Garmisch Partenkirchen

With access to a glacier on Germany’s highest mountain, a bustling town and rapid access from Munich, Garmisch is the country’s leading ski resort.

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 17 °c
Min temp: -1.2 °c
Last snowed: Mon 17 Mar

Last Updated: Thu 20 Mar

weather Forecast today: Clear skies

Max temp: 17 °c
Min temp: -1.2 °c
Last snowed: Mon 17 Mar

Last Updated: Thu 20 Mar

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52%Intermediate

16%Advanced

There are two ski areas to choose from at the Olympic resort of Garmisch

The tough, wooded slopes of Garmisch Classic and the high, gentle glacier slopes of the Zugspitze. Each can be covered in a day, making this an ideal weekend destination, especially as it is so easy to get here from Munich and there is an abundance of accommodation to choose from.

This does mean that you may want to tie in other resorts if you’re coming for a full week, but with the likes of Ehrwald, Lermoos and Seefeld over the Austrian border, this is an easy proposition.

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Pros and cons

Access to glacier skiing on Germany’s highest peak
Incredibly easy to get to – this is a great weekend destination
Great value accommodation with lots of choice in the city

Lower slopes at Garmisch Classic can suffer from poor snow conditions
Limited off piste opportunities
Lift queues and crowded slopes an issue at the weekend

On the Slopes

Garmisch Classic is located on north-facing slopes on the southern edge of the city, a short drive or train ride from the centre. The northerly aspect and improved snowmaking helps maintain the snow conditions, but in lean years the lowest runs can really suffer

In good conditions however, this is a great ski area with 40km of pistes, including the Olympic Downhill run, which drops over 1000 vertical metres – this really is a tough challenge. There is also a good beginner zone on the Hausberg (you will have to download however) and some nice cruisey terrain above Kreuzeck.

The other area, located high on the Zugspitze Mountain sits on a glacier and is thus extremely snowsure. The views are spectacular, but the terrain is fairly limited and the 20km of pistes are entirely made up of short blues and reds. That being said, it is well worth visiting and the cable car to the top is an incredible feat of engineering.

In the Resort

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a city rather a ski resort, with a population of around 27,000 people. This does mean that weekend crowds descend on the slopes, but the payoff is that you get a vast range of accommodation, bars and restaurants to choose from. As this is not a ski resort town in the traditional sense, prices are much lower than average – making this a great value destination for a weekend ski trip.
Try and base yourself as near to the central station as possible. Not only is this the liveliest part of town, but the walk to Hausberg is quick and access to the Zugspitze is simple. Away from the slopes there is a lot to do, including Mount Wank, an entire mountain dedicated to winter walking, snowshoeing and tobogganing, located just to the east of the city.

Getting to Garmisch Partenkirchen

Garmisch is incredibly easy to get to. The drive from Munich airport takes around an hour and a half, with the public transport option taking slightly longer.

Munich airport: 1.5 hours (driving) or 2 hours (public transport)

Season Dates

Opens: Saturday 29 November 2024
Closes: Thursday 10 April 2025

Garmisch Partenkirchen Piste Map

Top (2720m)

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Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Partly cloudy	Generally clear	Partly cloudy	Snow grains	Snow grains	Mainly fair	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Snow grains	Snow grains	Snow shower	Occasional snow	Light snow	Light snow	Light snow	Occasional snow	Light snow shwr	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Occasional snow	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm	0.1 cm	1.5 cm	0.5 cm	0.4 cm	2.5 cm	1.7 cm	2.9 cm	2.5 cm	5.4 cm	0.9 cm	0.7 cm	1 cm	1.6 cm	1.6 cm	0.9 cm	0.5 cm	0.1 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	3°c	3.6°c	-0.3°c	5°c	5°c	1.9°c	3°c	2.9°c	1.2°c	2.8°c	2.4°c	0.5°c	2.1°c	1.9°c	0.1°c	1°c	0.8°c	0.7°c	0.8°c	-1.4°c	-0.9°c	-0.5°c	-1.4°c	-1.6°c	-1.3°c	-1.6°c	-1.9°c	0°c	0.1°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-0.3°c	-2.4°c	-1.6°c	1.9°c	1.3°c	2.1°c	0.9°c	0.9°c	1.3°c	0.4°c	-0.8°c	-0.3°c	0°c	-1°c	0°c	-0.1°c	-0.1°c	-1.9°c	-1.9°c	-1.5°c	-2°c	-2.1°c	-2.1°c	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-1.7°c	-1.8°c	-3.8°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	2.5°c	-4.2°c	-1.6°c	2.7°c	-0.7°c	-0.5°c	-0.4°c	-2°c	1.2°c	-1°c	0.4°c	-0.3°c	-0.5°c	0°c	0°c	0.2°c	-0.1°c	0.7°c	-1.9°c	-1.5°c	-0.5°c	-2°c	-2.1°c	-1.3°c	-2.8°c	-1.9°c	-1.7°c	0°c	-1.8°c

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Max temp	3°c	3.6°c	-0.3°c
Min temp	-2.6°c	-0.3°c	-2.4°c
Feels like temp	-2.6°c	2.5°c	-4.2°c

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Max temp	5°c	5°c	1.9°c
Min temp	-1.6°c	1.9°c	1.3°c
Feels like temp	-1.6°c	2.7°c	-0.7°c

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Max temp	3°c	2.9°c	1.2°c
Min temp	2.1°c	0.9°c	0.9°c
Feels like temp	-0.5°c	-0.4°c	-2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0.1 cm	0.3 cm
Max temp	2.8°c	2.4°c	0.5°c
Min temp	1.3°c	0.4°c	-0.8°c
Feels like temp	1.2°c	-1°c	0.4°c

