A DAY OUT NEAR GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN
Zugspitze – Germany’s highest mountain
Head to the top: at 2,962 metres, an impressive Alpine panorama awaits, making this one of the region’s most memorable holiday experiences.
UP INTO THE MOUNTAINS
Experience the Zugspitze
The journey up is an experience in itself. The cogwheel railway runs from Garmisch-Partenkirchen towards the Zugspitzplatt. Alternatively, travel to the Eibsee and take the Zugspitze cable car directly to the summit station.
On a clear day, the summit terrace reveals an exceptional panorama across the surrounding Alps.
A day out for families and view-lovers
You do not need to be a mountaineer to visit the Zugspitze. The mountain railways make Germany’s highest mountain easy to experience. Depending on the season and weather, enjoy the views, explore the Zugspitzplatt, stop for a meal or simply take in the distinctive high-Alpine landscape.
GOOD TO KNOW
From Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Zugspitze
The Zugspitze makes an ideal day trip from Alpspitzherzl. The cogwheel train and cable car offer a comfortable journey up to Germany’s highest mountain.
Cogwheel railway
Since 1930, the Zugspitzbahn has linked Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the Zugspitzplatt along a route of around 19 km.
Zugspitze cable car
The cable car takes you from the Eibsee to the summit station in around 10 minutes.
2,962 m
The Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain and one of the best-known destinations in the Alps.
First ascent in 1820
Joseph Naus and his companions made the first documented ascent of the Zugspitze on 27 August 1820.
A record-breaking cable car
Opened in 2017, the cable car climbs 1,945 vertical metres and has an unsupported span of over 3 km.
A panorama across four countries
In clear conditions, the view takes in around 400 peaks in Germany, Austria, Italy and Switzerland.
OUR TIP
Make the most of your Zugspitze day
Allow plenty of time and check the mountain weather in the morning. Conditions at high altitude can differ considerably from those in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Also check operating hours and any scheduled maintenance before you travel.
AFTER A DAY ON THE ZUGSPITZE
Your holiday base for a Zugspitze trip
After an exciting day on the Zugspitze, Alpspitzherzl awaits. Our holiday apartment in Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers 62 m² of space for up to four guests – with two bedrooms, a spacious south-facing balcony and mountain views.
RIGHT NEXT DOOR
Combine the Zugspitze and Eibsee
With enough time, a Zugspitze trip combines beautifully with a visit to the Eibsee. The mountain lake lies directly below the massif, close to the lower cable car station.
Or give the Eibsee a day of its own and enjoy the lake at a leisurely pace.
