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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Germany's top winter sports destination, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
is a busy centre that has retained the charm of the older town of
the twins, Partenkirchen. About 20 trains a day arrive at the
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Bahnhof from Munich, and many more visitors
come by bus or self-drive via the A95 Autobahn to enjoy the
delights of the Bavarian Alps. Pride of the city is the Olympic Ice
Stadium and the larger Ski Stadium which were built for the 1936
Winter Olympics and are still put to good use by winter sports
enthusiasts. The area is picturesque and scenic, both in winter and
summer. In summertime it is a popular spot for hiking and mountain
climbing expeditions. A tourist office assists visitors in making
the most of their visit and seeing the local attractions.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is not the best place for novices, but
intermediate and advanced skiiers will find plenty to enjoy with
both classic and glacial runs in the area.
Information & Facts
Language
German is the official language. English is also widely
spoken and understood.
Money
The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR), divided into 100 cents.
ATMs and exchange bureaux are widely available. The major credit
cards are becoming more widely accepted in many large shops, hotels
and restaurants, although Germans themselves prefer to carry cash.
Travellers cheques are best cashed at exchange bureaux, as banks
often won't change them. The quickest and most convenient way to
change money is to obtain cash from one of the ATM machines that
are ubiquitous features on all German streets. Banks are closed on
weekends, but exchange bureaux at airports and main railway
stations are open daily from 6am to 10pm.
Time
GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the last
Sunday in October).