Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Zugspitze glacier ski area

Glacier skiing·Garmisch-Partenkirchen·€€

Late Nov 2026 – early May 2027

About Zugspitze glacier ski area

The Zugspitze ski area is famous for perfectly groomed natural snow. Its runs lie on the plateau at about 2,600 metres, between the Schneefernerkopf (2,874 m), the Wetterwandeck (2,698 m) and the Zugspitze (2,962 m), and the season is expected from 27 November 2026 to 2 May 2027. Reach it by the cogwheel train from Garmisch-Partenkirchen or by the Cable car Zugspitze from the Eibsee.

Why it's on our list

  • 2,600 m plateau
  • Natural snow
  • Season to early May

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Zugspitze glacier ski area before you go.

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