Straddle the border between two great nations while enjoying an incredible view.
The Zugspitze also marks the border between Germany and Austria. Before Europe united, you had to show your passport just to walk across this mountaintop.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.
The views are equally breathtaking on either side of the border. On the German side, the Zugspitzplatt Glacier stretches before you. For many summers, a vast reflector was spread out on the ice to try to slow the glacier’s shrinking. From here, ski lifts fan out as if reaching for the ridge that defines the German–Austrian border.Article content
On the German side is a golden cross that marks the highest point in the country. A priest and his friends hauled it up in 1851, but the historic original was shot up by Americans soldiers who used it for target practice in the late 1940s. What’s there today is a modern replacement. This side also has a sleek, modern restaurant offering lofty views.Article content
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