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Youth Hostel Mittenwald

240 Ratings

Portrait

Highlights

  • Table tennis, playground and bouldering
  • Located in the Buckelwiesen nature reser
  • Cross-country skiing, sledging,snowshoes

Equipment

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Guest services

  • board game rental
  • Spoken languages:
    english, german
  • free parking on premises: 15
  • indoor table tennis
  • kicker
  • luggage storage
  • sauna
  • WiFi access in public spaces for free

Food & Drinks

  • breakfast buffet from 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
  • packed lunch
  • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
  • half board
  • veggieday Wednesday
  • regional cuisine
  • gluten free food on request
  • vegetarian dishes daily
  • vegan dishes on request

For cyclists

  • bike rental (4,3 km)
  • maps
  • places in lockable bike room: 10

For families

  • high chair for children
  • playground
  • toddler beds

For cyclists

  • bike rental (4,3 km)
  • maps
  • places in lockable bike room: 10

For families

  • high chair for children
  • playground
  • toddler beds

For wheelchair users

  • stepless access to the building

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • beach- or volleyball court
  • climbing wall / bouldering wall
  • patio
  • playground and lawn

For wheelchair users

  • stepless access to the building

Outdoor

  • basketball court or hoop
  • beach- or volleyball court
  • climbing wall / bouldering wall
  • patio
  • playground and lawn

Prices

Room equipment

Meetings

Room Floor space
Max. number of participants
  • cinema
    cinema
  • parliament
    parliament
  • block
    block
  • U-shaped block
    U-shaped block
  • circle
    circle
Floor Rent per day off
Panoramaraum 65 sqm 40 26 20 20 - Upper floor upon request
Ganghofer Stube 20 sqm - 18 15 - - Ground floor upon request
Seminarraum 24 sqm 25 20 15 15 15 Basement upon request

Conference equipment

copier, Fax, flip chart, metaplan board, pin board, projector

Rehearsals

Room Floor space Height
Max. number of participants
  • Choir
  • Orchestra
Floor Daylight Rent per day off
Panoramaraum 65 sqm 2.4 m 40 25 Upper floor yes upon request
Ganghofer Stube 20 sqm 2.4 m 15 - Ground floor yes upon request
Proberaum 24 sqm 2.4 m 20 - Basement yes upon request

Activities

  • Basketball is played in the outdoor area of Mittenwald Youth Hostel. The Alpine panorama in the background.

    Basketball hoop

    Basketball is played on the outdoor area of Mittenwald Youth Hostel. The Alpine panorama in the background.

    Basketball hoop
  • Bouldering room in Mittenwald Youth Hostel with various elements © Robert Pupeter / Herr Peter

    Bouldering room

    Bouldering room in Mittenwald Youth Hostel with various elements

    Bouldering room
  • Table tennis paddle with red rubber surface and wooden handle lying on a green table tennis table. Next to it is a white table tennis ball. The net of the table tennis setup is visible in the background.

    Table tennis

    Playing table tennis at Mittenwald Youth Hostel

    Table tennis
  • Outdoor volleyball court with a sand playing area and a net in the middle. Surrounded by grassy areas, with trees and a wooden structure in the background. The sky is cloudy. © Rico Haferkorn

    Beach volleyball court

    Beach volleyball court at the Mittenwald Youth Hostel, located in the heart of the Buckelwiesen meadows.

  • Outdoor playground with swings, a slide, and climbing structures, surrounded by grassy fields and trees. Snow-capped mountains and a partly cloudy sky in the background. © Rico Haferkorn

    Playground

    Playground at the Mittenwald Youth Hostel, located in the heart of the Buckelwiesen meadows.

  • Landscape view of a small village in a valley, surrounded by tall, partially snow-covered mountains. In the foreground, green meadows with scattered houses; in the background, rocky mountain peaks rise into the sky. The sky is mostly clear with a few light clouds. Daylight scene. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    View of the town of Mittenwald

    Holidays in the mountains - the picturesque violin-making and climatic health resort lies between Wetterstein, Kranzberg

    View of the town of Mittenwald
  • Group of people in traditional Bavarian attire, seated on a stage with musical instruments. The backdrop features a painted scene of mountains and trees. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Local customs evening in Mittenwald

    Culture & customs in Mittenwald: traditional costume clubs, folk music groups and Schuhplattler.

    Local customs evening in Mittenwald
  • Small wooden cabin situated in a grassy field, with mountains in the background. The sky is clear with some wispy clouds. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Wooden barn in the humpback meadows

    A landscape consisting of thousands and thousands of bumps.

    Wooden barn in the humpback meadows
  • Two people are riding bicycles through a grassy field, with mountains in the background. The sun is either rising or setting behind the mountains, casting a warm glow over the scene. Trees are scattered across the field, and the sky is mostly clear with a few light clouds. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Bike tour through the humpback meadows

    A landscape consisting of thousands and thousands of bumps.

