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Family hotel in Bavaria:
aja in Garmisch & Ruhpolding

The Zugspitze on one side, the Chiemgau Alps on the other – aja has two family hotels in Bavaria. In Garmisch-Partenkirchen and Ruhpolding, you'll find everything families really need: a children's buffet, a playroom, a children's pool and hotel rooms with plenty of space for the kids. Here's how to find the hotel that's just right for your family.

So, where's your family off to?

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A photograph of the aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen taken from above, with the mountains in the background.A trip into the mountains from the family hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Family hotel in Bavaria: 
aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen

The aja Hotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen is situated right next to Germany’s highest mountain. It offers family rooms with a separate children’s area, a children’s pool and the Zugspitze practically on the doorstep.

Highlights for families at aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

Family room with a separate children’s area and bunk beds

Children's pool (30 cm) in the separate family area of the aja Wellness World

Indoor and outdoor swimming pools with views of the Zugspitze

Textile sauna for families, in the low-temperature area

Children's playroom right next to the restaurant

A dedicated buffet selection for kids

Perfect base for day trips and activities 

A father and his daughter on a sledge during a family holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Family winter holidays
Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Anni and Thommy travelled to aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen with their children and share what a winter holiday at the foot of the Zugspitze is really like – from sledging down the Eckbauerbahn to watching the sunset by the outdoor pool.

aja Hotel in Ruhpolding – exterior viewParents with a child at the aja family hotel in Ruhpolding, Bavaria, swimming in the outdoor pool.

Family hotel in Bavaria:
aja Ruhpolding

Nestled amongst the Chiemgau Alps lies the aja Hotel Ruhpolding. It’s best to book a larger suite or two double rooms with a connecting door. There’s also a big garden and plenty of places to visit nearby. No chance of getting bored here.

Highlights for families at aja Ruhpolding:

Larger suites or double rooms with a connecting door for families

Children's pool and family textile sauna

Children's buffet for breakfast and dinner

Games and equipment available to borrow from reception: table tennis, Viking chess, slackline

A 1,100-metre mountain coaster nearby

Easy walking trails around Ruhpolding 

A mother with her child on a swing during a family holiday in Ruhpolding.

Family holidays 
at aja Ruhpolding

Looking for more inspiration for your family holiday in Ruhpolding? 

Our Ruhpolding family holidays page has an overview of all the highlights, from the children's pool to activities for the whole family.

And if you'd like to know what it's really like: Anni and Thommy have written a travel report about their week, which included a gondola ride, a visit to an alpine hut and a dip in the pool.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions about 
our aja family hotels in Bavaria

Which aja Hotels in Bavaria are suitable for families?

Both Bavarian hotels – aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen and aja Ruhpolding – have a children’s pool, family rooms and play areas. Garmisch is situated at the foot of the Zugspitze, whilst Ruhpolding is in the Chiemgau region.

Is there childcare available at aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen and aja Ruhpolding?

No, neither hotel offers a childcare service. However, playrooms, children's pools and plenty of room to run around mean the kids won't get bored.

How deep is the children’s pool at the aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen?

The children’s pool at aja Hotel Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 30 cm deep and is situated in the separate family area of the aja Wellness World.

How deep is the children’s pool at the aja Ruhpolding?

The children’s pool at aja Hotel Ruhpolding is 60 cm deep and is also situated in the separate family area of the aja Wellness World.

Are there family rooms at aja?

Yes. At aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen, there are family rooms with a separate children’s area and bunk beds. At aja Ruhpolding, it’s best to book a larger suite for your family, or two double rooms with a connecting door.

Is the sauna area suitable for families?

The sauna area is for those aged 14 and over. But we offer a clothed low-temperature sauna for families, right within the bathing area.

Do the aja family hotels in Bavaria have a children’s buffet?

Yes, both hotels offer their own children's buffet selection in the mornings and evenings.

Photos from our aja 
family hotels in Bavaria

A family on a walk in Bavaria, with mountains in the background.A small child is standing at the entrance to the Partnach Gorge whilst on a family holiday in Bavaria.
A child is lying on a bed in an aja family hotel in Bavaria.A terrace at the aja Family Hotel in Bavaria with a view of the mountains.
A woman and a child are walking along a forest path.A girl is playing in the children’s pool at an aja family hotel in Bavaria.
A man is carrying a child on his shoulders in a field with trees and mountains.A hotel room at the aja Garmisch-Partenkirchen with a window and a view of the mountains.