3360 1940s Winter Panorama of Bavarian Alps Vintage Postcard, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
About This Vintage Postcard
Witness the breathtaking alpine serenity of Garmisch-Partenkirchen nestled beneath the majestic snow-capped peaks of the Bavarian Alps. This evocative monochrome postcard captures a wide winter vista of the historic town, prominently featuring the spire of the parish church against the backdrop of the Zugspitze group, Germany's highest mountain range.
The scene highlights the Zugspitze itself at an elevation of 2,964 meters alongside the Daniel peak in the neighboring Ammergau Alps. This view reflects the timeless appeal of Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which became a world-renowned destination for winter sports after hosting the 1936 Winter Olympics. The crisp, detailed printing beautifully preserves the classic alpine architecture and the rugged grandeur of the surrounding Wetterstein mountains.
Details
Era: Divided Back (c. 1930s–1940s)
City: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
State or Region: Bavaria
Country: Germany
Topic: Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Zugspitze, Bavarian Alps, Winter Landscapes, German Tourism, Alpine Architecture
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Hans Huber (H. Huber)
Publisher: Alpiner Kunstverlag Hans Huber, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (No. 4105)
Printer: Unknown
Print Type: Photogravure
Additional Information
The manufacturing date for this card is likely between 1935 and 1945. The publisher, Hans Huber, was a prominent local photographer whose studio documented the region's transformation into a premier resort. The elevation of 2,964 meters for the Zugspitze noted on the card was the standard measurement used during this mid-century period. Garmisch and Partenkirchen were famously merged into one town in 1935 to facilitate the hosting of the 1936 Winter Olympic Games. This card captures the unified town during its rise as an international mountain destination.
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