Events

You’ll find special holiday events and happenings year-round at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Garmisch-Partenkirchen will move you with its unspoiled nature, vibrancy and charm. Shop, stroll and indulge. See a concert. Or, find your own personal highlights along the way. You never know what’s in store, but you can depend on it being family-friendly fun that doesn’t break the bank. The Edelpost Weekly describes the Alpine Adventures schedule of events and is located on your guest room desk upon your arrival.

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Events Calendar

Check this list of events and happenings this season both around town and here at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Special tours are often added based on local events. Be on the lookout for an email before you arrive that will provide you more details about special tour offers, dining reservations and vacation news.

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Labor Day Event

Celebrate the end of summer with Bavarian tradition and American spirit at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Enjoy great food, locally brewed beer, live Bavarian music and family fun, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the Bavarian Alps.

As evening settles over the mountains, gather on the front lawn for a spectacular fireworks finale—the perfect way to close out summer with family and friends.

Bavarian Heart. American Soul. Only at Edelweiss.

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Garmisch-Partenkirchen Fest Weeks

Two big highlights of the summer season are local fest weeks in July and August. It’s like stepping back in time and experiencing an authentic Bavarian festival.

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Octoberfest

Make sure to put this years fest on your calendar. It doesn’t get more Bavarian than Oktoberfest. A gathering brimming with culture, beer, traditional bands and fun for your everyone.

Getting to and from the fest is as easy as reserving a spot on our Oktoberfest bus, which leaves directly from Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. You’ll learn about the history of the festival along the way, while meeting other fest-goers. Get your crew together and reserve your spot with us.

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Christmas Markets

There are some booths and ice skating up in Garmisch pedestrian zone. The weeks leading up to the Christmas sees town squares all over Germany filled with festively decorated huts selling handcrafted goods and delicious food. Some of the country's best markets are located a short drive from Edelweiss Resort. Munich, Bad Tolz, Innsbruck all have traditional markets to enjoy the festive atmosphere. 
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Ride the Alps

Join fellow riders for our annual Ride the Alps Motorcycle Rally and experience some of the most scenic roads in Bavaria and beyond. Connect with military riders from across Europe while exploring legendary mountain passes, winding Alpine roads and incredible scenery. It’s a must-ride event for any motorcycle enthusiast.

Stay tuned for details and upcoming rally dates.

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Memorial Day Weekend

Spend Memorial Day weekend in the Bavarian Alps with great food, live entertainment and plenty of family fun at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Enjoy a relaxing holiday weekend surrounded by incredible mountain scenery, with activities and experiences for all ages.

Take time to explore the Alps, enjoy everything the resort has to offer and gather with family and friends as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

A meaningful weekend together in the heart of the Bavarian Alps.

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ZBC Superbowl Party

The big game on the big screen. Join us at Zuggy's Base Camp. Prizes. Food specials and more. Always a fun atmosphere. 

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Traditional Sled Race

Every year on January 6, Garmisch-Partenkirchen turns upside down when fearless women and men meet for the Bavarian "Hornschlitten" competition and sled downhill at more than 100 km per hour.