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‘Tis the season for Christmas markets across the Continent, including this one in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation is planning a trip to Copenhagen’s market Dec. 9-11.

‘Tis the season for Christmas markets across the Continent, including this one in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kaiserslautern Outdoor Recreation is planning a trip to Copenhagen’s market Dec. 9-11. (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. 25, 2022. 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. 3, Prague, Christmas market, $79 adults, $39 children ages 4-12, $19 children ages 3 and under; Dec. 10, Strasbourg Christmas market, $79 adults, $39 children ages 4-12, $19 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: Through Dec. 12, winter hunting course & certification, $250. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.

GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 3, Dresden Christmas market, $65 adults, $50 children ages 3-12, $20 children ages 2 and under; Dec. 4, Nuremberg Christmas market, $45 adults $35 children ages 3-12, $20 children ages 2 and under; Dec. 9-11, March 10-12, June 2-4, Sept. 8-10, Dec. 8-10. DSN (314) 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 3, Dresden Christmas market, $99 adults, $79 children ages 11 and under; Dec. 9-11, Copenhagen, Christmas market, $199; Dec. 27-Jan. 6, Ultimate Italy and Greece, $2,299 adult single cabin inside, $1679 adult quad cabin inside, $1,299 children ages 3-11, $349 children ages 2 and under. Single Cabin, Inside: $2,299. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Dec. 9-11, Oslo, 539-729 euros. Call 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: Dec. 3, Nuremberg and Rothenburg, Christmas market, 141 euros adults, 131 euros children ages 3-12. DSN: 452-6567 or CIV 06565-61-6567.

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.

The Netherlands

SCHINNEN: (+31) (0) 46-443-7561 or DSN 360-7561 or email usarmy.schinnen.imcom-eurospe.list.schinnen-fc@mail.mil.

Spain

ROTA OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 3, Pinar de la Algaida-Salinas e Bonanza, mountain bike ride; Dec. 10, Jan. 21, Grazalema, hiking El Pinsapar; Dec. 16 , Jan. 13, Feb. 3, Feb. 17, Granada, ski and snowboard trip; Jan. 28, Pinar de la Algaida, mountain bike ride; DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: Dec. 3, foodie tour: olive oil; Dec. 10, Cadiz, historical tour; Dec. 17, across, living nativity; Dec. 24, Malaga, self guided; Jan. 7, Arcos, historical and lunch; Jan. 14, Cordoba, historical tour. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

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