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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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Two women in a mud pit, raising their arms in victory.

Muddy Angel Run in the Ammergau Alps: Mud meets moor

  • Nature Park
  • Active summer
  • Health

The Muddy Angel Run is Europe's largest obstacle course series for women – and anything but a classic competition. A varied course of approximately five kilometers awaits…

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The process of a peat bath: Step by step into the peat bog

  • Health

Getting into a peat bath is initially a daunting prospect for many. To be honest, the dark peat doesn't exactly look inviting at first glance. And since a peat bath isn't exactly…

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Red deer in the forest

Animals in winter: Survival in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

  • Nature Park

The Ammergau Alps Nature Park, with its diverse habitats of meadows, forests, moors, rivers, and mountains, boasts a rich fauna. The last issue described the park's animals in summer. Now…

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Animals of the Year 2026 in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park

  • Nature Park

Every year, conservation organizations like NABU select specific species as the "Animals of the Year." The aim of these awards is to raise awareness of endangered species and, at the same time…

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Oberammergau in winter

Christmas and Christkindl markets in the Ammergau Alps 2026: All dates

  • Culture

Between the end of November and mid-December 2026, seven Christmas markets will take place in the Ammergau Alps Nature Park: in Oberammergau, Unterammergau, Bad Kohlgrub, Bad Bayersoien and…

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