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 ...

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 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 ...

Germany's highest mountain, the Zugspitze, is to mount a second cross near its summit in an effort to avoid accidents. The Bavarian Zugspitze Railway, which carries visitors to the top of the ...

On Germany's highest mountain guests can check into an igloo like in a hotel - or build one themselves, like DW reporter Tankred Gugisch. He tells us how. Since doing things in pairs is double the fun ...

A helicopter lifted the 4.88-meter iron cross from the 2,962-meter peak for restoration work, after years of visitors covering it with stickers. The cross, made in 1993, has been taken to a workshop ...