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Tourism boom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the number of foreigners is increasing rapidly!
Garmisch-Partenkirchen will see an increase in tourism numbers in 2025, especially among guests from the Netherlands and the Arab world.
Tourism boom in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: the number of foreigners is increasing rapidly!
The latest tourism figures in Garmisch-Partenkirchen are impressive: Thanks to a variety of major events, such as the BMW Motorcycle Days and the Zugspitz Ultra Trail, the Alpine city is recording a pleasing increase in overnight stays. Managing director Walter Rutz of GaPa Tourismus-GmbH can proudly report that almost 1.4 million overnight stays were registered at the end of September 2025 - an increase of 60,000 overnight stays or 4.3 percent compared to the previous year. This shows that Garmisch-Partenkirchen is rising against the trend in the rest of Bavaria, where the numbers are stagnating. Merkur.de further reports that the number of guests increased by a remarkable 7.4 percent.
The increase in holidaymakers from abroad is particularly exciting. 21.7 percent more guests from the Netherlands come to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, followed by an increase from the Arab Gulf states of around 19.7 percent. These figures show that Garmisch-Partenkirchen is becoming increasingly popular internationally as a travel destination. In comparison, the German market remains stable, but accounts for the largest proportion of guests at 77 percent. Arrivals here increased by 6.5 percent, while US visitors stagnated; a trend that may be related to the withdrawal of US forces from the region.
Top guest sources at a glance
The vacation source rankings are also insightful. In the period from January to September 2025, guests came from the following countries:
| Place | country | Number of guests |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Germany | 362,000 |
| 2. | USA | 18,600 |
| 3. | Arab Gulf states | 9,500 |
| 4. | Netherlands | 8,900 |
| 5. | United Kingdom | 7,100 |
| 6. | Switzerland/Liechtenstein | 4,800 |
| 7. | France | 3,800 |
| 8. | Asia (e.g. China, Korea) | 3,800 |
| 9. | Poland | 3,600 |
| 10. | Belgium | 2,900 |
The positive figures are also due to the extensive renovations in the congress center and the completion of the new tourist information office, which significantly improve the city's external image. The importance of Garmisch-Partenkirchen as a tourism destination has already been underlined by the hosting of numerous sporting events. This has no small impact on the local economy and contributes to securing and creating jobs, as shown by the current data from the Federal Statistical Office is supported.
A look into history
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, a charming Alpine town in southern Germany, has a long and eventful history. Not only did it host the 1936 Winter Olympics, but it also underwent an interesting development. Garmisch and Partenkirchen were different communities for centuries before becoming one in 1935. The region has been through much, from economic crises in the 16th century to the challenges of World War II. Today the region is famous for its breathtaking landscapes, surrounding mountains and excellent leisure opportunities for tourists.
With this positive trend in tourism, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is well positioned to continue to shine as an attractive destination, especially in the cold season, which is already just around the corner. One thing is clear: things are going well here and guests from all over the world are warmly welcome!