Zugspitz Ultra Trail by UTMB: Food & Drink Tips

Obatzda (cheese spread), Weißwurst with sweet mustard and a Weißbier for breakfast, Schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), Käsespätzle (cheesy noodles) and Apfelstrudel are local staples around Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Small fromagerie and bakery on Alpspitzstraße with excellent croissants, pain au chocolat and baguette. Great place for a pre-race morning stop. English-speaking staff and around 80 varieties of regional and Alpine cheese.

Lively spot at the head of Marienplatz offering coffee, cocktails and pizza. Good place to meet other runners in the evenings before or after the race.

One of the most traditional Bavarian restaurants in Partenkirchen. Live zither music, hearty local dishes and excellent beer. Book ahead during race week as it gets very busy.

Good value Bavarian restaurant on Bankgasse. Solid pre-race dinner option — filling portions and friendly service without the tourist markup.

Cosy, rustic interior on Zugspitzstraße. Good place for a post-race dinner with solid Bavarian food and a comfortable atmosphere.

Family-owned restaurant in nearby Grainau with excellent Bavarian food. Worth the short trip out of town and a good option when Garmisch is full during the race weekend.

Mountain hut restaurant at the entrance to the Höllental valley with a deck overlooking the surrounding peaks. A great lunch stop if you visit Höllentalklamm before race day.

A local favourite on the Garmisch side of town. Praised by residents for its traditional Bavarian cooking and relaxed atmosphere. Less touristy than some of the bigger names — a good bet for a proper meal during race week.

The top-rated Italian in Garmisch-Partenkirchen (4.8★ on Yelp). Described as a romantic and authentic Northern Italian gem. Ideal for carb loading the evening before the race — book well ahead as it fills up quickly during race week.

A smaller, family-run Italian on Schmiedstraße praised as the best Italian meal in town. Good pasta selection — a solid pre-race carb loading option when La Toscana is fully booked.