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amusement parks Europa Park • June 28 $45 Adults, $35 Children, $109 Family Children up to 3 years are free!

In Germany’s biggest amusement park you can wander through 13 European-themed areas offering over 100 attractions and international shows. Admission fees: Adults €37.50; Children (4-11 years of age) €33; For Children under 4 years of age admission is free. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

Disneyland Paris • August 9 $129 Adults, $79 Children, $279 Family Children up to 3 years are free!

Experience the magic! Arrive early Saturday morning and enjoy a full day at the park. Save money in hotel fees and transportation by traveling with us on our luxury touring bus (A/C, on-board bathroom, movies, reclining seats).

Disneyland ticket prices range from €55 for children to €60 for adults. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

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Black Forest Shopping Trip • September 6 $45 Adults, $35 Children, $109 Family Children up to 3 years are free!

In the midst of the wild, romantic Black Forest landscape, sits the lively little town of Triberg. Visit the Black Forest Museum, the Baroque pilgrimage church with the charming sexton’s lodge and the town hall with its magnificent wood carvings. The highest waterfall in Germany with its 7 cascades is located here along with a wide variety of shops to purchase Black Forest arts and crafts and world famous cuckoo clocks. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

Pottery Shopping Boleslawiec, Poland • October 18 $129 Adults, $79 Children, $279 Family Children up to 3 years are free!

The trip to Poland will have you exploring several family owned factories producing high quality hand painted polish pottery. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

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Sunset Paddling Club: Paddle • Share • Learn Every Wednesday • June 4 – August 27 $25 Adults, $15 Children, $59 Family

Join us for a sunset paddle from the mouth of the Altmuhlsee to Ornbau (approx 1.5 hrs). After paddling stop for dinner at an imbiss along the river. Our Frequent Paddling Club Card entitles you to every third Sunset Paddling Club trip free. Trip departs at 5:30 p.m., other pick-ups available upon request. Includes transportation and equipment.

Inline Skating: $9 Every Wednesday • June 4 – August 27

Inline skating every Wednesday in conjunction with our Sunset Paddling Club. The trail from Altmuhlsee to Ornbau is perfect for inline skating (approx 4k). We’ll meet for dinner at an imbiss along the river. Trip departs at 5:30 p.m., other pick-ups available upon request.

Includes transportation and equipment.

Weekly Bicycle Rides: $5 if need to use ODR bike Every Thursday (May – October)

Join us every Thursday after work for a bike ride that lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Share your trails with other fellow riders, meet new friends and learn the surrounding areas. Ride departs at 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required no later than COB on Wednesday.

hunting, fishing & shooting

Contact our Hunting, Fishing and Sport Shooting coordinator for various sport shooting opportunities in the area and for booking hunts throughout Europe. Stop in at Outdoor Recreation for a brochure of upcoming events. self guided outdoor pursuits

If you are interested in any of the following activities, we can steer you in the right direction.

• Horseback riding: lessons and trail riding • SCUBA lessons • All-terrain vehicle riding • Skydiving • Bungee jumping • Hot Air Ballooning • Biking/Hiking Trails • Indoor/Outdoor Climbing Areas bicycle service

We offer a full range of services to keep your bicycle in top shape: from brakes, shifters and derailers to tune-ups, bicycle de-assembly for shipping or just “make it work”.

Stop in at Outdoor Recreation before the season begins!

PT Special: “One mile, no sweat. Mountain Bike, better yet!”

Tired of the same old P.T. drills in the morning with your unit? Let Outdoor Recreation add a little variety with our fleet of Cannondale Full Suspension Mountain Bikes. With advance notice, we’ll open up the shop at o’dark hundred and issue bikes and helmets to Soldiers for an alternative morning work-out. Storck Barracks delivery is also available with advance notice.

Bike to Work Week: May 12-16 Bike to Work Day: May 16

With spring in the air, Ansbach Outdoor Recreation and the League of American Bicyclists are promoting May as National Bike Month. Help us reduce our carbon footprint by participating in this event.

Tips for safer riding: • Have your bike checked • Always wear a helmet • Ride in the right-most lane that goes in the direction of your travel • Obey all stop signs, traffic lights and lane markings • Look before you change lanes or signal a turn: indicate your intention THEN act • Be visible and predictable at all times; wear bright clothing and signal turns

Paintball

The Paintball Field located at Urlas directly across the street from the Exchange mall is open every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month. Participants must be ID card holders and 16 years of age or older, LN participants must be 18 years of age. All equipment and paint is available on site. We can also accommodate the special events and parties for your group, prior reservation is required.

