From the World-Cup pistes of Garmisch Classic to the snow-sure glacier runs on the Zugspitze, Garmisch-Partenkirchen squeezes 60 km (37 mi) of terrain, nursery slopes, tranquil forest cruisers and the leg-burning Kandahar downhill, into one easy-to-reach ski hub.
Beginners: Ride the Hausbergbahn to the Sonnenalm nursery zone, where magic carpets and gentle blues make first turns a breeze. Once confidence grows, the long Olympia blue delivers a top-to-bottom cruise with stunning mountain views.
Intermediates: Mix the tree-lined reds above Kreuzeck with sweeping glacier pistes on the Zugspitze, linked by modern gondolas and the cog railway. Don’t miss the 9 km Olympia run, 1,300 m (4,265 ft) of continuous vertical.
Advanced & off-piste: Lap the legendary Kandahar World-Cup course (92 % gradient) or tackle the icy moguls of black 6 on the Alpspitze. North-facing bowls off Osterfelderkopf stash powder for days, hire a guide to unlock the best lines safely.
Snowboarding: Test rails and kickers in the Hausberg fun-park, then carve big arcs on the Zugspitze’s wide glacier runs. Boarders should note a few drag lifts on the Classic side.
Kids’Land beside the Hausberg lift teams magic carpets, gentle rollers and a mini fun-park with Ski-School Ga-Pa’s English-speaking instructors. Off the pistes, ride the gondola up “Mount Wank” for sledging and winter walks, or wander the fairy-lit ice formations of the Partnach Gorge, two unforgettable adventures for all ages.
Snow activities: Cross-country skiing, biathlon, snowshoeing, tobogganing, night skiing, winter walking.
Non-skiing activities: Partnach Gorge ice trail, Olympic ski-jump tour, indoor pools & spa, bowling, cinema, shopping.
Hausberg’s Kandahar 2 bar kicks off with DJ beats and steins on its sun terrace, while in town Peaches Café morphs from daytime coffee spot to late-night cocktail haunt. For alpine chic, swap ski boots for loafers in the fireside lounge of Hotel Zugspitze.
Mountain dining ranges from panoramic pizzas and Weissbier at Drehmöser 9 to hearty Bavarian classics at Garmischer Haus. Back in town, Gasthof Fraundorfer serves crispy Schweinshaxe with live yodelling, while Restaurant Husar pairs modern Alpine cuisine with fine Franconian wines.
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