Leavenworth, Washington the is perfect destination for your adventurous bach party! It’s a Bavarian-style village with numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation all year long. You’ll only be 2 hours from Seattle but it will feel as though you’ve been transported to Europe!
We love Leavenworth year-round but below are bach party itineraries for our absolute favorite times to visit!
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LATE FALL-WINTER
THURSDAY
- Check in to your hotel/vacation rental
See lodging recommendations below
- Grab a bite to eat at Rhein Haus, Munchen Haus or Leavenworth Sausage Garten
Best spots in town for brats–All have veggie options!
- Spirits or wine/gluehwein tasting at Blue Spirits Distillery, Eagle Creek Winery, Icicle Ridge Winery Rocky Pond Winery or Patterson Cellars
- Casual dinner at Leavenworth Pizza Co or South
Both have great cocktails!
- Check out the Christmas lights (Thanksgiving-Februrary)
Get your pics before the big crowds come into town on the weekends, especially in December!
FRIDAY
- Quick breakfast at Bavarian Bagel Co (fresh bagels & bagel sandos) or Argonaut (biscuit breakfast sandos & breakfast burritos)
Both have espresso!
- Snowshoe, alpine ski, cross-country ski or snowmobile w/ Leavenworth Snowmobile Tours or Leavenworth Snowmobile Rentals
You can rent snowshoes & cross country skis from Alrberg Sports, Der Sportsman or Eastside Cycleworks and there are tons of trails in Leavenworth, Plain, at Lake Wenatchee & at Stevens Pass
For alpine skiing, we are right in between Stevens Pass & Mission Ridge
Don’t forget to pack a lunch–Order adult lunchables from Leavenworth Charcuterie or make your own w/ The Cheesemonger’s Shop & Cured!
- Brewery hop between Icicle Brewing, Blewett Brewing & Dog Haus Brewery
- Dinner at Yodelin (bone broth noodle & rice bowls)
The perfect way to warm up after a day in the snow!
- Bar hop
See bars below
SATURDAY
- Brunch at Bear Bear (chicken & waffles, smoked salmon & latkes, bread pudding french toast)
Have not had anything we didn’t LOVE!
- Spa day at The Springs
Rehydrate & replenish your nutrients by pairing your spa day w/ IV therapy from Inner Waters IV
- Celebratory dinner at Larch (hand-made pasta), Old World Chophouse (steakhouse) or Andreas Keller (authentic German food)
- Bar hop
See bars below
SUNDAY
- Get coffee from J5, Loge Downtown or The Gingerbread Factory
The Gingerbread Factory opens the earliest and has tons of sweet treats!
- Walk at Waterfront Park
- Check out of your hotel/vacation rental
SUMMER-EARLY FALL
THURSDAY
- Check in to your hotel/vacation rental
See lodging recommendations below
- Grab a bite to eat at Rhein Haus, Munchen Haus or Leavenworth Sausage Garten
Best spots in town for brats–All have veggie options!
- Wine tasting at Icicle Ridge Winery or Eagle Creek Winery, just outside of town
- Casual dinner at Leavenworth Pizza Co or South
Both have great cocktails & small outdoor patios!
FRIDAY
- Brunch at Bear Bear (chicken & waffles, smoked salmon & latkes, bread pudding french toast)
Have not had anything we didn’t LOVE!
- Float the river
Inner tube rentals & free shuttle available–Tip your driver!
- Brewery hop between Icicle Brewing, Blewett Brewing & Dog Haus Brewery
- Dinner at Yodelin (bone broth noodle, rice bowls, sandwiches & burgers)
Awesome patio that overlooks the river & Wedge Mountain!
- Bar hop
See bars below
SATURDAY
- Quick breakfast at Bavarian Bagel Co (fresh bagels & bagel sandos) or Argonaut (biscuit breakfast sandos & breakfast burritos)
Both have espresso!
- Hike Colchuck Lake, Minotaur Lake or Icicle Ridge or mountain bike at Ski Hill or Stevens Pass
You can rent bikes from Alrberg Sports, Der Sportsman or Eastside Cycleworks
Don’t forget to pack a lunch–Order adult lunchables from Leavenworth Charcuterie or make your own w/ The Cheesemonger’s Shop & Cured!
- Celebratory dinner at Larch (hand-made pasta), Old World Chophouse (steakhouse) or Andreas Keller (authentic German food)
- Bar hop
See bars below
SUNDAY
- Get coffee from J5, Loge Downtown or The Gingerbread Factory
The Gingerbread Factory opens the earliest has has tons so sweet treats!
- Walk at Waterfront Park
- Check out of your hotel/vacation rental
LODGING FOR GROUPS (CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN):
- Bavarian Lodge
- Obertal Inn
- Hotel Leavenworth
- Enzian Inn
- Hans & Franz Lodges
- Edgewater Lodge
- Snowgrass Lodge
- Das Price Haus
- Peak Haus
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BAR HOPPING:
- Stein (55 beers on tap)
- Bushel & Bee (unique beers, ciders & mead)
- Leavenworth Cider House (large selection of cider on draft + to-go)
- The Blind Tigress (fancy cocktails)
- The Loft (late night)
- Ducks & Drakes (late night + great fries & wings)
- Post Office Saloon (late night)
