Skiing in Garmisch-Partenkirchen by train

Season dates

• Zugspitze: The operator expects the Zugspitze ski season from 27 November 2026 to 2 May 2027. zugspitze.de
• Garmisch-Classic: The Garmisch-Classic ski area (Alpspitzbahn, Kreuzeckbahn, Hochalmbahn) is expected to run from mid-December 2026 to 29 March 2027. Those lifts are closed from 9 November 2026 until the ski season starts, and the Wankbahn is closed from 9 November to 24 December 2026. zugspitze.de

By rail to the lifts

• Cogwheel train: The cogwheel train takes 75 minutes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to the Zugspitze. zugspitze.de
• Before the season: The Zugspitze cable cars and the Gletscherbahn are closed 9 to 13, 16 to 20 and 23 to 26 November 2026, so the season opener on 27 November follows a full closure. zugspitze.de
• Tickets: Winter prices apply from 27 November 2026. The operator lists tickets and prices for the Zugspitze, Mount Wank and the Garmisch-Classic area on its winter 2026/27 page; the Zugspitze round-trip ticket is valid for one day, until May 2027. zugspitze.de

Season dates are expected dates and depend on snow. See also the Zugspitze by train guide for ticket rules.

FAQ

When does the Zugspitze ski season start in 2026?

The operator expects it to start on 27 November 2026 and run to 2 May 2027.

How long is the cogwheel train from Garmisch?

75 minutes from Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

When does Garmisch-Classic open?

The operator expects mid-December 2026, with the season ending on 29 March 2027.