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

4.5
(234 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 1 more

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.

What's Included

Professional guide
Cable car and cogwheel train ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting and pickup

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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2
    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.

    4 hours 15 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Gray Line Münchener Stadtrundfahrten

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Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Trolley Tours
Cable Car Tours
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Adventure Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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