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Zugspitze

2,962 m, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen

Germany's highest summit, with views into four countries

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Sunny 10:00–13:00.

90% chance of a clear summit. Score 100 of 100. High confidence: both MeteoSwiss models agree. Around 1°C at the top.

Should run: no closure announced, no strong wind forecast. Estimate

How clear each hour looks, 0 to 100. Highlighted: the best three hours.

· , Swiss time. Forecast: MeteoSwiss ICON-CH models. Check Zugspitze's official webcams before you buy, conditions can change fast.

What to expect

Germany's highest summit at 2,962 m, reached in ten minutes by cable car from the Eibsee or by cog railway to the glacier plateau of the Zugspitzplatt. From the top you look into Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. It's a long day trip from Switzerland and busy on fine weekends, so start early.

  • Snow all year
  • A ride worth taking

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Before you go

Summit
2,962 m
Getting up
Seilbahn Zugspitze from the Eibsee in 10 minutes, or the cog railway to the Zugspitzplatt and the Gletscherbahn
Season
All year (check maintenance breaks)
Swiss Travel Pass
Not covered
At the top
Germany's highest summit cross, Zugspitze glacier and Zugspitzplatt
Panorama
5/5 on our scale. Peaks in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
Nearest town
Grainau, 758 m

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Why go

  • Germany's highest mountain
  • Views over four countries
  • Cable car or cog railway

Worth knowing

  • A long day trip from Switzerland
  • Busy on fine weekends
  • Swiss travel passes are not valid in Germany

Getting there

FromPublic transportBy car
Zürich – 3 h 49 to Eibsee, 287 km
Zurich Airport – 3 h 46 to Eibsee, 285 km
Bern – 5 h 09 to Eibsee, 407 km
Basel – 4 h 43 to Eibsee, 366 km
Geneva – 6 h 50 to Eibsee, 559 km

Car: driving time without traffic to where you park, the ride up comes on top. Refreshed weekly. Sources: transport.opendata.ch, OSRM and FOSSGIS with map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Other good options today

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  1. Go Nebelhorn 2,224 m, near Garmisch-Partenkirchen · Best 09:00–12:0090% clearAbove the fogPanorama 4/5 Tickets
  2. Go First 2,166 m, near Interlaken · Best 10:00–13:0090% clearUncertainPanorama 4/5 From CHF 38 Swiss Travel Pass -50% Tickets
  3. Go Titlis 3,020 m, near Lucerne · Best 12:00–15:0090% clearAbove the fogUncertainPanorama 4/5 From CHF 121 Swiss Travel Pass -50% Tickets

Quick answers

Is it worth going up Zugspitze today?

Go on Sunday 18 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 10:00–13:00.

What's the weather on Zugspitze tomorrow?

Go on Monday 19 October 2026 (99 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 09:00–12:00.

Is Zugspitze above the fog today?

Not today: the forecast shows no sea of fog below a sunny summit. None in the next 5 days either.

Which day looks best for Zugspitze in the next 5 days?

Go on Sunday 18 October 2026 (100 out of 100): Good chance of a clear view. Sunny 10:00–13:00.

How do you get up Zugspitze?

Seilbahn Zugspitze from the Eibsee in 10 minutes, or the cog railway to the Zugspitzplatt and the Gletscherbahn. Season: All year (check maintenance breaks). Nearest town: Grainau. Swiss Travel Pass: Not covered.

Where does this forecast come from?

From the MeteoSwiss ICON-CH weather models, via Open-Meteo. Peakobello scores sunshine and cloud at the summit for every hour from 09:00 to 17:00 and updates the verdicts every three hours, last on 18 October 2026, 15:51 (Swiss time).