The Ammergau Alps Blog

Welcome to the Ammergau Alps Blog – your contact point for insights into the diverse world of the Ammergau Alps Nature Park!

 

Immerse yourself in our articles on the topics of being active in summer and winter, culture, health, family and nature parks, written by experts from our team. Here you can find out insider tips, the latest trends and inspiring stories about the region. Whether you are a nature lover or culture fan, sports enthusiast or health-conscious - the Ammergauer Alpen Blog accompanies you on a journey of discovery through the nature park.

We invite you to explore the treasures of the Ammergau Alps with us and be inspired by the uniqueness of the nature park! 

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Film scene from "The Certain Something" in Oberammergau: Six people with suitcases hike through a meadow in front of the Ammergau Alps.

"That certain something": Filming locations in the Ammergau Alps on the big screen

  • Culture

Oberammergau will become the film set for a new German comedy movie!

In the autumn of 2025, the Ammergau Alps became unusually busy: cameras, actors and film crew were in…

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Schleifmühlklamm near Unterammergau: A stream with a small waterfall

Day trip destinations in the Ammergau Alps during the heat

  • Active summer
  • Family

The 6 best tips for escaping the summer heat. Discover the coolest spots in the nature park where you'll feel completely at ease even on the hottest days.

When temperatures rise, there is…

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BR Cycle Tour 2026: Why Oberammergau will be a very special stage town

  • Active summer

When around 1.000 cyclists set off through Bavaria in the summer of 2026, Oberammergau will also be part of one of the Free State's largest and most popular cycling events. For 35 years…

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Valley Green Up in the Ammergau Alps

Working together for nature: Valley Green Up 2026

  • Nature Park
  • Active summer

When early summer bathes the Ammergau Alps in lush green and the mountain air is particularly clear, there's hardly a better time to be outdoors. On Saturday, June 20, 2026,…

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Gravel biking holiday in the Ammergau Alps: 5 good reasons

  • Active summer

Gravel Bikes - These bikes combine the best features of mountain bikes and racing bikes. Unlike in high mountain regions, where gravel bikes can only reach a few selected destinations,…

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