A Bavarian-styled village.
Leavenworth, Washington
Leavenworth is a Bavarian-styled village in the Cascade Mountains, in central Washington State. Alpine-style buildings with restaurants serving German beer and food line Front Street. The Nutcracker Museum displays thousands of nutcrackers, some dating back centuries. On the Wenatchee River, Waterfront Park is a habitat for ospreys and eagles. The village is a gateway to nearby ski areas and wineries.
The area was eventually settled by pioneers in search of gold, furs, and fertile farmland. Stakes were claimed, land was tracked, and the Leavenworth area was soon bustling with settlers. By 1890, the original town was built on the Icicle Flats.
Address: Leavenworth, Washington
Population 6,255
Established: 1906
Climate: typically varies from 25°F to 83°F and is rarely below 13°F or above 92°F.
County: Chelan
Median Home Price: $$455,300
Did you know: Leavenworth’s history does not begin with the alpine tradition it knows today, but with the proud heritage of the Yakima, Chinook, and Wenatchi tribes. The Native American tribes lived by hunting the land for deer and elk, as well as fishing Icicle Creek for salmon.
WHY YOU NEED TO SEE IT
Like an enchanted village inside a swirling snow globe, the Bavarian Village of Leavenworth, Washington, is truly an unforgettable winter experience. Nestled in the cusp of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth is the ultimate outdoor playground.
Leavenworth’s many tasting rooms and taprooms offers sips of, well, just about everything. Whether your feeling like beer, wine, cider or spirits, there’s a glass act to quench your thirst.
See the fall colors in Leavenworth. Leavenworth, Washington is truly the jewel of the Cascade Mountains.
No matter the season, Leavenworth Washington is a top destination for couples who are looking for a special romantic getaway.