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The 15 Best Zugspitze & Garmisch Day Trips from Munich

18 reviewed

Germany’s highest summit, reached by cog railway and cable car, with the Alpine resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen at its foot: the Zugspitze is a big day out from Munich and worth every hour. These day trips are compared on the route up, how long you spend on the summit, and what a ticket costs.

From Munich: Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

From Munich: Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town - From Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen: The Morning Setup

1.Zugspitze Mountain Van Tour with Garmisch Town

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

Guided day trip from Munich to Zugspitze: cable car summit, beer garden across the border, cogwheel/cable rides, and Garmisch time.

“What a wonderful day we had visiting the Zugspitze Mountain, the Eibsee lake and the pretty little town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen! The views were absolutely breathtaking from the top of the highest mountain in Germany overlooking Austria, Switzerland and Italy! Tom was a fabulous driver and guide, so knowledgeable about the area and his country! Highly recommend Tom as a guide and Pure Bavaria tours!”

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From Munich: Tour of Germany’s Highest Peak Zugspitze

From Munich: Tour of Germany's Highest Peak Zugspitze - The New Cable Car: Why It Matters (More Than You Think)

2.Tour of Germany’s Highest Peak Zugspitze

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 257 reviews · 8 hours · from $153

Zugspitze day trip from Munich: air-conditioned coach, new cable car, summit views, bobsledding or glacial ice, and return by cogwheel train.

“It was amazing! The bus left on time and brought us back on time. Everything was well organized, and we had plenty of time to explore the summit and enjoy lunch. We were so lucky with the weather. Highly recommend!”

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Zugspitze, Germany’s Highest Mountain, Day Tour from Munich

Zugspitze, Germany's Highest Mountain, Day Tour from Munich - Eibsee stop: lake views, cable car start, and a clean launch into the Alps

3.Zugspitze, Germany’s Highest Mountain, Day Tour from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 234 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $168

Ride the cable car to Germany’s highest peak, see the glacier and summit cross, then return by cogwheel train from Munich.

“This trip was an absolute disaster and should have been canceled or rescheduled. Eight hours of torrential rain made it impossible to see anything, turning what should have been a once-in-a-lifetime experience into a complete waste of time and money. It's infuriating that no consideration was given to the fact that people travel from across the globe for this. The utter lack of foresight is beyond unacceptable.”

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Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Entering Neuschwanstein: advanced access plus a Ludwig II tour

4.Neuschwanstein Castle Private Tour from Garmisch-Partenkirchen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $590Top rated

Private guided Neuschwanstein day from Garmisch-Partenkirchen with skip-the-line castle entry, Oberammergau, and Ettal Abbey.

“Great history lesson. We enjoyed the day and learned a lot. Recommend for history nerds or those that like a more in depth understanding of the history surrounding this castle.”

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Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle & Highline 179 from Munich

Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle & Highline 179 from Munich - Munich pickup and the long-drive rhythm that keeps it fun

5.Private Tour of Neuschwanstein Castle & Highline 179 from Munich

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $615

Private Neuschwanstein and Highline179 day from Munich with skip-the-line tickets, Mary’s Bridge shuttle, and a scenic Garmisch stop.

“Luca was a very accommodating guide - he felt more like a host! We changed some things around and he presented no barrier at all - and even offered to help out when we had a cash emergency! 10 out of 10 - great job!”

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

Private Tour to Zugspitze with Cable Car-Tix, Lake Eibsee & Lunch - Munich Pickup to the Bavarian Alps: Comfort First

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

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

Private Zugspitze daytrip from Munich with cable car tickets, Lake Eibsee, and lunch. Includes pickup, drinks, and a local guide.

“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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MY*GUiDE EXCLUSiVE Neuschwanstein Castle Tour INCL. TiCKETS and ALPiNE COASTER from Munich


Private Zugspitze & Neuschwanstein Castle, Skip The Line & Lunch

Private Zugspitze & Neuschwanstein Castle, Skip The Line & Lunch - Mary’s Bridge Photo Stop: Timing Matters for Neuschwanstein Angles

8.Private Zugspitze & Neuschwanstein Castle, Skip The Line & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,079

Private day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein and Zugspitze with skip-the-line ease, Mary's Bridge photos, Wi-Fi transport, and Bavarian lunch.

