Snowworld Landgraaf -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation heads to Snowworld Landgraaf in The Netherlands for a day of indoor skiing/snowboarding on Nov. 24. Snowworld Landgraaf is one of the largest indoor winter sports areas in the world. Cost is $119 per person (bring your own gear) or $139 per person (including ski/snowboard rental). Bring extra Euros for lift tickets, meals and other purchases. CLICK HERE for details.
Ice Skating -- Go ice skating with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt (the largest in/outdoor skating facility in the region. The Eissporthalle features two indoor and two outdoor skating areas. Ice Skating dates are: Dec. 9, 2023; Jan. 20, 2024; and March 16, 2024. Cost is $15 per person for transportation. Entrance fees are extra: 7 Euro for adults, 5 Euro for children ages 6-17 and free for children age 5 and under. Bring your own skates or rent a pair for 5 Euro per person. Bring extra Euros for drinks and snacks on location. Sign up a week before each date. CLICK HERE for details.
Christmas Market Trips -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a host of special bus trips to European Christmas Markets during the holiday season. On Nov. 18, 2023, spend a day shopping or enjoying the local food specialties at this underground market in Valkenburg, the Netherlands. CLICK HERE for details. On Nov. 25, 2023, they are headed to the scenic French town of Strasbourg. CLICK HERE for details. On Dec. 2, 2023, they are headed to one of Germany's most famous holiday markets -- the Nuernberg Christmas Market. CLICK HERE for details. On Dec. 9, 2023, they are headed to the walled city of Rothenburg on the Tauber River. CLICK HERE for details. On Dec. 16, 2023, they are headed to North Rhein Westphalia to visit the famed Cologne Christmas Market. CLICK HERE for details.
Engelberg Ski and Snowboard Express -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation invites you for an exciting day of skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Engelberg, Switzerland. Day trips will take place on Dec. 16, 2023; Jan. 27, 2024, Feb. 24, 2024, and March 30, 2024. Cost is $189 per person including use of ski or snowboard gear; or $169 per person if using your own equipment. Lift tickets are extra. CLICK HERE for more information.
Black Forest Ski and Snowboard Express -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers day trips to the Black Forest for skiing or snowboarding. Trips will take place on Jan. 6, Feb. 3 and March 2, 2024. Cost is $159 per person including use of ski or snowboard gear; $129 per person if using own equipment. Lift tickets are not included in the price. CLICK HERE for more information.
Kaprun Ski Trip -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a trip to Kaprun, Austria, -- one of Europe's best known winter sports resorts -- on Feb. 16-19, 2024. Enjoy a stay in a four-star hotel and great times on Austrian slopes. CLICK HERE for more information.
Venice Carnival -- The world-famous Carnival in Venice is unique in the world. The fanciful costumes and masks worn throughout the city of canals during the Carnival season date back to the 11th century. Outdoor Recreation hosts this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Feb. 9-12, 2024, with stops in several noted Italian cities. Early Bird Special Sign-up (before July 4, 2023): $479 per adult ages 12 and up, $399 for children ages 3-11, $329 for inants (up to age 3). After July 4, 2023, the price is $499 per adult (ages 12 and above), $419 for children (ages 3-11), $349 for infants (up to age 3). Price includes round-trip transportation, two overnights in four-star hotels in Mestre and Padua with breakfast, services of local guides in Florence, Venice and Verona. Deadline to register is Dec. 8, 2023. CLICK HERE for more information.
Paris Trip -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a trip to Paris on April 11-14. Get to know this dazzling French center of culture, history and gastronomy -- situated on the Seine River. Take some time to explore the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral and the famed Louvre Museum. CLICK HERE for more information.
Amsterdam Trip -- Head to The Netherlands with Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation April 26-28 to visit Amsterdam. Spend some time wandering along the city's canals, past picturesque gabled houses, through the museum district and more during a visit to this famed European capital. CLICK HERE for more information.
Prague Trip -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a trip to Prague May 24-27, 2024. The Czech Republic capital is famous for its old-world charm, Gothic churches, baroque buildings, medieval astronomical clock and bridges over the Vitava River. CLICK HERE for details.
Cinque Terre, Pisa and Florence Trip -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation offers a trip to Italy on July 3-7, 2024. The trip includes stops at Cinque Terre to explore these five amazing cliffside villages, Pisa (with its famous leaning tower) and Florence for a wealth of architectural marvels and awesome art masterpieces. Cost is $799 for ages 12 and above; $739 for ages 3-11 and $599 for children up to age 3. CLICK HERE for details.
Bad Duerkheim Wine Fest -- Visit Germany's largest wine festival, featuring rides, amusements, food, wine and more on Sept. 14, 2024, with Outdoor Recreation. Cost is $79 for adults, $59 for children ages 15 and under. CLICK HERE for details.
Oktoberfest Express -- Visit the world's most famous annual beer festival, the Munich Oktoberfest, Oct. 28-29, 2024. Cost is $159 per adult; $139 for children ages 15 and under. CLICK HERE for more information.
Budapest and Vienna Trip -- Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation travels to two of Europe's most picturesque capitals -- Budapest, Hungary, and Vienna, Austria -- on Sept. 19-22. Both are chockful of architectural wonders, history and culture. Cost is $739 per person ages 12 and above; $699 per person for ages 3-11 and $539 for children up to age 3. If requesting a single room, there is a $199 supplement. Price includes round-trip transportation, two overnights in a 3- or 4-star hotel, two breakfasts and a city tour or Vienna. CLICK HERE for more information.
*** PLEASE NOTE: This schedule will be updated as additional trips are finalized and added to the schedule throughout the year.
*** Hunting, Fishing and Sports Shooting Opportunities – Outdoor Recreation offers a host of classes and more throughout the year. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 or stop by the center on Clay North for details.