Grassau (Grassau) — a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria at 537 m elevation, served by Berchtesgaden Hbf.
Why Visit Grassau (Grassau)
Grassau is a historic german town & municipality in Bavaria. Renowned for Grassau Historic Center & Marktplatz, Grassau Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus, Grassau Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates, Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Grassau, Bavaria Architecture & Gastronomy, Grassau rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Berchtesgaden Hbf.
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Grassau
Grassau Altstadt & Marktplatz Quarter
Key historic quarter and dining area in Grassau.
Grassau Bahnhofsviertel (DB Rail & Regional Bus Hub)
Key historic quarter and dining area in Grassau.
Grassau Stadtpark, Wine/River Terrace & Heritage Lanes
Key historic quarter and dining area in Grassau.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Grassau
- Grassau Historic Altstadt, Marktplatz & Rathaus — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Grassau.
- Grassau Parish Church (Stadtkirche), Timbered Lanes & Town Gates — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Grassau.
- Bavaria Regional Museum, Brauhaus & River/Forest Promenade in Grassau — signature landmark and cultural highlight in Grassau.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Grassau
In Grassau (Bavaria), traditional German bakery culture—featuring crusty sourdough Brot, warm Brötchen, and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen—meets classic Bavaria (Bayern) Gasthaus and Brauhaus dining. Expect hearty seasonal menus priced around €14–€26 for a main course, plus €0.08–€0.25 refundable Pfand on bottled drinks.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Weißwurst mit Brezn & Süßem Senf: Traditional Munich veal-and-parsley white sausage served before noon in warm broth with a fresh lye pretzel and sweet mustard.
- Schweinshaxe & Knödel: Crispy slow-roasted pork knuckle with crackling skin, potato dumplings (Kartoffelknödel), and rich dark beer gravy.
- Nürnberger Rostbratwürste & Schäufele: Marjoram-seasoned finger-sized sausages grilled over beechwood and Franconian crispy pork shoulder.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Brauhäuser in Grassau
Grassau Altstadt & Marktplatz Gasthäuser
Family-run taverns and historic inns in the walkable center of Grassau serving regional Bavaria (Bayern) dishes (€14–€26).
Grassau Traditional Bäckerei & Konditorei
Neighborhood bakeries offering warm morning Brötchen, pretzels (Brezeln), and afternoon Kaffee und Kuchen.
Food markets & dining streets: Viktualienmarkt (Munich), Hauptmarkt (Nuremberg) & Bamberg Green Market · Regional drinks: Helles Lager, Weißbier (Wheat Beer), Franconian Silvaner in Bocksbeutel & Bamberg Rauchbier
Getting to Grassau & Local Transit
By Train: Berchtesgaden Hbf. Check our DB ICE & BahnCard Calculator (€) and €58 Deutschlandticket Calculator to compare Super Sparpreis fares with regional passes. By Air: Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Closest Neighboring Towns to Grassau
Combine Grassau with these nearby German towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Bernau am Chiemsee (6.7 km away)
- Prien am Chiemsee (11.6 km away)
- Ruhpolding (14.8 km away)
- Siegsdorf (14.9 km away)
- Traunstein (17.2 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Bavaria
Explore other destinations across Bavaria:
Munich · Nuremberg · Rothenburg ob der Tauber · Füssen & Neuschwanstein · Füssen · Dinkelsbühl · Bamberg · Mittenwald · Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Berchtesgaden · Lindau (Bodensee) · Regensburg