Zugspitze
Mountain peak · Grainau ·
Alpine peak with glaciers, cable cars, scenic views & dining
Alpine peak with glaciers, cable cars, scenic views & dining
"Germany’s tallest mountain delivers reliable snow conditions, and its high elevation means longer ski seasons, with trails usually open into April. It’s a particularly great spot for beginner and intermediate skiers, with mellow trails and panoramic views of Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. The mountain rises from both Austria and Germany and is home to one of the country’s few remaining glaciers, although you cannot ski between the two countries from the slopes. More challenging terrain is just a cogwheel train or cable car ride away in the Garmisch-Classic ski area, and both are accessible from Garmisch-Partenkirchen." - Lydia Price Lydia Price Lydia Price is a senior engagement editor at Travel + Leisure, where she hosts short-form videos and leads content engagement initiatives. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Germany’s highest peak (9,718 feet) and a year-round mountain destination, prized for panoramic alpine views and seasonal activities — hiking and trekking in summer, skiing, tobogganing and glacier tours in winter — with nearby cable-car access and scenic breakfast options on neighboring Mount Wank." - Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn Lindsay Cohn is a writer, editor, and avid traveler who has visited 45 countries across six continents — and counting. She contributes to Travel + Leisure, Hotels Above Par, InsideHook, Well+Good, The Zoe Report, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"▲▲ Germany's tallest mountain at 9,700 feet, accessible by lifts or cogwheel train, with summit restaurants, shops, telescopes, and on a clear day, far-reaching views." - Rick Steves' Europe
"Ascending the Zugspitze, Bavaria’s highest mountain at 2,100m, I found a snow-sure peak with varied runs and a centrepiece that defines the local ski experience." - Nicola Iseard
