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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

About Wolfratshausen

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.

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Top 4 highlights in Wolfratshausen

The places you absolutely must not miss.

1

Isar raft trip

Legendary raft trip on the Isar from Wolfratshausen to Munich — Bavarian tradition with beer and snacks.

2

Pupplinger Au

Nature reserve on the Isar with wild river landscape, gravel banks, and rare flora and fauna.

3

Historic Marketplace

Charming town center with colorful houses, cafes, and the rafting museum.

4

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

Best time to travel for Wolfratshausen

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?

Average costs per person per day

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Budget

40-65 EUR: Guesthouse, Pupplinger Au free, raft trip from 30 EUR

Hostel, Street food, Public transport

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Mid-range

80-130 EUR: Hotel, raft trip, restaurant, cycling tour along the Isar

Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions

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Luxury

180+ EUR: Country hotel, private raft trip, gourmet menu

Boutique hotel, Fine dining

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4 travel tips for Wolfratshausen

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.

Food & drink in Wolfratshausen

These specialties you must try!

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
Suitable for:Isarraft tripnear MunichnaturerafterS-Bahnfoothillstradition

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