Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located an hour south of Munich, the most well-known town of the Bavarian Alps. Its motto, “Discover your true nature,” encourages visitors to explore its various unique experiences. The area once consisted of two distinct towns, Garmisch and Partenkirchen, that were merged for the 1936 Olympics and have remained a single unit ever since. Though now thought of as one town, it still features two distinct parts with Partenkirchen retaining an Old World Alpine village feel and Garmisch embracing a 21st century vibe. The area offers some of the best skiing opportunities in the country, including runs on the Zugspitze, the highest peak in Germany.
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