Zugspitzplatt: Skiing in Germany’s highest ski area

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The view from the historic Post Lermoos hotel—a haven for connoisseurs—of Germany’s highest peak in the Wetterstein Mountains—the legendary Zugspitze—is truly one-of-a-kind. In just 10 minutes, the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn takes winter sports enthusiasts and adventurers to an altitude of nearly 3,000 meters. Whether in summer or winter—a ride is always worth it.

Skiers on a slope with a mountain in the background

Mountains Within Reach: Germany and Austria share the Zugspitze massif, which lies southwest of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria and in northern Tyrol. Anyone heading for the summit of the Zugspitze can’t miss the legendary Zugspitzplatt. Here, you’ll be up high, as the glacier lies at about 2,600 meters, making it Germany’s highest-altitude ski resort.

The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena offers a total of 9 ski areas with over 214 kilometers of slopes and plenty of space for numerous ski turns. With fun parks, high-speed slopes and rustic huts, there is plenty of fun to be had on the slopes. The Top Snow Card is your ticket to a variety of slopes in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, in Seefeld and in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Young and old amateurs are in perfect hands in the professional ski courses and schools. Thanks to the ideal location of the Genießerhotel Post Lermoos, the slopes are in the immediate vicinity – in the Postschlössl even just 3 minutes away from the modern 6-seater Hochmoos Express. Whether winter hiking, cross-country skiing, tobogganing or skiing, the Post is the perfect luxury base camp for snow fans. Those who don’t like being on their own can take part in the varied hotel activity program. Insiders show you the most beautiful places in their homeland.

Two skiers on the slopes with sunshine and blue skies

The “Denggs” run the 4-star Superior hotel with Tyrolean hospitality as a noble, cozy and relaxed pleasure address. The exceptional wellness offer at the Post Vitalwelt was rewarded with 3 lilies by the Relax Guide. Those seeking relaxation have 3,000 m² at their disposal, including an indoor and year-round heated outdoor pool, sauna vitality world, Swiss stone pine panorama sauna house with brine pool and steam baths. Guests are pampered with the best products and treasures made from herbs, flowers and grapes at the Post Alpin Spa.

Excellent prospects for gourmets: membership of the renowned association Genießerhotels & Restaurants www.geniesserhotels.com promises a unique culinary offering. The unmistakable cuisine of 3-toque chef Thomas Strasser with refreshingly creative and harmonious additions from distant lands will win over discerning gourmets. Looking for something even more exclusive? At the à la carte restaurant Post Gourmet Stube, guests are treated to a six- to eight-course dinner. The exquisite ingredients come from the hotel’s own farm, Tyrolean farmers, or select alpine dairies. The excellent wine selection, with over 1,000 labels—ranging from top-tier wines from around the world to bold, innovative creations—is in a class of its own.