Guide · Families
A ski week with kids in the Alps
A short journey, the right teacher, a day off the skis, and the places we suggest to families.
Germany / 47.49°N, 11.10°E
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany's highest mountain, and the World Cup slopes of the Kandahar.
In short
Garmisch-Partenkirchen at a glance.
Where EverFlow began as a ski school. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies below the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 m, with the Garmisch-Classic ski area right above the town.
- Region
- Bavaria, Germany
- Highest point
- Zugspitze, 2,962 m
- Ski areas
- Garmisch-Classic and the Zugspitze glacier
- Nearest airports
- Munich (about 1.5 hours), Innsbruck (about 1 hour)
- Best for
- Ski coaching, families, a first ski week
Who Garmisch-Partenkirchen is for
Families, first-timers and anyone who wants coaching on varied terrain without a long transfer. The town hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics, and the Kandahar run is still on the World Cup calendar.
When to go to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Winter for skiing, with the Zugspitze glacier often opening earlier and closing later than the slopes above the town. Summer for hiking, biking and the lakes.
How to get to Garmisch-Partenkirchen
About 1.5 hours by car from Munich Airport, or by train from Munich in around 1.5 hours. Innsbruck Airport is about an hour away.
Where to stay
Where to stay in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
We arrange hotels and chalets in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on request. Tell us what you need and we suggest the right one for your group.
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