A pretty village, nestled in the foothills of the Chiemgau Alps, Ruhpolding is a wonderful holiday destination. As you enter the village the relaxed, holiday atmosphere greets you. Surrounded by meadows, with a backdrop of mountains, the village offers activities to suit all tastes and hotels with comfortable rooms. Warm Bavarian hospitality brings guests back year after year.
NEW Ruhpolding X-tra card for summer 2010! FREE for all customers staying at the Hotels Wittelsbach, Steinbach, Maiergschwendt and Ortnerhof. • FREE unlimited use of the Rauschberg and Unterberg cable cars• FREE 3 hours daily entry (excluding sauna area) to the Vita Alpina adventure and wave pool
• FREE entry to the Freizeitpark Ruhpolding amusement park
• FREE entry to the public outdoor pool
• FREE local village bus service
• FREE guided walks
• FREE children's programme
• FREE spa orchestra concert
• FREE welcome and local evening
• FREE entry to the local museum
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Activities in Ruhpolding
The 'Vita Alpina' in Ruhpolding is a fantastic pool/leisure complex with indoor and outdoor pools, sunbathing lawns, children's play areas, water slides and saunas. Bikes can be hired locally and there is a large network of cycle paths - into the higher mountain areas, or cycle north towards Chiemsee following the flatter, gentle valley routes. There is a local bus service and from Ruhpolding the railway can take you further afield. Tickets are great value - at weekends up to 5 people can have unlimited rail travel for approx. £26 and children up to & incl. 14yrs travel free. As well as swimming, cycling and sight-seeing, there is loads more to see and do - fishing, a 9-hole golf course, mini-golf, tennis, bowling, concerts, folklore evenings, museums and much more.More about the activities in Ruhpolding.
In brief
"Set amongst gently rolling hills and wooded valleys, this is an idyllic spot with lots to offer"Highlights
Pre-bookable 'away days' from Ruhpolding Salzburg (Mon) £14(extra charge for Hellbrunn Palace)
Chiemsee (Thurs) £14
(extra charge for return boat to island and castle entrance)
Munich, capital of Bavaria (Thurs) £20
Grossglockner (Wed) £27
Some entrances, tolls and optional extras are payable locally.
Infants who do not require a seat are FREE.
Festivals
There is always something going on in Ruhpolding with some fun summer festivals adding spice and colour to the town. A few of the highlights include:Festival of the mountains 20/05-31/05
This traditional annual event is a feast for the eyes, ears and tastebuds. Bavarian folk music, dancing and traditional food.
Ruhpolding village festival 28/08
True Bavarian hospitality at its best, Ruhpolding comes alive with beer tents, delicious local speciality stalls and lively music.
St. George's ride and festival day 05/09
Every year on the first Sunday of September over 180 horses with decorated festive carriages parade the streets. There is live music, late night shopping and culinary delights. Please note: dates tbc for 2010.
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