garmisch-partenkirchen

New Year's jumping, Kandahar run and in 2011 even the Alpine Ski World Cup – this is Garmisch-Partenkirchen! Scenic features such as the Zugspitze and the Partnachklamm can be added to this. The "Happy Skicard" connects four different ski areas in two countries around the Zugspitze. Meet people for apres ski in rustic ski huts or in various bars, pubs, clubs and discos in the evenings. Fun and excitement can also be found whilst tobogganing or in the casino. Garmisch-Partenkirchen – Top of Germany!

Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies at an altitude of approx. 720 m at the foot of the Wetterstein mountain range. Even today there is still a special kind of atmosphere it what was the site of the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is also Germany's most significant winter sports location and has one of the best therapeutic climates. No matter whether you are looking for rest and relaxation or sports and fun, here you will find everything you seek. The historic street "Ludwigstraße" invites you to shop, stop in and savour its elegant stores, and quaint, often traditional shops, various restaurants and cosy huts. You shouldn't miss the big yearly sporting events such as theFour Hills Tournament ski jump competition or the world cup downhill event!