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Topic: Garmisch


In the News (Sun 3 Jun 12)

  
  Army Garrison Stuttgart • UNKNOWN
Garmisch is the home of the U.S. Army Garrison Garmisch, the Armed Forces Recreation Center (AFRC), the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies, and the NATO School (SHAPE) in Oberammergau.
Garmisch and the surrounding area is also rich in history and culture.
Richard Strauss the composer made Garmisch his home; the Bavarian King Ludwig II built many of his famed castles in this area; Garmisch was the site for the 1936 Winter Olympics, and the road from Italy to Munich traveled by the ancient Romans passed through Garmisch.
www.garmisch.army.mil /sites/local/default.asp   (673 words)

  
 Fodor's Scenic Destinations | Bavarian Alps | Garmisch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Garmisch, as it's more commonly known, is a bustling, year-round resort and spa.
Garmisch is walkable but spread out, and the narrow streets and buildings of smaller Partenkirchen hold snugly together.
The number one attraction in Garmisch is the Zugspitze, the highest mountain (9,731 feet) in Germany.
www.fodors.com /scenicdestinations/bavaria/part1.cfm   (671 words)

  
 ski garmisch
Garmisch is a family-oriented, quaint town with much to offer in its skiing and snowboarding facilities.
Garmisch is Bavarian to the core and the atmosphere is fun and warm.
The Garmisch Kino is the cinema in town.
www.economytravel.com /ski/garmisch.html   (1119 words)

  
 Garmisch-partenkirchen travel guide
Garmisch Partenkirchen is Germany's undisputed "winter sports capital", located only a short distance from the Austrian border in the country's southwestern corner.
The final string to the Garmisch bow is its status as a health resort, or rather as a "climatotherapeutic training centre" - a program of exercise and complete body management instigated with the help of the Institute of Medical Balneology and Climatology at the University of Munich.
Garmisch, although known for it's winter activities, is a wonderful place to visit anytime of the year.
www.world66.com /europe/germany/bavaria/garmischpartenkirchen   (415 words)

  
 Garmisch, Germany
Garmisch, or offically known as Garmisch-Partenkirchen, is a beautiful resort town nestled in the Bavarian Alps on the German/Austrian border.
Garmisch is the headquarters for the Area Support Team (AST) that provides community support to the George C. Marshall Center for Security Studies, the Armed Forces Recreation Center, AFRC, and the NATO School in nearby Oberammergau.
Garmisch is considered an AST, therefore we do not enjoy a full range of services 100% of the time.
www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/garmisch.htm   (478 words)

  
 Garmisch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
An Olympic ice stadium was built in Garmisch, and a ski stadium was built in its sister village of Partenkirchen (the two municipalities are on either side of the Partnach River), in the shadow of Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze.
Another remainder of the period that can be seen in Garmisch is this wall mural in a stairwell of the U.S. Army Post Exchange (PX) building (actually in Partenkirchen).
Garmisch was the headquarters of the German Gebirgstruppen (Mountain Troops), and the Americans took over their military facilities in 1945.
www.thirdreichruins.com /garmisch.htm   (681 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Layout
Garmisch offers nearly 75 miles of runs, but the rugged Alpine landscape prevents any sort of continuous ski cir-cuit between the seven different slopes.
Garmisch hosted the Winter Olympics in 1936, and its facilities are well maintained.
Garmisch is intermediate country but with new trails is becoming a good spot for advanced and expert skiers.
skisnowboardeurope.com /garmisch/layout.html   (525 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1100-year-old towns themselves (Partenkirchen's roots go back to Roman times) were separate communities until the mayors of Garmisch and Partenkirchen were forced by Adolf Hitler to combine the two in 1935 in anticipation of the 1936 Winter Olympic games.
The towns remain united and are casually known as "Garmisch" much to the dismay of the residents of Partenkirchen.
The 1978 Alpine World Skiing Championships were organized in Garmisch and the Alpine World Ski Championships 2011 is to be held there as well.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Garmisch-Partenkirchen   (506 words)

  
 Garmisch ski area
Garmisch is a small ski area with an elevation drop that's about average if compared to other Europe ski areas.
Garmisch's vertical drop of 4428 feet is plenty for a good top to bottom run.
Garmisch has a great variety of runs, getting bored here is not something that will happen.
www.gottagoitsnows.com /skiareas/2256.html   (242 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com
During the winter months Garmisch is one of the foremost skiing bases, and it has excellent facilities for skating and other winter sports too.
Garmisch's centre is the ritzier of the two, with plenty of fashionable shops and cafés.
From Garmisch, there are two possibilities for ascending the Zugspitze (2966m) by public transport; each costs DM44/?22 single, DM79/?39.50 return in summer, and DM36/?18 single, DM62/?31 return in winter.
www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/Germany/Garmisch-Partenkirchen   (449 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
This travelogue is a mixed-bag of snippets from several trips, but much of it was drawn on the one time Tom went in the summertime one year.
The most notable of these was the Zugspitze, the highest point in Germany that was also a major ski area.
Certainly, there's little chance of tiny Garmisch being the host city again, but if Munich were to pursue the honor, Garmisch would probably handle the Alpine events.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/de/bayern/garmisch.htm   (954 words)

