Garmisch-Partenkirchen > Reviews

Advantages: Traditional, Attractive, Plenty of Activities, Great cuisine, Friendly and Helpful community
Disadvantages: Skiing not challenging enough for the expert

Carl Reiner once said "A lot of people like snow. I find it to be an unnecessary freezing of water. " Well he obviously had not been to Garmisch. When I told friends that I was going on a Christmas/Skiing holiday they thought I would go somewhere like France, Switzerland, Austria or even Italy, not one of them thought or had previously concieved Germany to be a possible resort for this type of holiday. Well, trust me they will now because I not ... Read review

Advantages: beautiful all year round, charming, breathtaking views
Disadvantages: borderline tacky, overrun with tourists

...the little-known but much loved Garmisch-Partenkirchen for such a getaway.... The moment you arrive in this dreamy town, you'll be transported to a different world. This world (at Christmas time) is one of cobblestone streets bathed in festive lights, and filled with the soothing smell of mulled wine, or Glühwein. The Zugspitze towers over the town like a magical wizard, frosted in snowy whiteness. In summer, Garmisch Partenkirchen takes on ... Read review