Zum Franziskaner - Grainau

Family-run hotel in Grainau with panoramic Zugspitze views and free local transport

Accommodations & Mountain Views

Each room at Zum Franziskaner offers panoramic views of the Zugspitze mountain. The simply furnished rooms include a work desk and a private bathroom with cable TV. Some rooms come with a balcony where guests can sit and take in the scenery.

Dining & Breakfast

Breakfast is served each morning in the cozy country-style breakfast room with regional Bavarian bread. Guests pre-order their bread preference and receive complimentary treats like pretzels upon departure. A vending machine on site offers 0.5 L bottles of Spaten and Franziskaner beer for 2 Euros each.

Location & Outdoor Access

Zum Franziskaner sits 2 miles from Eibsee Lake and a short walk from the bus stop linking to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Eibsee Cable Car takes guests to the top of Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak. Scenic hiking routes run directly by the hotel, and the Austrian border is 7 miles away.

Amenities & Practical Services

The hotel provides free storage space for skis, bicycles, and motorbikes. Guests receive a guest card granting complimentary travel on local buses and the cogwheel train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Eibsee. Free street parking is available on site, and the hotel is pet-friendly.

Guest Experience & Local Support

Host Christian offers personalized recommendations on local bus schedules, Zugspitze discounts, and open restaurants in the area. The hotel provides amenities like a communal refrigerator, a kettle upon request, and lean of umbrellas on rainy days. Guests are welcomed with a small gift of pretzels at checkout.

• View: Panoramic Zugspitze mountain views from rooms and balconies
• Location: 2 miles from Eibsee Lake, 1 mile from Untergrainau Train Station
• Breakfast: Country-style breakfast room with regional Bavarian bread
• Transport: Free local buses and cogwheel train via guest card
• Amenities: Free storage for skis, bikes, and motorbikes; pet-friendly
• Extras: Vending machine with beer, pretzels gift, personalized area tips