Military personnel and their families traveling through Germany have the option to stay at United States military facilities and those supported by the military. Although German is the primary language, many local residents speak English as well, making communication easy.
Edelweiss Lodge and Resort in Garmisch, Germany, is an affordably priced resort just for military personnel. Adelweiss is considered an Armed Forces Recreation Center, or AFRC. These facilities are located in tourist destinations in the world. They offer five-star accommodations and service with an affordable price tag. In addition to Germany, other recreation centers can be found in Florida, Hawaii, Japan and Korea.
On-base lodging can offer great value and convenience. Accommodations are less elaborate than a world-class resort but are safe and clean. Lodges and inns in this category are found on military installations in the United States and abroad, including in Germany. DODLodging.net offers an expanded list of facilities supported by the Armed Forces.
Staying "on the economy" is a common term for staying outside the gates of a military facility when overseas. It is usually more expensive than any military-,supported facility. However, hotels and inns may offer a military discount, so be sure to ask. Staying on the economy means paying in the local currency, which is the euro.