    Bike tour through the humpback meadows
  • Water slide in an outdoor setting, surrounded by trees and greenery. Two people are sliding into the water, creating a splash. A wooden fence lines the path leading to the slide, with steps visible on the grassy hill. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Gregor Lengler

    Grubsee slide

    The small Grubsee bathing paradise is the ideal bathing lake for the whole family, also with a great slide.

    Grubsee slide
  • Two people are skiing down a snowy slope. Mountains and trees are visible in the background. The sky is clear with a few clouds. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Kranzberg family ski area

    A small, cosy ski area in Mittenwald for families and ski and snowboard beginners.

    Kranzberg family ski area
  • Group of people walking through the snow at night, each holding a lit torch. Mountains are visible in the background, with some houses on the left side. The sky is dark. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Torchlight hike in Wallgau

    With torches through the snow-covered mountains

    Torchlight hike in Wallgau
  • Large star-shaped decoration adorned with greenery and lights, set against a twilight sky. In the background, a church with an illuminated clock tower and other buildings suggest a festive or holiday atmosphere in a town or village. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/Angelika Warmuth

    Advent market of the senses in Wallgau

    An Advent market in the Karwendel to experience and enjoy.

    Advent market of the senses in Wallgau
  • Natural cave entrance surrounded by dense green forest. A wooden bridge or walkway leads into the cave. Sunlight filters through the trees, highlighting the textures of the rocks and foliage. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Bear cave in Wallgau

    A hike to the bear cave with a small waterfall is an adventure for the whole family.

    Bear cave in Wallgau
  • Scenic view of a golf course surrounded by trees and hills. Two golfers are on the green—one preparing to take a shot while the other stands nearby. The sky is partly cloudy. A wooden structure is visible in the foreground on the right side. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Golfing in Wallgau

    Golf offers for holiday guests

    Golfing in Wallgau
  • Scenic view of a mountainous landscape with a chairlift carrying people up the slope. Snow-capped mountains are visible in the background, with green trees and grassy areas in the foreground. Several people are seated on the lift chairs, suspended by cables running through the image. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Kranzberg chairlift

    A ride on the Kranzberg cable car is an experience in both summer and winter.

    Kranzberg chairlift
  • Four people are standing on top of stone pillars in an outdoor setting, with their arms outstretched to the sides. Mountains and trees are visible in the background. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    With the family in the Kranzberg region

    The 1,391 metre-high Kranzberg by Mittenwald. Swimming, eating and resting opportunities with 360° panoramic views.

    With the family in the Kranzberg region
  • Two people are standing on a narrow bridge inside a rocky canyon with steep walls. A stream flows beneath the bridge, and mist or fog is visible in the background—possibly caused by a waterfall or high humidity. The scene appears to be part of a natural park or hiking trail. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Leutasch Ghost Gorge

    The Leutasch Ghost Gorge with its gorge ghost, raging water music and goblin trail is a great excursion destination.

    Leutasch Ghost Gorge
  • Street scene with people dressed in colorful, patchwork costumes. In the foreground, one person is holding a long stick or whip and appears to be performing or leading a parade. Several similarly dressed individuals are visible in the background, with a crowd of onlookers lining both sides of the street. The buildings in the background feature traditional European architecture, with one building displaying an ornate mural. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Hubert Hornsteiner

    Goaßlschnalzer of Mittenwald

    Goaßlschnalzer crack their whip called "Goaßl" until all of the "Goaßl" are in one beat and produce a really loud bang.

    Goaßlschnalzer of Mittenwald
  • Two children are playing on a wooden swing set in an outdoor area with trees. A small wooden cabin is visible in the background. The child on the left is wearing a pink skirt, and the child on the right is wearing a blue shirt. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Wallgau nature playground

    On the Wallgau natural playground, most of the play equipment is made of wood and left in its natural state.

    Wallgau nature playground
  • A person is standing on a rock in a snowy landscape. In the background, there is a small yellow chapel. The sun is shining brightly, surrounded by bare trees. Mountains are visible in the distance. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Maria Rast chapel on humpback meadows

    The small church invites you to pray a thanksgiving prayer or just to linger, accessible via a special Way of the Cross.

    Maria Rast chapel on humpback meadows
  • Close-up view of a violin hanging in what appears to be a workshop or storage area for string instruments. In the background, several other violins and string instruments are visible, either hanging or placed on shelves. The violin in the foreground clearly shows its strings, bridge, and f-holes. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Angelika Warmuth

    Violin-making museum in Mittenwald

    Around 200 violins and plucked instruments are exhibited in the museum. The long tradition of this craft is on display.

