Light displays and Christmas markets are plentiful across the Continent this month, including this one in Strasbourg, eastern France. (Jean-Francois Badias/AP)

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 Dec. 6, 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: 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: Dec. 14, community climbing meetup, free entry; Dec. 14, Bamberg, Christmas market, $69 adults, $59 children ages 12 and under; $49 children ages 11 and under; DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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, $2099-$2899 adults, $1,649 ages 3-11, $399 ages 3 and under; Dec. 21-22, Bavarian Christmas markets shopping spree, $229-$259 adults, $99 children; Dec. 26-Jan. 1, Vienna and Budapest, imperial new year, $999-$1,379 adults, $299-$829 children ages 11 and under. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Dec. 8, 15, 21, Christmas market caves of Valkenburg and Aachen Christmas market, 119 euros adults, 89 euro children ages 3-11, 69 euro children ages 2 and under; Dec. 23-28, Christmas in Rome, 1499-2099 adults, 1279 children ages 3-11; Jan. 17.-20 and Feb. 14-17, Arctic adventure, 1,499-1,799 euro; Dec. 20-22, Christmas Grand Slam, 469-529 euro; Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.

SPANGDAHLEM INFORMATION, TICKETS AND TRAVEL: DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.

STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Feb. 8, bushcraft basic skills, $125; March 15, spring flea market, $25 for sellers; DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.

WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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: 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; Feb. 1, Rota, La Via Verde Mountain Bike Ride, $25; Feb. 8, Grazalema Park, $85; Feb. 14-17, Granada, ski and snowboard trip, $390; Feb. 22, hiking Grazalema natural park, $45; Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: 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; Jan. 11, Granada, self-guided, $45; Jan. 18, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14 ; Jan. 25, foodie tour: Jamon Iberico, $125; Feb. 1, Nerja caves and Frigiliana historical, $75 adults, $55 children ages 2-14. Tickets and Travel Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.