The Zugspitze Region enchants tourists and locals with its untouched nature, breathtaking mountains and magnificent panorama. The region is a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts and hikers. If you want to discover Partenkirchen and get to know the historic Garmisch, the Zugspitz region is the perfect place for you.

Ski jumping in Werdenfelser Land – a long tradition

Already at the beginning of the 20th century, the locals from the Werdenfelser Land It was clear that they had to offer their tourists more in winter too. In 1902, a small ski jump was built for a winter sports festival of the Academic Ski Club Munich on the Gudiberg. The event was met with great interest and approval, so that the ski jumping fan community in the Garmisch region grew. A wooden structure was built on which the first New year jumping A success for the locals.

The region finally gained fame Garmisch-Partenkirchen with the contract for the 1936 Winter Olympics. For this purpose, a much higher facility was built next to the original one. After the success of the Winter Games, Germany, or rather Garmisch-Partenkirchen, was again awarded the contract for the 1940 Olympics. For this purpose, the Olympic Stadium pass.

After reconstruction work from wood to steel, the Olympic ski jump was completely demolished in 2007 and has since been larger, higher and in new splendor.
Today, the Olympiaschanze is the venue for the annual Four Hills Tournament and the traditional New Year's ski jumping, is part of the Olympia Adventure World and is a varied tourist destination. Holidaymakers can take guided tours of the ski jump and feel like a ski jumper at an impressive height.

Zugspitz region with breathtaking views

If you don’t just want to see the ski jump and the Olympic Ski Stadium, you can also admire Germany’s highest mountain. Zugspitze on the border with Austria is the highest peak at 2.962 meters. The impressive mountain peak does not have to be climbed on foot, but can be easily reached via cable cars. A visit to the Zuspitze is worthwhile because of the fantastic 360° panoramic view of 4 countries and a feeling of infinite freedom.

Bavarian ambience and pure freedom

A holiday in Bavaria invites you to explore the Olympic World in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Our Ettal Monastery Hotel is an ideal starting point for a visit to the ski jump and many other attractions in the area.