All Things Garmisch
Experience Bavaria Like a Local
Cultural Tours & German Vacation Packages
At All Things Garmisch, we provide a gateway from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Munich to the heart and soul of Germany’s most picturesque region. Our tours are designed to immerse you in the beauty, history, and traditions of Bavaria.
Celebrate the Season in Bavaria
Melted cheese, warm Glühwein, twinkling Christmas markets and snowy Alpine peaks — here’s how to make this winter one to remember in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and beyond.
Christmas Pretzels & Fondue Evening
Shape and bake your own Bavarian pretzels at Zum Bauer, then dip them straight from the oven into your own cheese fondue.
- Build-your-own cheese fondue
- Unlimited Glühwein + a bottle of wine per table
- Seasonal charcuterie board · 17:00–20:00
Neuschwanstein Castle in Winter
See King Ludwig II’s fairytale castle dusted in snow on our best-loved private day trip from Garmisch.
- Private guide & chauffeured Mercedes V-Class
- Castle entry with a guaranteed tour time
- Stop in Oberammergau for shopping & sightseeing
The VIP Krampus Excursion
Join us for an immersive festival experience as we tour the Krampus parades in Berchtesgaden and Salzburg.
- Krampus parades in Berchtesgaden & Salzburg
- Pickup in Munich on December 5th
- The original Krampus tour · 14+ years running
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Find Your Perfect Bavarian Experience
Our private tours are more than just visits to iconic landmarks—they’re deep dives into the stories, cuisine, and traditions that make Bavaria unique. From visits to fairy tale castles like Neuschwanstein to strolls through medieval German towns, each tour we offer will teach, thrill, and forge lasting memories.
Discover Bavaria: Guided by Jake Doherty
From the vibrant streets of Lafayette to the majestic Alps of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, my journey has been one of adventure and passion. I’m Jake Doherty, your guide to the hidden gems and historic wonders of Bavaria. With over 20 years of calling this place home, I founded All Things Garmisch (ATG Tours) in 2011 to share my love for this region’s rich culture and breathtaking landscapes.
Specializing in personalized experiences, ATG Tours is here to ensure your Bavarian adventure is nothing short of extraordinary. Join me, and let’s uncover the stories that make Bavaria truly magical.
Discover the Alps: Unforgettable Trips
Join us on these epic multi-day adventures and let the magic of the Alps transform your travel dreams into reality.
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Real Stories, Unforgettable Journeys
Storytelling Mastery
Jake is a historian in the traditional model of the story teller. He has researched the source material and connected the dots to weave a series of stories that by the end of the day create a colorful tapestry of Bavaria.
Experience Bavaria Alive
If you are visiting Bavaria, you can’t do better than let Jake Doherty handle your tours. He is both knowledgeable and entertaining. He makes history come alive.
Stellar Tour Guide
We walked for miles across the combined towns and learned so much of the history that by the time I wandered back into the hotel, my brain was swimming with images and stories.
Tales Unfolded
Jake transforms every corner of Bavaria into a living classroom, where each stone and street has a story to tell. His tours are not just walks but immersive experiences, where history isn't just told, it's felt and lived. With Jake as your guide, Bavaria opens up as a book of endless tales, waiting to be discovered.
The Best We've Ever Had
We have had a lot of private tours and guides and Jake was by far the best we have ever had. [...] We travel a lot as a family. He will be arranging all of our visits to Europe moving forward.
Top-Rated Experience
5 Stars, 10 out of 10, 100%!!! Whatever metric you use, this trip gets the highest score. I went on the Oktoberfest trip with a group of 11 others and we all agreed that it was one of the best trips of our lives!
A Wealth of Knowledge
My daughter and I loved our trip with Jake and our time together. It was worth every penny and we both would love to visit Bavaria again and meet up with Jake. He has a huge wealth of knowledge and experience in the region!
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Robin PardellaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
An Incredible Pretzel-Making Experience at Zum Bauer! 🥨 Our pretzel-making class at Zum Bauer was an incredible experience and a highlight of our trip to Germany! We had so much fun learning the art of making traditional Bavarian pretzels Lena was our incredible instructor, from shaping the dough to choosing our own toppings. The experience was hands-on, entertaining, and delicious! It was wonderful to learn something new while enjoying a taste of Bavarian culture. We left with wonderful memories, new skills, and, of course, delicious pretzels. This is a must-do experience for anyone visiting the Garmisch-Partenkirchen area. I highly recommend it!Posted on Google![]()
Sheri JonesTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Lena was a wonderful teacher & a delight to learn pretzel making from. We had an awesome time & would highly recommend taking the class. The best thing the pretzels were delicious!Posted on Google![]()
Marcee KellerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Lena did a wonderful job. She definitely was a knowledgeable expert, and also very personable. And genuine. And made us feel like we were capable of success. We loved the story of her learning to bake from her grandfather. And the intimacy of a four-person group. The large variety of Toppings was and unexpected surprise! What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.Posted on Google![]()
Ann Keller-LallyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
This is a perfect rainy day activity and opportunity to do something unique! Loved learning about the history and various techniques for pretzel twisting! Thank you Lena for a wonderful class!Posted on Google![]()
Lea-M. BttTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Wir haben den Brezen-Backkurs bei Lena gebucht. Es hat uns riesig Spaß gemacht in die bayrische Backkunst zu schnuppern. Lena hat uns mit ihrem Brezen-Wissen begeistert und den Kurs angenehm angeleitet. Wir würden jedem dieses Brezel-Back-Erlebnis bei Lena empfehlen! Vielen Dank für den schönen Back-Kurs :)Posted on Google![]()
Cassandra Hallaj-RodriguezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Absolutely amazing experiencePosted on Google![]()
Sandy MillerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Our group of 10 had the absolute best time at our pretzel-making class! The sweet lady who led our class was so much fun and made the whole experience even better. Jake, the owner, stopped in later and shared some of the history of the area with us, which was such a cool added bonus. Such a quaint little shop with great food, drinks, atmosphere, and people. We had the best time and would absolutely recommend it!Posted on Google![]()
Corey MireauTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
Such a fun and amazing experience, staff; educational and delicious!!