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The Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, is among many across the Continent kicking into high gear this month.

The Christmas market in Strasbourg, France, is among many across the Continent kicking into high gear this month. (iStock)

Base tours offer an easy way to see Europe with other members of the military community. Here is a sampling of trips scheduled as of Nov. 4, 2022. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.

Belgium

SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.

Germany

ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 24-27, Zell am See, ski and snowboard trip, $399 adults, $249 children ages 14-17, $199 children ages 13 and under; Dec. 3, Prague, Christmas market, $79 adults, $39 children ages 4-12, $19 children ages 3 and under; Dec. 10, Strasbourg Christmas market, $79 adults, $39 children ages 4-12, $19 children ages 3 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.

BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Dec. 12, winter hunting course & certification, $250; Nov. 5, trout fishing, $69 adults, $49 children ages 6-11, $29 children ages 6 and under; Nov. 12, Bruges, $99 aduls, $79 children ages 12 and under; Nov. 12, champagne, $139; Nov. 13, Stuttgart zoo, $69 adults, $49 children ages 17 and under. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.

GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Nov. 5, German hunting course, $250; Nov. 6, Herrenchiemsee castle, $75 adults, $60 children ages 3-12, $20 children ages 3 and under; Nov. 12, Salzburg, $75 adults, $60 children ages 3-12, $20 children ages 3 and under; Nov. 24-27, Stubai (Austria), Thanksgiving weekend ski/snowboard, $369 adults, $249 children ages 15 and under. DSN (314) 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 9, Krakow and Auschwitz, $699 adults (single room), $569 adults (double room); Nov. 23-27, Pilgrims’ Thanksgiving - London and Plymouth, $879 adults (single room), $699 adults (double room), $499 children ages 3-11, $229 children ages 2 and under. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Nov. 11-13, Loket and Prague, 389 euros adults (single room), 339 euros adults (double room), 289 euros children ages 3-11; Dec. 9-11, Oslo, 539-729 euros. Call CIV 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com. RTT FLIGHT TOURS/RAMSTEIN: Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.

SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: Nov. 5, Zoo D'Amneville & Vitarium, 117 euros adults, 107 euros children ages 3-12; Nov. 6, Vogelsang and Wildlife park, 108 euros adults, 98 euros children ages 3-12; DSN 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.

STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.

WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 19, Valkenburg, Christmas market, $69 adults, $59 children up to age 16; Nov. 12, Castle Nordkirchen & the city of Muenster, 144 euros adults, 134 children ages 3-14. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-eurospe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.

Italy

USO ROME: Daily: 8 a.m., Rome, 36 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-8; 9:30 a.m., Borghese Gallery, 45 euros adults, 35 euros children; 3 p.m. daily, Love and Death in Rome: 2,700 Years of Scandals, 40 euros adults, 33 euros ages 5-17; daily: 10 a.m., Vatican museums and St. Peter’s Basilica, 65 euros adults, 46 euros ages 5-17; 9:30 a.m. daily, ancient city (Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill), 60 euros adults, 45 euros children ages 5-17; 7 p.m. daily, Rome at Twilight, 29 euros adults, 23 euros ages 5-17; 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. daily, Underground Rome, 46 euros adults, 38 euros ages 5-17; 2 p.m. daily, catacombs, 45 euros; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Arts and History Elite Walking Tour, 35 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-12; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Rome by Night with dinner and music, 75 euros adults, 60 euros ages 2-12; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, Jewish Ghetto, Tiberina Island and Trastevere, 35 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-12; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Baroque Rome and Caravaggio, 35 euros adults, 28 euros ages 2-12; Mondays, Florence (semi-private walking tour), 52 euros adults, 39 euros ages 5-17; call CIV 06-397-27419 or visit www.rome.uso.it.

The Netherlands

SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-eurospe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.

Spain

ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 19, Hiking Garganta del Capitan in Los Alcornocales Natural Park; Dec. 3, Pinar de la Algaida-Salinas e Bonanza, mountain bike ride; Dec. 10, Jan. 21, Grazalema, hiking El Pinsapar; Dec. 16 , Jan..13, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, Granada, ski and snowboard trip; Jan. 28, Pinar de la Algaida, mountain bike ride; DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: Nov. 5, Granada historical tour; Nov. 12, Gibraltar rock tour; Nov. 19, Castellar de la Frontera; Nov. 26, wine tour/tasting and lunch; Dec. 3, foodie tour: olive oil; Dec. 10, Cadiz, historical tour; Dec. 17, across, living nativity. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

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