Morgenglühen
Sunrise rides to Zugspitze
Summit gold
for early risers
The "Morgenglühen" is the perfect response you can give to the relatively short winter days. The first sunrays of the day offer the possibility to immerge into the magic atmosphere, created by the golden morning skies, illuminating 400 summits.
The sunrise rides on Germany's highest mountain are fascinating and sporty at the same time. The long day on Zugspitze begins at 7 a.m. with a ride in the Cable car Zugspitze up to an altitude of almost 3,000 meters. Half an hour later the sun rises and bathes the 400 surrounding peaks in golden light.
An unforgettable picture that you can also enjoy during breakfast, because the unlimited view is included in the Panorama 2962 restaurant on the Zugspitze. Afterwards you'll be the first to carve your turns on the still untouched pistes.
Information
Dates:
03.01.2026
10.01.2026
17.01.2026
24.01.2026
31.01.2026
The Morgenglühen ticket includes the following services:
- Sunrise ride with the Cable car Zugspitze (first ascent at 7 a.m.)
- Breakfast buffet in the Panorama 2962 restaurant
- Ascent and descent including use of the ski lifts (the ski area opens according to the regular operating hours)
Prices and tickets are expected to be available in fall 2025 (October/November).
FAQ
The meeting point is the valley station of the Zugspitze cable car: Am Eibsee 6, 82491 Grainau.
- From 7 a.m., ascent with the Zugspitze cable car
- Breakfast buffet in the Panorama 2962 restaurant until approx. 9:30 a.m.
- Afterwards, you can spend the day on the Zugspitze however you like
The first ride on the Zugspitze cable car is at 7 a.m. There is another ride at 7:15 a.m. The last ride up the mountain as part of the Morgenglühen event is at 7:30 a.m. Please note that the next ride up the mountain will not be until 8:30 a.m. as part of regular service.
We therefore recommend that our guests arrive at the valley station of the cable car early, around 6:45 a.m.
Yes, please bring everything you need for the day on the Zugspitze with you. The ticket only includes one ascent and one descent as well as the day ski pass. You can leave your skis, ski boots, and similar items in front of the Panorama 2962 restaurant during breakfast.
Ski storage is available during the winter season in the basement of the Sonnalpin restaurant. It costs €8.00 per day.
The Gletscherbahn cable car and ski area are normally open from 8:30 a.m.
It is possible to bring dogs to Morgenglühen. Please note that dog tickets for the mountain railway (€7.00) must be purchased in advance from the online shop. The ticket offices on site are not yet open during Morgenglühen.
Seating is open; unfortunately, seat reservations cannot be accepted. Our service staff on site will be happy to assist you in choosing your seat
No, it is not possible to purchase tickets for the Morgenglühen event on the day of the event. The Morgenglühen event can only be booked online via our web shop. The ticket offices are not yet open at the time of the early special trip, so it is not possible to make a last-minute booking on site.
The barcode on the ticket automatically serves as a ski pass; there are no tickets in the form of keycards. The lifts in the ski resort are freely accessible, so tickets only need to be scanned for the ascent and descent.
Yes, the event is also accessible for wheelchair users and those with walking aids. The Zugspitze cable car, the Panorama 2962 restaurant, and the Gletscherbahn cable car are all barrier-free. Further information is available here: https://zugspitze.de/en/Service-information/Plan-your-trip/Accessible-travel
If the Zugspitze cable car is unable to operate due to weather conditions, the trip will take place by cog railway. Please note that arrival at the mountain may not be possible until after sunrise. In this case, we will inform you directly on site.
If you still have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact our event team at events@zugspitze.de.
