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The Christmas market in Nuremberg Germany, is one of the many to which outdoor recreation organizations have trips planned.

The Christmas market in Nuremberg Germany, is one of the many to which outdoor recreation organizations have trips planned. (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 Dec. 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. 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. 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, $2,099-$2,899 adults, $1649 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. 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 euros adults, 1,279 euros children ages 3-11; Jan. 17.-20 and Feb. 14-17, Arctic adventure, 1,499-1,799 euros; 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: 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. 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; Jan. 17, basic bicycle maintenance, $20; Jan. 18, Landgraaf, ski and snowboard, $99-$129; Jan. 23, U.S. forces sports shooting knowledge course, $90; Jan. 30, Dortmund hunting, house and fishing exhibition, $49 adults, $39 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. 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.

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Marcus covers news related to the U.S. military community in Germany. He graduated from Marburg University with a master’s degree in sociology, media science and American studies.

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