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Baumholder Outdoor Recreation plans an outing Aug. 10 to see Rhine in Flames.

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation plans an outing Aug. 10 to see Rhine in Flames. (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 26, 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: 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; Through Aug. 31, outdoor rec cycling challenge. 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 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, $1,599-$1,869 adults, $349-$1,349 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; Nov. 8-17, South Africa, $4,199; Aug. 31-Sept. 2, Berlin, $369; Aug. 4, Mainau Island, $99-129; Aug. 10, Amsterdam, $99-139; Aug. 11, Cochem, medieval dinner, $119-139; Aug. 16-18, Sept. 27-29, Oct. 18-20, $369-639. 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: Through 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: Aug. 3, Bay of Cadiz, sailing 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 paddle board and kayak, $60; Aug. 30, Almunecar, multi-adventure trip, $385; Sept. 14, canyon descending, $85; Sept. 21, Tarifa, quads tour, $130; Sept. 26, Sancti Petri castle tour and night kayak, $85; Sept. 28, Los Alcornales, natural park, hiking Garganta del Capitan. Outdoor Recreation (ODR). DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: 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.

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Marcus covers news related to the U.S. military community in Germany. He graduated from Marburg University with a master’s degree in sociology, media science and American studies.

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