Standing on the parapet of the Old Peter Tower in the center of Munich, the Alps seem close enough to touch. It is this proximity to the mountains that makes the Bavarian capital an ideal destination for anyone who loves winter sports. It’s easy to stay in the city and make day trips to any Munich ski resort. Most can be visited in a week.
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About ski holidays in Munich
There are several good resorts within an hour’s drive from the city – Valberg or Alpspitze, but the Zugspitze is the best option. Its peak is at an altitude of 2100 m. It is the snowiest mountain in Bavaria, 90 km from Munich and the central part of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen ski area.
Combined with the Alpspitze, it boasts over 62 km of pastes and the best avalanche safety in the region. The Zugspitze is open from early autumn to late spring, and this year opened on October 24 after particularly good early snowfalls.
There are many road routes from Munich to the resorts of Bavaria, but they can get crowded on weekends, so bus and train services are an easier and cheaper way to get to the high mountain slopes. Groups of five or less can travel on the Bayern ticket, which costs €28 for a group and gives discounts on mountain trains and lift tickets.
Where to stay
There are many hotels and hotels in Munich and its suburbs. You can book a hostel or arrange a temporary apartment rental. The cost of living depends on the location, number of rooms and services. For a trip to the ski resort of Munich, you do not need much space in the room. Some of the things, important documents and some money are left in it.
Accommodation options for winter holidays or independent travel:
- Motel One is a chain of budget hotels located in four cities. The cost of living is from € 49 per night for a single and € 59 for a double.
- Hotel Eibsee in Eibsee, Garmisch-Partenkirchen – from € 80 per night. For half board – € 55.
- Wanted. There are many of them in the city, the price is from 20 Euro per night.
Rooms must be booked in advance. The amount of prepayment is 40-50% of the cost of the room. Customers can order breakfast. Usually this is a buffet, which is located on several floors of a hotel or inn.
Ski resorts in Munich
Near the Bavarian capital, there are several recreation centers where you can go skiing and snowboarding. Trains and regular buses follow them. Therefore, you can stay in the city, going every day to the new ski resort of Munich. Travel time is 20-50 minutes.
Oberjoch
Oberjoch is a ski resort in Germany, it has facilities for beginners, amateurs and children. It is suitable for advanced and professional skiers. Almost all runs start at over 1200 meters above sea level and there is plenty of natural snow. If this is not enough, 50 snowplows are ready to replenish the snow cover. The slopes at the Alpine Training Center are lit every Thursday until 9:00 pm.
Karwendel
Here is the seven-kilometer longest ski trail in Germany. You can climb to its top by several lifts. For skiers with less experience, there are many alpine huts in Karwendel that offer a pleasant relaxing atmosphere.
Here you can have a good time in a local bar with a traditional flavor. They offer national dishes, organize hiking trips.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The most recognizable of all ski resorts in Germany, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a region of two mountain villages southwest of Munich, close to the Austrian border. This is a great place to stay for those tourists who do not like skiing. They can spend time in the Munich ski resort without even climbing to the top of the slope.
There are many activities such as shopping or sledding, cross-country skiing and even Bavarian curling – Eisstockschie ß en . You can just sit in your chalet with a mug of schnapps and take in the view, although there are plenty of activities for skiers too.
Zugspitze
Goliath of the German ski resorts Zugspitze, is located at an altitude of 2500 meters above sea level and offers skiing for seven months of the year. There are 22 kilometers of slopes for beginners and advanced skiers. Expert skiers, or those with more courage than common sense, can try the free run in the “wild zone” – Super-G.
But on this track there is no professional service, they will not provide quick medical assistance. Therefore, you do not need to plan such trips yourself. In case of an accident, it will take a long time to wait for help.
Braunek and Lengris
This ski region offers 18 cable cars and lifts that serve 34 kilometers of slopes of varying difficulty. Located just 60 kilometers south of the city, this Munich ski resort allows skiers to stay overnight in the capital without waking up early in the morning for trips.
The Garland track is a downhill course used for the World Cup. Here, experienced skiers can ride to see how close they are to the pros in terms of riding technique. From Tuesday to Saturday, Streidlhang is lit up and turns into a vertical disco. The slope bars are open until 10pm.
Oberstaufen
Back in Allgäu, the Oberstaufen ski area is the perfect combination of challenging slopes, great snow and fun scenery. Hochgrat is one of the best options for skiers who want to avoid the crowds in the big resorts. At an altitude of 1834 meters there is a lot of natural snow, there are 5 lifts.
