Outdoor Recreation — August 3, 2018

Baumholder

Baumholder Outdoor Recreation, Smith Barracks, Bldg. 816, 485-7182 or 06783-6-7182. Thu. to Mon. 10. a.m. to 6 p.m., Tue. & Wed. closed. https://baumholder.armymwr.com

Netherlands Adventure Weekend
Aug. 3 to Aug. 6
Let Baumholder Outdoor Recreation take you on a whirlwind tour of the Netherlands. Enjoy all the city of Amsterdam has to offer,  2.5-hour wind surfing lesson on a dune-covered dutch beach, the city of Rotterdam and more. Cost $455 per person.

Paintball Play Days
Aug. 4
Come out to one of the largest Army Paintball fields in Europe offered through the Baumholder Outdoor Recreation (ODR) and try this thrilling activity and pump up your adrenaline. Cost: Full Rental + Field Fee: $30.

Speyer Medieval Festival
Aug. 25
Experience life as it was hundreds of years ago with the locals dressed as knights, mercenaries, archers, miners, princes, noblewomen, farmhands, maids, artisans, traders, musicians, fools, jugglers, artists, scholars and many other performers in imaginative medieval garments which will carry the guests into the 13th century.

You can expect an unforgettable day with countless attractions, fantastic stage shows, huge medieval markets, music concerts and of course breathtaking and spectacular knight fights. Cost: Adults: $69 per person, Children under 12: $49.

Trier Express
Sep. 3
Trier is a southwestern German city in the Moselle wine region, near the Luxembourg border. Founded by the Romans, it contains several well-preserved Roman structures. Visit the Porta Nigra, Roman imperial bath house, Roman ampitheater and other historic sites. Cost: Adults: $49.00 per person, Children under 12: $39.00 per person.

Kaiserslautern

Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation, Pulaski Barracks, Bldg. 2905, 493-4117 or 0631-3406-4117. Mon. to Fri. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on federal holidays. https://kaiserslautern.armymwr.com

Venice Express
Aug. 24 to 26
Venice is the original pedestrian zone and is filled with countless shops, restaurants, museums and other attractions. With no tour guide or set schedule to follow, you will be able to explore this living museum however you see fit. Visit the glass museums on Murano, ride a water taxi or gondola in the Grand Canal, visit Saint Mark’s Square, or shop on both sides of the Rialto Bridge. Cost: $179 per person.

Sun and Sand — Santa Susanna, Spain
Aug. 30 to Sept. 3
From the lobby of your 4 star hotel and spa located at the 75 meter wide gold sand beach, you just need to walk out the door to start soaking up the sun! The Costa del Maresme region offers tons of recreational activities, ranging from snorkeling and scuba diving to sea kayaking, or just laying on the beach. A day trip to Barcelona is also included, where you can visit the famous cathedral La Sagrada Familia or the Museo de Picasso. Cost: Starting at $499 per person.

Krakow and Auschwitz
Aug. 31 to Sep. 3
Explore the UNESCO world heritage city of Krakow, Poland, shop for blue-glazed Polish pottery, and experience the horror of Auschwitz on this trip. Cost: Starting at $429 per person

Brussels Weekend – Belgian Beer Fest
Aug. 31 to Sep. 3
Attend the 20th Belgian Beer Weekend at the Grand Place in Brussels! With over 350 different types of beer from at least 50 Belgian breweries, lovers of Belgian beers will need the entire weekend to sample the many different styles which make Belgian beer famous. If all that beer doesn’t tempt your taste buds, you can still have a great weekend enjoying the capital of the European Union! Cost: Starting at $349 per person.

Whitewater Rafting and Canyoning
Aug. 31 to Sep. 3
Challenge yourself on an action packed summer weekend when you go Whitewater Rafting and Canyoning! If that’s not enough, you can spend the afternoon experiencing other adventure options in Landeck like hiking, biking, climbing, paragliding, and kayaking, or just rest and relaxation at your riverside campground. Cost: $329 per person.

