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Aug 12, 2024 · Set in the Bavarian Alps, near the Austrian border, is one of Germany’s ultimate mountain towns: Garmisch-Partenkirchen. This year round paradise is known for its beautiful hikes and natural sights, winter activities, Bavarian architecture, and mountain views.
Nearby is Germany's highest mountain, Zugspitze, at 2,962 metres (9,718 ft) above sea level. The town is known as the site of the 1936 Winter Olympic Games, the first to include alpine skiing, and hosts a variety of winter sports competitions.
Dec 11, 2019 · Located in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, the Partnachklamm Gorge is at its finest in winter. Table of Contents. What is better than snow-covered trees, massive icicles and a frozen waterfall while your hiking? Partnachklamm Gorge is all of those things. And the best thing about it is that it is one of the only gorges that are open in winter.
Aug 22, 2024 · There are many winter hikes and gentle walks around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The Kramer Plateau Trail, Philosophenweg, and Eibsee Loop Trail are all cleared in winter. The Partnachklamm Gorge trail is also open in winter.
- Summit the Zugspitze. The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany. It rises 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level. Josef Naus was the first person to climb the mountain in 1820.
- Go Sledding at the Zugspitze Glacier. Zugspitze has three of Germany’s five glaciers. The permanent ice of the glacier helps keep the snow here, making this one of the best places for skiing and other snow sports.
- Ski the Bavarian Alps at Garmisch-Classic. Garmisch-Classic is a great ski area for beginners and professionals alike. We headed to the Hausberg mountain because that’s where the kinderland for beginners is.
- Go Ice Skating at an Olympic Ice Stadium. The Olympia Eissport Zentrum Garmisch-Partenkirchen was the ice rink for the 1936 Winter Olympics. The outdoor ice rink was completed in just 106 days with seating for 9,000 people.
Apr 3, 2023 · Hiking is the name of the game when the sun is out and in winter the town is considered one of the best places to ski in the country. We love Garmisch-Partenkirchen. In fact, we love it so much that we have visited 3 times now – and we intend to return!
Dec 4, 2017 · A ski holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not complete without a trip to the imposing Zugspitze peak towering over the town. Zugspitze, the top of Germany and a fascinating glacier, is a favorite destination not only for winter sports enthusiasts but also for nature lovers.
