In all the world,
there’s only one
Zehnder’s
Splash Village
Hotel & Waterpark
Zehnder’s Splash Village hotel & waterpark has 50,000 square feet of aquatic fun for the entire family!
Zehnder’s Splash Village is one of the few indoor waterparks in the nation offering two distinct waterparks, both with a retractable roof.
Grab your swimsuits and head on over!
Zehnder’s
Restaurant
Our tradition of good taste began more than 160 years ago. Hospitality abounds with our famous traditional family-style chicken dinners served at the world-renowned Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth Restaurant.
Come join us, as we continue to serve millions of guests from all over the world!
Zehnder’s
Marketplace
At Zehnder’s Marketplace you can find exclusive Zehnder’s trademarked line of seasonings, preserves, cheeses, pasta, and wines. Enjoy specialty food, gift items, freshly baked loaves of bread, pastries, and sweet treats! We also carry a variety of unique accessories, culinary, and gift items.
Take Zehnder’s home with you!
The Fortress
Golf Course
Just a short walk from downtown Frankenmuth, The Fortress has been recognized as one of Michigan’s top golf courses. Fescue-covered mounds reveal well-guarded, sectioned greens. Each of the vast greens averages 7,500 square feet.
The Fortress embodies over 6,500 yards of impressive play on an 18-hole, par 72 course.
See you on the course!
Zehnder’s
History
Zehnder’s
History
The first restaurant-style meals served in Frankenmuth were served in the Exchange Hotel. The Exchange hotel was built on this site in 1856-eleven years after the founding of Frankenmuth in 1845. As the first standing restaurant in Frankenmuth, and with over 150 years of serving over 30 million guests from around the world, we welcome you.
Come, and take a walk through history!
Zehnder’s
Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS
Iron Fish Barrel Making Experience at The Fortress Pavilion
July 24, 2025 | Join us for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience with the Iron Fish Distillery as we take you behind the scenes of traditional bourbon barrel-making. Discover the craftsmanship that goes into every barrel – from raw oak to the final charred cask – led by seasoned coopers and expert distillers. You’ll learn the history and science of barrel aging, and witness live demonstrations of barrel assembly and charring.
Cap off the experience with a guided tasting of Iron Fish’s finest barrel-aged bourbons, and gain a deeper appreciation for the flavors only time and wood can create.
