Zugspitze | A Dream Trip from Hannover
| A Dream Trip from Hannover
Zugspitze | A Dream Trip from Hannover✨
Transportation Guide
- Train: First, take the ICE train from Hannover to Munich, which takes about 3 to 4 hours. After arriving in Munich, transfer to a regional train such as RB or RE to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which takes about 1.5 hours. At the Zugspitzbahnhof train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, you can take the cogwheel train to Zugspitze.
- Self-driving: If you choose to drive, the distance from Hannover to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where Zugspitze is located, is relatively far, about 500 km, and it takes about 5 hours to drive. But you can enjoy the scenery of different regions of Germany along the way, which is also a good experience.
Travel Guide
- Eibsee Lake at the mountainside: Before climbing the mountain, you must visit Eibsee Lake at the foot of the mountain. The lake is crystal clear, surrounded by green mountains, and the scenery is breathtaking. You can also hike around the lake, which is about 8 km long, and enjoy the beauty of nature.
- Climbing trip: You can choose to take the cogwheel train or cable car to the top. The cogwheel train departs from the Zugspitzbahnhof train station in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and slowly heads to the top of the mountain, with picturesque scenery along the way. The cable car can take you from Eibsee Lake directly to the summit at an altitude of 2,950 meters. If you come in winter, you can also experience exciting skiing. The ski slopes here are great, and both beginners and experts can find a suitable slope.
- Mountain top scenery: After reaching the top, the view is wide open, and the continuous Alps are in full view. On a clear day, it is said that you can see five countries: Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, and Liechtenstein. There are also exhibitions, observation decks, souvenir shops, and restaurants on the top of the mountain, where you can take a break, eat something to replenish your energy, and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Tickets and Opening Hours
- Tickets: Zugspitze ski pass - all day, adult ticket EUR 62.00, youth (16-18 years old) EUR 31.00, children (6-15 years old) EUR 31.00, student EUR 62.00, family ticket adult EUR 55.00, family ticket for children (6-18 years old) EUR 27.50. The ski pass includes one uphill and downhill ride on the Zugspitze cable car or cogwheel train.
- Opening hours: Open all year round.
Tips
- The temperature on the mountain is low, and the wind is strong. Even in summer, you should bring warm clothes such as thick coats, scarves, gloves, and hats.
- When taking the cable car or cogwheel train, you may experience tinnitus. You can prepare chewing gum in advance to relieve it.
- Book tickets and train tickets online in advance to avoid queuing and waiting on site.