Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a ski resort in the Northern Alps, in Werdenfels, Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪. The ski area stretches over 40 km of runs between 740 m and 2,050 m, served by 18 lifts. Day lift pass €69 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The breakdown of runs is given as a percentage of the kilometres at each difficulty level. Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosted the Winter Olympic Games in 1936 and each winter welcomes the World Cup on the Kandahar, one of the most feared downhills. The Garmisch-Classic area offers 40 km at the foot of the Zugspitze, which has its own glacier ski area.
- 1936 Winter Olympic Games
- Kandahar World Cup downhill
- Zugspitze nearby
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Garmisch-Partenkirchen focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 40 km of runs are well suited to a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially for families or skiers who don't need to constantly renew their playground. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, a well-organised childcare service, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's altitude (740 m at the base, 2,050 m at the top) helps it keep decent snow cover in the middle of winter. January and February are the most reliable months; in December and March, it is wise to check conditions before finalising a booking. The budget for a stay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen is clearly high: €69 for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence — but you should be aware of it before you go. In short: Garmisch-Partenkirchen does not compete with the giants of skiing and does not pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underestimated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
Above 2,000 m, snow is generally guaranteed from mid-December to late March. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
