Leutasch, first mentioned in 1166, is a village 6 miles west of Seefeld with a lake where Emperor Maximilian loved to fish. The serene Gaistal valley from Leutasch to Mittenwald (10 miles) is filled with Tyrolean guest houses. The beauty of the area draws families for summer vacations and for nordic skiing in winter.
After walking for a time in Leutash we drove the valley road to Mittenwald (just across the border into Germany) and sampled some apfelstrudel at one of the sidewalk cafes. In the evening we drove back to Leutasch for an outdoor band concert. The village band, dressed in Tyrolean uniforms, marched in to the plaza and then took their place on the stage for a one hour concert.
One of the many guest houses in Leutasch
"Zimmer Frei" means room available.
"Ferien Wohnung" means vacation apartment.
Apfelstrudel at a sidewalk cafe in Mittenwald
(10.00 Euro for both = $11.30)
With vanila sauce
With ice cream
The Mittenwald street with the sidewalk cafes.
A small stream ran through the street
and near the table where we sat.
Sign in Leutasch near the city plaza
20:15 o'clock
Today
Plaza Concert
The band as it marched in
The band on the concert stage
