Just 56 miles from Munich, 34 miles from Innsbruck and thousands of miles from the ordinary, the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort takes you to the top tourist destinations located in the Heart of Europe.

2013 Spring | Summer | Fall
Our Alpine Adventures staff have really outdone themselves this year. New tours and programs all focused on maximizing your vacation experience in the Alps. Download the Free guide to inspire your vacation imagination. Activities in the guide start 1 May.

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2012 / 2013 Winter Activity Guide
When the snow falls, new adventures, trips and experiences get us excited to get outside. Click the link below to find out about our ski and snowboard programs, massage therapy programs and guided tours. Spend time on vacation actually vacationing, download the guide!

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Griesbräu Brewery Tour
We will visit the Griesbräu Brewery in the beautiful town of Murnau for a special guided English tour, all about the process of making various types of beer. This tour is unique because it gives you hands on, behind the scene look at all the areas that the brewery uses to make the beer. A tasting of their signature beers and time to enjoy the beer hall atmosphere is included. Not recommended for young children, Minimum of 5 participants

Neuschwanstein Castle
Often referred to as "the Disney castle," Ludwig II’s ambitious project has turned into a top tourist destination. The fairytale exterior is matched by the lavish interior with wood carvings and paintings of operatic and legendary themes. Light hiking involved to get to the castle on the hill. Passport required.

Three Country Driving Tour (Summer Tour)
Travel in comfort in our luxury tour bus while taking in the breathtaking Alpine scenery. En route you will pass multiple fortresses in Austria, take in the landscape of the Swiss Alps and peruse the shops of Liechtenstein. On the tour you will stop for shopping in Vaduz, which has a large selection of Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Austrian products.  You can get your passport stamped by the principality of Liechtenstein to make this trip unforgettable.  Passport required

Bolzano and Vipitino Italy
Located in the foothills of the Italian Dolomites, rests the famous remains of the 5,300 year old Iceman at the South Tyrol Museum of Archeology. Ötzi is not the only reason to visit this charming multicultural city which is the southern gateway to the South Tyrol. The compact city centre features many charming shops and cafes where one can sample both Italian and Austrian specialties. Sightseers are well rewarded with beautiful mountain vistas and the sight of postcard castles which evoke images of a time gone by. This tour also stops in the small medieval town known as Vipitino, known for its Italian wine and leather goods in South Tirol.
Passport required.

Eagle's Nest, Berchtesgaden Tour (Summer Tour)
Learn about the history and local folklore of the area and villages you pass along the way. Visit the Eagle’s Nest, a project of Martin Boorman’s given to Adolf Hitler. In inclement weather, the tour will alternatively go to either the Documentation Center with historical bunkers and information or the famous Berchtesgaden Salt Mines.

Innsbruck City & Swarovski Crystal World
Enjoy the beautiful Alpine scenery as your guide shares history and local folklore. In the morning you will visit Swarovski Crystal Worlds in Wattens, Austria. Take time to explore the eclectic and fascinating multimedia gallery that has become one of Tirol's most popular attractions. Shop and enjoy works of art from Salvador Dali, Andre Heller and Andy Warhol.  Next you will go to the city center of Innsbruck, the Hapsburgs capitol of Tirol and home of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics, for sightseeing with your tour guide.  There will be free time for lunch and shopping afterwards. Passport recommended

Dachau Concentration Camp
Visit the historic Dachau concentration camp of WWII. Your tour guide will inform you of interesting sights and the history of the concentration camp along the way. Once at the camp, view an english video presentation and explore the museum on your own. This tour is not recommended for children under 12. No children under the age of 12 are able to view the movie shown due to graphic material.

Bavarian Brotzeit Tour
We will be making our first stop to the “Schaukaserei” in the beautiful Ammergauer Alps. Here at the cheese factory we will discover how the local farmers make cheese and other delicious dairy products. We will view a short film about cheese making, receive a guided tour of the facility and have a chance to try an assortment of goodies that create a traditional Bavarian meal, "Brotzeit teller”.  We will walk to the Ettal Monastery which is close to the cheese factory. After viewing the Basilica, you will have the opportunity to purchase some of the Monks’ (home made) beers and liqueurs.

Linderhof Palace
In the late 1800’s, "Mad King" Ludwig II created this country estate, a French Rococo palace where the gardens are sometimes considered more elaborate than the two-story palace. You will also visit the famous grotto, which is one of a kind. This tour also stops in Oberammergau, you’ll have time to shop at the famous wood carving shops while exploring the many frescos the town has to offer, such as the world renowned Passion Play Theatre. 

Munich City
Munich is the capital of Bavaria and bursts with history. You will be guided on the walking portion of the tour to the Rathaus (town hall), the Glockenspiel (play clock) in time to hear the chiming and watch the dancers and jousting knights, and then over to the HofBrau Haus, one of the city's oldest breweries.  You guide will also take you to the Residenez where you can view the crown jewels of the royalties of Munich past. After lunch, visit the open-air fruit and vegetable market or you may explore further on your own.

Nighttime Partnach Gorge (December - March)
Visit a Garmisch natural wonder how few ever see it...at night! First stop is at the 1936 Olympic Ski Jump Stadium.  From there it will be a twenty minute walk to the entrance of the Partnach Gorge.  One fire torch will be provided for each family, at the entrance of the gorge.  The torches will light the way through the gorge with the beautiful ice formations within. After the group has made it through the gorge, there will be an opportunity to visit an authentic guesthouse to warm up with a possible hot drink or an apfelstrudel.
(no children under 8)

Horse & Carriage Rides
Enjoy the simple pleasure of a horse-drawn carriage ride through beautiful Garmisch-Partenkirchen. One of our most popular activities that the whole family can enjoy and a great way to get acquainted to Garmisch.

Summer Tour Schedule: 1 May - 31 October 2013

Winter Tour Schedule: 1 November 2012 - 30 April 2013

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