Wrapped in a blanket, cupping a hot cocoa or Glühwein, riding in a horse-drawn carriage is an incredible way to learn about Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Rates

Adults (Ages 17+) €159 Children (Ages 6-16) €99

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes

About

This private tour will begin with a short walk from your hotel through the historic district of town. After a brief stop at the famous Chocolatier Amelie, we continue our journey to Ludwigstrasse in Partenkirchen, where our carriage awaits! Once everyone is bundled up in blankets, the driver will hand out hot cocoa and hot Glühwein to keep you toasty during our two hour trip through Garmisch-Partenkirchen. As the carriage meanders throughout this scenic city, your private guide will regale you with stories of World War II, the Roman Road, the 1936 Olympics and more! We wrap things up at the Fiaker Hof, on Ludwigstrasse, where everyone is invited to take photos and enjoy one last warm beverage. " Ian Sayer and Douglas Botting’s bestseller Nazi Gold: The Story of the World’s Greatest Robbery, delves into the bloody history of the Nazi Reichsbank gold.

On this tour, we explore the region of Bavaria where this mysterious gold was purportedly buried at the end of World War II. To find the treasure, we follow the path of those involved, beginning in Mittenwald where Colonel Franz Wilhelm Pfeiffer was first given possession of the gold. He soon followed through on his mission to hide it within the Karwendel mountains. We proceed up to the Forest House, where witnesses claim to have seen the path taken by shovel-bearing men. After we wander the grounds of the sequestered gold, we make our way to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where the plot thickens. What happened to the gold after it was found?

This tour brings you deep into the heart of Bavaria, where the final days of Nazi Germany are revealed. The hunt for the hidden treasure and the great story of the aftermath, make this trip intriguing and scenic!

Extras

Add a Chocolatier for a day tour to your booking!! After your romantic horse carriage ride through the Alps how about some chocolate! Spend an amazing evening at our local chocolatierie learning the history, tastes, styles, and types of chocolate. Then, under the guidance of the head chocolate maker you get to make your own chocolate to take home!

Included

• Pickup at your hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen or the local train station at 2 p.m.
• A leisurely stroll to Partenkirchen with historical anecdotes along the way
• An 1 hour horse carriage tour with stories and history along the way of the area and culture of Garmisch-Partenkirchen
• Return to your hotel or the Garmisch train station by 4:30 p.m.