LA LOUPE Garmisch - Partenkirchen No. 1 - 2013/2014

due to its significance as a host of winter sports events, we have the most overnight
stays in the summer months. This shows that Garmisch-Partenkirchen
truly is an all-year-round destination. We are lucky to be surrounded by great
nature where activities are possible all year round and to have attractive
events and a diverse cultural program on offer, too.
Sport & Freizeit
L.L. ⁄ Thinking of regular major events like the FIS Ski World Cup and
the New Year’s Ski Jumping event, how important are they for Garmisch-
Partenkirchen’s winter tourism?
P.N. ⁄ Such events are very important for us indeed, especially because they
show our winter sports competence. Of course we are happy about the great
prominence, the extensive media coverage and the many guests that bring
a great atmosphere with them. But our guests profit from it directly as well.
The range of sports possibilities is developed on a high level, look at the
development of the Kandahar-track for Alpine Ski World Championship, for
example.
We still profit from the long tradition of events. Apart from the great winter
sports events we organize summer- and culture events in GaPa, too. And
with our experienced congress-center team numerous conventions, trade
fairs, conferences, festivals and much more are successfully carried out here.
Our partners value that and they like to utilize the know-how, contacts and
professional support anywhere between organization and technical execution
offered by the GaPa Convention team.
L.L. ⁄ Does the fact that Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a ‘health resort with a
therapeutic climate’ attract a special target group?
P.N. ⁄ Well, everybody who stays here profits from the healthy climate, of
course. But with our health segment we also offer special programs in the areas
of therapy, healthy holiday and corporate health promotion. This starts
with guided hikes on the altitude trails and also includes individual therapy
solutions and tailored health weeks for company members. The demand is
huge – and growing. People’s health-consciousness keeps growing and our
staff from the health department is always happy to offer their knowledge and
competence.
L.L. ⁄ A quick glance into the future: From your point of view – what should
Garmisch-Partenkirchen stand for in 50 years?
P.N. ⁄ We are convinced that our positioning is sustainable – because with it
we touch upon something timelessly human. We connect our roots, our nature
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