Paris is beautiful in the summertime, and several on-base recreation offices offer a visit. Shown: a cozy street in the Montmartre neighborhood. (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 June 12, 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: June 13, Zaanse Schans and Vollendam (The Netherlands), 65 euros adult, 55 euros children ages 4-13; June 18-21, Normandy, 360-415 euros adults, 245 euros children ages 3-16; June 27, Reims and Epernay, 100 euros adults, 80 euros children ages 12-17; July 8-20, Mongolia and Naadam festival, 3,800 euros. Call 06544-3884, email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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 adult, $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: June 12-15, Ruwer train trail and Mosel river overnight bike ride, $529-$729; June 18-22, San Remo and the Italian Riviera, $899-$1179; June 19-22, Prague weekend, $549-$629; June 20, Rhine river boat cruise, $99 adult, $79 children ages 11 and under. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: June 13, Trails of History: Lake Koenigssee, $139 adult, $129 children ages 12-16, $119 children ages 11 and under; June 20, Father’s Day fishing, $25 adult, $15 children ages 17 and under; June 27, canyoing tour, $189; June 27, Prague, $99 adult, $89 children ages 12-16, $79 children ages 11 and under; July 5, hook, line and relax: soldier fishing day, $25. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: June 12-14, bike weekend in the Mosel river valley, $529-$749; June 13, Mosel river canoe adventure, $49; June 18-22, San Remo and Italian riviera, $799; June 19-22, Prague weekend, $549; June 20, Rhine river cruise, $79; June 19-21, Partnach and Hoellental, gorge exploration, $350-$475; June 19-21, Prague weekend, $549-$629 adults, $429 children ages 11 and under; June 27, Disneyland Paris, $169-$299; June 27, Black Forest, $89; July 2-6, Krakow: castles, caves, ceramics, $749-$949; July 2-6, Sicily (Italy), $1799; July 2-6, Krakow: castles, caves ceramics, $699; July 4, Paris, $169; July 4, skydiving, $289; July 11, self-drive trout fishing, $59; June 11, try scuba, $139; July 12, river tubing Sauer, $79; July 18-19, fishing license class, $80; Sept. 3-7, Spain, $1499-$1699. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: June 27, July 18, Interlaken, 149 euros adults & youths, 129 euros children ages 3-11, 99 euros children ages 2 and under; June 12-14, July 17-19, Aug. 21-23, Sept. 25-27, Oct. 23-25, Dec. 11-13, Paris premium, 519-669 euros adults, 439 euros children ages 11 and under; July 4, Rhine in Flames, 219 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: 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: 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: June 13, Pinar de la Algaida-Salinas de Bonanza, mountain bike ride, $25; June 27, Tarifa, quads tour, $14; July 4, stand-up paddle board in the waters of Rota, $60; July 11, Santa Teresa, salt factory, one-day multi activities, $100; July 18, canyon descending, $85, July 25, Rota/Bay of Cadiz, sailing and windsurfing course, $110; Aug. 1, Rota/Los Corrales Beach, $60; Aug. 8, Santa Teresa, salt factory, $100; Aug. 10 and Aug. 24, night kayak and Sancti Petri castle, $85; Aug. 15, Bay of Cadiz, sailing and windsurfing course, $60; Aug. 29, Los Corrales Beach, stand-up paddle boarding, $60. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: 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; July 11, Malaga, Nerja caves and historical tour, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14; July 18, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia ruins, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14; July 25, Malaga, $60; Aug. 9, Sanlucar horse race on the beach, $35; Aug. 15, Albufeira, Portugal, $90. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
