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Garmisch-Partenkirchen (German pronunciation: [ˈɡaʁmɪʃ paʁtn̩ˈkɪʁçn̩] ⓘ; Bavarian: Garmasch-Partakurch) is an Alpine ski town in Bavaria, southern Germany. It is the seat of government of the district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen (abbreviated GAP), in the Oberbayern region, which borders Austria.
Olympic venues, New Year's ski jumping at the world's most modern ski jump, the famous Kandahar run for Super G and downhill events: Garmisch-Partenkirchen is quite simply a mecca for winter sports. This picturesque twin town is also a first-class climatic health resort all year round.
Nov 9, 2021 · Located on the border of Germany and Austria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is the quintessential Bavarian town. Yodelling, slap dancing, and Lederhosen are all featured in this German town to end all German towns.
Dec 13, 2022 · The highest peak in Germany (and a fascinating glacier) is reason enough in itself to visit Garmisch-Partenkirchen. A cogwheel train and a cable car take you on an unforgettable scenic journey to the summit, where you look out over 400 snow-clad peaks spread across four countries.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a traditional Bavarian town with quaint cobblestone streets and half-timbered buildings. It lies in a convenient location just over an hour’s easy motorway drive from Munich to the north and just under an hour’s drive from the Austrian city of Innsbruck to the south.
When the sun bathes Garmisch-Partenkirchen in its golden light, it's not just the first delicate alpine flowers that sprout from the ground. All those who prefer to cozy up at home in front of the fire during the cold season also awaken.
Dec 27, 2023 · Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of the busiest year-round holiday destinations in the Bavarian Alps. In a valley at the base of a number of tall mountains, it's well known as a winter sports resort and is famous for hosting the 1936 Winter Olympics, along with the International Alpine Skiing Championships in 1978 and 2011.
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The double-barrelled resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is blessed with a fabled setting just a snowball’s throw from the Alps and is a top hang-out for outdoorsy types, skiing fans and day-trippers from Munich.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen was founded by uniting the two towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen by a decree of Adolf Hitler to bring the 1936 Winter Olympics to Germany.
