Overview

• A viral video from the weekend shows tourists forcing entry into an already full RVO bus at Eibsee, triggering chaotic and panic-stricken scenes.
• Rescue services reported that emergency vehicles, including water-rescue units, were slowed by traffic jams and dense visitor crowds around the lake.
• RVO Niederlassungsleiter Ralf Kreutzer confirmed that two 125-seat articulated buses per hour have been insufficient for peak demand, placing heavy strain on drivers.
• Grainau’s mayor Stephan Märkl said Bavarian and federal laws guarantee unrestricted public access to natural sites, ruling out simple road closures or lake shutdowns.
• The Landratsamt Garmisch-Partenkirchen is planning a split-route bus model for 2026 to separate tourist and local services, but high seasonal demand means short-term relief remains limited.