A Peak Experience

The lottery is now closed, and we appreciate everyone who participated. We will begin contacting selected guests via email next week to finalize their reservations. Due to the overwhelming popularity of these extraordinary journeys, the lottery system ensures a fair chance for all to experience them. 

Exciting news for the spontaneous traveler! Three exclusive packages from December 5 - 15 have become available due to last-minute cancellations. This is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas Markets of Europe – an experience that captures the true magic of the holiday season.

Discover why this is one of our most sought-after packages. From the twinkling lights and handcrafted treasures of Germany, to the festive treats of Austria, and the timeless charm of Italy, the holiday atmosphere is unmatched.

Forget the stress of planning – reserve your package, book your flight, and in a few weeks, you’ll be strolling through Europe’s most festive markets. Act quickly – opportunities like this don't always come around. 

Due to guest cancellations, we have a handful of rooms available for the holidays. Rooms are now available for the Christmas and New Years holidays. Five nights is still required. Call our vacation planning center to reserve. 

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. 

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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