On Dec. 3, Baumholder Outdoor Recreation plans a visit to Esslingen’s medieval Christmas market. (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. 24, 2023. 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: Dec. 15, Nuremberg by rail with ACS, DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 2, Cologne, Christmas market, $79 adults, $49 children; Dec. 3, Esslingen, medieval Christmas market, $69 adults, $49 children; Dec. 9, Black Forest $89 adults, $69 children; Dec. 16, Aachen Christmas market, $79 adults, $49 children; Dec. 23, Rothenburg Christmas market, $69 adults, $49 children; Jan. 6, Black Forest ski, $69 adults, $49 children; Jan. 11, Gastein Valley (Austria) ski and snowboard weekend, $450; Jan. 20, Paris, $119 adults, $99 children ages 11 and under. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 25, The Sights and Sounds of Salzburg, Austria, $80 adults, $70 children ages 12 and under; Dec. 8-10, fishing course, $65 adults, $40 children ages 10-17. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 25, Rothenburg and Nürnberg Christmas markets, $99 adults, $89 children ages 11 and under; Dec. 16, Baltic sea, Christmas markets, $1,779-$2,349 adults, $299-$1,629 children ages up to age 17. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Dec. 1-3 and Dec. 15-17, Norway, Christmas markets; 639-899 euros (ship); Dec. 8-10, Christmas in Paris, 439 euros; Dec. 10, Tuebingen and Esslingen, merry medieval and chocolate Christmas, 99 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 3-11, 59 euros children ages 2 and under; Jan. 12-15 and Feb. 16-19, arctic adventure, 1,499-1,659 euros; 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. 25, Metz Christmas market, 79 euros, 39 children; Dec. 2, Nuremberg and Rothenburg, Christmas markets, 119 euros adults, 109 euros children. DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through April 30 (2024), Seasonal ski and snowboard rentals. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 9, Jan. 20, March 16; Frankfurt ice skating; Nov. 10, 24, Landgraaf (The Netherlands), Snow World (indoor), $119-$139; Dec. 16, Cologne, Christmas market, $69 adults, $59 children ages 16 and under. DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-europe.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.
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. 25, Via Ferrata Grazalema park, $85; Dec. 2, Hiking El Pinsapar of Grazalema, $50; Dec. 9, La Via verde, mountain bike ride, $20; Dec. 15-18, Granada ski & snowboard trip, $250; Jan. 12-13, Granada ski and snowboard, $350; Jan. 20, hiking Garganta del Capitan in Los Alcornocales natural park, $60. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Nov. 25, Granada self-guided; Dec. 2, flamenco show and dinner; Dec. 16, Malaga self-guided; Dec. 23, San Marcos castle in Puerto and lunch; Dec. 30, Madrid New Year’s celebration; Jan. 6, Plaza de Toro, visit, wine taste and have lunch in El Puerto de Santa Maria. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
