Villas in Mittenwald
Mittenwald suits couples who want a small, walkable Alpine town on the Munich to Innsbruck railway, close to the Austrian border. It is known for violin making and painted house fronts, and the Karwendelbahn runs up the mountain above. Most homes sleep two, so families and groups will find it tight.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £316
About Mittenwald
Mittenwald is a town of about 7,400 people at 923 metres in the Isar valley, around 16 km south-east of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It has been a crossing point on a low Alpine pass for at least two thousand years, on the road from Augsburg to Innsbruck. The whole town can be covered on foot. Its landmark is the pink church of Saints Peter and Paul, whose painted outer walls are echoed by many of the houses around it. Violin making began here in the mid-17th century with the Klotz workshop, and the Geigenbaumuseum on Ballenhausgasse tells the story in English and German. The homes are close together in town and small; check each listing for extras such as a garden.
Is Mittenwald right for you?
- Best for
- Train-travelling couples who like mountain walks and music history
- Not for you if
- You need space for a family, as the homes here sleep four at most.
Near Mittenwald
Leutascher Geisterklamm
A gorge right beside the town on the German-Austrian border, similar to the Partnachklamm near Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Karwendelbahn
The ride from Mittenwald up the mountain, best saved for a clear day as the draw is the dramatic view.
Hoher Kranzberg
One of the viewpoints above town reached by marked walking trails from Mittenwald.
Innsbruck
The city to the south-east, reached by direct train every two hours on a line known for its scenery.
Getting to Mittenwald
Innsbruck is the nearest airport, around half an hour's drive away; from Munich airport, allow about 2 hours 40 minutes by bus. Mittenwald is on the Munich to Innsbruck railway, with hourly trains to Munich and one every two hours to Innsbruck, and the town is walkable, so a car is optional.
Villas in Mittenwald
2-Bedroom Home, Mittenwald
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingDishwasherInternet+5 more
from£140
per night
5-star property
Home, Mittenwald
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria, Germany
2
0
0
ParkingInternetFridge+4 more
from£82
per night
5-star property
Home, Mittenwald
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria, Germany
2
0
0
ParkingInternetFridge+4 more
from£77
per night
Home, Mittenwald
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria, Germany
2
0
0
ParkingInternetFridge+4 more
from£85
per night
5-star property
Arnspitze
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria, Germany
3
1
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+7 more
from£107
per night
5-star property
Metz in Mittenwald
Mittenwald, Upper Bavaria, Germany
2
1
0
ParkingTerraceWashing Machine+6 more
from£45
per nightMittenwald villa holidays: questions answered
Can you get to Mittenwald without a car?
Yes, comfortably. The station is on the Munich to Innsbruck line, with trains to Munich every hour and to Innsbruck every two hours, and the town itself is small enough to walk everywhere.
Why is Mittenwald famous for violins?
Violin, viola and cello making started here in the mid-17th century with the Klotz family workshop, founded by Matthias Klotz. Aegidius Klotz is believed to have made Mozart's own violin, and the Geigenbaumuseum covers the craft in English and German.
Is there good hiking from Mittenwald?
Plenty. Marked trails climb from town to the Hoher Kranzberg and other viewpoints, the Karwendelbahn takes you up the mountain, and the Leutascher Geisterklamm gorge sits on the border beside town.
Mittenwald or Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
Pick Mittenwald for a town of about 7,400 people that you can cover on foot, with direct trains towards Innsbruck. Garmisch-Partenkirchen, about 16 km to the north-west, is the neighbour with the Partnachklamm gorge.
Nearby towns to Mittenwald
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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