Houses are festively decorated at the Christmas market in Colmar, France. (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. 13, 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: Dec. 7, Innsbruck (Austria) Christmas market, $119 adults, $55 children ages 4-12, $35 children ages 3 and under; Dec. 14, Christmas Markets: Prague, Czech Republic, $99 adults, $55 children ages 4-12, $25 children ages 3 and under; Dec. 21, Strasbourg, Christmas market, $99 adults, $55 children ages 4-12, $25 children ages 3 and under; Dec. 23, Nuremberg, Christmas market, $35 adults, $15 children ages 4-12, $5 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: Nov. 16, Valkenburg caves and Christmas market, $89 adults, $79 children ages 11 and under; Nov. 23, Aachen, Christmas market, $79 adults, $49 children; Nov. 27-Dec. 1, London and Plymouth, $799-$1,149 adults, $229-$729 children ages 3-11; Dec. 7-8, Swiss Christmas Markets Overnight | Montreux, Bern and Basel, $279-$379; Dec. 7-8, German fishing course, $60-$100; Dec. 14, Cochem, Christmas market and castle, $69 adults, $49 children; Dec. 14-23, Baltic Sea, Christmas markets, $1,779-$2,279; Dec. 15, Baden-Baden, spa and Christmas market, $89. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 16, Stubai (Austria), ski trip, Nov. 30, Rothenburg, Christmas market; Dec. 6-8, fishing course, $65; Dec. 14, community climbing meetup, free entry; DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov 27-Dec. 1, London and Plymouth, Thanksgiving weekend, $799-$1,049 adults, $729 children ages 3-11, $229 children ages 3 and under; Dec. 14-23, Baltic Sea Christmas markets, $1,779-$2,279 adults, 1,129 children ages 7-14, $899 children ages 2-6; Dec. 21-Jan. 2, Italian interlude, $2,099-$2,899 adults, $1,649 ages 3-11, $399 ages 3 and under. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.
RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Nov. 16, Strasbourg and Elsass, 149 euros adults, 128 euros children ages 3-11; Nov. 28, Thanksgiving on the Rhine, 119 euro adults, 89 euros children ages 3-11, 59 euros children ages 2 and under; Nov. 29, Dec. 8, 15, 21, Christmas market caves of Valkenburg and Aachen Christmas market, 119 euros adults, 89 euros children ages 3-11, 69 euros children ages 2 and under; Dec. 23-28, Christmas in Rome, 1,499-2,099 adults, 1279 children ages 3-11; Jan. 17.-20 and Feb. 14-17, Arctic adventure, 1499-1799 euro; Dec. 20-22, Christmas Grand Slam, 469-529 euros; Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.
SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.
STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 23, flea market, $20 for sellers, free for buyers. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Nov. 16, Valkenburg, Christmas market, $119 adults, $99 children age 16 and under; Nov. 30, Colmar, Christmas market, $79 adults, $69 children ages 16 and under; Dec. 1, Brussels, Christmas market, Dec. 7, Strasbourg, Christmas market, $89 adults, $79 children ages 16 and under; Dec. 8, Cologne, Christmas market, $69 adults, $59 children ages 16 and under; Dec. 15, Nuremberg, Christmas market, $89 adults, $79 children ages 16 and under; Dec. 21, Metz, Christmas market, $89 adults, $79 children ages 16 and under; DSN 337-5760 or CIV 06117-055760; email usarmy.wiesbaden.imcom-europe.list.mwr-outdoor-recreation@mail.mil.
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: Nov. 16, rock climbing, $75; Nov. 23, hiking Garganta del Capitan in Los Alcornocales natural park, $45; Nov. 30, Mountain bike ride at La Via Verde in Rota, $25 ; Dec. 7, Hiking El Pinsapar, Grazalema, $45; Dec. 13-16, Granada, ski and snowboard trip, $285; Jan. 4, Rota, mountain bike ride at La Via Verde, $25; Jan. 11, hiking Los Alcornocales natural park, $45; Jan. 25, rock climbing, $75. Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: Nov. 16, Marbella and Puerto Banus self-guided, $35; Nov. 23, foodie tour: olive oil, $100; Nov. 30, Castellar de la Frontera zoo, $60 adults, $50 children ages 2-14; Dec. 7, Malaga, self-guided, $40; Dec. 14, Arcos living nativity, $35; Dec. 21, Cordoba, historical tour, $70 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Dec. 28, Ronda, historical tour, $70 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Jan. 4, Sevilla, historical tour, $75 adults, $55 children ages 2-14. Tickets and Travel Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
