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