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

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Munich, Germany

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Booked 5+ times last week!

8 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Robin_B ·

May 2026

Sven did an awesome job we had a grand time would highly recommend the views were breathtaking and weather was awesome !

· Balasubramanya_A ·

May 2026

Very warm and engaging experience We enjoyed It was relaxing Arold was fun and Thomas drove very well

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Overview

Visit the famous Zugspitze, Germany’s highest peak, on this guided, full-day trip with road transfers from Munich. Take a cable car to the summit of Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level, for breathtaking views of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Italy, then ride the cogwheel train back down.

Ride a cable car up the Zugspitze, Germany’s highest mountain
Catch the scenic cogwheel train back down
Soak up sweeping views over Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland
Take it easy with convenient 2-way road transfers from central Munich

What's Included

Cable car and cogwheel train ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional guide

Gratuities
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Karlsplatz (Stachus)
80335 Munich, Germany
In front of Karlsplatz 21/ Sonnenst. corner Bayerst. Take exit "G" or "F" from the basement. GMaps+: 4HQ7+GQ München Please be at the departure point 20 minutes prior departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

This full- day excursion begins at "Karlsplatz 21 / Stachus" (located in Sonnenstraße next to BUDDY hotel)

Then drive through Garmisch-Partenkirchen and on to Eibsee to see Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain at 2,962 meters (9,718 feet) above sea level. Take a cable car to the top of the mountain for incredible, breathtaking views. On a clear day, it’s possible to see over a thousand Bavarian, Austrian, Swiss and Italian mountain peaks at once from the summit. Descend back down the mountain via the Zugspitzbahn cog wheel train.

The tour ends with a return trip to Munich.

Eibsee

Admission Ticket Free

Zugspitze

4 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 78 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Tom_A

It was a beautiful trip! It was well organized with simple to follow instructions from the tour guide, and the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and proud of her country’s beauty. I would highly recommend this trip!

Reviews

4.5

based on 247 reviews

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Timely departure and...

Milind_M, Jun 2026

Timely departure and maintaing the professionalism is the key of the organizing team. The site seeing also allows an adequate time to see the details

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated the punctual organization and professionalism of the team throughout the day. It’s especially great to know that the itinerary allowed enough time to enjoy the sights and take in the details of Germany’s highest mountain. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

Zugspitze was spectacular

Robin_B, May 2026

Sven did an awesome job we had a grand time would highly recommend the views were breathtaking and weather was awesome !

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a great experience on the Zugspitze tour and that Sven helped make the day so enjoyable for you. It’s especially great to know that you were able to enjoy the breathtaking views and the fantastic weather at Germany’s highest mountain. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

Excellent must try

Balasubramanya_A, May 2026

Very warm and engaging experience We enjoyed It was relaxing Arold was fun and Thomas drove very well

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you had such a relaxing and enjoyable experience on the Zugspitze tour. It’s great to know that Arnoud’s engaging guidance and Thomas’s driving contributed to such a positive day. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

A unique Bavarian experience

Avril_B, May 2026

Very well organised trip with lots of interesting facts about Munich and Bavaria on the journey. Clear guidance on meeting places and ticket distribution.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the organization as well as the interesting information shared throughout the journey. It’s great to know that the guidance and coordination during the day helped make the experience smooth and enjoyable for you. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

