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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How long does this tour take?

This tour lasts approximately 8 hours.

Zugspitze, Germany's Highest Mountain, Day Tour from Munich

Q: Where does this tour start?

This tour starts at: In front of Karlsplatz 21/ Sonnenst. corner Bayerst. Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. GMaps+: 4HQ7+GQ München Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure..

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8 hours

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Overview

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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What's Included

✓ Included

Professional guide
Cable car and cogwheel train ride
Air-conditioned vehicle

✗ Not Included

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off

Itinerary

Stop 1

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.

Stop 2

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.

Meeting & End Point

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Meeting Point

In front of Karlsplatz 21/ Sonnenst. corner Bayerst. Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. GMaps+: 4HQ7+GQ München Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.

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End Point

In front of Karlsplatz 21/ Sonnenst. corner Bayerst. Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. GMaps+: 4HQ7+GQ München Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.