Richard Strauss Institut
On the eastern edge of Garmisch, en route to Partenkirchen, stands the home of composer Richard Strauss, the town's most famous son. Although born in Munich, he settled in Garmisch in 1908 and lived in this house until his death in 1949. The property itself, which is still owned by the composer's family, is not open to visitors, but the attached institute and research center offers a popular exhibition dedicated to Strauss's life. Regularly symphony and chamber concerts are held here, and it becomes the center of activity during the Richard Strauss Tage, an annual music festival held in mid-June.
