporated in 1978. Wamberg is said to be Germany’s highest church village, and it is joined by Kaltenbrunn and Schlattan as well as the hamlets of Graseck above the Partnachklamm gorge. There are only a few houses up here, and almost every one has its own story, access road and utility hookups.
Real estate agent in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Selling a house or an apartment is rarely just a transaction. Often a chapter of your life is tied up in it, sometimes an inheritance, sometimes a fresh start. We take the time to hear your story before we talk numbers.
We have been at home in the Bavarian Oberland since 1982, with our office in Oberammergau. We know Garmisch-Partenkirchen, its neighborhoods and the people who want to buy here. And we remain your contact until the keys have been handed over.
The real estate market in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The Garmisch-Partenkirchen market is shaped by three groups: locals looking for a home, buyers of second homes, and investors with an eye on vacation rentals. Second homes and vacation rentals are subject to local bylaws. We clarify this before the sale so that no one has false expectations.
We market apartments with mountain views discreetly or openly, as you prefer. We contact prospective buyers from our database first.
Our agents will visit and give you a free initial estimate.
What sellers in Garmisch-Partenkirchen ask us
Can I rent out my apartment in Garmisch-Partenkirchen as a vacation rental?
That depends on the declaration of division (Teilungserklärung, the legal document that divides a building into units), the WEG’s community rules (Gemeinschaftsordnung) and local regulations. We review the documents and tell you what is possible before you decide.
How quickly can an apartment in Partenkirchen be sold?
Well-presented apartments in popular locations often find a buyer within a few weeks. What matters is a realistic price and complete documents.
Do you also sell in Wamberg, Kaltenbrunn or Graseck?
Yes. For secluded properties, we clarify access, utility connections and building rights before marketing begins.
