Visit the highest point of Germany! Standing next to the golden cross on the summit of the Zugspitze almost 3,000 meters above sea level is an unforgettable experience that should be part of any holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The clear air and the sensational view of hundreds of Alpine summits is worth every step of the arduous way up. You can reach the summit by foot or by mountain bike. Or you can choose the easy way up and buy a ticket for the Eibsee cable car.

The ski jumping hill on the Gudiberg is an exciting place to visit. You’ll have the opportunity to look down from the platform where ski jumpers overcome their nervousness before they go for the jump. You shouldn’t be afraid of heights, though. Once a year, the Great Olympic Hill on the Gudiberg becomes the center of attention when it’s time for the Four Hills Tournament. In this international ski jumping competition, the best jumpers compete on one of the world’s most modern hills. Some have jumped distances of more than 140 meters (153 yards).

Discover a fascinating landform up-close when you go hiking in one of the ravines of this beautiful area. Between roaring waterfalls and turquoise pools, well-kept paths guide hikers safely through the wild gorges. A ravine is a nice and refreshing place on a hut summers day. In the winter, you will be impressed by the breathtaking play of ice and water. The most well-known paths lead through the Partnachklamm to the Graseck and through the Höllenklamm close to the Zutspitze. Afterwards, you could pay a visit to the Höllentalangerhütte, an alpine lodge where you can have nice Bavarian food and refreshing drinks.

The Wetterstein Mountains, the Ammergauer Alps and the Ester Mountains are real a pilgrimage site for mountain sports enthusiasts. Not only are the trails and streets well-documented and well laid out, there are also numerous traditional inns and beer gardens in this area where you can rest and recover from your bike tour. There are tours for every level of expertise and fitness – from easy beginners’ tours to demanding flow trails and single trails. For beginners or those who would like to get an overview of the trails in the region, taking a guided tour with a local mountain-bike guide is often a nice experience.

The skiing area Garmisch-Classic at the three mountains Hausberg, Kreuzeck and Alspitze guarantees snow throughout the skiing season and offers perfect conditions for winter sports. With 18 lifts and a total slope length of up to 40 kilometers (25 miles), a visit to the skiing area Garmisch-Classic is a great experience for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts of all ages. The plateau “Zugspitzplatt” is where beginners typically learn the basics. Experienced skiers boldly rush down the Kandahar slope. In addition to skiing and snowboarding, Garmisch-Classic is also ideal for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and ski touring.

In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, past and present of the Alpes mix in a special way that you are unlikely to find in many other places. Here, cultural pluralism, local tradition are promoted as well as mountain and winter sports that respects the environment. This is nicely added up in the slogan: “Discover your true nature”. Guests can look forward to numerous cultural an gastronomical highlights as well as lively Bavarian charm. It’s never boring in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. There is always something going on – from the traditional festival weeks to the concerts at the Richard Strauss Festival.

With the majestic mountain panorama in the background, playing golf is twice as enjoyable. In addition, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a true paradise for golfers. A total of 4 golf courses are located in close proximity to Garmisch. There is a course for every taste. You can reach the Golfclub Werdenfels and the Golfclub Garmisch-Partenkirchen within just a few minutes and the Golfclub Karwendel as well the Golfclub Zugspitze Tirol are also located less than 20 kilometers away from our house.

Visit the highest point of Germany! Standing next to the golden cross on the summit of the Zugspitze almost 3,000 meters above sea level is an unforgettable experience that should be part of any holiday in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The clear air and the sensational view of hundreds of Alpine summits is worth every step of the arduous way up. You can reach the summit by foot or by mountain bike. Or you can choose the easy way up and buy a ticket for the Eibsee cable car.