    Violin-making museum in Mittenwald
  • Group of people dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing marching down a street while playing drums. The background features buildings with Alpine architecture, one of which has a mural painted on its wall. Mountains are visible in the distance. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Hubert Hornsteiner

    Drummers' procession in Mittenwald

    Customs & culture - a drummers' procession on its way through Mittenwald.

    Drummers' procession in Mittenwald
  • Group of people dressed in white costumes adorned with numerous golden bells. They are holding colorful, striped sticks and appear to be participating in a festive or cultural event. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/Dorian Beck

    "Nonsense Thursday" in Mittenwald

    Carnival traditions in the alpine world of Karwendel are very popular and are cherished.

    "Nonsense Thursday" in Mittenwald
  • Group of people in traditional clothing walking with a herd of goats through a town or village. The individuals are holding long sticks to guide the animals. In the background, there are buildings and other people, some of whom appear to be watching or taking pictures. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Hubert Hornsteiner

    "Goat herding-down" in Mittenwald

    Bavarian lifestyle - hundreds of goats, sheep and cows return to the valley after the summer on the alpine pastures.

    "Goat herding-down" in Mittenwald
  • Group of children playing ice hockey on an outdoor rink surrounded by snow-covered trees and mountains. The sun is shining brightly, casting long shadows on the ice. Two small hockey goals are set up, and the children are wearing winter clothing including jackets, hats, and gloves. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Ice skating in Mittenwald

    Pure winter fun in the Karwendel - ice skating, curling, snowshoe tours, horse-drawn sleigh rides.

    Ice skating in Mittenwald
  • Three children are playing in the snow. The child on the left is wearing a pink jacket and pink pants, the child in the middle is wearing a blue jacket and red pants, and the child on the right is partially obscured but appears to be wearing a blue jacket. Snow is being kicked up around them. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Snowball fight in the humpback meadows

    Children having a snowball fight in the snow-covered humpback meadows

    Snowball fight in the humpback meadows
  • Group of people skiing on a snow-covered field. Snow-capped mountains rise in the background, and a small wooden cabin is visible on the right. The sky is clear with some clouds. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Winter hike through the humpback meadows

    Hike through the snow-covered humpback meadows with views of the rugged Karwendel, Wetterstein and Ester mountains

    Winter hike through the humpback meadows
  • Serene lake with clear blue water, surrounded by lush green forests and snow-capped mountains in the background. A blue and white pedal boat with two people on board floats on the lake. The sky is clear and bright blue. © Alpenwelt Karwendel / Stefan Eisend

    Pedal boating on Lake Lautersee

    The popular bathing lake near Mittenwald makes the forests and meadows shimmer in dark shades of green.

    Pedal boating on Lake Lautersee
  • Suspension bridge spanning across a deep valley with dense forest on both sides. Two people are walking on the bridge. In the background, tall snow-capped mountains rise under a clear blue sky with some clouds. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Dietmar Denger

    Autumn hike to the Brunnstein Hut

    The mountain hike from Mittenwald to the Brunnstein Hut at 1,560 metres is a popular tour.

    Autumn hike to the Brunnstein Hut
  • Two people are sitting on a wooden dock by a lake, surrounded by mountains and trees. They have backpacks and appear to be enjoying the scenic view. © Alpenwelt Karwendel/ Philipp Gülland

    Hike to Lake Lautersee

    The idyllic Lautersee circular trail offers a view of the Wetterstein. Snack and bathing opportunities at the Lautersee.

    Hike to Lake Lautersee
  • A person wearing a red jacket walks along a narrow pathway built into the side of a rocky gorge. The path has a railing on one side and overlooks a turquoise-colored river flowing through the gorge. The surrounding rock walls are steep and rugged, with some greenery visible at the top. © Region Seefeld

    The Leutasch Ghost Gorge

    The Leutasch Ghost Gorge with two female hikers on the Waterfall Trail

    The Leutasch Ghost Gorge

Location and arrival

Town centre: 4 km
Bus: Schmalsee bus stop (2 km)
Railway station: from Mittenwald train station by foot in approx. 60 min; bus transfer possible (4.3 km)
Airport: Munich (145 km)

The house is open 8.00 a.m. - 8.00 p.m.

The reception is open 8.00 a.m. - 11.00 a.m. , 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

Check-in 4.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m.

There are two paths leading to us, one with a 3.10 m high underpass! A special permit from the municipality of Mittenwald is required for both routes.

contact

Youth Hostel Mittenwald

Alpine Studies Programme

Buckelwiesen 7 · 82481 Mittenwald

Tel. +49 8823 1701 ·

Management: Katja Schmidberger

Agency: Landesverband Bayern

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Ratings from our guests

Superb 4.6 of 5
based on
240 Customer ratings
Service
4.7
Catering
4.7
Facilities
4.6
Tidiness
4.5

Reviews of the last 12 months in the DJH online feedback system: Guests are able to rate the youth hostel 4 days after departure.

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