Base tours offer an easy way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of May 17, 2024. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.
Belgium
SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 18, Neuschwanstein castle area, $579 adults, $139 children ages 3-11, $119 children ages 2 and under; May 23, Costa Brava (Spain), $449 adults, $399 children ages 3-11, $199 children ages 2 and under; June 5, sunset paddling with ODR, $25 adults, $5 children ages 12 and under; June 13-17, Paris, Normandy, $439 adults, $389 children ages 3-11, $149 children ages 2 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Aug. 31, outdoor rec cycling challenge; May 26, UTV tour, $155-$195; June 1, Champagne tour Epernay (France), $149; June 8, Neuschwanstein castle tour, $149 adults, $119 children ages 17 and under, $105 children ages 6 and under; June 9, canoe Mosel Valley, $89 adults, $59 children; June 15, Prague, $145 adults, $135 children; June 22, Europa Park, $119 adults, $109 children ages 3-11, $49 children ages 3 and under. June 22, river tubing, $89 adults, $59 children. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 25, fishing season opener, $20-$25; June 7-9, fishing course, $65 adults, $40 children ages 10-18; June 15, Father’s Day fishing event, $20 adults, $10 children. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 23-27, Croatia, $1,329-$1,469, $269-$949 children; May 23-27, Memorial Day weekend in London, $1,049 adults (single room), $829 adults (double room); May 24, Normandy and Omaha Beach, $749 adults (single room), $599 adults; June 14-17, Prague weekend, $549 adults (single room), $49 adults (double room), $349 children ages 11 and under; June 13-17, Krakow, Auschwitz and Polish pottery, $799 adults (single room), $629 adults (double room), $479 children ages 11 and under, $229 children ages 2 and under. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: June 5-7, Prague and Karlovy shopping, 459 euros adults (single room), 369 euros adults (double room), 299 children ages 3-11; June 8, July 27, Candy Coated Cologne. CIV 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.
RTT FLIGHT TOURS/RAMSTEIN: Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.
SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 18, MWR adventure tour: whitewater rafting, $200 DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: June 14-17, Berchtesgaden, $459 adults, $399 for children ages 3-11, $299 children ages 2 and under; July 3-7, $799 adults, $739 for children ages 3-11, $599 for children ages 3 and under; July 16-Oct. 5, hunting course, $269. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-eurospe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.
The Netherlands
SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-eurospe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.
Spain
ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 18, canyon descending; May 24, Almunecar, multi-adventure trip; June 1, Los Alcornocales, hiking Garganta del Capitan; June 8, canyon descending; June 15, Bay of Cadiz, sailing and windsurfing, $100; June 18, night kayak & Sancti Petri castle tour, $85; June 22, Los Corrales Beach, stand-up paddle board & kayak, $60 July 6, Tarifa, quad tour, $130; July 13, canyon descending, $85. Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: May 18, Sevilla historical tour, $70 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; May 25, Ronda, $35.Tickets and Travel; June 1, Torremolinos (Malaga), self-guided tour; June 1, Sanlucar Feria de Manzanilla, bullfight, June 8, Ubrique historical tour; June 22, Malaga, historical tour and Nerja Caves; June 28, Bay of Cadiz, nautical tourism, sailboat and tapas; June 29, Albufeira, self-guided; July 6, Huelva, self-guided. . DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.