Natural Wonder · Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Zugspitze
The Zugspitze, at 2,962 m (9,718 ft) above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and the highest mountain in Germany.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Natural Wonder |
| Elevation | Elevation: 2962.06 m |
| Coordinates | 47.4211° N, 10.9853° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Zugspitze is known for
The Zugspitze, at 2,962 m (9,718 ft) above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and the highest mountain in Germany.
About Zugspitze
The Zugspitze, at 2,962 m (9,718 ft) above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and the highest mountain in Germany. It lies south of the town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria, and the Austria–Germany border is on its western summit. South of the mountain is the Zugspitzplatt, a high karst plateau with numerous caves.
History
The first recorded ascent to the summit was accomplished by a team of land surveyors on 27 August 1820. The team was led by Lieutenant Josef Naus, who was accompanied by two men named Maier and G. Deutschl.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Zugspitze website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Innsbruck Airport (INN) |
| Distance from the airport | 20.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) · Innsbruck, Austria · 20.1 miles away
- Memmingen Allgau Airport (FMM) · Memmingen, Germany · 52.4 miles away
- Bodensee Airport Friedrichshafen (FDH) · Friedrichshafen, Germany · 70.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zugspitze?
The Zugspitze, at 2,962 m (9,718 ft) above sea level, is the highest peak of the Wetterstein Mountains and the highest mountain in Germany.
Where is Zugspitze located?
Zugspitze is in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany. Its coordinates are 47.4211° N, 10.9853° E.
How do I get to Zugspitze?
The nearest town is Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and the nearest airport is Innsbruck Airport (INN), about 20.5 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Zugspitze?
The first recorded ascent to the summit was accomplished by a team of land surveyors on 27 August 1820. The team was led by Lieutenant Josef Naus, who was accompanied by two men named Maier and G.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zugspitze — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3375 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://zugspitze.de/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.