A truly stunning view 360 degree view of the landscape. We went up by cable car, though you can also travel by train up the mountain too. At the top you can view the landscape from several viewing platforms or lounge on the wooden loungers or swing chairs. There’s a cafe at the top above the cable cars and if mobility isn’t a problem there’s another at the pinnacle which is more akin to the pub. If you’re fit enough you can even hike up the mountain following the trails (apparently takes some 2-3 hours). Lovely waitress in the cafe, served us coffee and a sharing pancake platter accompanied with raisins and a pot of plum jam full of plum halves. The pancake was sprinkled with icing sugar too. It wasn’t that busy when we went, so plenty of cable cars available, but it does get packed during the summer so you might have to wait a little longer to get a car. Definitely worth the cost of 27 euros per person. The cost of upkeep of the cable car mechanisms and cars must be massive. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

This is the perfect excursion for people visiting Bavaria or Munich, who want to visit the Alps but don't have more than a day. On the edge of the Bavarian alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is an hour and a half from Munich by train. The train ride from Munich is gorgeous, as the Alps suddenly appear over the idyllic countryside. From the train station it's about two kilometers to walk to Wank Mountain, there is bus service, or taxis. There the cable car ascends with a view of the valley and mountain. The top not only has a myriad of views, glorious photo ops, and scenery, but there is enough to keep one busy for hours - a few places to eat (include outdoors with views), and hiking trails and paths ranging from those who want to descend into the valley to ones that simply explore various views. One can hike for hours, or take a relatively short walk. Paragliders take off from the top, and of course the ride down is as stunning as the ride up. Obviously, mountain lovers can delve deeper into the Alps for more glorious scenery, but this is a perfect Bavarian day trip to provide stunning views, alpine air, and a taste of the mountains.

The cable car ride up the mountain was spectacular and views from the top just beautiful. It costs €27:50, but with a Konigscard it was free and very good value. You can eat at the restaurants at the top of walk the many paths.