Ramshackle Huts
by antistar
All over the countryside around Garmisch-Partenkirchen are these wooden huts. I can't see what the need for them is, but they really add to the rural Bavarian style. They didn't appear to be lived in and there were no cattle in them. There were sometimes cattle nearby, and sometimes piles of wood outside, but they didn't seem to be for either cattle nor lumber. They are so picturesque, and always lying in perfect buttercup meadows, that it almost seems they were put there to make the place look cool.
always wear suncream
by MrBill
Do not forget your sun lotion. You should always have it on. Not only does it protect your skin against harmful UV rays, but also against drying out in the wind and cold. Most ski instructors and ski patrollers have dried leather for skin when they get older. You want to protect yourself with a high UV factor suncream. Apply generously. After sweating heavily, re-apply. Re-apply at lunchtime as well. Wear a ball cap with a brim. Don't forget the sun bounces off the snow as well as comes from above, so don't forget to apply behind your ears, under your chin, on your neck, your wrists and hands if they are exposed, etc. Each square inch of skin should be covered with clothing or sun cream. The sun is stronger than you think at 3000m.
''During the winter time use double the sun protection factor than during the summer time. The UV rays are being reflected by snow and ice and also intensified by 13% per 1000 meters altitude. Moreover 80% of UV radiation is reflected by snow and sand. Dehydration is one of the main problems for the skin in winter due to dry air and cold temperatures. It may induce redness, chapping and cracks in the skin and can also worsen premature skin ageing. This is even more the case if you practice snow sports as wind and cold can further dehydrate your skin. Use a sun protection cream specially designed for winter, with appropriate protection against UV radiation as well as against dry skin, cold and wind" Source: www.pizbuin.com
If you go by car...
by lareina
Undoubtedly the quickest way to get to Garmisch-P. is via the autobahn from Munich or Innsbruck. The town is 88km from Munich and it takes about 45minutes driving on the A-95 depending on the weather conditions and how fast your car goes! It takes a little longer to get to Innsbruck by car. The roads are very curvy and steep (but what views!) and it is quite common to get stuck behind slow-moving trucks.
Painted buidings
by paradisedreamer
Most of the buiding in the town are painted with the most beautiful murals. Some are still in excellent condition, the architecture is beautiful. We were lucky to also see a lot of people in traditional dress.
Hohenschwangau Castle
by ChristaV
This castle we visited first after arrival at Schwangau. The buggy for the 4 of us to get to the castle costed Euro 16, but we walked down, so not sure what the cost was to get down. Ludwig's parents lived in this castle and a tour of the castle is very nice. Entry fee to both castles for the 4 of us were Euro 62.00
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Cows in the sun
Alte Kirche St.Martin
Eibsee-Seilbahn
Zugspitze
