Holiday in Wolfratshausen
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to September (Isar raft trip and Pupplinger Au), year-round (marketplace and hiking)
Budget/day
80-130 EUR: Hotel, raft trip, restaurant, cycling tour along the Isar
Getting there from Germany
Car from Munich 30 min | S-Bahn S7 directly from Munich Hbf (35 min) | Starnberg 15 km
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What makes Wolfratshausen special as a destination?
Wolfratshausen is located at the confluence of the Loisach and Isar rivers and is the starting point for the legendary Isar raft trip to Munich. The traditional rafting town connects the alpine foothills with the Munich metropolitan area and offers a charming town center with a historic marketplace. The Pupplinger Au — one of the last natural river floodplain areas in Bavaria — is a natural gem right on the doorstep.
What are the top highlights in Wolfratshausen?
The top highlights in Wolfratshausen include Isar raft trip, Pupplinger Au, Historic Marketplace, Mountain Forest Experience Path.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Isar raft trip
Legendary raft trip on the Isar from Wolfratshausen to Munich — Bavarian tradition with beer and snacks.
Pupplinger Au
Nature reserve on the Isar with wild river landscape, gravel banks, and rare flora and fauna.
Historic Marketplace
Charming town center with colorful houses, cafes, and the rafting museum.
Mountain Forest Experience Path
Educational trail through the mixed mountain forest above the town — interactive stations for families.
Hotels in Wolfratshausen
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Wolfratshausen?
The best time to visit Wolfratshausen is May to September (Isar raft trip and Pupplinger Au), year-round (marketplace and hiking). Warm, 21-27 degrees, foothill climate with Isar breeze In winter: Cold, -3 to 4 degrees, snowy foothills
Recommended travel time
May to September (Isar raft trip and Pupplinger Au), year-round (marketplace and hiking)
Summer
Warm, 21-27 degrees, foothill climate with Isar breeze
Winter
Cold, -3 to 4 degrees, snowy foothills
How much does a holiday in Wolfratshausen cost?
Budget travellers: 40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, Pupplinger Au free, raft trip from 30 EUR/day, mid-range: 80-130 EUR: Hotel, raft trip, restaurant, cycling tour along the Isar/day, luxury: 180+ EUR: Country hotel, private raft trip, gourmet menu/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, Pupplinger Au free, raft trip from 30 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR: Hotel, raft trip, restaurant, cycling tour along the Isar
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180+ EUR: Country hotel, private raft trip, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Wolfratshausen?
Car from Munich 30 min | S-Bahn S7 directly from Munich Hbf (35 min) | Starnberg 15 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Book an Isar raft trip — the most Bavarian experience ever, with snacks and beer on the raft.
Visit the Pupplinger Au in the morning — the wild river with gravel banks feels like untouched nature in the heart of Bavaria.
Take the S-Bahn from Munich — car-free and stress-free to the foothills.
Swim in the Isar in summer — the gravel banks are natural swimming spots with mountain views.
What should you eat in Wolfratshausen?
Typical specialities in Wolfratshausen: Rafting snack — hearty alpine cheese platter with Obazda and pretzel on the raft, Isar white sausage — Bavarian white sausage with sweet mustard and fresh pretzel, Roast pork — crispy roast with potato dumplings and coleslaw, Dampfnudeln — Bavarian yeast dumplings with vanilla sauce.
These specialties you must try!
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