Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation plans a hike to Eltz Castle in early April. (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 March 20, 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: April 25, Disneyland Paris, 160-190 euros adults, 150-180 euros children ages 3-11; April 30-May 3, Loire Valley Castles and Provins, 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: 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: March 27-29, Stubai glacier (Austria), $169-$189; April 2-6, Malta, Easter weekend, $1,799-$2,399; April 3-5, Paris, $649-849; 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 Weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, $449-$629 adults, $249 children ages 17 and under; 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: March 21, Stubai (Austria), $130 adults, $90 children ages 14 and under; March 28, castle Rabenstein and Sophie’s Cave, family day, $89 adults, $79 children ages 12-15, $69 children ages 11 and under. 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: April 3-6, Prague, $499-$599 adults, $399 children ages 11 and under; April 5, Eltz castle, panorama hike, $89; April 11, trout fishing, $59 adults, $39 children ages 6-11, $19 children ages 5 and under; May 8-May 10, Garmisch Spring Weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort, $449-$629 adults, $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: March 21, 28, April 4, 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; 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: 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: March 21, Mürren (Switzerland), ski trip, $179-$199; March 27-April 3, Spring Break in Italy, $1,339 adults, $1,199 children ages 3–11, $199 ages 2 and under; 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: March 21, canyon descending, $85; March 28, April 11, hiking Los Alcornocales natural park, $45; April 18, rock climbing, $75; May 19, Los Toruños natural park, mountain bike ride, $25. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: March 21, Malaga, Nerja caves and historical tour, $110 adults, $6 children ages 2-14; March 28, Sanlucar de Barrameda, historical tour, $65; April 3, Semana Santa in Sevilla, $50; April 4, Marbella and Puerto Banus, self-guided, $60; April 5, Arcos, running of the bulls, $40; 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. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
