Mountain
Zugspitze
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Germany's highest mountain, reached by cable car and cogwheel train.
Town · Germany · Bavaria
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Alpine resort town at the foot of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Garmisch-Partenkirchen matters
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is Germany's mountain playground. Painted houses line the main street, there are gorges to hike through, lakes to swim in and Germany's highest peak looming above the town. It hosted the Winter Olympics, and skiing is still big in the cold months. In summer, it is all about hiking, cable cars and cold beers on a sunny terrace afterwards.
Talking points
- The Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, rises above the town
- Winter Olympic Games were held here
- Painted facades are a Bavarian tradition
- Summer brings hiking and cable cars
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What to see in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Lake
Eibsee
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
A forest-ringed lake at the foot of the Zugspitze with clear water.
Palace
Linderhof Palace
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
King Ludwig II's small, lavish rococo-style palace in a mountain valley.
Other
Partnach Gorge
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
A narrow gorge with tunnels and a thundering stream near the Olympic ski stadium.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.