Soaring 2,962 meters over the Wetterstein range stands the Zugspitze, the tallest mountain in Germany. Google is celebrating the 197-year-anniversary of the mountain’s first ascent with a new Doodle.

One of my favorite places to be in Europe is atop the Zugspitze — the highest point in Germany. Standing on this 9,700-foot peak, you can't help but marvel at the thought that, for at least a few ...

Some of the most beautiful scenery I have ever seen can be found in southern Germany. The rising Alps spark reminders of our own Cascade range here at home. This past summer, my brother-in-law Sean ...

Germany’s highest summit cross has disappeared–and for good reason. The condition of the landmark on the Zugspitze was anything but dignified lately. Find out what exactly is behind the sudden ...

At 2,962 meters, the Zugspitze is not only Germany's highest point, but its proximity to Munich also makes it an extremely attractive excursion and hiking destination in the Munich area. The historic ...

Germany’s highest peak, the Zugspitze, has its gilded summit cross back in place for the start of the ski season. The landmark, managed by the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn and the district of ...

For those missing the sensation of being above or amid the clouds, a trip to the Zugspitze mountain in southern Germany could be a refreshing summer escape. But COVID-19 restrictions also apply at ...

Our alarms went off way too early for vacation — 5 something in the morning — but my cousins and I had big plans. We were leaving our Munich hotel for a day trip to the Zugspitze, known as the Top of ...

An international team is measuring aerosols with an airship on Germany’s highest peak. The goals are to understand the role of particulate matter in global warming and combat air pollution.