The IMK-IFU is situated in the south of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies in the south of Germany, close to Austria.
The Institute is easily reached
- by car
via A 95 and B 2 to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Follow the road sign to Reutte, then turn left to "Kreuzeckbahn/Alpspitzbahn".
Plan your trip with this route planner. - by train
via Munich (from north) or Innsbruck (from south) to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The bus route No.2 (Kreuzeckbahn) will take you directly to the Institute (leave at station "Hammersbacher Fußweg").
For more information, contact Deutsche Bahn AG (German Railways) or plan your trip with the DB Bahn route planner directly. - by plain
via Munich Airport, which has direct connections with most of national and international cities. Then take the 'Airport bus' or 'S-Bahn' to Munich Central Station.










