Whitewater rafting is among the outdoor options through on-base outdoor recreation programs in coming months. (iStock)
Base tours offer an simple way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of April 10, 2026. Please update this information and add tours by sconcludeing an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.
Belgium
SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: April 25, Disneyland Paris, 160-190 euros adults, 150-180 euros children ages 3-11; April 30-May 3, 790-935 euros adults, May 13-23, London, Inverness, Edinburgh, 2,650 euros. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 7-10, $65; May 21-25, $689 adults, $629 children ages 3-11, $149 children ages 2 and under; May 30, Neuschwanstein castle, $89 adults, $49 children ages 3-11, $19 children ages 2 and under; June 13, whitewater rafting, $139; June 18-22, Croatia: Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik, $649 adults, $599 children ages 3-11, $179 children ages 2 and under; June 27, paddling Main river, $69 adults, $39 children ages 3-11. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: April 11, Manderscheid, Klettersteig, introduction to Via Ferrata – learn to climb, $39; April 18, Hanau to Muhlheim, urban hike, $89; April 25, Bruges and Meifoor spring fair, $149; May 8-10, Garmisch Spring Weekconclude at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, $449-$629 adults, $249-$349 children; May 22-25, Normandy and Omaha Beach, $899-$1,099; May 21-26, Costa Maresme (Spain), $679-$829 adults, $349-$499 children. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: April 18, Hohenglucksteig, Klettersteig, hiking meets climbing, $65; April 23, youth Alpaca hike, $75. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: April 11, trout fishing, $59 adults, $39 children ages 6-11, $19 children ages 5 and under; May 8-May 10, $449-$629, $249 children ages 17 and under; May 22, Normandy and Omaha Beach, $899-$1,099 adults. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: April 11, 19, 25, May 2, Keukenhof (The Netherlands) and cheese farm, 169 euros adults, 139 euros children ages 3-11, 99 euros children ages 2 and under. 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 16, ODR, flea market; May 22-24, camp, fish, climb, $516-$606; June 12, Feldberg trail hike, $75-$175.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: May 14-17 and Aug. 6-9, fishing course, $75 adults, $25 children ages 15 and under. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-europe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.
Netherlands
SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-europe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.
Spain
ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: April 11, hiking Los Alcornocales natural park, $45; April 18, rock climbing, $75; April 25, canyon descconcludeing, $85; May 9, Los Toruños natural park, mountain bike ride, $25; May 23, Grazalema park, Via Ferrata, $85; May 30, canyon descconcludeing, $85; June 6, Grazalema natural park, hiking, $45; June 13, Pinar de la Algaida-Salinas de Bonanza, mountain bike ride, $25; June 27, Tarifa, quads tour, $140 DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: April 11 El Puerte de Santa Maria, Plaza de Toro visit, wine tasting and lunch, $105; April 25, Barbate, essence and flavor of Tuna, $125; May 2, Malaga, self-guided, $60; May 9, Cordoba, Los Patios, self guided, $60; May 16, Los Patios in Cordoba, $60; May 23, Granada, self-guided, $70; June 6, Ronda, historical tour, $90 adults, $55 children ages 2-14. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
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