Zugspitze Tours from Munich: 7 Days to the Top of Germany

1.Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 653 reviews · 9 hours · from $147Our pick

Travel from Munich in a small group of up to eight, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide. Ride a cable car to Zugspitze, Germany’s 2,962-meter summit, then explore the mountain and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Guides such as Mario, Tom, Daniel and Armin have led the trip. The €72 mountain ticket and lunch are extra.

“I loved everything about it. Mario was amazing and very informative and gave us suggestions on the shops and were to eat or go in Garmisch and the Zugspitze. We were able to venture on our own and meet him back at the time he provided. I highly recommend this tour. It was only 8 of us.”

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2.Tour of Germany’s Highest Peak Zugspitze

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 214 reviews · from $148

From Munich, take an air-conditioned coach through Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zugspitze, then ride the cable car to the 2,963-meter summit. You’ll have time for Alpine views, a meal, and bobsledding or a walk on the glacial ice before descending by cogwheel train. Guides such as Sven and Elizabeth lead the English- and German-language tours.

“Sven was great. One "gotcha" was that, even in summer, it can be cold (~0 C) at the summit - luckily we had asked about it ahead of time and were able to pick up extra layers for the kids. They had a blast sledding in June!”

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3.Private Tour to Zugspitze with Cable Car-Tix, Lake Eibsee & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $799Top rated

Sepp, The Bavarian Guide, takes your private group from your Munich accommodation to the Zugspitze by air-conditioned vehicle. Your day includes cable-car tickets, lunch and a drink at Panorama Lounge 2962, plus a stop in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Expect mountain views, local context, and a roughly six-to-seven-hour outing.

“When doing this tour, ask for Sepp!!!!! Great tour and a great way to see the Alps! The drive was enjoyable, he had food, snacks and drinks for us. What an amazing way to experience Germany”

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4.A Private Day Tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze Mountain

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $527

Start at 8:45 am in Garmisch-Partenkirchen for a private guided day that pairs a cable car ride to Zugspitze’s summit and glacier with a walk along Partenkirchen’s Ludwigstrasse. Guides such as Jake, Jim, and Susan tailor the day to the weather and your group. Cable car tickets and chocolate samples are included; lunch is not.

“This is the second time that we got Jake to be our guide, the first being 6 years ago. Jake was again a fantastic guide; obliging, unassuming and very knowledgable. He planned a perfect day for us, enthralled with a “story” for everything, and we especially appreciated that he made a special effort to successfully engage our two teenage children. Jake was a very safe driver and his vehicle was very comfortable and super clean. We will definitely want Jake to be our guide when we are in the region again, and we will highly recommend him to anyone looking for a expert guide of Zugspitz and the Garmisch Partenkirchen…”

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5.Private: Mount ZUGSPITZE & SNOW Much More – Deluxe Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · 9 hours to 10 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $752

This private 9 to 10.5-hour trip pairs Zugspitze’s 360-degree summit views with flexible stops such as Eibsee, Oberammergau and Linderhof. A licensed guide such as Stefan, Karl or Christian handles the drive and local context in a luxury minivan. Mountain tickets, meals and optional attraction fees cost extra.

“Karl was a wonderful tour guide. Very friendly, informative, knowledgeable, and conversational. He provided lovely suggestions during the day including delicious spots to eat and spectacular views. He was communicative regarding meeting times and went out of his way to provide a seamless trip. We went to Zugspitze, rode the cable car, visited Eibsee lake, had lunch, visited the Olympic stadium with ski lift, drove through Oberammergau and stopped for amazing ice cream! I would recommend this trip to anyone interested.”

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6.A Private Zugspitze Mountain Tour and Pretzel Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $832

Leave central Munich at 8:30 am with a private English-speaking guide, ride the cable car to Zugspitze, walk through Garmisch-Partenkirchen and twist three pretzels at Zum Bauer. Guides on past tours have included Jake and Christof. The day ends with an included train ticket back to central Munich, not a hotel drop-off.

“This is an absolutely stunning location with breathtaking views. You. can challenge yourself with some climbing & feel like a kid with sledding. Our guide Chris was wonderful.”

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7.Exclusive private Vantour to Germany’s Highest Mountain Zugspitze

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $773

This 8 to 9 hour private tour from Munich pairs a cable-car ride to Zugspitze with time at the summit, glacier and highest beer garden in Germany, then a walk along Partenkirchen’s Ludwigstrasse. Your guide drives your group in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Guides include Lauro, whose warm, adaptable approach is a highlight for some guests.

“The view at the top was amazing!! Our guide Lauro was so friendly and really catered everything perfectly to what we wanted to do! We got to really experience old bavaria on top of the tour and felt comfortable the entire time. Really seemless experience and a fun time! I would recommend this to anyone who wants to really see the real bavaria!”

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