To the Top

Kevin_R, May 2026

Our tour started at karlsplatz at 10am. We stayed at europäischer Hof a 5 minute walk to the bus. Very easy to find. The bus was a little cramped for a 6’4 man but the 1.5hr trip to Zugspitez was smooth. The weather was beautiful 25C and clear at the bottom. 4C at the top. The gondola ride is an engineering marvel. There is only one tower for the entire ride. Once On the top the view is breathtaking. You can see the mountains in Italy, Switzerland, Austria and of course the German Alps. At the top you can have a classic German lunch and enjoy a beer while taking in the mountains. I would recommend checking out the souvenir shops at both the bottom and the top because they are very different. My son and I really enjoyed the trip and our guide Monika was very knowledgeable about the history of the region. We ran into traffic on the way back to Munich so I would Suggest bringing some water and a small snack. We arrived back to Munich on time. I would recommend this trip to everyone if you want to see the top of Deutschland.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your detailed and wonderful feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you and your son enjoyed the trip to Zugspitze and the spectacular views from Germany’s highest mountain. It’s great to know that Monika helped make the experience informative and enjoyable, and that you appreciated both the journey and the time at the summit. We also appreciate your practical tips for future travelers regarding temperatures, shopping, and bringing snacks for the return trip. Thank you again for your recommendation — we hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

A View from the Top

Jeff_P, May 2026

The views are spectacular. Pictures do not do it justice. The food at the top of the summit was really good too.

Response from Host, May 2026

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the spectacular views from the summit and the experience overall. It’s great to know that even the food at the top added to your visit. We truly appreciate your comments and hope to welcome you again on another tour in the future.

Excellent beyond expectations

GERALDINE_B, Oct 2025

If going in Oct bring very warm clothes hat gloves etc it was -10 yesterday when we were up at the summit we were prepared but alot of people weren't Sven was our guide he was excellent!!!! He was so so informative and chatted to us throughout the day and answered all our questions a true gentleman l would give him 10 out of 10

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you, Geraldine! We’re thrilled you had such an amazing experience at the Zugspitze — and great advice about dressing warmly in October! Sven will be so pleased to hear your kind words; he truly enjoys sharing his knowledge and making sure everyone has a memorable day. We’ll be sure to pass along your 10/10 — he’ll love that!

Beautiful scenic day trip from Munich

Gina_H, Sep 2025

Very lovely day trip! Our guide Sven was helpful and had lots of historical facts about the areas we were going and driving through. You receive a map and timing recommendations guidance for how to get back to the bus on time, it made the process very easy and removed the stress of thinking you could get left behind. There are two stops once you’re on Zugspitze, the summit platform and the glacier. Both very cool to explore and have great food and drink options. Highly recommend if you have a day free in Munich.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for your detailed and kind review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the scenic Zugspitze tour and found Sven’s guidance so helpful. It’s wonderful to hear the organization made the day stress-free, and we truly appreciate your recommendation!

Breathtaking

Gregory_G, Sep 2025

Beautiful! Great tour guide (Margo)! Amazing views and good restaurant. Thought I would be scared of the height, but not at all.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you, Gregory! We’re so glad you had such a positive experience at the Zugspitze and could fully enjoy the breathtaking views without worry. Wonderful to hear that Margo made the tour even more enjoyable and that you also had a good meal along the way.

Great. Only downside was...

Nancy_U, Sep 2025

Great. Only downside was the train ride back down to the cable car launch. Not much to see. Would have rather have rose the cable car back down and not take the train.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Nancy. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Zugspitze tour overall. The combination of train and cable car is part of the official arrangement at the mountain, but we understand your preference for taking the cable car both ways. We’ll gladly pass your feedback along, and we hope the spectacular views and unique experience still made it a memorable day.

It’s sunny day. We can...

XiaoYun_Z, Sep 2025

It’s sunny day. We can see mountains clearly. And we can the Eibsee lake from top of zugspitze. For this trip, that would be much better to let us walk around lake for a while and take photos.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Zugspitze Day Tour and had such clear, sunny weather to take in the mountain views and the Eibsee from above. We also note your suggestion about including more time to walk around the lake, which we’ll keep in mind as we continue improving our tours. We’d be happy to welcome you again on another trip!

It was wunderschön!!! We...

MelissaGasca, Aug 2025

It was wunderschön!!! We took the day trip to the Zugspitze today with Sven as oir guide and Ian as our driver. Both were wonderful. Sven was so upbeat, friendly, and knowledgeable and made us feel so comfortable with the whole day's schedule. We had the best day! Would highly recommend this tour.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the Zugspitze Day Tour and that Sven and Ian made the day so enjoyable with their friendliness, knowledge, and professionalism. It’s great to hear that the whole experience felt so comfortable and well organized. We truly appreciate your recommendation and would be happy to welcome you again on another tour!

