A paradise for skiers and hikers, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is blessed with a fabled setting a snowball’s throw from Germany's highest peak, the 2962m-high Zugspitze. Garmisch has a more cosmopolitan feel, while Partenkirchen retains an old-world Alpine village vibe. The towns were merged for the 1936 Winter Olympics.
ZugspitzeMOUNTAIN
On good days, views from Germany’s rooftop extend into four countries. The round trip starts in Garmisch aboard a cogwheel train (Zahnradbahn) that chugs along the mountain base to the Eibsee, an idyllic forest lake. From here, the Eibsee-Seilbahn, a super steep cable car, swings to the top at 2962m. When you're done admiring the views, the Gletscherbahn cable car brings you to the Zugspitz glacier at 2600m, from where the cogwheel train heads back to Garmisch.
The trip to the Zugspitze summit is as memorable as it is popular; beat the crowds by starting early in the day and, if possible, skip weekends altogether.
Tourist OfficeTOURIST INFORMATION
Friendly staff hand out maps, brochures and advice.
Getting There & Away
Numerous tour operators run day trips to Garmisch-Partenkirchen from Munich but there's also at least hourly direct train service (€20.10, 1¼ hour).
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