Edelweiss Lodge and Resort

rustic cabins and campground

We have stayed in the Edelweiss Lodge before but on our last trip we decided to try out the cabins. Our reservation was for a "rustic cabin" which means that there was no bathroom in the cabin but instead we needed to use the bathhouse. Fortunately for us, the bathhouse was right across the street - however, for others it meant a walk down the road or drive to the bathhouse (parking provided).

The cabin itself was small but cozy. While they advertise that it can sleep 6, there were four of us and we were pretty crowded once you got our stuff in there. A family with younger children would be more in line with the sleep 6 concept. There is a bedroom with a double-bed and a bunk bed as well as a loft that had room for at least two adults. The ladder going up to the loft was tricky so I wouldn't recommend very young ones up there. The rest of the cabin consisted of a table and chairs, microwave and small fridge, and a television and DVD player. There are grills outside and each cabin has a front porch.

In the bathhouse, there are plenty of shower stalls (male are separate from female), sinks, and toilets. Everything was clean and tidy. The center room of the bathhouse had washers and dryers, vending machines, and a couple electronic games.

In the summertime when they are busy (we went in November) the campground has a library to borrow DVDs and books.

Cabins have bedding linens but no towels. Come prepared.

Edelweiss is designed for American military and their guests so you must have access or be an authorized guest to use this facility -- there is a gate and they check IDs. The Kaserne where it is located has a commissary, base exchange, and gas station for those who are authorized. It is about a 15 minute walk to the Edelweiss Lodge where you can use their facilities for meals, pool, and activities.

Overall, we had a great experience. Next time, however, we will reserve a deluxe cabin so we have our own bathroom in the cabin -- getting up in the middle of the night when it is freezing temperatures only to have to walk across the street was not fun! But at least the cabin was nicely heated so you quickly warmed up back at the cabin. And you cannot beat the views!

Unique Quality: A camping experience that offered privacy and peacefulness.

• Opinion of Price: less expensive than average
• Related to: Hiking and Walking, Budget Travel, Family Travel
• Written November 20, 2011

Edelweiss Lodge and Resort Photo: scenic views

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