Hotels in German Alps, Germany

The German Alps stretch across southern Bavaria, with a climate that brings snow-covered slopes from December to March and mild summers perfect for hiking. In winter, you can ski at Garmisch-Partenkirchen or visit the Zugspitze, Germany's highest peak at 9,718 feet (2,962 meters), where temperatures range from 14 F to 32 F (-10 C to 0 C). Come summer, temperatures hit 59 F to 77 F (15 C to 25 C), ideal for hiking to the turquoise Königssee lake or exploring the fairy-tale Neuschwanstein Castle, built in the 19th century by King Ludwig II.