Cold in Winter, with temperatures ranging from -5 to 5 degrees celsius.

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From Munich, it is a 1-1.5 hour drive or train journey.

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December - February, when the weather is coldest and ice climbing conditions are at their best.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosted the 1936 Winter Olympics, and since then it has gained a reputation as one of the best places in Germany to indulge in outdoor Winter activities. Whether its ice climbing, skiing or snowboarding or ice skating, the constant snowfall and excellent temperature ensures something for everyone.

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Despite being set in quintessentially Bavarian countryside, Garmisch-Partenkirchen can be reached from the big city of Munich in as little as an hour, meaning you have the best of both worlds - the fun and excitement of the big city and the raw natural beauty of the great outdoors, all in one day.

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The scenery surrounding Garmisch-Partenkirchen is absolutely superb, with the alpine forests and lakes standing beneath majestic snow-capped mountains such as Zugspitze (2,962m), the highest mountain in Germany. There are also vast valleys and gorges that dot the landscape, all making for a lovely setting when ice climbing.

Spectacular Scenery

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of Germany’s pre-eminent outdoor regions, especially in Winter, and lies next to the highest mountain in the country, Zugspitze (2,962m).
Ice climbing is one Winter outdoor activity gaining prominence here, with an array of spectacular ice walls providing something for people of all levels of ability.
Take a pick from our selection of ice climbing trips in Garmisch-Partenkirchen!

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is Bavaria's Winter Wonderland, with some of the best outdoor activity conditions in Europe. Ice climbing here is truly memorable.

Ice Climbing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of Germany's pre-eminent outdoor regions, especially in Winter, and lies next to the highest mountain in the country, Zugspitze (2,962m). Ice climbing is one Winter outdoor activity gaining prominence here.

Top Ice Climbing trips in Garmisch-Partenkirchen:

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