King's House on Schachen, Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Name: King's House on Schachen
Address: Schachen 1, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, 82467, Germany
Telephone: +49 8821 2996

#5 among attractions in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Museum, View point, History museum, Vernacular architecture

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The King's House on Schachen is a small villa at Schachen, Wetterstein Formation, about 10 km south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, Germany, built by Ludwig II of Bavaria. The castle was constructed between 1869 and 1872. ()

Local name: Königshaus am Schachen Coordinates: 47°25'15"N, 11°6'45"E

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Schachen 1Garmisch-Partenkirchen 82467 Germany

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+49 8821 2996

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King's House on Schachen – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Partnach Gorge, Knorrhütte, Höllentalanger Hut, Große Olympiaschanze.

3.1 miN
Scenic, popular place for hiking
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Alpine hut, Hiking, Hostel
Knorrhütte
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Hiking, Alpine hut, Vernacular architecture
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Sport venue, Ski area, Sport
Große Olympiaschanze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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4.1 miNW
Winter sport, Ski area
Garmisch Classic, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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4.2 miN
Lake, Sport venue, Outdoor activities
Rießersee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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3.1 miW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Alpspitze
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Dreitorspitze
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Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
Osterfelderkopf
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Höllental
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2.7 miNW
Natural attraction, Nature, Mountain
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