homes
Just walking around the town is a real treat. Take the time to walk down any street and you will be amazed at the paintings on the outside of the homes. The Bavarians have a long history of decorating the exteriors of their houses and businesses with both religious and historic paintings. The structure of the homes are also amazing. Go at the right time of the year and you can enjoy the beautiful flowers trellising down off the picturesque balconies.
auãerfernbahn
It is a romantic train ride between Garmisch and Kempten via Reutte in Austria through picturesque Alpine valleys and cute towns. The Neuschwanstein Castle, at Füssen, is also along this stretch. Bayern Ticket covers this route. Lindau, at Lake Constance Bodensee, is around 1:15 hours from Kempten by regional trains.
partnachklamm
The river Partnach flows through this gorge. Though it is very touristy and often crowded it is well worth a visit. After 700m the path chiselled in the rock end and you can continue your walk to one of the surrounding huts. If you arrive by car follow the signs to the Skistation or Olympic Stadium. fee for parking depending on how long you stay. The entrance fee to the Klamm is 3 ⬠per person, however the gorge should be opened all times, before or after opening hours it is free at your own risk. Torch is useful. It takes about 30 minutes walking to get from the parking to the gorge entry, and some 15 minutes to get through each way. Go early to avoid crowds.
hiking and mountain views
During the winter the slopes surrounding the town are amazing for skiers and sightseers alike. During the summer months hours can be spent hiking the many trails and enjoying the panoramic views. There is a cogwheel train trip up to the top of the Zugspitze mountain which is an event in itself and a cable car descent with amazing views.