It was a beautiful trip. ...

Tom_A, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, Tom! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the well-organized trip to Zugspitze and appreciated the guide’s knowledge and enthusiasm. Thank you for the recommendation — we’d love to welcome you again!

On top of the world at Zugspitza

Mike_M, Jun 2025

Very relaxing going on the bus, learning about the area. Everything paid for and taken care of. Beautiful site. Must see location

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for your great review, Mike! We’re happy to hear you had a relaxing and informative journey to the Zugspitze and that everything was well organized for you. It truly is a must-see destination, and we’re glad it made such an impression. We’d love to welcome you again on another tour!

A wonderful journey into...

STEPHEN_L, May 2025

A wonderful journey into the Bavarian Alps. Even with sub-par weather we were able to make the trek to the top and experience all the wonders of the mountains. Only disappointment ... and nothing to do with the tour ... the crossing point to Austria was unavailable due to the closing of the Austrian ski season ... Sven, our guide, was wonderful.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed your journey to the Zugspitze despite the weather and seasonal limitations. It’s great to hear that Sven made the experience even more enjoyable – we’ll be sure to pass on your kind words. We hope to see you again on another tour!

Mt Zugspitze

MaryJean_C, May 2025

Being on the highest mountain in Germany is certainly worth the trip. It was beautiful great views from the bus on your way to garmisch. We took the cable car up and the glacier cable to eibsee and spent some time on the glacier then took the cograil train down. Had a very good guide

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the breathtaking journey to Zugspitze and appreciated the stunning views along the way. It sounds like you made the most of every moment — from the cable cars to the glacier and cogwheel train. We’d be happy to welcome you on another adventure soon!

World class view

Ben_V, Oct 2024

Fantastic tour, incredible views from the top. The cable car ride up the mountain was amazing. Our guide Arnaud was great and funny. Absolutely recommend this trip.

Pure Joy

Tammy_W, Sep 2024

The top of Zugspitze and the village below the alps. Our tour guide did a great job of explaining and would recommend this tour highly.

Perfect

Jaya_N, Aug 2024

Nice trip and great weather helped with a perfect view of the mountain ranges and we could see for miles.

Refund denied!

Debora_R, Aug 2024

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.

Need better time management

Rajesh_B, Aug 2024

Tour should be better organised as we spent 2 hours in traffic standstill not due to travelling but in bus trying to get to parking! Thus our time at the mountain top was substantially reduced!

I recommend

Natalia_T, Aug 2024

Great experience. Good program, fascinating views. I really enjoyed this trip to Zugspitze. Can recommend if you are in Munich and do not want to bother with a car rent

just another guided trip

Tharindu_D, Aug 2024

not the best trip since i have already taken trips to alps range. guide was friendly but the driver was not that respectful to people..

Must visit place

Shradha_U, Jul 2024

Memorable trip....guide Elizabeth and driver Mario...were awesome.....guide was very helpful and present with us at all the location.thank you for such a great trip.just want to mention that weather is unpredictable so carry a jacket for rain and cold.

Breathtaking view!

Catherine_W, Jul 2024

The view was breathtaking. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. The top can be a little chilly, but so worth the trip. Elisabeth was a wonderful tour guide and Marius got us there and back safe and sound. Highly recommend this tour. Was the highlight of my vacation.

Zugspitze a must!

Andrew_D, Jul 2024

A fantastic experience with a fantastic guide. We didn't even have a clear day and the mountain was magnificent.

Wow

Amanda_F, Jun 2024

Great tour, worth every euro. Just wish we didn’t have so much fog at the top! The sun did break the clouds a few times. Overall a great day, Sven and Smiley the tour hosts were super.