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USAG Wiesbaden

United States Army Garrison Wiesbaden · Wiesbaden, Germany

USAG Wiesbaden serves as the headquarters for US Army Europe and Africa (USAREUR-AF) and is one of the premier Army assignments in Europe. Wiesbaden is a prosperous spa city in the heart of the Rhine wine region, directly across the river from Mainz. Frankfurt International Airport is just 30 minutes away, making worldwide travel extraordinarily convenient.

E-5 BAH: $1,800 OHA
O-3 BAH: $2,800 OHA
Avg Home Price: OHA covered
Branch: Army

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Neighborhoods

Clay Kaserne

On-Post Family Housing

On-Post OHA/mo

Modern on-post housing adjacent to the main headquarters buildings.

Hainerberg Housing Area

On-Post Family Housing

On-Post OHA/mo

Hillside housing area with views of Wiesbaden city; popular with families.

Wiesbaden City Apartments

Off-Post German Urban

$1,400 to $2,200 equiv/mo

Elegant German apartments in one of Germany's wealthiest and most livable cities.

Mainz / Bingen Area

Off-Post

$1,200 to $1,800 equiv/mo

Across the Rhine; great wine villages and slightly lower rents than Wiesbaden proper.

Schools

Wiesbaden Elementary School

Grades PK-5

DoDEA school on Clay Kaserne with bilingual support and strong enrichment.

Wiesbaden Middle School

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school with robust STEM and arts programs.

Wiesbaden High School

Grades 9-12

One of DoDEA Europe's flagship high schools with extensive AP and IB preparation.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Available; competitive due to high demand from senior personnel

Off-Post Rental Market

Upscale German apartments in Wiesbaden, Mainz, and Rhine villages

Commute

Clay Kaserne is 5 minutes from downtown Wiesbaden. Frankfurt is 30 minutes by Autobahn or S-Bahn train.

Installation Highlights

Headquarters for US Army Europe and Africa, a high-visibility career assignment
Wiesbaden is a beautiful spa city surrounded by Rhine Gorge wine villages
Frankfurt International Airport is 30 minutes away for worldwide travel
Direct train connections to Paris, Amsterdam, and other European capitals
Rhine River cruises and Riesling wine tastings are iconic weekend activities

Insider Tips

The Rheingau wine region right outside post is one of Germany's finest; explore winery weekends.
Get a BahnCard 25 or 50 from Deutsche Bahn for significant discounts on European train travel.
Frankfurt International Airport perks include Lufthansa Space A flights and quick Europe travel.
The Wiesbaden Kochbrunnen hot springs in the city center are free and a great local curiosity.
Join the Wiesbaden Outdoor Recreation program for guided European ski trips and travel deals.

Nearby Attractions

Rhine Gorge UNESCO World Heritage stretch from Bingen to Koblenz
Heidelberg Old Town and castle ruins
Frankfurt Museumsufer museum row along the Main River
Burg Eltz fairy-tale castle in the Moselle Valley
Rüdesheim am Rhein wine village and Drosselgasse

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Phone: DSN 548-9737
DSN: 548-9737
Hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1630

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