Get out and explore through itineraries provided by on-base outdoor recreation offices. (iStock)
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 July 19, 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: July 27, Prague, Czech Republic, $99 adults, $55 children ages 3-11, $25 children ages 2 and under; Aug. 10, Vienna (Austria), $139 adults, $69 children ages 3-11, $35 children ages 2 and under; Aug. 29-Sept. 2, Croatia, $575 adults; $489 children ages 3-11, $199 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; July 27, Disneyland Paris, $129 adults, $119 children; Aug. 3, Amsterdam, $119 adults, $89 children ages 11 and under; Aug. 10, Rhine in flames, $69; Aug. 17, Champagne tour (France), $149; Aug. 18, Stuttgart zoo, $69 adults, $49 children; Aug. 25 medieval festival, $69 adults, $49 children ages 13 and under. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sept. 13-14, fishing course, $65. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 20, Swiss chocolate train, $189 adults, $169 children ages 11 and under; July 27, Disneyland Paris, $179 adults, $99 children ages 11 and under; July 28, Toennstein monastery, cave and canyon hike, $29; Aug. 1-5, Vienna and Budapest, $729-$959 adults, $589 children ages 4-11, $229 children ages 3 and under; Sept. 20-22, Oktoberfest Weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, $399-$549 adults, $179-$279 children ages 17 and under; Oct. 9-14, fly to Athens, $1599-$1869 adults, $349-$1349 children ages 11 and under. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: July 27, Candy Coated Cologne; July 18-21, Swiss Grand Slam, amazing alpine adventure, $699; Oct. 13-20, Greek island Indian summer Cruise, 833 euros. Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.
SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 3, family paintball, $75; Aug. 6, Merkel-Haenel factory tour; $35.DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: July 16-Oct. 5, hunting course, $269; July 16-Oct. 5, hunting course, $269; Aug. 8-11, U.S. Forces German fishing course, $75; Sept. 14, Bad Duerkheim wine fest, $79; Sept. 19-22, Budapest and Vienna, $739 adults, $699 children ages 3-11, $539 children ages 2 and under. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-eurospe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.
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: July 20, Bay of Cadiz, sailing and windsurfing Course Bay of Cadiz in Rota; Aug. 3, Bay of Cadiz, sayling and windsurfing, $100; Aug. 9, Bay of Cadiz, surf XXL, $85; Aug. 10, canyon descending, $85; Aug. 15, night kayak and Sancti Petri castle tour, $85; Aug. 17, Tarifa, quads tour, $130; Aug. 24 and Sept. 7, Los Corrales Beach, stand-up paddleboard and kayak, $60; Aug. 30, Almunecar, multi-adventure trip, $385; Sept. 14, canyon descending, $85; Sept. 21, Tarifa, quads tour, $130. Outdoor Recreation (ODR). DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: July 20, Arabian bath and dinner; July 27, Albufeira, Portugal self-guided; Aug. 3, Malaga, self-guided; Aug. 10, Malaga, Marina Sea Life Park, family trip; Aug. 17, Sanlucar, horse race on the beach, self-guided; Aug. 24, Sevilla, Isla Magica amusement/water park; Aug . 30, Bay of Cadiz, sailboat and tapas; Aug. 31, Algarve (Portugal), Zoo marine; Sept. 7, Ronda, historical tour; Sept. 14, Vejer de la Frontera, Bolonia, historical tour and Roman ruins. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
