Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany

Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a German city belonging to the province of Bavaria. Garmisch-Pertenkirchen is located about 90 km from Munich and approximately 60 km from the Austrian city of Innsbruck, 708 meters above sea level. Nestled in the Bavarian Alps, below Germany's highest peak, the Zugspitze, the winter resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is among Europe's most popular ski destinations.
Before 2000, a Roman garrison was located on the site of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. During the Middle Ages, the region experienced an economic boom. In 1889, thanks to the construction of a railway, the tourism industry in the region was given a boost.
Garmisch and Partenkirchen merged in 1935 to give birth to a wonderful German resort that has survived to this day. This is done on the orders of the Führer Adolf Hitler. In February 1936, the Fourth Winter Olympic Games were held in Gramisch-Partenkirchen, which went down in history as one of the most scandalous.
The resort of Garmisch-Partenkirchen has facilities for all winter sports as well as facilities for paragliding. Natural snow cover is guaranteed from December 10 to April 1. There are 50 slopes for alpine skiing disciplines in four zones with a total length of 120 kilometers, divided into three categories by difficulty. 
The charm of Garmisch-Partenkirchen also enchants Americans. In his lands they established their small military mountain base. Today, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is home to several thousand Americans and other foreigners working at the base and the famous George Marshall European Center for Security Studies, also headquartered in Garmisch.
In the center of Garmisch there is a wonderful Olympic Ice Palace. It has ideal conditions for one of the favorite sports of this alpine town - curling. For ski jumping, which is also very popular in Germany, there are several chances. At the beginning of each year, one of the competitions from the most prestigious circuit in this sport - "The Four Chances" is held.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes its place on the world tourism map after proving its exclusivity as a winter resort. It is fast becoming a favorite place for every mountaineer because of its picturesque scenery and excellent cuisine. The uniqueness of Garmisch-Partenkirchen comes from the fact that there are no tall buildings to hide the beautiful views from every window in the city.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen has also thought of lovers of cultural events. The city hosts the annual festival of Richard Schraus, a composer who lived in the neat little town.