The resort is made up of Garmisch with its shopping street, restaurants and museums and the unremarkable Partenkirchen. They were united in 1936, on the eve of the Olympic Games. Nearby is Zugspitze - the highest mountain (about 3000 meters) and the largest alpine reserve in Germany. The glacier at the top is the only place in the country where you can ski all year round. There are about 10 elevators and 18 kilometers of trails for all tastes, including virgin, attractive to freeriders.
The main areas of skiing are Zugspitze and Garmisch Classic. Garmisch-Classic includes the Wank and Eckbauer areas, ideal for beginners, as well as the Alpspitze, Hausberg, Osterfelder and Kreuzeck.
Are you planning to try as many slopes as possible during your vacation? Consider buying the Top Snow Card ski pass. It is valid for Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Mittenwald, and the ski resorts of the Tyrolean region in Austria. You'll have access to 26 gondolas and 25 chairlifts, 139 T-bars, and over 400 kilometers of slopes.
Visitors to the resort can get an adrenaline rush by booking a paragliding or hang gliding flight. For those who prefer less extreme activities, they can go ice-skating, play squash or curling, or go horseback riding.
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
A Bavarian Tale
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located in the Alps and is close to Germany's highest point, the Zugspitze. But that's not all this village has to offer. Tasty food, rich history, many festivals and entertainment for all tastes will give tourists an unforgettable vacation in this region.
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