Skiers on the Zugspitze kick off the winter season
At 2,962 metres, the Zugspitze is Germany’s highest mountain and is kicking off the 2009/10 winter season this weekend as one of the first ski resorts in the Alps. It is the first time in years that at least some cable cars and ski lifts on the Zugspitze are opening their doors to winter sports enthusiasts from near and far as early as October.
“Snow conditions are OK” on the Zugspitze
With a continuous snow cover of up to 120 cm on the Zugspitze, the “Weißes Tal” and “Sonnenklar” ski lifts will begin operating for winter sports tomorrow, Saturday. The other seven cable cars will follow in the coming weeks.
Skiers on the Zugspitze kick off the winter season
Date: 30/09/2026
Traditionally, the first weeks of the still-young 2009/10 winter season are somewhat quieter on the Zugspitze, so the slopes and cross-country trails around Garmisch-Partenkirchen are likely to be relatively uncrowded. From the end of November, the Zugspitze’s catchment area will extend far beyond the borders of Bavaria and Tyrol, especially when the “SchneeFEST” invites visitors to enjoy winter sports at Germany’s highest ski area on the weekend of 28–29 November 2009. No fewer than 15 bands representing a wide range of musical styles will transform the Zugspitze into a huge festival against the wintry backdrop of the Alps.
Ski hotels in Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Ski hotels and holiday apartments in Garmisch-Partenkirchen and other ski resorts on the Zugspitze can now be booked at the usual attractive rates. In addition to alpine skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing, the range of activities on the Zugspitze includes beginner courses, supervised skiing for children, and a test centre where visitors can try out the latest products from well-known manufacturers.
