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Zugspitze (DE) Resort Guide
Projected to open Nov 28
Projected to open November 28, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · 30-yr snow record
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Projected to open Nov 28
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Last Snowfall
Oct 25
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Resort Guide
Zugspitze is Germany’s highest ski resort, located on the border between Germany and Austria near Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The resort features a glacier ski area with reliable snow conditions, 20 kilometers of slopes, and panoramic views of the Alps. Visitors can enjoy modern cable cars, a variety of mountain restaurants, and a relaxed, scenic atmosphere that emphasizes both winter sports and alpine sightseeing. The resort stands out for its high-altitude skiing and unique position atop Germany’s highest peak.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Zugspitze (DE)
Lifts
8
Longest run
4.5 km / 2.8 mi
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Top Après Ski
Gletschergarten – This popular après-ski bar at the Zugspitze summit station is renowned for its panoramic mountain views, cozy alpine atmosphere, and selection of Bavarian beers, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 PM UTC
7cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-37%
vs 5-Year Avg
11cm avg by now
-59%
vs 30-Year Avg
17cm avg by now
11cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 6.9 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~6.9 cm. That's 37% below the 5-year average (11 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 59% below the 30-year average (17 cm).
Zugspitze (DE) Season Snowfall
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Zugspitze (DE) Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 341cm with an average of 68 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 21% above this average (412cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 44cm | 9 days | 13cm | 33cm | 11cm |
| December | 56cm | 11 days | 44cm | 65cm | 11cm |
| January | 58cm | 11 days | 72cm | 92cm | 12cm |
| February | 54cm | 11 days | 94cm | 111cm | 11cm |
| March | 55cm | 11 days | 97cm | 118cm | 12cm |
| April | 36cm | 8 days | 69cm | 101cm | 8cm |
| May | 11cm | 3 days | 11cm | 40cm | 5cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Nov 28, 2026
Through May 2, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
Frequently asked questions about Zugspitze (DE)
- Where is Zugspitze (DE)?
- Zugspitze (DE) is a ski resort in Germany.
- How high is Zugspitze (DE)?
- Zugspitze (DE) runs from a base elevation of 2,041 m (6,696 ft) to a summit of 2,677 m (8,783 ft), giving a vertical drop of 636 m (2,087 ft).
- How big is Zugspitze (DE)?
- Zugspitze (DE) has 14 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- When is ski season at Zugspitze (DE)?
- Zugspitze (DE) typically operates from November to May. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
