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Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located at the foot of the Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany (2,962 m/9,724 ft), and is both one of the principal climatic health spas in the Bavarian Alps and Germany’s premier winter sports metropolis. The city hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics and the 1978 World Championship and offers pristine nature, secluded spots, cultural and culinary highlights, new experiences, relaxation, wellness, and upscale shopping. A wide range of sports is available in both summer and winter. You can also pamper yourself with
spa treatments such as ayurveda, thalasso, natural hay baths, and numerous health therapies.

A walk through the streets and lanes of Garmisch-Partenkirchen will give you a feel for the town’s very special combination of international flair and Bavarian tradition. Elegant boutiques, art galleries, and antique shops carry both traditional handicrafts and original souvenirs, and are the perfect place for an afternoon’s shopping.

Garmisch-Partenkirchen also has a rich cultural