Autumn in Europe offers glorious color and many fun potential outings. Pictured: Cochem, Germany. (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 17, 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. 18, Halloween in Walibi, 95 euro 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 euro 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 euro 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. 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: Nov. 13, climbing hall trivia night, $20; Nov. 15, Prague, $109 adults, $89 children ages 12-15, $79 children ages 11 and under; Dec. 5-7, fishing course, $65; DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529

KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Oct. 19-21, Oktoberfest weekend Edelweiss Resort, $349; Nov. 1, Paris, $189; Nov. 15, Amsterdam, $189; Nov. 21-22, Soelden (Austria) ski express, $189, snowboard lesson $50; Nov.-30, Thanksgiving weekend on the Canary Islands, $1869-$2269 adult, $279 children ages 2 and under; Dec. 5-7, Salzburg (Austria) Krampuslauf and Bavarian Christmas markets weekend $449-$549; Dec. 13-22, Baltic Sea Christmas markets, $1,999-$2,499. DSN 493-4117 or CIV 0631-34064117.

RTT TRAVEL RAMSTEIN: Oct. 19 and Nov. 1, Ludwigsburg , Chocolate Infused Pumpkin Festival, 89 euros adult, 79 euro 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 Grazzalema Natural Park, $85; Nov. 15, hiking at Grazzalema 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. 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.