Alpine Adventures at Zugspitze Summit | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria
Summit Germany's highest peak with spectacular views
Visit a unique igloo hotel and Germany's highest church
Experience both German and Austrian viewing terraces
Enjoy year-round activities from skiing to tobogganing
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Your Day Trip Timeline
Depart Munich Central Station
Early morning train (7:00-7:30) to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Arrive Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Transfer to Zugspitzbahn station for cogwheel train
Take cogwheel train from Garmisch
Departs every :15 past the hour, 45-minute journey
Arrive at Zugspitzplatt Glacier
Germany's only glacial skiing area
Explore Zugspitzplatt Glacier
Visit Germany's highest church (Maria Heimsuchung) and igloo hotel
Activities at Glacier Level
Try tobogganing, visit igloo hotel bar, warm up at restaurant
Take short gondola to summit
Experience both German and Austrian viewing terraces
Summit activities
Visit Bavarian cafe (Dallmayr) and Austrian terrace cafes
Return journey options
Either cogwheel train or Eibsee cable car (last departure 16:45)
Explore Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Visit Ludwig Strasse in Partenkirchen for traditional buildings and murals
Evening in town
Different vibes in modern Garmisch vs traditional Partenkirchen areas
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