This bridge crosses over the river Rio de la Miel in Spain’s Los Alcornocales natural park. Rota Outdoor Recreation offers opportunities to take a hike through the park on Oct. 24 and Nov. 14. (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 Sept. 11, 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: Sept. 26, Rhine valley, 89 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 4-13; Oct. 10, Luxembourg, 85 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 4-14; Oct. 17-22, Krakow (Poland), 865-1050 euros. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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: Sept. 12-13, German fishing course, $80-$120; Sept. 12, Bad Duerkheim, wine festival, $89; Sept. 19, Oktoberfest Munich, $129; Sept. 25-27, Oktoberfest at Edelweiss lodge and resort, $449-$629 DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sept. 19, Oktoberfest Munich, $99 adults, $89 children ages 12-16, $$79 children ages 11 and under; Oct. 24, Ludwigsburg, pumpkin festival, $109 adults, $99 children ages 12-16, $89 children ages 11 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sept. 11-13, Ruwer train trail and Mosel river overnight bike ride, $529-$729; Oct. 7-12, Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, imperial weekend, $999-$1,349 adults, $799 children ages 2-11, $349 children ages 1 and under; Oct. 15-18, Bordeaux (France), wine weekend, $899-$1,199; Nov. 11-15, Iceland, $1,999-$2,899 adults, $1,799 children ages 2-11, $349 children ages 1 and under; DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Oct. 9-12, flavors of Tuscany, 899-1,169 adults, 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: Sept. 25, Feldbergsteig trail, $75; Oct. 3, Black Forest, zipline adventure, $115; Nov. 8, Black Forest, Schnaps fountain path, $100-$250; Nov. 29, reball, $90 1-5 players, $175 6-10 players;
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Sept. 19, Rhein in Flames, St. Goar, $79 adults, $69 children ages 15 and under; Sept. 26, $189 adults, $179 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: Sept. 12, Rota, Los Corrales Beach, kayaking, $60; Sept. 19, canyon descending, $85; Sept. 26, Rota, Los Corrales Beach, Stand-up paddle boarding; $60; Oct. 3, Los Torunos natural park, mountain bike ride, $25; Oct. 17, rock climbing, $75; Oct. 24, Los Alcornocales natural park, hiking, $45; Oct. 31. Canyon descending, $85; Nov. 7, rock climbing, $75; Nov. 14, Los Alcornocales natural park, hiking, $45; Nov. 21, Via Ferrata, Grazalema park, $85. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Sept. 12, Malaga (historical tour), 90 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Sept. 19, Sevilla (historical tour), $80 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Sept. 26, Rock of Gibraltar, self-guided, $60; Oct. 3, $90 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Oct. 10-12, Northern Morocco, Columbus Day weekend, $835-$870 adults, $595 children ages 13 and under; Oct. 17, Malaga, self-guided, $60; Cordoba, historical tour, $90 adults, $55 children ages 14 and under; Oct. 31, Granada, self guided, $70; Nov. 7, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
