Upcoming MWR adventures

Germany · Ski & snowboard school

Four days on the Bavarian slopes

20–23 Dec or 25–28 Dec 2026; 30 Dec 2026–2 Jan 2027; 4–7 Jan 2027

USD 629 adult (16+); USD 529 ages 8–15; Ski Kids ages 5–7 USD 529. Hotel costs extra.

Leaves from

Edelweiss Lodge, Garmisch, to Hausberg Lodge.

Who can join

Military retirees and qualifying honorably discharged 100% service-connected veterans with the required DoD ID. A VHIC alone is not sufficient for Edelweiss access.

Included

Four daily hours of instruction, transport, equipment, helmet, jacket/pants and appropriate lift ticket.

Budget separately

Hotel and travel to Germany. Five-night hotel minimum for stays 19 Dec–5 Jan. New Year’s Eve stays also incur a mandatory USD 80 entertainment fee per room.

Registration: Hotel confirmation first; 50% hotel deposit due 60 days before check-in. Ski-program check-in is the previous day. Published dates accept requests; rooms and instructors are not guaranteed.

Published offer checked 25 October 2026. Seat availability is not guaranteed.

Germany · Fraueninsel, Lake Chiemsee

Boat to an island Christmas market

27 November or 6 December 2026 · 09:00–19:00

USD 105 adult; USD 50 child; USD 20 infant.

Leaves from

Edelweiss main lobby, Garmisch. Meet 10–15 minutes before departure.

Who can join

Eligible Edelweiss patrons, including military retirees and qualifying 100% service-connected veterans with the required DoD ID. General veteran status or a VHIC alone does not establish access.

Included

Guided market outing and boat ride to the car-free island.

Budget separately

Meals, travel to Garmisch and accommodation. Minimum participant counts apply.

Registration: Reserve through the specific Christmas-tour page. General tour terms charge at noon the day before; no guest-cancellation refund after that cutoff. No seat count is published.

Published offer checked 25 October 2026. Seat availability is not guaranteed.

South Korea · Seoul Escapes

Seoul, the DMZ and Nami Island

18–29 March 2027 · 11 nights

USD 3,990 for two sharing a standard room; USD 2,900 single.

Leaves from

Dragon Hill Lodge, Yongsan, Seoul. Round-trip ICN/GMP airport transfers included.

Who can join

Military retirees, including reserve/Guard and gray-area retirees; specified qualifying veterans include honorably discharged 100% service-connected veterans and Purple Heart, former POW or service-connected veterans with qualifying VHIC or current VA rating letter plus acceptable ID. Ages 12+; about one mile of walking daily. Separate base-entry rules apply.

Included

11 nights, daily breakfast, guided tours/transport, airport transfers and receptions. Itinerary includes DMZ, Nami Island, Danyang caves/skywalk/river cruise, Nanta show and a K-Food cooking experience.

Budget separately

Flights; lunches and tour incidentals unless the itinerary expressly includes them.

Registration: Use the March departure on the official offer, promotion Seoul2027. 50% deposit; forfeited for cancellation within 30 days. For sponsored guests without DoD ID, contact the Front Desk at least four weeks before arrival.

Published offer checked 25 October 2026. Seat availability is not guaranteed.

Europe · European Highlights

Bavaria, Austria and Italy in one stay

1–11 April or 8–18 April 2027 · 10 nights

From USD 4,295 single or USD 5,895 for two adults, per package.

Leaves from

Munich Airport coach at noon on arrival day; scheduled landing by 11:00.

Who can join

Military retirees with valid military ID; properly sponsored adult guests permitted. This is not an all-veterans offer.

Included

10 nights, seven guided excursions/admissions, airport transfers, breakfasts, selected dinners and one lunch.

Budget separately

Airfare, other meals, optional activities and insurance.

Walking & access: About one mile of walking daily, including cobblestones and uneven paths. Not all buses or sites are wheelchair accessible.

Registration: 50% deposit, forfeited within 60 days of arrival. Official page advertises spots available; no live inventory verification.

Published offer checked 25 October 2026. Seat availability is not guaranteed.

Germany & Italy · Novacella Abbey

An Alpine stay and an abbey wine tasting

11–14 November 2026 · 3 nights

USD 899 for two adults; USD 659 single, per package.

Leaves from

Edelweiss, Garmisch. Abbey excursion on 12 November departs at 07:00.

Who can join

Eligible Edelweiss adult patrons, including military retirees and qualifying honorably discharged 100% service-connected veterans with the required DoD ID.

Included

Three alpine-view nights, breakfasts, guided abbey wine tasting, welcome hors d’oeuvres and chef dinner.

Budget separately

Travel to Germany and wine at the reception/dinner.

Registration: 50% deposit; nonrefundable inside 30 days. These dates are already inside that penalty window as of 25 October 2026.

Published offer checked 25 October 2026. Seat availability is not guaranteed.

Japan · Atsugi ITT Momiji tour

Autumn maples, kimono art and a spring-water aquarium

22 November 2026 · 06:30–18:00

USD 40 per adult (18+); child rates are published in the brochure.

Leaves from

NAF Atsugi ITT, Japan. Existing installation access and an ITT MyFFR account set up in person at Building 978 are required.

Who can join

Military retirees are authorized patrons of this operator. This card is for retirees who already have Atsugi access and the required account; the trip does not grant a base pass or establish eligibility for all veterans.

Included

Admission to the featured attractions: Lake Kawaguchi maple corridor, Kubota Itchiku kimono art museum and Fuji spring-water aquarium.

Budget separately

Lunch, travel to Japan/NAF Atsugi and accommodation. Bring yen for lunch.

Walking & access: Comfortable walking shoes advised; strollers are not recommended.

Registration: Tour code 26326 in the November 2026 brochure. Registration opened 29 September online and 30 September in person; no live seat count verified.

Published offer checked 25 October 2026. Seat availability is not guaranteed.