“Our guide, Sepp, met us at the square in Marienplatz. His amazing depth of knowledge and engaging facts of not only the politics of Munich but the interesting everyday life through its history, kept us walking and talking all over Old Town. Two hours went by in a flash and ended with an inspired recommendation for dinner!”

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

A Private Day Tour of Garmisch-Partenkirchen and the Zugspitze Mountain - When the weather shifts, you still get a plan

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

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

Private guided day to Zugspitze by cable car with glacier time, plus Garmisch-Partenkirchen walks and chocolate stops in English.

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

Private: Mount ZUGSPITZE & SNOW Much More - Deluxe Tour from Munich - Stop 1: Zugspitze summit time, cable car choices, and the 360° payoff

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

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

Private deluxe Zugspitze day from Munich with luxury van, Eibsee lake time, alpine towns, and flexible stops with guides like Stefan, Karl, or Christian.

“We had a wonderful day with our guide Christian! We learned alot about the sights we were seeing. Christian was flexible to make sure we spent time on the things we wanted to see. He directed us on the best way to experience Zugspitze. Garmisch & Partenkirchen are lovely towns that we got to walk through. We learned the story of Oberammergau and had lunch and some shopping time there. Christian was very efficient and made the most of our time. He also had good recommendations for dinner and sights in Munich. A beautiful day!”

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Private Neuschwanstein Castle Tour – optional Alpine Coaster

Private Neuschwanstein Castle Tour - optional Alpine Coaster - Mary’s Bridge shuttle: the iconic overhead angle and the weather reality

11.Private Neuschwanstein Castle Tour – optional Alpine Coaster

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $649

Private day trip from Munich to Neuschwanstein with Mary’s Bridge photos, guided viewpoints, snacks, and optional alpine coaster and castle interior.

“Sepp was incredible. We've been talking about him and our trip everyday. Highly recommend Sepp! Had snacks, drinks, beer and champagne ready for us. Everything went so smoothly. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you so much!!!”

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Munich: Neuschwanstein & Zugspitze, Eibsee + Austria, Privat

Munich: Neuschwanstein & Zugspitze, Eibsee + Austria, Privat - The Route From Munich: Grainau, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, and the Alpine Setup

12.Neuschwanstein & Zugspitze, Eibsee + Austria, Privat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9 reviews · 9h 30m · from $849

Private Munich day tour to Eibsee, Zugspitze, Highline179, and Neuschwanstein. Includes transport and guided stops with free time.

“The trip to Neuschwanstein, Zugspitze, and Eibsee was amazing — one of the best tours to take and absolutely worth it. The frozen lake at Eibsee was beautiful, and walking across the famous long bridge, Highline179, was a truly unforgettable experience. Saba, our tour guide, was very friendly and did a great job making the trip enjoyable.”

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Half day tour from Garmisch-P. to Neuschwanstein castle

Half day tour from Garmisch-P. to Neuschwanstein castle - Neuschwanstein and Marienbridge: the main event done efficiently

13.Half day tour from Garmisch-P. to Neuschwanstein castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $216

Half-day Bavaria castle tour from Garmisch to Neuschwanstein with skip-the-line entry, Marienbridge views, and round-trip transport by van and train.

“Great experience!! Lahdo and son were great to travel with. Even after we missed the train stop they were fantastic to meet us at the next one!!”

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A Private Zugspitze Mountain Tour and Pretzel Making Experience

A Private Zugspitze Mountain Tour and Pretzel Making Experience - Zugspitze: Germany’s tallest peak, reached by cable car

Exclusive private Vantour to Germany’s Highest Mountain Zugspitze

Exclusive private Vantour to Germany's Highest Mountain Zugspitze - Zugspitze for Three Hours: Peak, Glacier, and Facilities