Eagles Nest Overnight
Sep. 1 to 3
Explore the beautiful city of Salzburg, home to Mozart and Maria Von Trapp or take the Sound of Music tour before an excursion to the famous landmarks of Berchtesgaden. Of course no visit to Berchtesgaden would be complete without taking the mountain road to the notorious Kehlsteinhaus, also known as The Eagle’s Nest, one of the most “must see” destinations to anyone stationed in Europe. Cost: Starting at $399 per person.

Oktoberfest Weekend
Sep. 21 to 23, 28 to 30 or Oct. 5 to 8
Enjoy the best Oktoberfest trips in the Kaiserslautern Military Community! These trips include transportation and lodging at the Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. Cost: Starting at $229 per person in Sept. & starting at $349 in Oct.

Octoberfest Express
Sep. 22, 29, or Oct. 6
Enjoy the best Oktoberfest trips in the Kaiserslautern Military Community! These trips include transportation to and from the Oktoberfest grounds. Cost: $79 per person

Imperial Weekend – Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava
Oct. 4 to 8
Spend a long weekend along the Danube river in three Hapsburg imperial cities, Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. Trip includes transportation, hotels, breakfast and guided tours of Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest. Cost: Starting at $499 per person.

Prague Weekend
Oct. 5 to 8
Enjoy Columbus Weekend  in Prague, the “City of 100 spires”! Prague suffered considerably less damage during World War II than other major cities, and contains one of the world’s most pristine and varied collections of architecture. The entire old city awaits you. The Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle, Charles’ Bridge, countless shops and many museums are all within walking distance. Cost: Starting at $399 per person.

Copenhagen Overnight
Oct. 11 to 14
Explore the maritime capital city’s streets and canals, visit various nautical and naval museums, and shop for Scandinavian specialty goods in Sweden. From the time you arrive at your centrally located hotel in the heart of Copenhagen, you will be within walking distance of all of Copenhagen’s downtown destinations, including the world famous Tivoli Gardens which will be in the middle of its annual Halloween Festival! Cost: Starting at $299 per person.

Ramstein

Ramstein Outdoor Recreation, KMC Center, Bldg. 3336, 480-5705 or 06371-47-5705. Mon. to Fri. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat., Sun., holidays and training days 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. https://www.86fss.com/sports-and-recreation/outdoor-recreation

Swiss Alps: Granite Getaway
Aug. 9 to 12
Includes: Equipment, Swiss Mountain Guide, instruction, transportation, hut lodging & hut meals. Nestled high in an alpine valley at the headwaters of Lake Lucerne sits Bergseehutte. Pink granite walls thousands of feet high surround the landscape and some of them are accessible right out of the hut! We’ll spend a long weekend circumnavigating this alpine wonderland from hut to hut taking in the glacially-carved lake from all directions, Bring your harness and shoes as well because we’ll fill non-hiking hours with climbing on immaculate walls scattered through the area. Non-climbers will find themselves enthralled with the hiking terrain out the doorstep of the alpine huts. Cost: $329.00, Ages: 18 +

Mountain Biking: Foundations
Aug. 11
Includes: Bike rental, instruction & transportation. This course will cover all the skills essential for you to enter the world of mountain biking. An ODR trip leader will guide you through a section of one of Germany’s largest forests emphasizing key techniques that differentiate true mountain biking from the Huffy you grew up on in the cul-de-sac.  This course is designed for those with previous biking experience eager to explore the world of forest roads and single-track trails. All riding demands fitness and endurance. Cost $29.00. Ages:18 +

Roth Horse Ranch
Aug. 26
Enjoy a family-oriented trail ride through the Palatinate forest perfect for first time riders as well as bow-legged veterans. Half our group will ride while the other half enjoys the grounds and petting zoo at the nearby Roth Horse Ranch. Long pants and closed-toe shoes mandatory. We suggest bringing provisions for a picnic lunch to enjoy a relaxing afternoon out in nature with family. No food is available at the ranch. All Includes: Transportation, trail ride & petting zoo access. Cost: $29.