Fantastic views & great experience for all ages. Dogs allowed but I wouldn't recommend bringing…read morethem due to density of crowds. Bring cash for deck food & souvenirs; note the post box is for German mail-NOT international;) To reach the spire you must climb off the side of the observation deck & up the next rock face. Extremely dangerous & at your own risk. If you have climbing gear I'd recommend bringing it for better security while climbing although you'll see most people don't have any I didn't and my nerves were shot when done! In inclement weather the option to do this is closed due to obvious safety reasons. Proceed with extreme caution! Skiing & sledding available when snow starts!

This is the first time I've ever seen snow let alone mountains it was amazing. For myself I paid…read more25€ for a round trip. fair price and a beautiful trip up the mountain. The Gondola will take you to 2 stations, half way and the top of the mountain. If you get there early enough you could do both maybe I only had to to go straight up the mountain and walk both side up top. Amazing view of the mountains and mother nature's beauty. The Germans preserve nature so well and I'm very thankful.

I can't hate on the Wankbahn…read more 1. Ok, it's childish - but "WankBahn" is a little funny if you're an English speaker. Even better is the bar at the top called the Wank Haus. 2. It's WAY cheaper than the Zupspitze ascent at €22 pp. The problem with going up the Zugspitze (besides the crazy cost) is that it takes a long time and of course, you can't see the Zugspitze when you're on it! 3. Burg Wank is about 1800m tall, so you get a tremendous view of Zugspitze and the whole local range. Plus if it's cloudy or crappy at higher altitude it my be just fine here. 4. Instead of a big cable car, you get a tiny 4 person car. It's terrifying!!!! But the views are worth it. 5. I think far fewer tourists go up this cable car, so it's likely to be much less crowded at peak times. Today, there were maybe 4-5 people at the peak total. It was my idea to ride a cable car, and I picked the WankBahn so we could see Zugspitze and save some Euros. I'm terrified of heights so imagine my face when we reached the station after a terrifying ascent...only to find that we were just halfway and the second half was WAY steeper. I almost schiesse'd my pants....but we made it safely and took some amazing photos. So, if you're in the area and are looking for something to do - check out the WankBahn!

I love this place. This is the reason I will go back to Germany: they make Sauerkraut like my…read moregrandmother on Thanksgiving, which is a big deal where I'm from in Baltimore, Md. USA. The hike up here is long, steep and worth every step because you will be rewarded with a beautiful view and a glass of delicious beer. Seriously, this is magical.

As terrific are Bavaria's many biergartens, finding one at the end of an hour's uphill hike, with…read morefine food and a terrific view is ausgezeichnet! The sausages, beer and other traditional fare are very tasty (the spinach dumplings especially so), and the outdoor seating had an incredible view of the alps and the valley below. The hike isn't particularly strenuous (and it's mostly shaded by surrounding trees), but those visiting the area from sea level might feel the altitude - you're hiking from 2000 ft at the base to 3000 ft at the top. It's an unpaved path, and though you could walk it in sneakers, light hiking shoes will make your ascent and descent more comfortable. A wonderful place to take a leisurely walk, eat some tasty Bavarian food and enjoy a wondrous view.

Informative and excellent tour guide. Safe, quick, and detailed service and transportation. Goes…read moreabove and beyond for the experience.

We took a tour of Munich with Jake in June 2013. He took us to tons of interesting places and told…read moreus great stories and history of the area! I highly recommend taking tours with Jake!

I found this place online when looking for a small but luxury country hotel in Bavaria. As we were…read morecelebrating a very special occasion, six of us came to stay here for a weekend. It's located in the town of Schwangau and you can see the Neuschwanstein Castle from the balconies on many of the rooms. It's quite a picturesque view and a lovely area. The hotel has about 54 rooms and two restaurants a bar and wellness center. The staff are very nice here and the rooms are also nice. Breakfast is included and it was a nice assortment of choices that were well prepared. The bar is also very nice with a great list of cocktails and the bar tender here makes his own schnapps which are to die for :-) amazing hazelnut schnapps homemade. Our rooms were nice and comfortable with all the facilities you would expect including a nice bag for the use of the wellness center including towels and so on. If you forget your bathing suit they do have some you can borrow. All in all a lovely experience and I would come back here again.

This is a little haven of grace and style in the shadow of the mad king Ludwig's Neuschwanstein…read more You will be extremely happy if you stay here.

Germany's highest point. This is a really cool place to…read morevisit about an hour drive from Munich! We did the round trip up and down to experience the cable car to the top of Germany. It was a nice day and the visibility was great! Was able to see mountain peaks in different countries. "Stunning views, well-maintained facilities, and friendly staff. the experience is worth every penny, especially on a clear day when the breathtaking vistas are at their best. The panoramic views of Eisbee Lake and the surrounding landscape are truly awe-inspiring, making the journey to the top a memorable one." Easily one of the best experiences I've had in other countries. I recommend visiting if you're within 2 hours drive. Definitely worth it!

There are some German words that are more fun to yell than others, and ZUGSPITZE is the perfect…read moreword to yell when you're talking about the tallest mountain in Germany/Austria. Appropriate responses to completing the 15-minute cable car ride to the top of this mountain with a group of 20 other people include: exclaiming, "Zugspitze," taking a deep breath of fresh air, shielding yourself from the 5G towers, vomiting, and/or drinking a beer. Luckily, they offer beer at the top! Why? Because of course they do! They also offer food in a few different settings (Austrian side vs German side, you'll see). If you're feeling super fit and looking for a challenge, you can climb to the top or to the bottom of the mountain using hiking gear. There's a way for visitors who took the easy way up to climb the last bit of the mountain to the apex for a sweet photo op, or you could, like, actually do all the work and grab a beer before you take a relaxing ride back down. During winter months this is obviously a hotspot (or cold spot) for skiing and winter sports. It is still very beautiful and awe-inducing to see this over the summer/fall, and still very cold. If you buy the all-inclusive pass from the ticket booth like my aunt and uncle did, you are given one round-trip ticket to the top of Zugspitze and back, then freedom to ride all of the other cable cars in the area and participate in some of the offered activities (like tobogganing). This is one of those things you have to see at least once. genießen!

Great Hotel with excellent service. Booked only one night here but wished we had booked two.read more