Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a ski resort in Bavaria, Germany, with an elevation range from 2,362ft (720m) to 9,718ft (2962m). The vertical drop is 7,356ft (2242m) across 60 trails served by 28 lifts and 600 skiable acres. The nearest airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 100 minutes away by car. Garmisch-Partenkirchen receives an average of 160 inches of snowfall annually.
Mid December to Late March
Average snowfall in February, Garmisch-Partenkirchen's snowiest peak-season month.
160"
Annual Snowfall
(406cm)
1°C
February Avg High
-5°C
February Avg Low
Snowmaking covers 75% of the terrain, supplementing natural snowfall.
160"
annual avg
60
Total Trails
28
Lifts
600
Skiable Acres
7,356ft
Vertical Drop
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has 60 trails: 30% green, 42% blue, 22% black, and 6% double-black. With 30% of terrain rated green, beginner-rated trails make up a large share of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
28
Total Lifts
7,356ft
Vertical Drop
2,242m
(7,356ft)
9,718ft
Peak
2,362ft
Base
Day pass pricing across the season
$59
avg/day
January offers the best overall balance of snowfall, crowd levels, and pricing at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, based on this guide's month-by-month scoring. Snowfall this month averages 40cm. Crowd levels are low.
February
45cm snow, moderate crowds, $62/day.
March
$55/day, 30cm snow, low crowds.
Monthly conditions are based on historical averages. Actual conditions vary year to year. Click on any month for detailed conditions, crowd levels, and packing tips for Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Adult Day Pass
$55
per day
Season Pass
$580
full season
Day pass pricing varies by date and ticket type; check the resort's official site for current rates. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not included on any multi-resort pass in this dataset.
Munich Airport (MUC)
Approx. 100 min drive
Bavaria, Germany 🇩🇪
47.4995°N, 11.0962°E
The drive from Munich Airport to Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes.