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Coordinates: 47°30′N 11°5′E. 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.
- 708 m (2,323 ft)
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen
- Visit Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain. Who doesn’t want to be able to say they’ve been to the highest point in Germany? If it isn’t cloudy (which it invariably is sometimes) Zugspitze is easily spotted from Garmisch-Partenkirchen and, indeed, even from Munich on clear days.
- Walk around Lake Eibsee and take in the magical views. Lake Eibsee has to be the most beautiful lake in Bavaria, if not in the whole of Germany. It’s definitely one of the prettiest ones we’ve ever seen!
- Get a new perspective from the top of Alpspitze. Alpspitze is one of the other mountains you can take a cable car to in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The view from up here is quite different than from Zugspitze.
- Hike the stunning Partnachklamm Gorge. Visiting the Partnachklamm (Partnach Gorge) is one of the most popular activities in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. It’s exciting and hiking here feels like a true adventure.
Feb 20, 2024 · Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a great place from which to explore southern Germany. It is located in the German Alps, just a few miles from the border with Austria, which we visited quite a bit. With these mountains comes rain, particularly in the summer.
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.
- Visit Lake Eibsee. Lake Eibsee is probably the most famous lake in Bavaria and definitely one of the best things to do in Bavaria. It’s all over Instagram and should be on everyone’s bucket list.
- The Zugspitze – Germany’s highest peak. Lake Eibsee is located right at the foot of the Zugspitze. There is a cable car that brings you to the top of the mountain.
- Herzogstand – Panoramic views of Lake Walchensee. One of the best things to do in Bavaria Germany is hiking and you can do a lot of it around Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
- Lake Walchensee. Lake Walchensee is one of the deepest and biggest alpine lakes in Germany (up to 190m deep!) From the Herzogstand I already looked for the best spots to go for a swim and cool down after the hike.
At 2,962 metres, the Zugspitze Mountain is Germany's highest peak and a prime location for nature lovers, sun worshippers, walkers and skiers. The Zugspitze railway chugs its way from Lake Eibsee through the mountains and towards the summit. Once you reach the top, a breathtaking vista across the Alps of four countries unfolds before you.
Apr 29, 2024 · It lies at the junction of the deep Loisach and Partnach valleys, in the Bavarian Alps at the foot of the Zugspitze (9,718 feet [2,962 metres]), which is the highest mountain in Germany. The town, a union of the two.
