Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
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South of Garmisch-Partenkirchen on the Austrian border lies Germany's highest mountain, Zugspitze, rising nearly 10,000 feet and offering gorgeous glacier-top skiing. The towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen used to be separate, but were merged for the 1936 Winter Olympics. With almost 75 miles of downhill runs of all difficulty levels, Zugspitze also has 68 miles of cross-country trails, a terrain park and Germany's first superpipe. It's super cool to say you were skiing in Garmisch, so be sure to spread the word upon your return.
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1. All Things Garmisch - Day Tours
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5.0 based on 225 reviews
Hello everyone! My name is Jake Doherty. I am the owner and operator of 'all things garmisch.' After studying history at Oglethorpe University in Atlanta I moved to Bavaria and never left! I have been a tour guide, event planner, and vacation organizer for the past 11 years! I would LOVE to show you the beauty of my adopted home so check out our website!
2. Neuschwanstein Castle Tours by Taxi Chris Edwards
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Hello, I have been living and working in Oberammergau and Garmisch-Partenkirchen for 40 years, for about 15 years I have been taking tourists on my Tours to the Castles of King Ludwig 2nd, the famous Fairy Tale King who built Neuschwanstein Castle near Füssen. There is a lot of history in this area going back to the Bronze Age, the Celts, Romans, Bavarians and Germanen, Garmisch actually means town of the Germanen(Germans). We start your Tour normally at 09:00 am, this normally gives you time for breakfast and we miss the business traffic, there is lots to see and do here but I try to show you the most interesting and with many photo opportunities. I try to combine your interests into my Tours, If you want to know about the Olympics in 1936, the history of Ettal Monastery, Oberammergau, Linderhof and Neuschwanstein then this is the Tour for you. Or you can´t see another Church, that´s OK too, It´s YOUR Tour! I also do Airport Transfers and trips to European Cities!
3. Zugspitze
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4.5 based on 4,079 reviews
At nearly 10,000 feet, Germany's highest peak is a popular ski area during the winter and a challenging hiking trail during the rest of the year.
Reviewed By monideepad - Bangalore District, India
My son and I were visiting my sister and family at Erlangen. We planned a day-trip to Zugspitze. So, it was my sister, brother-in-law, niece,nephew, my son and me. We were joined by my sister’s friend, her husband and daughter... We took the train from Erlangen to Nürnberg as early as 7am. We then took the train from Nürnberg to München and changed to another train from München to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. After that, we took the cogwheel train from Zugspitzbahnhof to Gletscherbahnhof located at the height of 2,588 metres above sea level. We walked to the south part of the mountain which is the Zugsitzplatt, a high ‘karst’ (formed from the dissolution of soluble rocks such as limestone) plateau with many caves. Three glaciers, the two largest in Germany namely, Northern Schneeferner and Höllentalferner and the third namely, Southern Schneeferner lie on the flanks of Zugspitze. The highest mountain in Germany, Zugspitze was named after the “Zugbahnen” or avalanche paths down the mountain’s notoriously steep north face and summit. Less than two weeks prior to this trip to Zugspitze in the German Alps, my husband, my son and I, had been to two more glaciers, Mt. Titlis and Glacier 3000 in the Swiss Alps. On both occasions, we had met bright, sunny weather. However, at Zugspitze, there was not the faintest sign of the sun. It felt very different and was indeed a welcome change to have good snowfall instead. It felt more like a Winter Wonderland than any other snow clad peak I have visited and I felt very close to Nature. We climbed as high up as the Church Maria Heimsuchung, which stands at the height of almost 3000 metres above sea level, defying sun, storm, wind and snow. I felt that this house of God, standing in solitude, like a sentinel in the vast expanse of snow, provides peace and protection to the skiers and winter sports enthusiasts during their visits to the glacier. On enquiring, I learnt that Catholic and Protestant Mass are celebrated on a regular basis depending on weather conditions. I felt deep reverence, not only for the Creator but also for this tiny little place of prayer as I stood high up in the snow clad mighty mountain with snow flakes falling all over us. The children had put in their snow suits and they paid no heed to the constant drizzle of snowflakes. They were busy swooping down on slides and toboggans; climbing up and sliding down again. We were constantly alert about making it back in time for the train, but we did not want to miss out on going to the Zugspitze summit. So, we made a dash for the Gletscherbahn cable car station from where cable cars runs every 10 minutes between the Zugspitz glacier and the summit. We barely had about 20 minutes to spend at the summit in order to be able to catch the last cable car down. So we rushed out being careful to remain on the German side It is said that on a clear day, four countries : Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland can be seen from the Zugspitze. However, standing in the Zugspitze platform that offered a 360 degrees view, we looked north, south, east and west; but it was too foggy and musty and there coupled with snowfall, the view was totally obscured and we could see nothing beyond a couple of metres. The only regret I felt was that we could not spot the famous golden summit cross. Given a chance, I would have loved taking a picture standing by its side. For our return, we took the aerial tram right upto Garmisch-Partenkirchen and trains to München, Nürnberg and Erlangen respectively.
4. Alpspitz
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4.5 based on 417 reviews
One of several quality ski resorts located in the Bavarian Alps.
Reviewed By WalesHack - Oberammergau, Germany
I really like the skiing here. High enough for consistent good snow. Nearly as high as the Zugspitze but not as busy and often quieter than the rest of the Garmisch Classic area.
5. Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort
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4.5 based on 445 reviews
Reviewed By amzingHolyland
I love Garmisch Partenkirchen is nestled in the German alps and a gorgeous ski village, I visit every year, it is a wonderful Ski resort and offers great skiing for beginners and advanced skiers. (check snow conditions) The ski school in Garmisch is great and the ski rental is superb. Really high end skies and ski boots. The Hotels in Garmisch are great and ideal for families, couples and families. It is my favorite place on earth since I was a child. They also, like all over Germany allow you to bring your doggy everywhere which I love!.My heart is in Garmisch <3
6. Aussichtsplattform AlpspiX
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4.5 based on 311 reviews
Reviewed By Fred-Hilt - Bergen, Norway
You can go up here by cabel car or by foot, Great wiev of the Garmisch Partenkirchen area. Its a resturant at the location, a nice walk og skiing down to GP after enjoing the place
7. Garmisch-Classic
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4.5 based on 259 reviews
Reviewed By NickKarl2019 - Louisville, United States
If you are looking for an economical ski vacation this is the place! Hotels are reasonable and bus service makes it convenient. It was half the cost of a Colorado trip and scenery was wonderful.
8. Wank Mountain
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4.5 based on 363 reviews
Reviewed By gimpytoo - Peterhead, United Kingdom
We took the cable car up and down for an easy day for€22 each, then just did an easy 3 mile walk around the top admiring all the views in all directions Very good cafe at the top too
9. Eckbauerbahn
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By TheAngeloS - Hilliard, United States
We had heard the Eckbauerbahn had recently replaced their cable cars and it was certainly an upgrade over the old. Sleek bubble to protect you from the elements as you glide to the top or bottom. You can purchase tickets at either end and enjoy a quiet ride gently bobbing while you enjoy the view. The peacefulness coupled with the views of the mountain and Garmisch-Partenkirchen are worth the price you pay to ride.
10. Riessersee
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