Zugspitzplatt: Skiing in Germany’s highest ski area

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The view from the traditional Genießerhotel Post Lermoos to Germany’s highest peak in the Wetterstein mountains – the legendary Zugspitze – is unique. In just 10 minutes, the Tiroler Zugspitzbahn cable car takes winter sports enthusiasts and adventurers up to almost 3,000 meters. Whether summer or winter – a trip is always worthwhile.

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 the north of Tyrol. Anyone aiming for the summit of the Zugspitze cannot avoid the legendary Zugspitzplatt. It’s high up here, as the glacier lies at around 2,600 meters, making it the highest ski area in Germany.

A total of 9 ski areas with over 214 kilometers of slopes offer enough space for numerous ski turns in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. 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 Zugspitze Arena, in Seefeld and in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Amateurs of all ages 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 to travel alone can take part in the varied hotel activity program. Insiders show the most beautiful places in their home country.

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 faraway countries will win over discerning gourmets. Can it be a bit more exclusive? In the à la carte restaurant Post Gourmet Stube, guests are guided through the evening with a choice of six to eight courses. Exquisite products come from our own farm, from regional farmers or selected dairies. The excellent wine selection is in a class of its own with over 1,000 items – from top wines from all over the world to cheeky creations.