Surroundings
Whilst situated in a quiet and idyllic location , the Peterhof’s strategic position in the centre of the Upper Bavarian Alps near the border with Austria offers opportunities for a multitude of day trips. On these pages we would like to introduce you to some interesting destinations in the area. We will be pleased to help you plan your trips to explore the Peterhof’s surroundings.
Distances are in kilometers from the Peterhof, given times are estimated travel times by car.
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Towns and Villages
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen - approx. 4 km / 5 minutes
- Ehrwald - approx. 20 km / 20 minutes
- Ettal - approx. 20 km / 25 minutes
- Mittenwald - approx. 23 km / 30 minutes
- Oberammergau - approx. 25 km / 30 minutes
- Reutte - approx. 40 km / 40 minutes
- Innsbruck - approx. 70 km / 60 minutes
- München - approx. 95 km / 60 minutes
Attractions and Leisure Activities
- Linderhof Castle - approx. 30 km / 30 minutes
- Open Air Museum Glentleiten - approx. 35 km / 35 minutes
- Ehrenberg Castle - approx. 40 km / 40 minutes
- Alpentherme Ehrenberg - approx. 40 km / 40 minutes
- Benediktbeuern Monastery - approx. 45 km / 40 minutes
- Neuschwanstein Castle - approx. 60 km / 60 minutes
- Alpen Zoo Innsbruck - approx. 65 km / 60 minutes
- Zoo Hellabrunn - approx. 90 km / 60 minutes


Lakes (all have bathing spots and provide hospitality)
- Riessersee - approx. 5 km / 10 minutes
- Eibsee - approx. 6 km / 10 minutes
- Pflegersee - approx. 8 km / 15 minutes
- Walchensee - approx. 30 km / 35 minutes
- Staffelsee - approx. 30 km / 35 minutes
- Plansee - approx. 45 km / 45 minutes
- Starnberger See - approx. 65 km / 50 minutes
- Ammersee - approx. 75 km / 75 minutes
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