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Outdoor Recreation

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Trips and Tours

Outdoor Recreation takes you on adventures all over Europe. This includes trips to go skiing and snowboarding, to the Bad Duerkheim Wine Fest, the Oktoberfest in Munich and more. CLICK HERE for this year's calendar of upcoming trips and tours.

Prior to accepting registration and payment over the phone, customers must verify their ID cardholder status in person and finalize the creation of an account in our payment system.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation is looking for volunteers to be trip captains for leisure and adventure trips throughout the year, going to various locations in Germany and Europe.

Responsible adults who are interested in leading group trips are wanted. Applicants should enjoy traveling, people and adventure.

Most trips will happen over the weekends.

If you are interested, please register in the Volunteer Management Information System and get in touch with the Outdoor Recreation staff for detailed information. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 or send an email by CLICKING HERE.

Outdoor Recreation Equipment Rental

Outdoor Recreation has a wide variety of equipment available for rent -- everything from bikes to tents, bouncy castles to dunk tanks. Bike maintenance and repair, ski and snowboard repair, storage and more are other available services. Check out their updated price list! 

CLICK HERE for a list of the equipment available, services and prices.

Information for Bikers

Choose the correct bike

So Your Child Wants a Bike

Bike Safety Information

Biking Presentation

Bike To Work

1000 Kilometer Biking Club Program

Outdoor Recreation Bike and Ski Shop Fees

Ski, Snowboard and Bicycle Repair Shop

Outdoor Recreation has a full service Ski, Snowboard and Bicycle Maintenance and Repair Shop. Services include everything from edging and hot wax to full service with stone grinding, P-Texing, binding adjustments and installation (during the winter months). During the summer months, the shop converts to a full-service Bicycle Maintenance and Repair operation.

Additional services are available upon request. Call civ (0611) 143-548-9801 to make an appointment.

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Climbing Wall

The Wiesbaden Sports and Fitness Center features an outside Climbing Wall on the south side of the facility. Outdoor Recreation manages the training and use of the wall. 

CLICK HERE to view the Climbing Wall Manual. 

For more information call Outdoor Recreation at civ (0611) 143-548-9801.

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Warrior Adventure Quest

 

Wiesbaden's Warrior Adventure Quest program featured on Army home page:

https://www.army.mil/article/174231/warrior_adventure_quest_builds_teamwork_resiliency

Paintball

The Paintball Field at Clay North is available by advance reservation to those contacting Outdoor Recreation.

Availability is anytime during daylight hours, space permitting.

Field Fee, 1-20 per Person = $25
Field Fee, 21 and up, per Person = $20

Accessories Package Included in price per person

Paintballs = $20 per case of 500 pieces

To book a reservation, groups must pay $250 for a field fee. This also covers the first 10 equipment packages.

Policies and Regulation governing the Sport of Paintball in Germany:

In accordance with Army Europe Regulation 190-16 (Installation Access Control) only 4 guests are allowed to be signed in per I.D. Card holder.

Local Nationals are not allowed to purchase non-consumables, rent equipment nor pay any service/participation fees.

All bonafide guests must be registered on the AE Form 190-16F with both the sponsors and guest information completely filled out. (All consumable like paintballs must be exhausted on the property prior to departure).

In accordance with Army Europe Regulation 215-144 (Paintball SOP) all paintball players and operations must be within 100% compliance with German Law regarding the sport of paintball.

Minimum age is 18 years for all ID card holders and non ID card holders. Proof of age may be required at registration.

ACU's, BDU's or any type of camouflage clothing is not permitted on the field during normal operating days. US Army Military Training is the only exception to this rule.

All paintball markers, to include personal markers, must have the German “F” stamp

Maximum velocity for paintballs is 7.5 Joules or 214 FPS

No alcohol may be consumed before or during paintball

Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting

Click HERE to visit Wiesbaden's Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I find out what equipment is available for rental? Answer: Our rental equipment and associated prices are listed above.

2. What are the rates for equipment rental? Answer: Our rental equipment and associated prices, are listed in Inside MWR. 

3. How do I sign up for a tour or event? Answer: You can stop by The Sports, Fitness and Outdoor Recreation Center to sign up in person, or you can contact our office by phone (0611-143-548-9801 / DSN: 548-9801). If you contact us by phone, you will need to provide us with your credit card information for the 20 percent down payment.

4. Where can I get my bike repaired? Answer: Outdoor Recreation has a bike maintenance program. We suggest that you call in advance to make an appointment for bike service.

5. Who is allowed to go on Outdoor Recreation tours/events? Answer: ID cardholders and their guests are allowed to go on our trips. If you are sponsoring a non-ID cardholder, then you must accompany that individual on the trip.

6. How can I see upcoming trips for the next six months? Answer: Our trips are listed here on our website, by selecting Outdoor Recreation and scrolling down to the calendar.

7. How early should I reserve equipment/bus/venue? Answer: You can reserve equipment up to one week prior. Full payment is required at the time of the reservation. Units can rent equipment as far out as one month. There is no limitation on bus requests. A 50 percent deposit is required to confirm the reservation, however.

8. Are there driving directions available? Answer: We can provide driving directions as needed.

9. Where can I find local campground information? Answer: Just call our office and we can provide you information and website links to camping within Germany. 

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Trips and Tours 2024 and 2025

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Basic Bicycle Maintenance

Learn the basics of bicycle repair and maintenance

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Colmar Christmas Market

Join Outdoor Recreation for a trip to this scenic French town

Nov 30 7 am - 9 pm
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Brussels Christmas Market Trip

Head to Belgium for some holiday sights, sounds and scents

Dec 1 5 am - 10 pm
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Strasbourg Christmas Market

Here's a day trip to visit the Alsatian town of Strasbourg

Dec 7 7 am - 9 pm
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Cologne Christmas Market

Time for another holiday outing

Dec 8 8 am - 8 pm

Cologne Christmas Market

Time for another holiday outing

Dec 8 8 am - 8 pm
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Nuernberg Christmas Market

Visit Germany's most famous holiday market

Dec 15 7 am - 9 pm
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Metz Christmas Market

Outdoor Recreation travels to France for this holiday gem

Dec 21 7 am - 9 pm

Luxembourg Christmas Market

Travel to another country this holiday with Outdoor Recreation

Dec 22 7 am - 9 pm
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Luxembourg Christmas Market

Travel to another country this holiday with Outdoor Recreation

Dec 22 7 am - 9 pm
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U.S. Forces Sports Shooting Knowledge Course

Earn your sports shooting certification

Jan 23 6 pm - 10 pm
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Dortmund Hunting, Hound and Fishing Exhibition

Visit one of Germany's largest outdoors exhibitions

Jan 30 5:30 pm - 10 pm
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U.S. Forces German Hunting Course

Successfully complete this course for the right to purchase a German Hunting License

Feb 4 6 pm - 10 pm
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U.S. Forces German Fishing Course

Learn what it takes to acquire a German Fishing License

Feb 20 6 pm - 10 pm