Some of the variety of equipment available: SPECIAL EVENTS • Fest tables, canopies, bouncy castles, inflatable paintball, yard games CAMPING EQUIPMENT • Sleeping bags, cots, tents, chairs, stoves, backpacks, ice chests,lanterns WATER SPORTS EQUIPMENT • Canoes, sea kayaks, sit-on-top kayaks BIKES & SKATES • Mountain bikes, inline skates, helmets, Nordic walking poles

Bldg. 5807 Katterbach Kaserne CIV 09802.83.3225 DSN 467.3225 Monday-Friday................ 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

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Two Castle Tour • May 3 $45 Adults, $35 Children, $109 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Visit two of Germany’s most famous castles in one day, Linderhof and Neuschwanstein. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

Kreuzberg Monastery & Brewery • May 10 $29 Adults, $19 Children, $65 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Kreuzberg Monastery (Kloster Kreuzberg) is situated just below the summit of the Rhön Mountains in southern Germany and famous for its beer. Join us for a short hike to the pilgrimage site, “The Three Crosses.” Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

Paris • May 17 $129 Adults, $79 Children, $279 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Visit the city of Paris in the spring. Climb the Eiffel Tower, admire the magnificent Notre Dame, walk through the ornately engraved Arc de Triomphe or just enjoy the day in one the numerous Parisian cafés. Trip departs Katterbach and Storck the late evening of May 16 and returns late evening of May 17. Includes transportation only.

BOSS Trip to Normandy & Paris • June 12-16 $479 Single Soldier, authorized guest, 18 years and older

Single Soldiers and their authorized guests can explore the American Cemeteries, Memorials and D-Day beaches with guided tours including Paris! There will be plenty of time to explore on your own. Overnights in Caen and Paris with breakfast included. Trip departs Bismarck the late evening of June 12 and returns late evening of June 16. Includes transportation, tours, and overnights with breakfasts (extra charge for single room).

Summer Solstice and Swarovski Innsbruck • June 21-22 $99 Adults, $59 Children, $215 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Once a year near the summer solstice, the Austrians illuminate the mountains around Ehrwald with a spectacular display of fires, forming remarkable pictures. We’ll overnight in Haiming, central to the many activities of the Tyrolean Alps and have dinner in an American style diner, with a 1960’s and old-timer cars theme before departing to Ehrwald to view the fires. On Sunday we’ll visit the Swarovski Innsbruck factory showroom, visit one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Innsbruck, have lunch and depart for home. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation and one overnight.

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Camping Trip to Camp Darby, Italy • July 4-7 $169 Adults, $109 Children, $399 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Join us on this camping trip to Camp Darby, Italy and visit some of the most beautiful tourist attractions Italy has to offer. On Friday we will travel to Camp Darby and after setting up the camp, you can spend the rest of the day by enjoying a beautiful Mediterranean evening. On Saturday we will make a stop in Pisa, before making our way to the magical area of rustic beauty, Cinque Terre. On Sunday, we will take a short trip to Florence and upon return, spend the rest of the day enjoying the sunny American Beach.

Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, camp site fees and equipment.

Berlin • July 12 $99 Adults, $59 Children, $215 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Discover Berlin and its turbulent history in one day. Visit Checkpoint Charlie, Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall, surviving medieval buildings near Alexander Platz and ultramodern glass and steel structures in Potsdamer Platz. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

Munich on Bikes • August 2 $79 Adults, $49 Children, $199 Family

Our 4-hour tour starts at the Marienplatz and includes the English Garden, Isar River, Peace Angel monument, the Maximilianeum (the Bavarian Parliament building), the Volksbad, Lukas Kirche and the Deutsches Museum. We’ll have lunch at Munich’s most popular beer garden before returning to the Marienplatz. Additional time for exploring will be available. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, bikes and a tour guide.

Venice • August 16 $129 Adults, $79 Children, $279 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Explore one of Europe’s most romantic cities. Admire the architecture, see the sites, visit art museums or enjoy a gondola ride. Trip departs Katterbach and Storck late evening August 15 and and returns late Saturday evening.

Includes transportation only.

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Labor Day Camping Trip to Lake Garda, Italy August 29–September 1 $149 Adults, $99 Children, $329 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Make this the summer to discover this awe inspiring lake in Italy. Sports, family leisure activities, history, shopping, or just chilling out on the beach eating ice cream and watching the sunset...Lake Garda has it all.

