3 Best Restaurants in Oberammergau, The Bavarian Alps

An exceptional bakery in the heart of Oberammergau, Aurhammer has the best selection of bread in town (try the lip-smacking walnut loaf, the \"King Ludwig\" crusty roll, or a classic soft pretzel), as well as a choice of pre-filled rolls, savory and sweet pastries, and cakes. Sit in with a coffee, or take your treats for a stroll. It's open until 5 pm Tuesday through Thursday, but only in the mornings during weekends and on Mondays. 

Part of Hotel Maximilian, this lively brewery is a great place for sipping tasty authentic beer alongside traditional local cuisine. Dishes change on a weekly basis, but expect Bavarian specialties, from roasted pork knuckle (with beer sauce, red cabbage, and potato dumplings) to schnitzels and käsespätzle (cheese dumplings). Look out for seasonal specials, from locally-caught fish to wild game. Sit in the attractive restaurant under a beamed ceiling or out in the beer garden under ancient chestnut trees.

This is a traditional place (dating from the 16th century), with coffered ceilings, thick walls, smiling waitresses in Dirndls, and an old Kachelofen (enclosed, tiled, wood-burning stove) that heats the dining room beyond endurance on cold winter days. The food is hearty, traditional Bavarian. For a quieter dinner or lunch, reserve a space in the Bäckerstube (Baker's Parlor).