Partenkirchen, the eastern part of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, lies between the river Partnach and the Wank mountains.
Its main street, Ludwigstrasse, is lined with traditional houses with beautifully painted facades and window boxes abloom with geraniums.
Although the house fronts are one dimensional, trompe l'oeil painting makes them appear to have elaborate carved scrollwork around windows and doors.
It's a good place for a leisurely stroll to admire the carved wooden balconies and the intricate wrought-iron and gilded signs on the shops and gasthofs.
