Towers, Hills and Alpine Peaks with a View, 5 of 5
Towers, Hills and Alpine Peaks with a View, 5 of 5: Zugspitze
Zugspitze
Day TripGarmisch-Partenkirchen
Area
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Good for
4–16
Cost
Adults €78, under 6 free
Setting
Outdoor
Updated
Oct 27, 2026
Zugspitze is closed for maintenance Nov 9-13, Nov 16-20 and Nov 23-26.
What you need to know
- Two ways up: the cogwheel train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 75 minutes, the cable car from Lake Eibsee 10 minutes, and the ticket lets you go up one and down the other
- Plan a full day, since the round trip by train and cable cars takes 3 to 4 hours and the operator recommends arriving early
- Last train up leaves Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 2:15pm, and the cable car's last ride up is 30 minutes before closing
About
Zugspitze is Germany's highest mountain, at 2,962 meters. A cogwheel train climbs from Garmisch-Partenkirchen past Lake Eibsee and through a 4.5 km tunnel to the glacier plateau, home to the country's highest church and, in winter, a family toboggan run.
The Gletscherbahn lifts you on to the summit platform and its golden cross. The record-breaking cable car drops two kilometers back down to Eibsee.
Outdoor
Adults €78, under 6 free
Summer return ticket: adults €78, ages 16-18 €62.50, ages 6-15 €39, under 6 free. Kids 6-18 traveling with a parent pay €12.50.
Open8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
July and August 8am to 5:45pm
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Location
Zugspitze
Olympiastraße 31, 82467 Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