You’ll have the opportunity to shop at the local market in Malcesine and explore Verona. Activities such as sailing, windsurfing, rock climbing, biking, hiking and swimming are available. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, camp site fees and equipment.

Prague • September 13 $99 Adults, $59 Children, $215 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Discover Prague in a day! Arriving early, you’ll have plenty of time to visit the famous Charles Bridge and Market Square and explore, shop, hike to the castle or just stroll along the river. Trip departs Katterbach and Storck very early and and returns very late. Includes transportation only.

Rhine in Flames Camp and Boat Trip • September 20-21 $99 Adults, $59 Children, $215 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Travel to St. Goar across the river from the historic Loreley and beautiful vineyards. Prominent wine fests and camping along the Rhine River. Board a ferry and travel up the Rhine to Rüdesheim, viewing many castles along the way. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, ferry boat ride, camping equipment and fees.

Oktoberfest 2014 • September 27 $45 Adults, $35 Children, $109 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

Oktoberfest in Munich is the world’s largest fair and the most famous in Germany. Join Outdoor Recreation and leave the driving to us! Prost! Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation only.

Berchtesgaden/Salzburg • October 11-13 $199 Adults, $119 Children, $399 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

We will travel to Taxenbach to our guesthouse then take advantage of a pool and spa located in nearby Zell am See. On Sunday we’ll visit the city of Salzburg and in late afternoon you’ll have an option to visit and hike Europe’s largest waterfalls. On Monday we’ll depart Taxenbach and visit Berchtesgaden where you’ll be able to explore the Eagle’s Nest, visit intriguing Salt mines or take a boat ride on the magnificent Königsee Lake. Trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, 2 overnights with breakfast and dinner.

a d v e n t u r e Adventure Weekend in Garmisch • May 23-26 $139 Adults, $89 Children, $289 Family

A weekend packed with adventure activities: white water kayaking, flat water kayaking, canoeing, mountain biking, hiking and rock climbing. Progressive white water kayak lessons and Class I-III river trips available. White Water Rafting excursion arranged at an additional cost. Rustic Kean’s lodge offers bunk beds, shared bathroom facilities and a fully equipped kitchen for those wishing to prepare their own meals. Camping is available on site. Trip departs and returns Katterbach and Storck. Includes ransportation, all equipment, instruction and overnight accomodations.

White Water Rafting in Austria • June 7 $99 Adults, $59 Children, $215 Family

All equipment provided for a white water rafting trip on the River Inn. An extensive safety and skills briefing gets you ready for the trip lasting approximately 2-3 hours. Afterwards we’ll enjoy a BBQ lunch. The trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, equipment and guided white water raft trip.

Klettersteig (Via Ferrata) in Pottenstein June 8, July 13, August 10 $29 Adults, $19 Children, $65 Family

Experienced and beginner climbers will find Klettersteiging to be a safe and exciting experience. Modern via ferrata is a steel cable which runs along the route and is periodically fixed to the rock.

Using a via ferrata kit the climber can secure themselves to the cable, limiting any fall. The trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, equipment and guide.

Two Rivers Paddling: Main & Weisent • July 26-27 $59 Adults, $39 Children, $129 Family

Saturday we paddle the Main River, working on the basic moving water paddling techniques and then drive to our camp near the Wiesent River. Sunday we’ll further develop our paddling skills on the Class II Wiesent River. Previous paddling experience and participation on one Sunset Paddling trip is required. ODR staff will verify participant’s paddling skills prior to the trip. The trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation, guide, progressive paddling lessons, camping and paddling equipment.

Alpine Hiking: Zugspitze • July 19-20 $129 Adults, $79 Children, $279 Family Fall Colors Hike: Obertsdorf • October 4 $45 Adults, $35 Children, $109 Family Children younger than 3 are free!

A wonderful way of experiencing the mountains whether it’s one day or a weekend. Zugspitze Hike includes 1 overnight and meals so packing heavy provisions and camping gear is not necessary.

Departs from Katterbach. Includes transportation, guide, entrance to the gorge and overnight (Zugspitze) in an Alpine hut.

Bikes Rule! Liebliches Taubertal • August 3 $29 Adults, $19 Children, $65 Family

Bikes rule the road as we’re free to ride through the scenic region of Liebliches Taubertal, without any automobile traffic. Enjoy a relaxed pace or go for distance along these scenic roadways lined with vendors selling cake, coffee, beer and more. Inline skaters are welcome to join as well. The trip departs and returns to Katterbach and Storck. Includes transportation; bike rentals available at a discounted price.