  
 Goski.com - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch is a small area just south of Munich and is a easy 5 hour drive from the Mil communities of Mannheim or K-Town.
Down in Garmisch, there is the new Edelweiss lodge you can stay at for all you Americans, and if you can't get on base, there are plenty of rooms for rent within town, not to mention all of the hotels.
Garmisch is a great place to live or visit anytime of the year.
goski.com /resorts/degarmisch/resort_welcome.html?...&from=state&bc=RIR   (6616 words)

  
 RSN Germany - Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch, Germany's premier winter sports center, was the site of the 1936 Winter Olympics.
At the top of Garmisch is the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain (2,966m/9,730'), which borders Austria.
Garmisch is about 140 km (86 miles) south of Munich, the nearest international airport.
www.rsn.com /resorts/degarmisch/profile_stats.html   (281 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen - City - History
Garmisch, known as Germareskauue at the time, is first mentioned as a Germanic settlement and the seat of the local Earl in documents dated 802 A.D. In 1176, the historic meeting between Frederick Barbarossa and Henry the Lion was held in Partenkirchen.
Partenkirchen was a major commercial center along the trade route of the Fugger and Welser families to and from Italy.
Garmisch’s main source of income was derived from floating goods down the Loisach River.
www.garmisch-partenkirchen.de /en/44d21be0-139c-79a5-2483-356c2f49b0fd.html   (345 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The town is actually comprised of two villages, Garmisch and Partenkirchen, which had grown together.
My first trip to Garmisch took place when I was 12, when an American friend of the family treated me to a trip.
The Garmisch area has a wealth of choices for places to stay, from camping and hostels to four-star hotels.
www.spotlightgermany.com /articles/garmisch.htm   (597 words)

  
 Thanksgiving in Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Germany's Winter Sport Capital | Special Group Offer, Travel Deal, Special ...
Once the host of the Winter Olympics, Garmisch is a cosmopolitan town with plenty to see and do both on and off the slopes.
Once the host of the Winter Olympics, Garmisch is a large, cosmopolitan town with plenty to see and do both on and off the slopes.
The resort is built around the highest mountain in Germany, the Zugspitze, with an altitude of 2,962 meters (8,832 feet).
www.ski-europe.com /deals/47332garmisch.html   (555 words)

  
 Travelocity.com: Destination Guides: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
The area is interlaced with wildflowers, unusual geology, alpine meadows, and a network of cable cars and hiking trails spread over a terrain ranging in altitude between 1,200m (4,000 ft.) and 1,800m (6,000 ft.).
This summit is also a favorite with the patrons of Garmisch's spa facilities because the plentiful sunshine makes it ideal for the Liegekur (deck-chair cure).
Another interesting hike is through the Partnachklamm Gorge, a canyon with a roaring stream at the bottom and sheer cliff walls rising on either side of the hiking trail.
dest.travelocity.com /DestGuides/0,1840,NETCENTER|6069|||0143010020|F,00.html   (892 words)

  
 Northern Wisconsin lodging accommodations at Garmisch Resort include Northwoods guest cabins and lodge rooms.
Garmisch USA consists of an impressive main lodge with seven unique rooms, a luxurious suite, a dining room and a bar/lounge.
In addition, there are eleven guest cabins ranging from a cozy one-bedroom bungalow to spacious units with two, three, four and five bedrooms (each with its own private bath) all set in the splendor of Wisconsin's Northwoods on Lake Namakagon.
Luxury accommodations for one to four persons are available in Garmisch Inn and the Zugspitze Inn.
www.garmischresort.com /accommodations.htm   (270 words)

  
 Ski and snowboard at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Only the Olympic venues are shared, but to this date the Partenkirchen side handles all the arrangements for the ski jumping competitions and keeps the proceeds.
Garmisch seems more organized with a grid of streets lined with new concrete buildings intermingled with Alpine chalets and more organized, upscale shopping streets.
Lermoos and Seefeld are the two largest Austrian villages linked with Garmisch by a common lift ticket.
skisnowboardeurope.com /garmisch/index.html   (530 words)

  
 Garmisch Skiing
Garmisch skiing in based on four main areas.
The two runs down to the town - the Kochelberg (red) and the Horn (fl) are again attractive and varied tree-lined descents with excellent views of the town below.
Garmisch has a tremendous variety of skiing for a relatively small ski area.
www.skigermany.com /skiing/garmisch/garmisch-skiing.php   (563 words)

  
 Skiing Europe - Ski Packages to Garmisch Partenkirchen with Adventures on Skis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Garmisch has been noted for an almost perfect climate as well as a tradition of hospitality that has been passed down from one generation to the next.
Garmisch is hosting international sports events on a regular basis such as alpine skiing, ski jumping, hockey, figure skating and curling.
Be sure to save some energy for the 53 cablecars, lifts and cogwheel train that lead to Garmisch's mountain peaks.
www.advonskis.com /garmisch.html   (270 words)

