Opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, including a hike in the Alps, abound in coming months through on-base recreation programs. (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 Aug. 22, 2025. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.
Belgium
SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Aug. 23, Amsterdam, 75 euros; Sept. 13-26, Tanzania: Safari and Zansibar, 5,700-6,500 euros; Oct. 5-10, Naples and Pompeii, 1,850-2,100 euros; Oct. 7, Roermond, designer outlet, 45 euros; Oct. 11, Gouda and Breda, cheese making, 85-95 euros adults, 70-80 euros children ages 3-15. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Aug. 31, cycling challenge, $50; Sept. 13-14, Lyon, $159 adults, $79 children ages 3-11, $39 children ages 2 and under; Sept. 27, Munich, Oktoberfest, $79 adults, $39 children ages 8-11; Oct. 9, Normandy and Paris, Oct. 9-11, $525 adults, $149-$475 children up to age 11; Oct. 18, Alps, fall hike, $69 adults, $35 children ages 8-11. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 23, St. Rochus wine fair, $89; Aug. 28- Sept. 1, Scandinavian Spectacular | Denmark, Sweden and overnight at Sea, $170-$240; Aug. 31, canoe Mosel valley, $69-$99; Sept. 1, skydiving, $279. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 29-Sept. 1, Dolomites (Italy), $449; Sept. 5, fishing course, Sept. 5-7 and Dec. 5-7, $65. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 23, Salzburg, $129; Sept. 6-7, Ruwer train trail and Mosel river overnight bike ride, $299-$329, e-Bike Rental: $50; Sept. 13, Bruges, beer fest, $109; Oct. 19-21, Oktoberfest weekend Edelweiss Resort, $349; Sept. 20, Paris, $129, Dec. 13-22, Baltic Sea Christmas markets, $1,999-$2,499. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Sept. 19-21, Austrian food fest, 499-599 euros; Sept. 23-30, Scotland, 1,599-2,799 euros; Oct. 11-19, Croatia, 1499 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. 29, Patnach Gorge, wild trails Stuttgart, $75; DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 28, U.S. forces German fishing course, $75 adults, $25 children ages 10-15; Sept. 13, Bad Duerkheim, wine fest, $79 adults, $69 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: Aug. 23 and Sept. 6, Bay of Cadiz, surf and sup xxl, $85; Sept. 3, Sancti Petri castle, night kayak, $85; Sept. 13, canyon descending, $85; Sept. 20, Tarifa, quads tour, $130; Sept. 20, Tarifa, quads tour, $130; Sept. 27, Grazalema natural park, hiking, $45; Oct. 4, rock climbing, $75; Oct. 10-13, Almunecar, multi-adventure trip, $395. Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Aug. 23, Sanlucar de Barrameda, historical tour, $65 adults, $45 children ages 2-14; Aug. 29 and Sept. 12, Bay of Cadiz, sailboat and tapas, $115; Aug. 30, Marbella and Puerto Banus self-guided, $60; Sept. 6, Malaga, historical tour, $90 adult, $55 children ages 2-14; Sept. 13, Granada, self-guided, $70. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
