It’s about time for Easter markets to spring up across the Continent. Baumholder Outdoor Recreation plans a trip March 2 to a traditional Easter market in Maulbronn. (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 Feb. 9, 2024. 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: Feb. 10, Venice carnival express, $149 adults, $75 children ages 4-12, $39 children ages 3 and under; March 16, Karlovy Vary and Pilsen, brewery tour, $99 adults, $49 children ages 4-12, $25 children ages 3 and under; March 23-30, Greek for spring break, $849 adults, $799 children ages 3-11, $299 children ages 2 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 16-19, Verbier, ski weekend, $469-$599 adults, $379 children ages 11 and under; March 2, Maulbronn, traditional Easter market, $49 adults, $39 children; March 9, Prague, $119 adults, $99 children ages 12 and under; March 16, wine tasting in France, $139 adults. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 10, 24, March 2, 9, Bavarian Forest, learn to ski/snowboard at the Geisskopf, $119; March 8-10, fishing course, $40-$65. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: March 21-26, Athens, $1,379-$1,679 adults, $1,029 children ages 12-16, $899 children ages 2-11, $499 children ages 2 and under; March 22-25, Chamonix, ski weekend, $379 children ages 11 and under; May 24-27, Normandy and Omaha beach, $529-$679 adults, $429-$599 adults. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN Feb. 10, Champagne for Valentine, 189 euros; Feb. 16-19, arctic adventure, 1,499-1,659 euros; Feb. 16, 19, Flavors of Tuscany, 849 euros; March 2, Innsbruck & Swarovski Crystal World, 129 euros; April 9, Salzburg (Austria), 129 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: 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: Through April 27, U.S. Forces German hunting course, $269; Feb. 23, Schuetzenmeister course, Feb. 3, March 2, Black Forest, ski and snowboard trip, $129-$159, March 16, Frankfurt, ice skating, $15; 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-europe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.
Spain
ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 24, mountain bike ride at La Via Verde; Feb. 3, Via Ferrata Grazalema Park; Feb. 10, hiking in El Torreon; Feb. 16 and March 1, Granada, ski and snowboard trip; March 9, canyon descending; March 16, Grazalema Park; March 23, Los Alcornocales natural park, hiking; March 30, Rota, mountain bike ride at La Via Verde; Rota, Paintball; April 13, Grazalema, hiking El Pinsapar. DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Feb. 10, Arabian bath and dinner; Feb. 17, Ronda historical tour; Feb. 18, Cadiz, carnival; Feb. 24, Sanlucar de Barrameda, historical tour; March 2, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins; March 9, Malaga, historical tour; March 16, flamenco show and dinner; March 23, Benalmadena, butterfly museum and Puerto Marina; March 29, Semana Santa (Holy Week Procession) in Sevilla; March 30, Granada, self-guided; March 31, Arcos, running of the bulls. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
