Events

Things To Do

things to do

To help you get a sense of the country, its people, the surrounding area, and the local customs, we have organized a few events. We understand not everyone may wish to join us for every event or may even plan their own adventures. Please note that these are optional events, which will require a fee. If you want to create your own adventure, a more comprehensive list of common activities can be found at the bottom of this page.

nearby adventures

Nearby Adventures

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The Rest of Germany

The rest of Germany is BEAUTIFUL, and definitely worth exploring! You can easily hop on a train to access any of it's cities. Click HERE to view train schedules and purchase tickets.

Heidelberg

Schloss Heidelberg - Explore the Castle on the Hill, built in 1214.

Schnitzelhaus Alte Münz - 101 Different kinds of Schnitzel!

Berlin

See the capital and sections of the Berlin Wall - even add your own mark!

Typography of Terror Museum - Explore the Gustapo's & Secret Police's Headquarters.

Berlin Cathedral - Design based off of the Vatican in Rome, Italy

Frankfurt

Altstadt (Old Town) - Home of the first Christkindlmarkt.

Walking Tour - Be guided around the city by a local while learning about the rich history of the city, the architecture, and culture.

Austria

The Austrian border is a 1hr 20min train ride from Garmisch. City highlights are provided.

Salzburg

Sound of Music Tour - Visit the sites of the famous on-screen classic.

Festung Hohensalzburg - Cliftop Fortress

Mozart's Childhood Home

Vienna

City Pass - each major city in Europe (and the US!) has a "city pass." It's a ticket you buy that provides you with access to multiple tourist attractions, museums, and the like. It is always cheaper than buying single admissions to each location. Also - they have "city pass" public transportation tickets, which can get your around town for only a few Euros per day.

Italy

Venice

Gondola Ride - You can book these online, or find them waiting for customers at all over the city.

St. Mark's Basilica - Built in 1063, this other-worldy church rests on San Marco Island within the city of Venice.

Florence

La Galleria Dell’Accademia - See the Statue of David.

Uffizi - Art museum that holds many priceless works from the Italian Renaissance.

Milan

Shopping - Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Find haute couture items here.

Castello Sforzesco - Built in 1358, this castle served as a defensive military base, and now houses an original manuscript of Leonardo de Vinci, as well as an unfinished sculpture by Michelangelo.

Rome

Vatican City - Visit the Sistine Chapel, Vatican Museum, and many other holy sites.

Colosseum - Visit the Roman Colosseum and other historical sites.

Switzerland

Zermatt

Car-free village at the bottom of a mountain

Matterhorn - See the most-photographed mountain in the world.

Hiking - 5 Lakes Trail

Glacier Palace - Walk around a palace that was natural-formed from a glacier.

Basal

Old Town - Charming historic area with narrow streets and traditional buildings.

Rhine River Ferry - Take a short ferry ride across the Rhine for scenic views.

Museum Tinguely -Museum of kinetic sculptures by Jean Tinguely. Charming historic area with narrow streets and traditional building

Basler Münster -

A beautiful medieval cathedral with impressive architecture.

Lucerne

Chapel Bridge & Water Tower - 672ft bridge with paintings and carvings that depitcs scenes of Swiss history and the "Dance of Death."

Lake Lucerne Boat Tour - Scenic cruises, trips to nearby towns, and round-trip voyages

Lion Monument - Must-see monument that commemorates Swiss soldiers who died in the French Revolution.