Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen

        








Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a mountain resort in Bavaria, southern Germany, in the heart of the Alps. Garmisch and Partenkirchen were originally two different cities, came under the decree of Adolf Hitler about the winter Olympic of 1936 in Germany. The international Olympic Committee was going to deprive Germany of the right to host because there were not enough hotel rooms in the host city. Thus, it was decided to merge the two cities into one larger that will satisfy the IOC.

Being located at the foot of the highest mountain of the country — Zugspitz (more than 3,000 metres), the city became the perfect candidate for the Winter Olympic Games in 1936. Here was the first Alpine competition in ski sports. Today Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a tourist center of winter sports and one of the best areas for skiing in Germany.









During the winter the slopes surrounding the town are ideal for skiers and hikers. During the summer months here you can spend hours walking, Hiking and panoramic views. Many Alpine lakes are also popular in boating. Boats and mountain bikes are easily rented in the tourism centers. Popular 10-minute cable car ride with amazing scenery of nature. The booth will take You straight to the top of the mountain.

Besides the scenic location, what makes this small town so privlekatelnym, famous also built by the Bavarians at home, beautifully decorated with many patterns with bright colors. The Bavarians have a long history of decorating the facades of religious and historical paintings. Almost all of the buildings in Garmisch-Partenkirchen has a unique mural on the outer walls. City walk is a real treat.





Among the attractions of the city are also the parish Church of St. Martin, built in the 18th century, and located near school of painters. Surprisingly, over the river Loisach is even older Gothic Church of the same name, Dating from the year 1280, with huge wall picture.

 








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