Gemuetlichen Enzianer was founded in 1931 by a group of German immigrants in New York City who sought to uphold the traditions, dance
(Schuhplattler) and costumes (Tracht) of Bavaria (Germany) and Tyrol (Austria). Today, the club is 100+ members strong with
the fourth generation of members actively participating in club (Verein) activities.
Gemuetlichen Enzianer meets three
times per month at out clubhouse (Vereins Lokal) and performs year-round in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area. Additionally
we have traveled and performed throughout the United States, Canada, Germany and Austria.
We are a founding member of the
Gauverband
Nordamerika, an umbrella organization of all the Schuhplattler and Trachten groups in North America.