Mountain in Germany

Zugspitze Travel Guide

Zugspitze travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

🌤️ 37°F now🕔 7:52 AM local📅 Best: June, July and August⛰ 9.718 ft

Active alerts for Zugspitze

⚠️Tue, Oct 6: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: freezing overnight, 21°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: freezing overnight, 16°F (-9°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: freezing overnight, 13°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Oct 11: freezing overnight, 11°F (-12°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

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 37°F (3°C) in Zugspitze with mainly clear. It feels like 32°F. Today runs from 37°F to 44°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - 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 52°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 slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 44°F is 6.7°F above the 37°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. driving is the strongest bet in Zugspitze today at 9.9/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

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

Map of Zugspitze

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Zugspitze right now

🌤️
37°F
Mainly clear · feels like 32°F
Humidity77%
Wind2 mph SW
Gusts3 mph
UV index0.2 · Low
Cloud cover30%
Pressure726 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 6 mi
Air quality53 · Moderate
Sunrise7:17 AM
Sunset6:51 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 57%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:52 AM, Oct 3 local time.

⚠️Tue, Oct 6: freezing overnight, 30°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Wed, Oct 7: freezing overnight, 31°F (-1°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Thu, Oct 8: freezing overnight, 21°F (-6°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Fri, Oct 9: freezing overnight, 16°F (-9°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sat, Oct 10: freezing overnight, 13°F (-11°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️Sun, Oct 11: freezing overnight, 11°F (-12°C). Expect ice on roads and trails.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Oct 3

🌥️ 44° / 37°

Fog · 0% rain · wind 3 mph

Sunday, Oct 4

🌧️ 42° / 35°

Showers · 5% rain · wind 5 mph

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 time7:52 AM (UTC+02:00)
Best monthsJune, July and August
ClimatePolar

Things to do in Zugspitze

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Zugspitze.

Best time to visit Zugspitze

Go in June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: May, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★☆☆☆
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November★☆☆☆☆
December★☆☆☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid May, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.

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

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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 37°F (3°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 77% and wind is 2 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 7:52 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 October 3, 2026 at 7:52 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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