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Discover the best ski holidays in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Discover the best ski holidays in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Briefly about Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Big-mountain views, Olympic-grade pistes and Bavarian après, Germany’s flagship ski town. See all deals in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Top features of this resort

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Traditional charmTraditional charm
Off-slope activitiesOff-slope activities

Top features of this resort

Stunning viewsStunning views
Traditional charmTraditional charm
Off-slope activitiesOff-slope activities
Stunning viewsStunning views
Traditional charmTraditional charm
Off-slope activitiesOff-slope activities

A bit about Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Straddling the foot of the Zugspitze (2,962 m), Garmisch-Partenkirchen pairs big-mountain skiing with the buzz of a 27,000 strong population town. Two lift linked areas split the spoils: Garmisch-Classic, 40 km/24 mi of north facing, World-Cup terrain across Alpspitze, Hausberg and Kreuzeck, and the Zugspitze glacier, where wide red-and-blue groomers curl through a high-alpine bowl at 2,700 m/8,858 ft. Together they deliver Germany’s largest and most snow-sure domain, served by 27 lifts, state of the art snow-making and a 3-in-1 ticket that also covers rail travel between bases. Off the slopes you’ll find everything a genuine Bavarian town provides: centuries-old frescoed streets in Partenkirchen, craft-beer bars and boutiques around Garmisch station, plus a full roster of winter walking, tobogganing and World-Cup ski-jump events. With fast trains from Munich in 1 hr 20 min and accommodation that’s cheaper than many purpose-built resorts, Ga-Pa is equal parts authentic, accessible and affordable.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen resort facts
Ski areaTop Snow Card
Total slopes215 km
Easy slopes95 km
Intermediate slopes89 km
Expert slopes31 km
Number of lifts89
Snow range1,225 m - 2,962 m
Resort height708 m - 708 m
Snow parks3
Rating by ski level
Beginners
6/10
Intermediates
6/10
Experts
5/10
Snowboarders
6/10
Rating by group type
Friends
5/10
Families
6/10
Couples
8/10

A bit about Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Straddling the foot of the Zugspitze (2,962 m), Garmisch-Partenkirchen pairs big-mountain skiing with the buzz of a 27,000 strong population town. Two lift linked areas split the spoils: Garmisch-Classic, 40 km/24 mi of north facing, World-Cup terrain across Alpspitze, Hausberg and Kreuzeck, and the Zugspitze glacier, where wide red-and-blue groomers curl through a high-alpine bowl at 2,700 m/8,858 ft. Together they deliver Germany’s largest and most snow-sure domain, served by 27 lifts, state of the art snow-making and a 3-in-1 ticket that also covers rail travel between bases. Off the slopes you’ll find everything a genuine Bavarian town provides: centuries-old frescoed streets in Partenkirchen, craft-beer bars and boutiques around Garmisch station, plus a full roster of winter walking, tobogganing and World-Cup ski-jump events. With fast trains from Munich in 1 hr 20 min and accommodation that’s cheaper than many purpose-built resorts, Ga-Pa is equal parts authentic, accessible and affordable.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen resort facts
Ski areaTop Snow Card
Total slopes215 km
Easy slopes95 km
Intermediate slopes89 km
Expert slopes31 km
Number of lifts89
Snow range1,225 m - 2,962 m
Resort height708 m - 708 m
Snow parks3
Rating by ski level
Beginners
6/10
Intermediates
6/10
Experts
5/10
Snowboarders
6/10
Rating by group type
Friends
5/10
Families
6/10
Couples
8/10

Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

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.

Skiing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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.

Families

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.

Activities

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.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen après ski

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.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen restaurants

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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