Map of Garmisch-Partenkirchen from above, Partnachklamm Ice Cathedral - 80m frozen gorge ends with hot Glühwein marked with a wine glass

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Partnachklamm Ice Cathedral - 80m frozen gorge ends with hot Glühwein

Garmisch-Partenkirchen's Partnachklamm ice gorge (80m frozen cathedral) ends with hot Glühwein in Alpine villages served during winter hiking season.

What to do there

AdventurePartnachklamm Ice Cathedral - 80m frozen gorge ends with hot GlühweinWalk through Germany's deepest gorge frozen into an 80-meter ice cathedral. Massive icicles hang from rock walls, frozen waterfalls create surreal blue-white formations, and the narrow path forces you to look UP at nature's architecture. Exit to a warm Glühwein at the entrance kiosk - the perfect contrast after the cold, dramatic gorge walk.

Wineries nearby

Winery Wein Wittig - Franconian Silvaner rebellion in beer country Franconia's Wein Wittig champions Silvaner white wines in beer-dominant Bavaria, pairing local varieties with apéro bars in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.