Four Hills Tournament — New Year Ski Jumping (Garmisch-Partenkirchen)
About
The legendary New Year's Day stop of ski jumping's Four Hills Tournament (Vierschanzentournee), held at Garmisch-Partenkirchen's Große Olympiaschanze before tens of thousands of fans. The 2026/27 edition is the first to include a women's competition.
Highlights
- World-famous New Year's Day ski-jumping competition
- Roaring crowds at the Große Olympiaschanze
- 2026/27 is the first edition to add a women's contest
Practical tips
- Garmisch is ~1.5 h from Munich by regional train
- Dress for deep Alpine cold and book tickets early
- Pair it with a Zugspitze cable-car trip to Germany's highest peak
Where it is
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