1940s Kreuzeckhaus & Alpspitze Germany Vintage Postcard, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
About This Vintage Postcard
Experience the high-altitude excitement of the Bavarian Alps with this lively scene at the Kreuzeckhaus. Situated at an elevation of 1652 meters, the mountain lodge is shown bustling with skiers and visitors enjoying the winter sun on the outdoor terrace. In the background, the majestic pyramid-shaped summit of the Alpspitze rises to 2621 meters, dominating the skyline of the Wetterstein mountain range. This postcard captures the vibrant alpine culture of the Garmisch-Partenkirchen region during the mid-20th century, serving as a nostalgic record for fans of mountaineering history and classic European ski resorts.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1945–1949)
City: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
State or Region: Bavaria
Country: Germany
Topic: Kreuzeckhaus, Alpspitze, Bavarian Alps, Skiing History, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Allied Occupation, Military Recreation
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Foto-Zentrale Möbius and Friederichs, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Printer: Möbius and Friederichs (No. N 0024 / FZ 866)
Print Type: Collotype
Additional Information
This uncirculated postcard was published by the local firm Foto-Zentrale Möbius and Friederichs, identified by the codes N 0024 and FZ 866. Based on the paper stock and the specific typography, it belongs to the same production era as cards authorized for sale during the Allied occupation of Germany between 1945 and 1949. During this time, the Garmisch area was a primary Rest and Recreation center for American soldiers, and the Kreuzeckhaus was a favorite destination for skiing and mountaineering. The lodge was easily accessible via the Kreuzeckbahn, Germany's first passenger cable car. The Alpspitze, prominently featured in the background, remains one of the most climbed peaks in the Northern Limestone Alps and a symbol of the Garmisch landscape.
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