In the Bavarian Alps, it’s not all about the skiing. While the mountain town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, is a prime destination for winter sports, there is more to the area than just sliding ...

Snow-covered Alps, twinkling Christmas lights, and easy access to the Zugspitze make Garmisch-Partenkirchen one of the best places in Germany for a Christmas vacation. There are so many fun things to ...

The town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen is near the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain (9,819 ft/2,962). It's the center of a popular year-round outdoor recreational area. In addition to a downhill ...

Offering a warm start to dinner at Mukkefuck in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, the cucumber soup blends cream, white wine and herbs for a bold take on a simple dish. (Zade Vadnais/Stars and Stripes) ...

GARMISCH-PARTNENKIRCHEN, Germany -- One of the first things you'll notice when disembarking in Garmisch-Partenkirchen are the outdoorsmen. Patagonia and Deuter-clad adventurers flock to the town ...

Garmisch-Partenkirchen on 1 January: much more than a tradition. GETTY IMAGES On 1 January, families across Europe sit down to have dinner together on a special date when the Pope celebrates the first ...

As dusk settles, this Bavarian town glows softly beneath the Zugspitze. Traditional architecture and mountain scenery define the atmosphere.