Winter joys

Short winter days. But endless things to do. In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany's number one winter sports resort. On the mountain. In the valley. In the village. A tailor-made holiday. For everyone: athletes or connoisseurs. Traveling together, alone, or with the family. There's something for everyone. Want to bet?

The finest! No wonder, given the mountains. The Zugspitze. Germany's highest mountain, glacier ski resort included. Or the Classic area with the legendary Kandahar piste. The best black run according to Skiresort.de, the world's largest ski resort review portal. Carving there, where the biggest ski stars compete once a year. 60 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes, practically right on your doorstep. A sensational 231 km, including the neighboring areas of Seefeld, Mittenwald, and the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena. Plus: fantastic deep snow runs off-piste. Perfect conditions from December to May are standard. You can rely on it. Skiing and wellness. It's possible. At the Staudacherhof.

The extra for our guests
Our ski bus takes you comfortably to the Classic ski area. Daily. Free of charge.
Sharp edges. Perfect ride. We prepare your skis.
Ski rental. Skis, helmet, and poles. €35

Winter vacation in Bavaria. At the Hotel Staudacherhof. Enjoy the snow. For example, build your endurance with skating. Or glide gently through nature in classic style. Both are possible on the cross-country ski trails in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 29 km are groomed daily. You can even try biathlon at the Kaltenbrunn Cross-Country Skiing Center. This is where Magdalena Neuner and others train.

The extra for our guests
Cross-country skis are available for rent. Free of charge. Suitable for SNS bindings. You'll need to bring your own boots, though.

A ton of fun. On the 3,9-kilometer-long toboggan run on the Hausberg. But sometimes also an adventure. The run from the St. Martins Hut on the Grasberg, for example, is something for the daring. Night tobogganing is also possible, of course. Twice a week on the Hausberg. So get on your toboggan!

The extra for our guests:
Sleds and toboggans are available to rent at the design hotel Staudacherhof in Garmisch. Free of charge. By the day. For the ultimate tobogganing fun.

Untouched nature. Absolute silence. Carving your own trail. Uphill and downhill. For many, this is the most beautiful form of skiing. For example, on the Wank, the touring mountain in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Also recommended for touring enthusiasts: the touring evenings on the local mountain. And after the snow, a massage at the Staudacherhof wellness hotel. That's a winter holiday on the Zugspitze.

Snow time at a wellness hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Even without skis. Explore the winter wonderland around Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Step by step. Enjoy the silence. Marvel at the view. Recharge your batteries. 110 km of winter hiking trails are cleared for this purpose. For self-guided hikes or guided tours. A special experience: a snowshoe tour. Tramping silently through untouched deep snow. It's fascinating. Simply unique.

Get up close to shy wildlife. Watch deer and stags as they come to the feeding area on the Kramer Plateau Trail. And are fed at dusk. Touching experiences. Impressive encounters. For animal lovers of all ages. The perfect family vacation in Bavaria.

Little skiers have a great time. In the children's area on the local mountain. Here, they learn to ski in a playful way. With the support of the local ski schools. The ski instructors know how to make skiing fun for children. But they also make it exciting, with the weekly final race – award ceremony with medal included.

Let the water flow! It doesn't always have to be snowy. Families at our Garmisch hotel never get bored. Especially when there's so much to do at the Alpspitz wave pool. Tube slides and speed slides. Wave and diving pools. Even mini slides for little water babies. Pretty exciting, pretty fun. A great idea. A swim in between.

Christmas in the Alps. And what would Advent be without the Christmas market? In Garmisch-Partenkirchen, it's particularly idyllic. It smells wonderful. It sparkles. And maybe even a few snowflakes will fall from the pre-Christmas sky. Magical, this little world of stalls, horse-drawn carriages, Christmas sounds, and culinary delights. Yes, it's Christmas! Date: End of November to December 23rd.

The extra for our guests
Christmas spirit at the Staudacherhof wellness hotel. With live music in the fireplace lounge. Every Saturday afternoon during Advent.

The sled – actually a tool from earlier times. The men and women who plunge down the valley on it – are certainly blessed with a decent amount of courage. And the right technique. Both are required for the daring horn sled race. Adventurous maneuvers. Spectacular falls. All of this is part of the experience. This is where the Bavarian champion is crowned. Date: 6. January
And afterwards, relax at the Staudacherhof, our wellness hotel in the Werdenfelser Land.

New Year's Eve at a wellness hotel on the Zugspitze. Then New Year's Day in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: traditionally dedicated to the high-flyers. The world's best ski jumpers, in fact. They compete in the Four Hills Tournament. Every year since 1953. And they captivate up to 30.000 enthusiastic visitors. A sporting event that is hard to beat in terms of excitement. Tickets, however, sell out quickly. Date: January 1st.

The extra for our guests
Happy New Year! We'll pop the corks at our New Year's Eve party at the romantic Staudacherhof wellness hotel. Surprises included.

The greats of the Ski World Cup. Visiting Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Now it's all about hundredths of a second. On the legendary Kandahar. Breathtaking is the speed with which the ski stars master the demanding course. How far the jumps go. How they give their all to stand on the podium. In downhill, giant slalom, and super-G. You can find the dates here. here.

The extra for our guests
Traditionally, the Ski World Cup also takes place at our wellness hotel on the Zugspitze. We're in World Cup mode:
With our "World Menu" in the restaurant. And the World Cup-style active massage.

Just 20 minutes east of Innsbruck, a unique experience awaits you. In the giant's Chamber of Wonders: Real snowfall. In an icy winter landscape. Hollywood stage costumes. And crystals that glow to the rhythm of your heartbeat. Explore one of the world's largest Swarovski stores. With a spacious garden offering impressive highlights, the restaurant Daniels Kristallwelten by DoN rounds off your excursion with culinary delights.

Buy in advance the Tickets at a special price. And avoid waiting times.