Online dictionary of Germany travel and tourism: alps

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen

German words: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
keywords: alps , tourist resort , town
related topics: Zugspitze
related web sites: http://www.garmisch-partenkirchen.de
explanation: Though Partenkirchen has existed since the Roman epoch, the town got its fame when it organized 1936 Winter Olympic Games by merging with Garmisch, next to it. Since then, it has hosted several times international competitions thanks to its exceptional meteorology for winter sports. Located in Bavarian Alps near Austrian border, you can reach Zugspitze, 2962m high, the culminant point in Germany though a mountain railway then a ropeway. German compositor, Richard Strauss spent his late years there.

Hallstatt

German words: Hallstatt , Hallstättersee
alternative words: Hallstätter Lake, Hallstätter See
keywords: alps , austria , human heritage , tourist resort
related topics: Salzburg
related web sites: http://www.hallstatt.at , http://www.hallstatt.net
explanation: Located south-east of Salzburg, on the shore of Hallstätter Lake, Hallstatt has known human activities since prehistoric times for salt rocks extracted nearby, though its approach was not easy: until the 19th century, it had been accessible only by ship. Surrounded by high mountains and a lake, Hallstatt offers one of the most picturesque alpine landscapes: some scenes of "Sound of Music" were filmed there. Along with the mountains of Dachstein, it was added to the list of UNESCO's world heritage in 1997.

Innsbruck

German words: Innsbruck
keywords: alps , austria , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.innsbruck.at
explanation: Located in the heart of Tyrol, west of Austria, Innsbruck had been already served as a Roman military camp due to its strategic position on a road which connected Italy and Germany by passing Brenner Pass. Innsbruck was first cited 1187 in Latin name, "Oeni Pontum", i.e. "Bridge over the Inn (river)", corresponding to its German translation counter-parts. Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol region and its population is at 118,000. Owing many ski resorts, it organized Winter Olympic Games in 1964 and 1976.

Neuschwanstein castle

German words: Schloss Neuschwanstein , Schloß Neuschwanstein
alternative words: Castel of Neuschwanstein
keywords: alps , castle , tourist resort
related web sites: http://www.neuschwanstein.de
explanation: Located at the southern terminus of so called "Romantic Road" just near the Bavarian Alps, Neuschwanstein castle was build by Bavarian King, Ludwig II, in his delirium of an idealized chivalry, as described in Wagner's works. Its construction started in 1869 with Christian Jank as designer and he began to live there in 1886 but soon house-arrested before dying mysteriously. Ironically, Neuschwanstein castle has become one of the most popular tourist spots in Germany. Neuschwanstein means "new roc of swan".

Salzburg

German words: Salzburg
keywords: alps , austria , human heritage , tourist resort , town
related web sites: http://www.salzburg.info
explanation: Located in north-west of Austria on the Salzach river and near German border, Salzburg is well known for the birth place of Mozart and a summer music festival. After an invasion of Romans in 14 B.C., it had become a prosperous regional trade center. In 699, Bishop Rupert von Worms received Salzburg from the count of Bavaria and established a bishopric in 739. Hohensalzburg castle built in 1077 on a top hill and a new Salzburg cathedral built in 1628 have been enlisted in UNESCO's world heritage since 1996.

Zugspitze

German words: Zugspitze
keywords: alps , tourist resort
related topics: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
related web sites: http://www.zugspitze.de , http://www.zugspitzbahn.at
explanation: Located on Germany-Austria border in Bavarian Alps, Zugspitze is the highest peak of Germany at 2962m. The summit is easily accessible from both German and Austrian sides via 2 cable cars and a cog railway, the latter departing from Garmisch-Partenkirchen reaches Zugspitzplatt station near a glacier at 2588m through the last long tunnel. The first recorded climbing was realized by a German surveying squad led by Lieutenant Josef Naus on 27 August 1820. The surrounding area owns many excellent ski stations.

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