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We're blending the best of Hawaiian and Bavarian traditions for a day filled with fun, food, and festivities. Armed Forces Entertainment is bringing a full Polynesian show for guests to enjoy an authentic island experience in the Alps. Wear your best Lederhosen and Hawaiian combo themed outfits! 

Saturday 31 August. Live Polynesian Show presented by Armed Forces Entertainment. Luau BBQ with authentic menu on the front lawn. 

Mark your calendars because fest weeks are the best weeks! Traditional clothing, live music, cultural dancing and great food and beer are all on tap during these back-to-back Bavarian festivals. At the end of July, Garmisch celebrates one full week in the beer tent with live music, stone lifting, parades and family nights. Not to be outdone, Partenkirchen follows a week later with its beer fest up on the hill with beautiful views of the valley. This is a must-see event if you like traditional Bavaria at its best.

NOW OPEN! Nestled in the lower lobby of the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, Zuggy's Base Camp is your premier dining destination, reimagined and ready to welcome you. After months of extensive renovations, we're thrilled to unveil our revamped space designed with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

As we approach the monumental occasion of our 20th anniversary in 2024, The Edelweiss Lodge and Resort reflects on our enduring commitment to serving service members and their families. Since our inception two decades ago, we've had the honor of hosting over 2.5 million guests, each visit marking the creation of unforgettable memories. 

We are giving away 20 of our anniversary books! Enter today and get a little piece of AFRC history sent directly to your door.  Contest ends June 1st. 

Join our annual military motorcycle rally for an epic poker run through the breathtaking Alps. Experience camaraderie and the open road from August 23 - 25. Edelweiss Resort packages are available for guests looking for an all inclusive, hassle-free ride in the Alps. Package includes breakfast, dinners and event. 

SOLD OUT! Our November and December packages sold out in under an hour. If you want to add your name to the email newsletter, we will notify you when our 2025 European Escapes packages are available to reserve this fall. 

November Package (SOLD OUT)

December Package (SOLD OUT)

We currently have only one remaining Discover package available. Lock in your 11 Discover package for a hassle-free vacation to Europe this year. The Discover package allows guests to customize their vacations at Edelweiss Resort. We pick you up at the airport so getting to Edelweiss is as easy as it gets. 

• 29 Sep - 10 Oct (1 package available)

• 10 Nov - 21 Nov (1 package available)

We sold out in under 24 hours for dates 21 December 2024 through 4 January 2025. We are accepting waitlist requests. Please visit the website for complete details and add your name. Should a room become available we will notify you. We have rooms available before 21 December to see the famous Christmas Markets with no minimum stay requirements. 

When you take a vacation you open up your mind to new experiences and break down the stress. You see the world a bit differently. On vacation, your perspective shifts and you experience what matters most: family, health, well-being, and happiness. Take the time to discover new foods, new feelings, new sights, and new experiences. Come back from vacation feeling refreshed, relaxed and reconnected with those you love. Check out our season guides now! 

The Germans have this amazing word: Wanderlust. It means a very strong, irresistible urge to travel. Chances are you know what this feels like. Treat your Wanderlust to one of our many guided day tours. The whole region is crawling with castles, gorges, monasteries and more. 

• Guided tours to the area's best sightseeing locations
• Over 70km of prepared ski and snowboard runs
• Four mountain golf courses within 20 minutes drive
• Once-in-a-lifetime adventures like paragliding

We have the space to spread out so you can conduct a productive and safe meeting. With the inspiring Alps as your backdrop, and our attentive staff ensuring it all goes to plan, just imagine what you can accomplish. Flexible and functional, our Conference Center and event venues are designed to accommodate a range of groups, settings, and occasions. Whether you’re planning a small gathering of 20, or something bigger in scope, you’ll work with a conference coordinator who will secure all the details. 

It’s not like you’re planning to spend much time in your room. But, when you do tucker out, you can rest assured in your comfortable room with a view. Brand new mattresses have recently been installed to ensure you get a great night's sleep. To keep the family vacation affordable, children 17 and under stay for free on available bed space. 

• Junior and Deluxe Suites
• Comfy Cabins
• Dog-Friendly Rooms
• Alpine View Rooms

Our pool and hot tub will reopen with some restrictions in place! You come on vacation to relax. We have many options to ensure that happens. From our massage therapist ready to work away any stress or the outdoor hot tub ready to soothe sore muscles. Head down to the lower lobby for a dip in our indoor pool or get a full workout with free weights, treadmills or other Life Fitness circuit training.

The foundations of the Armed Forces Recreation Center, Europe were laid in 1945, soon after the end of hostilities in Europe. The Army's 10th Armored Division rolled into Garmisch-Partenkirchen on April 30 that year, while the 101st Airborne Division captured both Berchtesgaden and Chiemsee a week later. Rumors about this Bavarian wonderland traveled fast to service members in occupied Europe. Soon troops from all over U.S. Forces Europe Command were flocking to southern Germany for rest and relaxation. 

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