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Get ready to pack your bags! This Black Friday, Armed Forces Recreation Center Resorts are bringing you vacation deals you won’t want to miss—up to 48% off! Stay tuned for the big reveal on each resort special on 25 November, and prepare to plan your next unforgettable getaway.

Escape to a winter wonderland and immerse yourself in the enchanting Christmas markets of Innsbruck and Brixen Italy. The real highlight awaits on Wednesday as we venture to Brixen, Italy, where the enchantment of their Christmas market beckons. We start with a tour of one of the oldest wineries in the world with over 800 years of history. After which we will do an Italian wine tasting. 

All this can be yours for the unbeatable price $1,059 (E1 - E6) or $1,299 (E7 and above) for two adults. Your package includes two tours for two adults, a four-night stay at the cozy Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, daily breakfast buffet and the chance to witness the magic of the Christmas markets in Innsbruck and Brixen Italy.

NEW date just added from December 15 - 19!

We have a full house of guests ready to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holidays. Our Hausberg Lodge will be open for lift tickets and rentals on Friday 29 NOV - 1 DEC. The Zugspitze will be open for skiing and snowboarding starting Friday 29 November. Only the Zugspitze is open at this time. On Saturday, we will have a tree lighting ceremony on the circle drive of Edelweiss Resort. It will be a great weekend for the family.

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. Please be patient, we will reach out to everyone to let them know if they were selected or not. 

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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