A famous resort town in Germany's Alps, very near the border with Austria. Lying at the foot of Germany's highest point, the Zugspitze, the town gained distinction when it hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics. Needless to say, Alpine skiing is excellent here.
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The town actually comprises of two villages,
Garmisch and
Partenkirchen, which have grown together. They maintain separate identities, with
Garmisch having trendy and expensive shops while
Partenkirchen preserves a traditional Alpine character.
Many of the town's houses and shop buildings display
intricate paintings on their exteriors, which are incredible works of art.
While you're visiting, you can sip on a coffee in some of the charming cafes in town, watching everyone else bustle in the streets. But you should know that the biggest attraction of this area is its natural environment.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a great starting point for heading to the hills where you can breathe in clean mountain air. There are
12 cable cars waiting to take you up the nearby mountains. If you want to take to the trails, you can choose from easy walks to steep climbs.
Not far from
Garmisch-Partenkirchen are a number of other travel destinations. They include
Oberammergau, famous for its once-a-decade
Passion Play, about 23 km to the northwest. Another favourite spot is the
Neuschwanstein Castle, built by
Bavaria's Crazy King Ludwig. It looks medieval although it's only about 115 years old.
