Garmisch-Classic Ski Area
Garmisch-Classic
One of Germany's largest ski areas. The famous Kandahar downhill course hosts a World Cup event every year, and its cable cars also serve as summer hiking access points.
The Garmisch-Classic ski area consists of three peaks, Hausberg, Kreuzeck and Alpspitze, with about 40 km of pistes suited to intermediate and advanced skiers. Its most famous run is the Kandahar downhill course, which hosted the 2011 World Championships and hosts the annual Alpine Ski World Cup. The lower stations of the three main cable cars are all southwest of the town, and a free ski bus connects them to the train station. In summer, the same cable car system takes hikers up the mountain or to AlpspiX. For glacier skiing, visit the Zugspitze glacier ski area. A day pass costs about €60 (check the official website for current prices).
Opening hours
Snow season approx. 08:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Riessersee
- Michael Ende Kurpark
- Old Church of St. Martin
- Werdenfels Museum
- Ludwigstraße Partenkirchen
- Olympic Ski Stadium & Große Olympiaschanze
- Pilgrimage Church of St. Anton
- Partnach Gorge