Moving to USAG Wiesbaden
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden sits on Clay Kaserne and Wiesbaden Army Airfield in the Hesse state capital, close to Frankfurt and the Rhine. Its tenants include Army Europe and Africa headquarters and other major commands and intelligence organizations. Under Army policy, all families at USAG Wiesbaden live in Army family housing, which is spread across several gated neighborhoods.
| Branch | Army |
|---|---|
| Nearest city | Wiesbaden, Germany |
| Airports | Frankfurt (FRA), about a 30-minute drive |
| Climate | Mild by German standards: warm summers, cool winters, one of the sunniest parts of the country |
| Cost of living | High local costs; OHA and COLA offset them, and families shop at the Hainerberg exchange and commissary |
| On-base housing | Army Family Housing in Hainerberg, Aukamm, Crestview, Clay Kaserne and Newman Village |
| Medical care | U.S. Army Health Clinic Wiesbaden |
| Family support center | Army Community Service (ACS), Hainerberg |
Where families live
Hainerberg
Secured area for junior enlisted soldiers and their families with walk-up apartments, an exchange, commissary, ACS and theater.
Clay Kaserne
Apartments for senior NCOs and officers with a fitness center, post office, food court and library.
Newman Village
Duplexes and single-family homes with private yards, garages and basements.
Aukamm
Army family housing neighborhood with Aukamm Elementary School on site.
Crestview
Army family housing neighborhood; check with the Housing Services Office for current inventory.
Schools
DoDEA Europe operates four schools serving USAG Wiesbaden. The School Liaison Office, located in the Hainerberg ACS building, handles enrollment and transition questions and prefers appointments.
- DoDEA Europe - Wiesbaden — Elementary, middle and high school for military families.
On the installation: Aukamm Elementary School, Wiesbaden Elementary School, Wiesbaden Middle School, Wiesbaden High School
School Liaison Office, ACS Building 7790, Hainerberg; DSN 314-548-9305
Things to do near USAG Wiesbaden
- Kurhaus and Wiesbaden hot springsfamilyHistoric spa town with thermal baths and a grand casino building.
- Neroberg and Neroberg railwayoutdoorsFunicular and viewpoint above the city.
- Rheingau wine regionfoodVineyards and wine festivals along the Rhine within minutes.
- Mainzday-tripNeighbor city across the Rhine with the Gutenberg Museum.
- Frankfurtday-tripMuseums, skyline and markets a short drive or train ride away.
- Rhine Gorge castlesday-tripUNESCO-listed Rhine valley with castles and river cruises.
- Wiesbaden Christmas market (Sternschnuppenmarkt)familySeasonal market in the old town.
- Community MWR programsfamilyFitness, youth and outdoor recreation offered through Army MWR.
Realtors & local services
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- USAG Wiesbaden Housing Services OfficeClay KaserneHandles assignment and touring of Army Family Housing; located at Clay Kaserne, Building 1023 West; DSN 314-548-4433.
- Hainerberg Neighborhood CenterHainerbergHousing Office service point in Building 7802 for junior enlisted housing; DSN 314-548-4450.
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Local programs & support
- USAG Wiesbaden Army Community ServiceRelocation help, financial counseling and family support based in Hainerberg.
- Wiesbaden School Liaison OfficeHelps with enrollment, records and school transitions for military children.
PCS tips for USAG Wiesbaden
- Under Army in Europe Regulation 420-1, all families at USAG Wiesbaden live in Army Family Housing, so you will not be looking for off-base rentals.
- New arrivals stay at the Wiesbaden Lodge on Hainerberg while touring available homes at the Housing Services Office.
- Homes typically have radiators and no central air conditioning, so bring fans for summer; most come with U.S.-sized appliances and both 110V and 220V outlets.
- Email the Housing Services Office before arrival; the office is closed weekends and U.S. holidays and has limited staff on German holidays.
- Check which neighborhood fits your rank and household size before arrival, since Hainerberg is for junior enlisted and Clay/Newman for senior NCOs and officers.
Benefits to use on this move
- Dislocation Allowance (DLA)Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
- Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
- Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
- VA Home Loan GuarantyService members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
- Pet Transportation ReimbursementFamilies moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
- Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military ChildrenSchool-age children of active duty families changing schools
- School Liaison ProgramParents choosing schools and transferring records
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Last researched 2026-10. Housing partners, school assignments and phone numbers change; confirm with the installation before you sign anything. Spot an error? Send a correction.
Sources
- https://home.army.mil/wiesbaden/index.php/about/Garrison/directorate-public-works/housing-services-office/hainerberg-housing-area
- https://home.army.mil/wiesbaden/about/Garrison/directorate-public-works/housing-services-office/clay-kaserne-and-newman-village
- https://installations.militaryonesource.mil/military-installation/usag-wiesbaden/education/education