Unmissable and full of charm, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is one of Bavaria's top tourist destinations. Situated at the foot of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain (2,962 m), the adorable little town nestles in the heart of the valley, surrounded by imposing mountains. Twinned with Chamonix, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a renowned winter sports resort, hosting the 1978 World Alpine Ski Championships. Every January1, a ski jumping demonstration is held here, the sport that unleashes the passions of the region. The winter season lasts from late November to early April. In summer, hiking and climbing take center stage in the nature park. Garmisch-Partenkirchen isn't actually the name of just one town, but of two. Garmisch and Partenkirchen each have their own center, separated by a road and 2 or 3 km apart. Garmisch and Partenkirchen were united against their will in 1936, a prerequisite for hosting the Olympic Games, but they remain traditional rivals. Under Roman hegemony, Partenkirchen, then called Partanum, was a garrison on the route across the Alps linking Germany and Italy. As a major strategic zone, trade developed considerably.Rural Partenkirchen contrasts with chic, more commercial Garmisch. However, in addition to restaurants, Garmisch's old town features picturesque stone and carved wooden chalets in narrow lanes. The pedestrian street is home to numerous shops.Tradition and religion play a very important role in the region, and it's very common to come across locals in traditional dress(Lederhosen). The churches are packed for Sunday mass. Garmisch-Partenkirchen is also the home of Richard Strauss, to whom a major festival is dedicated every June. A tourist tax is included in the price of your accommodation, enabling you to obtain the famous "carte d'hôte". It entitles you to free use of municipal buses, discounts at museums and accident insurance. Don't forget to ask for it.

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