The 1936 Winter Olympic Games were held in Garmish-Partenkirchen, Germany. Beside this meadow are three ski jumps with the oldest, used in these Games, being on the left. The newest one (on the right) was completed in 2007. So who wants to take up ski jumping?
Inside the Olympic Stadium, statues grace the walls and miniaturize visitors.
We rode a gondola to get a different perspective on the stadium. Imagine this site with 45,000 spectators, a foot of snow, and expert skiers -- not to mention the hot chocolate, mulled wine, and a pretzel or two.
Fourteen minutes later we were atop the mountain and gazing toward a small brown building on the opposite hillside. This was King Ludwig II's hunting lodge, an idyllic escape. Tourists can visit today.
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