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Snow expected	0.1 cm	1.5 cm	0.5 cm
Max temp	2.1°c	1.9°c	0.1°c
Min temp	-0.3°c	0°c	-1°c
Feels like temp	-0.3°c	-0.5°c	0°c

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Snow expected	0.4 cm	2.5 cm	1.7 cm
Max temp	1°c	0.8°c	0.7°c
Min temp	0°c	-0.1°c	-0.1°c
Feels like temp	0°c	0.2°c	-0.1°c

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Snow expected	2.9 cm	2.5 cm	5.4 cm
Max temp	0.8°c	-1.4°c	-0.9°c
Min temp	-1.9°c	-1.9°c	-1.5°c
Feels like temp	0.7°c	-1.9°c	-1.5°c

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Snow expected	0.9 cm	0.7 cm	1 cm
Max temp	-0.5°c	-1.4°c	-1.6°c
Min temp	-2°c	-2.1°c	-2.1°c
Feels like temp	-0.5°c	-2°c	-2.1°c

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Snow expected	1.6 cm	1.6 cm	0.9 cm
Max temp	-1.3°c	-1.6°c	-1.9°c
Min temp	-2.8°c	-2.8°c	-2.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.3°c	-2.8°c	-1.9°c

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Weather	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear
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Snow expected	0.5 cm	0.1 cm	1.3 cm
Max temp	0°c	0.1°c	-1.8°c
Min temp	-1.7°c	-1.8°c	-3.8°c
Feels like temp	-1.7°c	0°c	-1.8°c

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Resort (732m)

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Weather	Clear skies	Clear skies	Clear skies	Generally clear	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Generally clear	Mainly fair	Mainly fair	Light rain shwr	Occasional rain	Mainly fair	Occasional rain	Light rain shwr	Light rain	Light rain shwr	Rain shower	Rain	Rain	Rain shower	Rain	Light rain	Occasional rain	Light rain	Light rain	Occasional rain	Light rain	Partly cloudy	Light drizzle	Mist
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Max temp	16°c	17°c	10°c	17.2°c	17.8°c	10.4°c	15.4°c	15.6°c	9.4°c	12.6°c	12.8°c	8.4°c	11.2°c	11.4°c	8°c	9.8°c	11°c	7.8°c	8.6°c	9°c	6.2°c	7.6°c	8.4°c	5.4°c	7°c	8.2°c	5.4°c	10.2°c	10.4°c	5.8°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	10°c	3.6°c	2.8°c	10.4°c	7°c	6.2°c	9.4°c	6.6°c	6°c	8.4°c	5.2°c	4.2°c	8°c	5°c	4.6°c	7.8°c	5.8°c	5.2°c	6.2°c	4.6°c	3.8°c	5.4°c	3.2°c	2.8°c	5.4°c	2.2°c	2.4°c	5.8°c	2.4°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	14.5°c	9.3°c	0.5°c	16.2°c	9.2°c	4.7°c	14.8°c	8.1°c	5.8°c	11.8°c	8.2°c	4.1°c	10.3°c	7.8°c	4.5°c	8.6°c	7.7°c	5.1°c	7.2°c	6°c	3.7°c	5.7°c	5.2°c	2.7°c	6.5°c	5.2°c	2.3°c	9.7°c	5.5°c

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Max temp	16°c	17°c	10°c
Min temp	-1.2°c	10°c	3.6°c
Feels like temp	-1.2°c	14.5°c	9.3°c

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Max temp	17.2°c	17.8°c	10.4°c
Min temp	2.8°c	10.4°c	7°c
Feels like temp	0.5°c	16.2°c	9.2°c

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Max temp	15.4°c	15.6°c	9.4°c
Min temp	6.2°c	9.4°c	6.6°c
Feels like temp	4.7°c	14.8°c	8.1°c

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Max temp	12.6°c	12.8°c	8.4°c
Min temp	6°c	8.4°c	5.2°c
Feels like temp	5.8°c	11.8°c	8.2°c

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Max temp	11.2°c	11.4°c	8°c
Min temp	4.2°c	8°c	5°c
Feels like temp	4.1°c	10.3°c	7.8°c

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Max temp	9.8°c	11°c	7.8°c
Min temp	4.6°c	7.8°c	5.8°c
Feels like temp	4.5°c	8.6°c	7.7°c

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Max temp	8.6°c	9°c	6.2°c
Min temp	5.2°c	6.2°c	4.6°c
Feels like temp	5.1°c	7.2°c	6°c

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Max temp	7.6°c	8.4°c	5.4°c
Min temp	3.8°c	5.4°c	3.2°c
Feels like temp	3.7°c	5.7°c	5.2°c

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Max temp	7°c	8.2°c	5.4°c
Min temp	2.8°c	5.4°c	2.2°c
Feels like temp	2.7°c	6.5°c	5.2°c

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Snow expected	0 cm	0 cm	0 cm
Max temp	10.2°c	10.4°c	5.8°c
Min temp	2.4°c	5.8°c	2.4°c
Feels like temp	2.3°c	9.7°c	5.5°c

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Resort Conditions

Snowfall	Last Snowfall	17/03/2025
Snowfall	Next 3 days	0.4 cm
Depths	Upper piste depth	90 cm
Depths	Lower piste depth	15 cm
Snow conditions	Snow quality	New snow
Lifts	Lifts open	17 out of 18
	Resort opening date	Fri 13 Dec 2024
	Resort closing date	Sun 30 Mar 2025

Snow Overview

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Updated 14/03

Unsettled and cloudy conditions are in store for the German Alps, with a few steady flurries of snow expected across higher ground to keep things fresh over this weekend and into the new week.

Eventually, sun and fine, dry and bright conditions move in through the middle of the new week, with things remaining cold as the freezing line fluctuates between 1,000m and 1,500m.

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