  
 Garmisch-Partenkirchen travel guide - Wikitravel
Garmisch-Partenkirchen was founded by uniting the two towns of Garmisch and Partenkirchen by a decree of Adolf Hitler to bring the 1936 Winter Olympics to Germany.
The International Olympic Committee was going to pass over Germany as the host, because there were not enough hotel rooms in the host town, so Hitler forced the unification of Garmisch and Partenkirchen to create a larger town, which would be more appealing to the IOC.
Garmisch is less than an hour by car from Munich, and the ride is a beautiful stretch of Autobahn, unfortunately not the whole way.
wikitravel.org /en/Garmisch-Partenkirchen   (401 words)

  
 Garmisch, Germany - 2000 FIS Alpine World Cup Ski Racing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Hermann Maier celebrated perfectly the third anniversary of his first World Cup victory in Bavaria's Garmisch-Partenkirchen by winning his eighth race of the season Saturday, moving into a tie with his legendary compatriot Franz Klammer as the most successful Austrian skier in the history of the World Cup tour.
It was the perfect comparison to describe Klammer's impressive way of steaming down the toughest downhill slopes around the globe.
But Hermann Maier actually moves as a bullet train on the most demanding runs and Garmisch's traditional "Kandahar" course was particularly difficult this year because of the icy snow which covered the 3500 meters of this extremely fast slope.
classic.mountainzone.com /ski/2000/worldcup/alpine/garmisch   (973 words)

  
 1999 Garmisch MTB Classics on a tandem
Last Sunday was the day of the first of the major MTB marathon events in Germany for 1999, the Garmisch Marathon.
Even though we ride a lot, we had not had the time to prepare specifically for the Garmisch ride, as for both of us our time at the university is coming to an end and comprehensive exams take their time to prepare for.
Garmisch is definately a course on which a light full-suspension bike would have helped by increasing reliability.
tandem-fahren.de /Mailingliste/Mitglieder/Christoph_Timm/Garmisch1999.htm   (3387 words)

  
 USAREUR - Cities - Garmisch
Sometime later the motor pool was moved to Military Government building in Garmisch (later became the PX complex).
In 1952 the personnel strength at the TMP was reduced by 50 percent and in 1957, the Garmisch TMP participated in moving POL from the POL storage site at Camp Texas (Oberpfaffenhofen) to French armed forces in the Lake Constance (Bodensee) area.
Between 1958 and 1968, the TMP conducted group tours for AFRC and bussed American school children from Garmisch to dependent schools at Murnau and Oberammergau.
usarmygermany.com /USAREUR_City_Garmisch.htm   (537 words)

  
 Garmisch Partenkirchen Travel Blogs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
A great example of one of Germany’s charming villages is Garmisch.
Kate had been there before on a work related matter but this time it was much more pleasant experience.
We went down to Garmisch to attend a marriage enrichment seminar put on by the army’s chaplain office here in Ansbach.
www.travelblog.org /Europe/Germany/Garmisch-Partenkirchen   (711 words)

  
 Welcome to Garmisch USA: A Northwoods Resort on Lake Namakagon, Cable, Wisconsin!
Walking through the front door of the Garmisch lodge is like stepping back in time.
Each is as different as the mood created by their names - Geneva, The Castle, Edelweiss, Alpine, Rhinelander, Chateau, Innsbruck, Schwaben, Mittenwald, Schwarzwald, Zugspitze, Garmisch Inn, The Bean and The Grub.
We invite you to come explore the beautiful Northwoods of Wisconsin during your visit to Garmisch USA on Lake Namakagon in Cable, Wisconsin.
www.garmischresort.com   (324 words)

  
 Munich : Side Trips : Garmisch-Partenkirchen | Frommers.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Even today you occasionally see country folk in traditional costumes, and you may be held up in traffic while the cattle are led from their mountain-grazing grounds down through the streets of town.
Along Frülingstrasse in Garmisch are some beautiful examples of Bavarian houses, and the villa of composer Richard Strauss is at the end of Zöppritzstrasse.
During the same weeks from Saturday to Thursday, classical and pop concerts are sponsored at the Garmisch Park bandstand.
www.frommers.com /destinations/munich/0099020411.html   (1067 words)

  
 Germany Garmisch Partenkirchen
A combat veteran, I was still in Germany in June, 1946, serving in the occupation.
After my army softball team was eliminated from a tournament in nearby Oberammergau, someone suggested we drive over to Garmisch and go skiing atop the Zugspitze, the country's highest mountain.
But Garmisch was only an hour and a half down the road and we devoted many weekends to winter sport.
www.bluebookski.com /bluebook9/Germany_Garmisch.htm   (1133 words)

  
 Garmisch Partenkirchen Hotels: Find and Compare Hotel Room Rates for Garmisch Partenkirchen Hotels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Bavarian style with modern amenities; in heart of Garmisch; at foot of the Zugspitse; 45 km to Castle Neuschwanstein.
Country style hotel in a natural forest area; view of the Wetterstein mountain range and the hunting castle of King Ludwig II.
Located where Garmisch meets Partenkirchen, Hotel Roter Hahn provides you with the perfect base to explore this beautiful mountainous area in the very south of Germany.
www.kayak.com /h/destinations/info/DE/Garmisch_Partenkirchen   (474 words)

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