Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Resort Guide
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 2,830m9,285ft |
| Resort Height | 720m2,362ft |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The ski area of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is in the Bavarian Alps at an altitude of 720m2,362ft.
Summary
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has direct access to 43 marked pistes, served by a total of 38 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,830m9,285ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
The next notable snow forecast is 3cm1in, expected on 19 December, with around 56cm22in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 719m2,359ft | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base | Snow to base |
Ski Area Stats
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 25 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 39km24 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 38 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,830m9,285ft |
|---|---|
| Resort Altitude (Garmisch-Partenkirchen) | 720m2,362ft |
| Lowest Piste | 700m2,297ft |
| Max Vertical | 2,130m6,988ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Ski Lessons in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Schools and Garmisch-Partenkirchen Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Garmisch-Partenkirchen?
This ski resort is in the Bavarian Alps in Landkreis Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Upper Bavaria, Germany.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Garmisch-Partenkirchen is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.
Munich, Memmingen, Salzburg, Bolzano, Friedrichshafen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 38 ski lifts are able to uplift 50,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 16km10 miles of ski runs, with 25 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Garmisch-Partenkirchen open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December (Zugspitz glacier may open earlier in autumn), and usual closing is Early May.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
