Zugspitze, Germany's Highest Mountain, Day Tour from Munich
Description
This day trip takes you through the charming Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany. You start your ascent with the new cable car, which will take you to the almost 3,000 meter high mountain peak in just ten minutes. After enjoying the exhilarating views over more than 400 peaks, you can explore the countryside on a short hike. For those who like things a bit faster, a toboggan hill is available on the eternal ice during the summer months. Toboggans can be borrowed free of charge. In the many restaurants (which also offer vegetarian and halal menus) you can indulge in culinary delights. The descent then takes place with the historic rack railway. Highlights: Germany's highest mountain, toboggan hill at 3,000 meters altitude, historic rack railway Languages: English and German speaking guide on board Particularities: The rides on the cable car and the historic rack railway are already included in the ticket price.
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Itinerary
After a 2-hour drive from Munich with live commentary you'll arrive at Eibsee. There, you'll take the cable car up the Zugspitze.
After a one-hour stay at the viewing platform, you'll walk to the golden summit cross (approx. 45-60 min) and at 2pm approx. you'll take the cable car to the "Zugspitzplatt" with glacier. You'll have some time at disposal to have lunch or time for a bob slide on the glacier (Restaurants with Self-Service and Halal food). At approx. 4:00 PM Meeting at the Zugspitzstation to descend with the cogwheel train, and at 4:45 pm you'll start the bus drive back to Munich.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(247)
Everything went totally great. Our guide Sven was the best and so so nice. I wrote a longer rewiev in Google, look from there.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that everything went perfectly and that Sven helped make your visit to the Zugspitze such a memorable experience. It’s especially great to know that his knowledge, friendliness, and enthusiasm added to your enjoyment of the day. We’re pleased that the entire tour met your expectations and created such positive memories. Thank you again for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. We’ll be happy to pass your compliments on to Sven, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Sven was so nice! He told us tons of interesting stuff and funny stories on the bus. I’ll never forget this trip.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Zugspitze tour and that Sven helped make the experience so memorable. It’s especially great to know that his interesting insights and entertaining stories added to the journey and helped create lasting memories. With the breathtaking scenery of Germany’s highest mountain, we’re pleased that the day became such a special experience for you. Thank you again for your kind words. We’ll be happy to share your compliments with Sven, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
It was sensational well worth it, very informative.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you found the Zugspitze tour sensational and well worth the trip. It’s especially great to know that you enjoyed both the experience and the information provided throughout the day. The combination of breathtaking alpine scenery, fascinating mountain history, and Germany’s highest peak makes this tour truly special. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Stunning views from the Bavarian Alps. We had a perfect day weather wise. The Zugspitze cable car is stunning. The cogwheel train down was great too. Got to see a glacier for the first time and had a lovely meal and beer at the top of Zugspitze
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit to the Zugspitze and were fortunate enough to experience such perfect weather conditions. It’s especially great to know that the breathtaking views, the spectacular cable car ride, and the cogwheel train journey made the day so memorable. Seeing a glacier for the first time is certainly a special experience, and we’re pleased that you were also able to enjoy a relaxing meal and a beer at the summit. Thank you again for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Timely departure and maintaing the professionalism is the key of the organizing team. The site seeing also allows an adequate time to see the details
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the punctual organization and professionalism of the team throughout the day. It’s especially great to know that the itinerary allowed enough time to enjoy the sights and take in the details of Germany’s highest mountain. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Monika was wonderful as was the scenery. Only downside was that it was at least 1 hour too long on the mountain.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the stunning scenery and that Monika helped make the day such a positive experience. It’s especially great to know that you appreciated the comfortable transportation and Monika’s guidance throughout the tour. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the amount of time spent on the mountain. Finding the right balance between giving guests enough time to explore and maintaining a comfortable schedule is always a challenge, and comments like yours are very valuable to us. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Sven did an awesome job we had a grand time would highly recommend the views were breathtaking and weather was awesome !
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on the Zugspitze tour and that Sven helped make the day so enjoyable for you. It’s especially great to know that you were able to enjoy the breathtaking views and the fantastic weather at Germany’s highest mountain. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Very warm and engaging experience We enjoyed It was relaxing Arold was fun and Thomas drove very well
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable experience on the Zugspitze tour. It’s great to know that Arnoud’s engaging guidance and Thomas’s driving contributed to such a positive day. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Very well organised trip with lots of interesting facts about Munich and Bavaria on the journey. Clear guidance on meeting places and ticket distribution.
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the organization as well as the interesting information shared throughout the journey. It’s great to know that the guidance and coordination during the day helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
Our tour started at karlsplatz at 10am. We stayed at europäischer Hof a 5 minute walk to the bus. Very easy to find. The bus was a little cramped for a 6’4 man but the 1.5hr trip to Zugspitez was smooth. The weather was beautiful 25C and clear at the bottom. 4C at the top. The gondola ride is an engineering marvel. There is only one tower for the entire ride. Once On the top the view is breathtaking. You can see the mountains in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and of course the German Alps. At the top you can have a classic German lunch and enjoy a beer while taking in the mountains. I would recommend checking out the souvenir shops at both the bottom and the top because they are very different. My son and I really enjoyed the trip and our guide Monika was very knowledgeable about the history of the region. We ran into traffic on the way back to Munich so I would Suggest bringing some water and a small snack. We arrived back to Munich on time. I would recommend this trip to everyone if you want to see the top of Deutschland.
Thank you very much for your detailed and wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you and your son enjoyed the trip to Zugspitze and the spectacular views from Germany’s highest mountain. It’s great to know that Monika helped make the experience informative and enjoyable, and that you appreciated both the journey and the time at the summit. We also appreciate your practical tips for future travelers regarding temperatures, shopping, and bringing snacks for the return trip. Thank you again for your recommendation — we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.
