Mountain in Germany

Zugspitze Map

Interactive map of Zugspitze with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.

🌙 32°F now🕔 7:11 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August⛰ 9.718 ft

Summary

Zugspitze is a mountain in Germany. Zugspitze is a mountain known as Germany's highest point. It sits at 9.718 ft above sea level.

Right now it is 32°F (-0°C) in Zugspitze with mainly clear. It feels like 26°F. Today runs from 32°F to 41°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Zugspitze is June, July and August. The climate is polar. May, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 51°F, while January is the coldest with lows near -6°F.

The closest major airport is Munich Airport (MUC), about 74 mi away. Nearby highlights include Neuschwanstein Castle, Swiss National Park, Lake Constance and Lake Lucerne.

In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 41°F is 9.5°F below the 51°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. photography is the strongest bet in Zugspitze today at 9.7/10. Overnight lows near 32°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Zugspitze

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Coordinates: 47°25′16″N 10°59′7.1″E (47.4211, 10.9853)

Quick facts about Zugspitze

TypeMountain
CountryGermany
ContinentEurope
Coordinates47°25′16″N 10°59′7.1″E (47.4211, 10.9853)
Elevation9.718 ft
Known forGermany's highest point
Local time7:11 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Getting to Zugspitze

By air
By road, from nearby cities
  • Munich · 57 mi · roughly 1.3 h driving
  • Salzburg · 100 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
  • Zurich · 114 mi · roughly 2.6 h driving
  • Venice · 151 mi · roughly 3.5 h driving
  • Interlaken · 155 mi · roughly 3.6 h driving
  • Milan · 160 mi · roughly 3.7 h driving

Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.

Airports near Zugspitze

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Munich AirportMUC74 miMunich
Zurich AirportZRH114 miZurich
Venice Marco Polo AirportVCE147 miVenice
Milan Malpensa AirportMXP164 miMilan
Frankfurt AirportFRA212 miGermany
Vaclav Havel Airport PraguePRG238 miPrague
Vienna International AirportVIE264 miVienna

Things to do in Zugspitze

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Zugspitze.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Zugspitze?

Zugspitze is a mountain in Germany. Its coordinates are 47.4211, 10.9853. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in Zugspitze right now?

It is currently 32°F (-0°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 89% and wind is 4 mph.

When is the best time to visit Zugspitze?

June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Zugspitze, which has a polar climate. May, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Zugspitze in?

Zugspitze observes Europe/Berlin (UTC+02:00). The local time is 7:11 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Zugspitze?

The closest airports are Munich Airport (MUC), 74 mi away, Zurich Airport (ZRH), 114 mi away and Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE), 147 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Zugspitze?

Popular options include Neuschwanstein Castle, Swiss National Park, Lake Constance, Lake Lucerne, Lake Garda and Lake Como.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 7:11 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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