Staudacherhof, for keen skiers in Garmisch-Partenkirchen

A shuttle bus runs straight from this hotel to the main Zugspitze ski area. Take your chances on the infamous Kandahar slope, one of the most thigh-burning runs of the FIS Alpine Ski World Cup, which is held here every year. Alternatively, if you fancy a break from downhill, borrow a complimentary pair of cross-country skis, a toboggan or snowshoes from the hotel for a spot of snow touring.