From Munich: Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

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From Munich: Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town
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Travel from Munich to Garmisch and ascend the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, by cable car. Enjoy a beer at Germany’s highest beer garden and return through the mountains on a cogwheel or cable car.

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Duration 8 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Pick-up at your hotel in Munich. Please provide your hotel details.
Small group
Limited to 8 participants

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Therese – United States

We had an excellent day with Mario. Zugspitze was everything we expected and more on such a beautiful day. Mario checked with us a number of times to make sure our tour was going well and would have adjusted if we needed anything I am sure. Our daughter has some mobility issues and he was super helpful when it came time to get in and out of the van and even drove to pick her up one time when she became too exhausted to walk up the hill to the parking area.

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Jade – Australia

Fantastic day out with an incredibly knowledgable guide, who was friendly and easy to communicate with. It was a wonderful experience as so easy with hotel pickup. Mario went above and beyond to ensure we all had a good experience and we had such a lovely small group of people who were incredibly friendly on our trip. I would thoroughly recommend this tour, and any tour with the same company, particularly if Mario is your guide!

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Highlights

  • Ascend to the summit of the Zugspitze by cable car
  • Enjoy a beer at Germany’s highest beer garden
  • Take a round-trip journey through the mountains by cog-wheel train
  • Experience exquisite views of Germany from top the of Zugspitze Mountain

Full description

Enjoy a day in the German Alps on a full-day excursion from Munich to the Zugspitze. You’ll travel to Garmisch-Partenkirchen, where you’ll take a cable car up the 2962 meters to the summit of Germany’s tallest peak.

The Zugspitze marks the international border between Germany and Austria. In fact there are lifts from both countries that meet at the top of the mountain. In addition restaurants and shops at the summit, there are also telescopes available.

From the top you’ll have breathtaking views of the Alps which seem to stretch on forever. You’ll take a break for lunch at a small mountain hut, where you’ll also have lovely views over the peaks of the Alps and even into the Munich area.

After lunch you’ll jump from Germany into Austria (no passport necessary). You’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a beer in Germany’s highest beer garden!

The final highlight of the tour is a round-trip ride through the mountains with cable-car and a cog-wheel train.


After reaching the top of the Zugspitze by cable car, we spent some time exploring the historic old town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. We walked through its charming streets and historic old town center.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Local tour guide
  • Air-conditioned van
  • Cable car ticket (€72/person)
  • Lunch

Important information

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  • The duration of the trip is 6-8 hours.
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From $140 per person

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4.7 /5
4.7 out of 5 stars

based on 501 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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Therese – United StatesJuly 1, 2025 – Verified booking
We had an excellent day with Mario. Zugspitze was everything we expected and more on such a beautiful day. Mario checked with us a number of times to make sure our tour was going well and would have adjusted if we needed anything I am sure. Our daughter has some mobility issues and he was super helpful when it came time to get in and out of the van and even drove to pick her up one time when she became too exhausted to walk up the hill to the parking area.
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Jade – AustraliaJune 17, 2025 – Verified booking
Fantastic day out with an incredibly knowledgable guide, who was friendly and easy to communicate with. It was a wonderful experience as so easy with hotel pickup. Mario went above and beyond to ensure we all had a good experience and we had such a lovely small group of people who were incredibly friendly on our trip. I would thoroughly recommend this tour, and any tour with the same company, particularly if Mario is your guide!
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Jasmine – United StatesJune 14, 2025 – Verified booking
My boyfriend and I had the best time on this tout and it was a highlight of our Munich trip! Zugspitze was stunning. The drive there and back was quick and safe. He gave us plenty of time in the mountains. The garmisch town was beautiful. No complains. Thank you!

Product ID: 23215

Activity provider:
Pure Bavaria Tours

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