Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a municipality in Bavaria, Germany, located at the foot of the Wetterstein Mountains with the Zugspitze (2962 m), Germany's highest peak. It has 27,253 residents and was formed in 1935 by merging Garmisch and Partenkirchen, primarily for the 1936 Winter Olympics. Known for winter sports like the annual New Year's Ski Jump, its significance as a ski destination has declined since the 1960s. Today, it focuses on health tourism, offering numerous hiking trails and sports opportunities. Besides tourism, Garmisch-Partenkirchen serves as an administrative and scientific hub, with institutions like the Marshall Center and a major hospital. The town comprises modern Garmisch and the traditionally Bavarian Partenkirchen. Key attractions include the Bayerische Zugspitzbahn, which connects to the Zugspitze, and over 300 kilometers of hiking trails. The Olympia Ice Sports Center is home to SC-Riessersee hockey club.