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'''Garmisch-Partenkirchen''' is a twin town in southern [[Germany]] with a population of 26,351. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies within the state of [[Bavaria]], and is the primary city of the administrative district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's most notable natural landmark is the [[Zugspitze]], although many others, such as the [[Partnach Gorge]] and the [[Alpspitze]] exist as well. | '''Garmisch-Partenkirchen''' is a twin town in southern [[Germany]] with a population of 26,351. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies within the state of [[Bavaria]], and is the primary city of the administrative district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's most notable natural landmark is the [[Zugspitze]], although many others, such as the [[Partnach Gorge]] and the [[Alpspitze]] exist as well. | ||
Garmisch-Partenkirchen | ==Geography== | ||
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located in the [[Bavarian Alps]], just below the Zugspitze which at 2962 [[meters]] is Germany's highest point. The city lies within the [[Loisach]] river valley between three mountain ranges, the [[Wetterstein Alps]] to the south, the [[Estergebirge]], also known as the Bavarian Pre-Alps in the west, and the [[Ammergau Alps]] to the north. Following the Loisach river leads to the [[Ehrwald]] valley in [[Austria]]. | |||
Garmisch-Partenkirchen | ==History== | ||
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, commonly known as [[Garmisch]], often to the chagrin of residents of the [[Partenkirchen]] half of the city, is well known as a sport and resort town, and a member of the [[Best of the Alps]] organization. Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two separate towns, separated by the Partnach River, until [[1935]], when they were joined (against the will of the people) by [[Adolf Hitler]] to create a single economy large enough to host the [[4th Winter Olympics]] in [[1936]]. Garmisch-Partenkirchen was also slated to host the 5th Winter Olympics in [[1940]], but these games were cancelled due to [[World War II]]. | |||
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
The primary industrys of the region are [[dairy]] [[farming]] and recreation. The [[United States Army]] maintains a garrison, recreation center, and school in town. Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosts one of the four jumps in the [[Four Hills Tournament]] every year on [[New Years Day]] at the [[Olympic Ski Stadium]], and [[FIS]] ski races on the [[Kandahar ski trail]]. Other Olympic sites remain, including the [[Ice Stadium]], the natural [[bobsled]] track, and Reissersee, upon which the [[speed-skating]] and [[ice hockey]] events were held. Although the bobsled track is overgrown, an effort is underway to reclaim the track from years of growth. Garmisch-Partenkirchen will host the [[2011]] FIS [[Ski Championships]]. | |||
==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
Revision as of 08:18, 5 September 2007
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a twin town in southern Germany with a population of 26,351. Garmisch-Partenkirchen lies within the state of Bavaria, and is the primary city of the administrative district of Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Garmisch-Partenkirchen's most notable natural landmark is the Zugspitze, although many others, such as the Partnach Gorge and the Alpspitze exist as well.
Geography
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is located in the Bavarian Alps, just below the Zugspitze which at 2962 meters is Germany's highest point. The city lies within the Loisach river valley between three mountain ranges, the Wetterstein Alps to the south, the Estergebirge, also known as the Bavarian Pre-Alps in the west, and the Ammergau Alps to the north. Following the Loisach river leads to the Ehrwald valley in Austria.
History
Garmisch-Partenkirchen, commonly known as Garmisch, often to the chagrin of residents of the Partenkirchen half of the city, is well known as a sport and resort town, and a member of the Best of the Alps organization. Garmisch and Partenkirchen were two separate towns, separated by the Partnach River, until 1935, when they were joined (against the will of the people) by Adolf Hitler to create a single economy large enough to host the 4th Winter Olympics in 1936. Garmisch-Partenkirchen was also slated to host the 5th Winter Olympics in 1940, but these games were cancelled due to World War II.
Culture
The primary industrys of the region are dairy farming and recreation. The United States Army maintains a garrison, recreation center, and school in town. Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosts one of the four jumps in the Four Hills Tournament every year on New Years Day at the Olympic Ski Stadium, and FIS ski races on the Kandahar ski trail. Other Olympic sites remain, including the Ice Stadium, the natural bobsled track, and Reissersee, upon which the speed-skating and ice hockey events were held. Although the bobsled track is overgrown, an effort is underway to reclaim the track from years of growth. Garmisch-Partenkirchen will host the 2011 FIS Ski Championships.