Visits to see Iceland’s rugged beauty are currently scheduled by SHAPE Trips and Tours, and Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation. (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 Jan. 30, 2026. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.
Belgium
SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Feb. 14, A taste of Ghent, 120 euros; Feb. 28, Compiegne, castle and armistice memorial, 90 euros adults, 75 euros children ages 7-18, 65 euros children ages 4-6; March 7, Paris, 185 euros; March 13-22, Iceland, 2,600-3,150 euros. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 7-8, Venice, Carnevale, $179 adults, $109 children ages 3-11, $45 children ages 2 and under; Feb. 21, Oberstdorf, ski/snowboard trip, $109-$149; March 7, Garmisch, ski/snowboard trip, $109-$149; March 14, Lermoos (Austria), ski/snowboard trip, $129-$149 adults, $109-$119 children; March 20-22, Milan (Italy), $159 adults, $89 children ages 3-11, $45 children ages 2 and under; April 4, Zugspitze, ski/snowboard trip, $129-$149 adults, $109-$119 children. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 31, Baden-Baden, thermal spa, $89 adult, $69 children ages 11 and under; Feb. 13-16, Venice, carnival, $699-$799; March 14-18, Dublin, Paddy’s Day, $1,619-$2,469 adults, $1,349 children ages 12 and under; March 27-29, Stubai glacier (Austria), $169-$189; April 2-6, Malta, Easter weekend, $1,799-$2,399; April 3-5, Paris, $649-849. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 31, ski the Nebelhorn; Feb. 12, Tuscany and carnival in Venice; Feb. 13-15, Solden (Austria), $455 adults, $399 children ages 15 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 12-16, Iceland, $2,199-$2,599 adults, $379-$1,549 children; Feb. 12-16, Venice, Carnevale, $669-$799; March 14-18, Paddy’s Day in Dublin, $1,869-$2,469 adults, $1,349-$1,619 children. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Feb. 13-16, Arctic adventure, 1,599-1,859 euros adults, 1,099 euro children ages 14 and under; Feb. 14, Champagne region (France), 199 euros; March 7, Schwetzingen castle, Easter market and Heidelberg, 89 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 3-11, 50 euros children ages 2 and under; March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 19, 25, May 2, Keukenhof (The Netherlands) and cheese farm, 169 euros adult, 139 euros children ages 3-11, 99 euros children ages 2 and under; March 28-April 5, Scotland, 1,899-2,799 euros adults, 1,599 euros children ages 10 and under; April 5, Colmar, French Easter market, 89 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 3-11, 59 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: Feb. 13, Black Forest adventure, $75-$175; Feb. 27, Todtnau (Black Forest), $80; March 6, Eibsee, $35; March 13, Patnach gorge, $75; March 20, Ludwigsburg, castle, $15; March 27, Salem, Affenberg, monkey mountain, $65; March 29, Pfaffensee, wildlife walk, $15-$20. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 29, Dortmund, hunting, hound and fishing expo, $449 adults, $39 children; Feb. 7, March 21, Mürren (Switzerland), ski trip, $179-$199; Feb. 13, March 7, Winterberg, $139-$159. 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: Jan. 31, Grazalema park, $85; Feb. 7, Grazalema park, hiking, $45; Feb. 13-16, Granada, ski and snowboard trip, $450; Feb. 21, Grazalema park (Via Ferrata), $85; March 6-8, Granada, ski/snowboard trip, $325; March 14, hiking El Caminito del Rey, $65. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Jan. 31, bodega tour and flamenco show with tapas, $120; Feb. 14, special Valentine’s day, Arabian bath and dinner, $165; Feb. 15, Cadiz, carnival parade, $35; Feb. 21, Malaga, historical tour, $9 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Feb. 28, Cordoba, self-guided, $45; March 7, Sevilla, self-guided, $60; March 14, Las Lagunetas, Spanish horse show and BBQ, $50 adult, $35 children ages 2-14. . DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
