The picturesque skyline of Düsseldorf, Germany, featuring the iconic Rhine Tower (Rheinturm) and the striking Gehry-designed buildings in MedienHafen. SHAPE Trips and Tours is planning a trip to the city on May 23. (iStock)
Base tours offer an straightforward way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of May 1, 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: May 13-23, London, Inverness, Edinburgh, 2,650 euros; May 23, Duesseldorf, Japan Day, 55 euros adults, 40 euros children ages 3-12; May 30, Cochem, 70-100 euros adults, 60-80 euros children ages 4-18; June 13, Zaanse Schans and Vollconcludeam (The Netherlands), 65 euros adults, 55 euros children ages 4-13; June 18-21, Normandy, 360-415 euros adults, 245 euros children ages 3-16. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Four-day fishing course, May 7-10, $65; Italian and French Riviera, 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, $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: 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: May 2, Bamberg history of beer and breweries, $119 adults, $109 children ages 12-18, $99 children ages 11 and under; May 9, Mother’s Day fishing, $25; May 16, Austrian ice cave, $159 adults, $120 children ages 12-18, $109 children ages 11 and under; May 19, climbing, $25.DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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: May 2, Keukenhof (The Netherlands) and cheese farm, 169 euros adults, 139 euro children ages 3-11, 99 euro 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; June 13, climbing and zipline adventure, $75 adults, $55 children ages 8-15; July 1, basic wilderness survival, $80; July 3, suspension bridge and Ehrenberg castle ruins, $60 adults, $30 children; July 10, paragliding, $150; July 19, Pfaffensee, wildlife walk, $25.
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: May 9, Los Torunos 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: 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; June 13, Sanlucar de Barrameda, historical tour, $60 adults, $45 children ages 2-14; June 20, Albufeira, Portugal, self-guided, $90; July 4, Torremolinos (Malaga) self-guided, $60. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
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