The cable car at Zugspitze is closed until further notice. We rented a car in Innsbruck and we’re in Berchestgaden today. We planned on Ziligspitze tomorrow. Is it still worth the visit and scenery with only the cog wheel available?
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If the weather is clear, there are other cable car options (Garmisch Classic, Wankbahn) that will also give you lovely views and great walks in the Garmisch area.
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Tilburg, Netherlands
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The view from the top is pretty impressive, and the other smaller cable cars are still available.
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Niagara, Ontario
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We've taken the cable car on the Austrian side (Ehrwald) before, so I cannot compare views from the cable car ascents themselves (it is somewhat cheaper on the Austrian side, or was). Berchtesgaden to GP is a long drive, unless you are returning your car to Innsbruck? Closer to Berchtesgaden, and a splendid view from the top, is the Jenner. You can make a day of it with Konigssee. Whatever you decide on, make sure it is a clear day as far as the forecast goes, though that can sometimes change in an instant.
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I don't recommend this Netflix travel series, Jake Whitehall - Travels with My Father (season 2, episode 1, start at time 12:20), but it does have a short segment on taking the Zugspitze cable car on a not very good day.