Visitors to the pumpkin festival in Ludwigsburg, Germany, will see many, many things made out of pumpkins -- perhaps even one breathing fire, as in this sculpture from 2023. Baumholder Outdoor Recreation plans a trip there on Oct. 25. RTT Travel Ramstein has trips to the festival slated for Oct. 19 and Nov. 1. (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 Oct 8, 2025. Please update this information and add tours by sending an email to Marcus Klöckner at kloeckner.marcus@stripes.com.

Belgium

SHAPE TRIPS AND TOURS: Oct. 11, Gouda and Breda, cheese making, 85-95 euros adults, 70-80 euros children ages 3-15; Oct. 18, Halloween in Walibi, 95 euros adults, 80 euros children ages 4-12; Oct. 25, Halloween in Satzvey castle, 85 euros; Oct. 25-Nov. 1, Azores and Lisbon, 1,900-2,300 euros adults, 11 euros children ages 3-11; Nov. 9, Verdun (France), Remembrance Day, 150 euros adults, 140 euros children ages 8-16; Nov. 15, Winter Dream in Phantasialand, 110 euros adults, 90 euros children ages 4-15; Nov. 22, Chateau de Vaux-Li-Vicomte and Paris, 70 euros adults, 55 euros children ages 4-17; Nov. 29, Trier, 60 euros adults, 50 euros children ages 4-12. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.

Germany

ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 18, Alps, fall hike, $69 adults, $35 children ages 8-11; Oct. 25-26, Berlin, $129 adults, $65 children ages 3-11, $35 children ages 2 and under; Nov. 27-30, Kaprun/Zell (Austria), ski and snowboard trip; $439 adults, $349 children ages 14-17, $249 children ages 13 and under. DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.

BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 10-13, Prague weekend, $429-$529 adults, $369 children ages 11 and under; Oct. 19, Baden Baden, thermal spa, $89 adults, $69 children ages 11 and under; Oct. 25, Ludwigsburg, pumpkin festival, $89 adults, $79 children; Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Stubai glacier, $189; Nov. 15, Valkenburg Christmas market, $169 adults, $149 children ages 3-12. DSN 485-7182 or CIV 06783-67182.

GRAFENWOEHR OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 11, Berlin, festival of lights, $129 adults, $119 children ages 12-16, $99 children ages 11 and under; Oct. 18, Halloween at Frankenstein castle, $139; Dec. 5-7, fishing course, $65; DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 10-13, Prague weekend, $379-$549; Oct. 19-21, Oktoberfest weekend Edelweiss Resort, $349; Nov. 30, Thanksgiving weekend on the Canary Islands, $1,869-$2,269 adults, $279 children ages 2 and under; Dec. 13-22, Baltic Sea Christmas markets (early bird special) $1,799-$2,299 (prior to Aug. 15), $1,999-$2,499 (after Aug. 15). DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Oct. 11-19, Croatia, 1,499 euros; Oct. 19 and Nov. 1, Ludwigsburg, Chocolate Infused Pumpkin Festival, 89 euros adults, 79 euros children ages 3-11; Jan. 16-19 and Feb. 13-16, Arctic adventure, 1,599-1,859 euros adults, 1,099 euros children ages 14 and under. Call 06371-463650 or see www.RTTtravel.com.

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

STUTTGART OUTDOOR RECREATION: Through Nov. 22, fall hunting course, $349; Sept. 27, Eibsee, wild trails, $35; Oct. 7-April 30, seasonal ski and snowboard rentals, $160-$270. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.

WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 25, Nov. 22, recreational shooting, $10; 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: Oct. 18, Los Alcornocales Natural Park, hiking Garganta del Capitan, $45; Oct. 25, Los Torunos Natural Park, mountain bike ride, $25; Nov. 8; Via Ferrata Grazalema Natural Park, $85; Nov. 15, hiking at Grazalema Natural Park, $45; Nov. 22, Los Torunos natural park, mountain bike ride, $25; Nov. 29, rock climbing, $75; Dec. 20, hiking Grazalema natural park, $45. Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.

ROTA ITT: Oct. 11-13, Columbus Day weekend in Northern Morocco, $775-805 adults, $775 children ages 13 and under; Oct. 19, Arcos de la Frontera, historical tour, $65 adult, $45 children ages 2-14; Oct. 25, Rota, Spanish horse show and tapas at club Hipico Las Laguentas, $50; Nov. 1, Marbella and Puerto Banus, self-guided, $60; Nov. 8, Huelvas, La Gruta de las Maravillas cave and lunch, $105 adults, $70 children ages 2-14; Nov. 15, Sanlucar de Barrameda, historical tour, $70 adults, $45 children ages 2-14; Nov. 16, Ubrique historical tour, $65 adults, $50 children ages 2-14; Nov. 22, foodie tour: olive oil, $100. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.