RTT Travel Ramstein is planning a Christmas in Rome trip Dec. 23-28. (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. 18, 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. 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. 14-23, Baltic Sea, Christmas markets, $1779-$2279; Dec. 15, Baden-Baden, spa and Christmas market, $89. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.
GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Jan. 7, introduction to rock climbing, $30; Jan. 16, after-school ski lessons for kids, $75; Jan. 17-19, Dolomites (Italy), $369 adults, $189 children ages 14 and under. Jan. 25, Austria, ski/snowboard trip, $99 adults, $59 children ages 14 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 21-Jan. 2, Italian interlude, $2,099-$2,899 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. 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, 1,279 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. 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: 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; Febr. 22, hiking Grazalema natural park, $45; Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: 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. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
