Zugspitze

Mountain Grainau, Bavaria, Germany
Visit website

What to expect

The Zugspitze is the highest mountain in Germany, offering breathtaking 360° views of 400 surrounding mountain peaks in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland. Visitors can enjoy various activities, including skiing, snowboarding, and tobogganing in the winter, and hiking, glacier hiking, and via ferratas in the summer. The mountain can be accessed via the Cable car Zugspitze, the cogwheel train, and the Gletscherbahn cable car. At the summit, visitors can enjoy scenic views, visit the golden summit cross, and explore the nearby Maria Heimsuchung chapel, Germany's highest church. The Zugspitze Round Trip is a unique opportunity for visitors to explore the mountain using the cable cars and enjoy the stunning views

Plan your family visit to the Zugspitze with these blog insights 👇

family travel blog favicon

Germany with Kids, Fun Things to do in Bavaria

Germany with Kids, Fun Things to do in Bavaria
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a cogwheel train or cable car to the top of the Zugspitze

Highlights: The views of Austria, Italy, Switzerland and Germany were stunning ✨