Open summer view of many people at a funfair amusement park on a green lawn at public park

Summer festivals are still in full swing in various corners of Europe. (iStock)

By MARCUS KLOECKNER 
STARS AND STRIPES

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 July 31, 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: Aug. 22, Amsterdam, 55-95 euros adults, 50-80 euros children ages 4-13; Aug. 27, Gouda (The Netherlands), 79 euros adults, 75 euros children ages 4-12; Aug. 29, Paris, 60-90 euros adults, 50-80 euros children ages 4-17; Aug. 26-Sept. 3, 2,110-2,710 euros. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.

Germany

ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 11, Berlin, $119 adults, $65 children ages 3-11, $25 children ages 2 and under; Sept. 3-7, Normandy, $629 adults, $529 children ages 3-11, $149 children ages 2 and under; Oct. 8-12, Vienna and Budapest, $649 adults, $599 children ages 3-11, $179 children ages 2 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.

BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 2, hike and bike the Mosel river, $99 adults, $79 children; Aug. 7-11, Prague, $499-$599; Aug, 15, trout fishing, $59 adults, $39 children ages 6-11, $19 children ages 6 and under; Aug. 22, canoe adventure, $49; Aug. 22, Disneyland, $299 adults, $289 children ages 3-11, $169 children ages 3 and under; Aug. 29, Berlin, international beer festival, $199-$229. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.

GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 1-2, conquer the Nebelhorn (alps), $279; Aug. 4, indoor climbing, $30; Aug. 8, Austria whitewater rafting, $199 adults, $179 children ages 10-14. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Aug. 1, skydiving, $299; Aug. 7-10, Prague, $499-$599 adults, $399 children ages 11 and under; Aug. 8, Paris, $179-$199; Sept. 3-7, Spain, $1,499-$1,699; Sept. 11-13, Ruwer train trail and Mosel river overnight bike ride, $529-$729. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Aug. 16, wine fest, 89 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 3-11; Aug. 23, Cochem, 149 euros; Sept. 5, Bernkastel-Kues, wine fest, 79 euros; Sept. 4-7, Normandy, 939-1,199 euros adults, 799 euros children ages 11 and under; Sept. 6, wine on wheels, 119 euros; Oct. 9-12, flavors of Tuscany, 899-1,169 adult, 789 euros children ages 11 and under; Oct. 17-18, Croatia, 1,799-2,399 euros adults, 1,499 euros children ages 3-10; Dec. 11-13, Paris premium, 519-669 euros adults, 439 euros children ages 11 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: Aug. 14, Black Forest treetop walk and suspension bridge, $50 adults, $25 children ages 6-14; Aug 21, Lake Koenigsee ferry (Bavaria) and hike to Obersee, $120; Aug. 28, Black Forest, Bad Rippoldsau, bear and wolf park, $60; Sept. 25, Feldbergsteig trail, $75.

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: 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; Sept. 5, Santa Teresa salt factory, $100; Sept. 7, Sancti Petri castle and night kayak, $85; Sept. 12, Rota, Los Corrales Beach, kayaking, $60; Sept. 19, canyon descending, $85. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: Malaga, $60; Aug. 9, Sanlucar horse race on the beach, $35; Aug. 15, Albufeira, Portugal, $90; Aug. 22, Vendimia (grape harvest), $100; Aug. 29, Bay of Cadiz, sailboat and tapas, $115; Sept. 5, Marbella and Puerto Banus, $60; Sept. 12, Malaga (historical tour), $90 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Sept. 19, Sevilla (historical tour) $80 adults, $55 children ages 2-14. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.