Ettal in the nature park

with the districts of Graswang and Linderhof

Ettal accommodation

Ettal, that hidden gem in the Ammergau Alps, is the perfect place for your next holiday in Bavaria. With a variety of accommodations - from comfortable hotels to charming holiday apartments - Ettal offers something for every taste. Here you can rich history and culture immerse yourself, especially in the famous one Ettal Monastery, an impressive testimony medieval architecture and history of faith.

The accommodations in Ettal are not only comfortable, but also... ideally locatedto explore the beautiful nature. If Hiking, cycling or Cross-country Skiing, the picturesque landscape the Ammergau Alps is the ideal vacation spot. In addition, Ettal is only a stone's throw away from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which additional adventures and experiences promises. Make Ettal your starting point for unforgettable moments in Bavaria!

Traveling in a nature-friendly way

It is a matter close to the heart of the small nature park community To protect nature and culture in the region and to preserve. There are many plants and animals in the Weidmoos nature reserve in particular that need protection. It pays off here Collaboration with the nature park rangers out of. They support the work of the locals, take care of the threatened fauna and flora and provide information about nature conservation measures.

It is very important to understand nature and move around the region in a nature-friendly way.

UNESCO World Heritage Site Linderhof Palace

Our preview of Linderhof Palace Ludwig II created a dream world in which he could reside like a king in times of the abolitionist monarchy he longed for. Linderhof Palace It follows the "pleasure palace" type, which originated in France in the 18th century and was soon built in palace parks throughout Europe. However, Ludwig created something new, something unique, by no means a copy of the original. He skillfully utilized optical illusions, for example, using mirrors to make rooms appear larger. Even for a monarch, the exquisite rooms are spectacularly furnished, and the quality of the craftsmanship is unparalleled. Since 2025, the unique Venus Grotto has been reopened and open to visitors following restoration work.

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Ettal Monastery

With its impressive baroque basilica and rococo sacristy, Ettal Monastery is known far beyond the borders of Bavaria. As a fulfillment of a vow for his safe return to Bavaria founded by Emperor Ludwig the Bavarian in 1330 the Benedictine monastery Ettal. Practical purposes were associated with the pious pledge foundation, such as securing traffic routes, developing the area and setting up a foundation for knights and their wives. The church was completed in 1370 after 40 years of construction.

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History of the place and monastery

Find out more about the impressive history of the place and the monastery here

local history History of Ettal Monastery

Graswangtal nature experience

Preserving nature has always been very important. The responsible Ammertal residents have created valuable natural spaces over the centuries. A legacy that is cared for, a legacy that is continued and a legacy that is preserved for future generations.

Ettaler Weidmoos Graswangtal

Ammergebirge nature reserve

cultural landscape traveling with dog

Ettal is a gourmet place

The municipality of Ettal has been recognized as one of the Bavarian "GenussOrte" by the Bavarian State Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Tourism since 2018. The municipalities and towns with this seal stand for special regional specialties and their artisanal production. In this way, they contribute to a new awareness of special, regional foods. The municipality of Ettal owes its award to the monastery beers, liqueurs and cheese as well as regional baked goods.