Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Visitor reviews for Garmisch-Partenkirchen

• March 21, 2008
  Dick Darcy from UNITED STATES
  

  I have been going to GAP off and on over the past 23 years, beginning with my final tour in Europe (I am retired military). This is a fairyland nestled in the shadow of the Bavarian Alps, featuring the highest peak in Germany (Zugspitze). Even if the skiing weather is bad, there are lots of things to tour, such as a cheese factory at Ettal and a Basillica built in the 14th Century. Don't limit yourself to the Edelweisse Resort Hotel if accommodations are not available. There are plenty of hotels downtown (near the bahnhof) that are excellent--and they include a hearty breakfast in the daily price. Moreover a no-charge ski bus leaves the bahnhof for the U.S. Military Hausberg Lodge and German sponsored bahn (lift) every twenty minutes beginning at 8:40am. If you are not military related, there are ample German rental shops and ski schools at the base of the lift. Last bus in the evening is 16:50 hours. If you miss the bus, take the Bavarian cog train that comes by at 17:45 or simply walk back to you hotel (if authorized, leave your boots at the Hausberg Lodge for a mominal charge $US). And don't forget the Irish pub in Partenkirchen--fellowship, beer and sports on TV. Try the Italian restaurant next door for food. Go up to Ludwig Strasse in old Partenkirchen and be charmed by the medieval atmosphere and the fine restaurants. There are souvenir shops there as well. Only those with hearts of feldspar could resist the charms of this site of the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. So jump on a flight to Munchen, take the S-bahn to the Hauptbahnhof, and trek to track 29 or 30 for an approximately 90 minute train ride to beer, wurst and gleuwein. You will never forget this place.

• December 10, 2007
  wolfram h. stolle from UNITED STATES
  

  I live in Florida, US. I recently [Nov-2007] took a trip to Garmisch and surrounding areas. Being retired from the military, I stayed at the American Compound, at the Hotel Edelweiss. Every day was more breathtaking, surrounded by tall glaciers. All the tops were snowcapped and the air was so refreshing to my lungs, I was overwhelmed by so much natural scenery. I strongly recommend Garmisch/Partenkirchen,Greinau,Bodensee and Zugspitze, you'll never forget this place. It's like you are walking around in a fairytale land, especially during wintertime.

• July 05, 2004
  Paul from NETHERLANDS
  

  Te highest point of Germany. Nice place, big too, for a ski town. Mountain isn't huge but so long as you don't leave it till late in the season, the lower slopes will be ski-able too.

  It made an great weekend, though I'm not too sure if it would keep me interested for a whole week.

  Be warned though, they don't seem to close the slopes when the conditions drop, so if you start seeing grass and mud, head up higher on the zugspits.

• March 13, 2004
  David Kanitra from UNITED STATES
  

  Garmisch by far is one of the nicest places on earth to visit. I have been here over 10 times. With wonderful mountain ranges and scenic walks this is a must see for any traveler. Take time to walk thru the town and visit the shops, or take the Zugspitzebahn to Grainau and walk to the Badersee. I cannot wait to return....