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Eibsee – Cloud over a lake (Unsplash)📷 Karsten Würth (@inf1783) inf1783, CC0
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Eibsee

Grainau, Germany

Nature

A green lake with small islands at the foot of the Zugspitze wall. A 7 km path circles the shore; the large paid car park also serves the Zugspitze cable car and fills early on sunny days.

Nearest town
Grainau, Germany
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
47.4560, 10.9750
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Germany: No motorway tolls for cars. No general motorway speed limit (130 km/h advised) and no tolls for cars.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping Resort ZugspitzeCampsite
    6 km from Eibsee
    CaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Erlebnis ZugspitzeCampsite
    7 km from Eibsee
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping BiberhofCampsite
    10 km from Eibsee
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Alpencamp MarienbergCampsite
    11 km from Eibsee
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camp am WankMotorhome stopover
    11 km from Eibsee · 110 pitches
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  • Campingplatz Seespitz - PlanseeCampsite
    14 km from Eibsee
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Germany · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Eibsee?

Eibsee is in Grainau, Germany, at GPS 47.4560, 10.9750. It is about 9 km from Lermoos.

Can you camp near Eibsee?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is 5-Sterne-Camping Zugspitz Resort, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 38 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Eibsee?

Eibsee is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Bavarian Oberland: lakes, gorges and Ludwig’s Linderhof.

What is there to see near Eibsee?

Places worth a stop nearby: Zugspitze (4 km), Partnach Gorge (11 km), Plansee (12 km) and Blindsee (13 km).

When is the best time to visit Eibsee?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in May. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)