Große Olympiaschanze, Ski jumping hill in Germany
The Große Olympiaschanze is a prominent ski jumping venue.
It was constructed for the 1936 Winter Olympics held in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Ski jumping competitions during the New Year's event are a cultural highlight.
Renovations in 2007 increased the hill's capacity and modernity.
The view from the top of the jump offers a panoramic vista of the Bavarian Alps.
Location: Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Official opening: February 5, 1934
Source: Wikimedia