Holiday in Ettal
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (monastery and hiking), December (monastery Christmas), every 10 years: Oberammergau Passion Play
Budget/day
90-140 EUR: Inn, Linderhof 10 EUR, monastery shop, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich 1.5 h | Train to Oberau + Bus (15 min) | Garmisch 15 km, Oberammergau 5 km
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What makes Ettal special as a destination?
Ettal is a small village in the Ammergau region, dominated by the impressive Ettal Monastery with its powerful Baroque church. Founded in 1330, the Benedictine monastery is still active today and produces the famous Ettal monastery liqueur as well as craft beer. Its location between Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen makes Ettal an ideal starting point for cultural and alpine experiences. The Ammergau Alps offer gentle hiking trails, and the nearby Zugspitze is only 30 km away.
What are the top highlights in Ettal?
The top highlights in Ettal include Kloster Ettal, Ettaler Klosterladen, Linderhof, Ammergauer Alpen.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Kloster Ettal
Powerful Benedictine monastery from 1330 with Baroque dome church — active monk community with brewery and distillery.
Ettaler Klosterladen
Monastery-owned products — the famous Ettal liqueur, monastery beer, cheese, and chocolate to take away.
Linderhof
King Ludwig II's intimate Rococo palace only 8 km away — the only completed palace of the king.
Ammergauer Alpen
Gentle mountain landscape with moor hikes, Kneipp facilities, and the meditation trail Ammergauer Alpen.
Hotels in Ettal
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Ettal?
The best time to visit Ettal is May to October (monastery and hiking), December (monastery Christmas), every 10 years: Oberammergau Passion Play. Warm, 19-25°C, sheltered valley location with plenty of sun In winter: Cold and snow-sure, -6 to 3°C, wintry monastery ambiance
Recommended travel time
May to October (monastery and hiking), December (monastery Christmas), every 10 years: Oberammergau Passion Play
Summer
Warm, 19-25°C, sheltered valley location with plenty of sun
Winter
Cold and snow-sure, -6 to 3°C, wintry monastery ambiance
How much does a holiday in Ettal cost?
Budget travellers: 45-70 EUR: Guesthouse, monastery entrance free (church), hiking free/day, mid-range: 90-140 EUR: Inn, Linderhof 10 EUR, monastery shop, restaurant/day, luxury: 200+ EUR: Hotel with monastery view, castle visits, gourmet menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
45-70 EUR: Guesthouse, monastery entrance free (church), hiking free
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
90-140 EUR: Inn, Linderhof 10 EUR, monastery shop, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
200+ EUR: Hotel with monastery view, castle visits, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Ettal?
Car from Munich 1.5 h | Train to Oberau + Bus (15 min) | Garmisch 15 km, Oberammergau 5 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Try the Ettal liqueur and monastery beer in the monastery shop — authentic monk products.
Visit Linderhof Palace in the morning — significantly fewer visitors than Neuschwanstein.
Hike the meditation trail Ammergauer Alpen — 15 stations for inner reflection in nature.
From Ettal, it's only 30 km to Zugspitze — Germany's highest mountain for a day trip.
What should you eat in Ettal?
Typical specialities in Ettal: Ettaler Klosterbier — smooth dark and light beer, brewed according to centuries-old tradition, Ettaler Klosterlikör — strong herbal liqueur based on the monks' secret recipe, Kaspressknödel — hearty cheese dumplings in broth, an Ammergau classic, Germknödel with vanilla sauce — steaming yeast dumpling filled with powidl and poppy seed butter.
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