Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Absolutely unique: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, located amidst breath-taking mountain scenery at the foot of Germany´s highest mountain, the Zugspitze (2.962 m), is the epitome of vast and pristine alpine nature. It is a unique place in an awesome setting where outdoor activities are an extraordinary experience — between mountain and valley, in the water or in the air. It is a region that has shaped human beings and their culture. Here, you still find typical Bavarian traditions in their original form. A place where you get closer to nature and discover something about yourself.
Outdoor Paradise All Year Around
The variety of alpine nature around Garmisch-Partenkirchen can hardly be surpassed. Active holiday-makers make the
most of this unique outdoor centre: No matter which season, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is always an attraction:
Alpine skiing, Nordic skiing or ice hockey in winter, canoeing, paragliding, mountain biking or hiking in summer.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen stands for activity and sports –“both in and with nature”.
Unique experiences for the whole family: a hike through the breathtaking and geologically interesting Partnach Gorge, which is one of the most impressive wonders of the Alps, in summer as in winter.
In 2011 the Alpine World Ski Championships was held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Facts and Figures
Total Area: 20.055 ha
Number of citizien: 28.000
Contact: Tourist Information, Richard-Strauss-Platz 2, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
