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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 31, 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: 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 euro adult, 50 euro children ages 4-12. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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: Nov. 15, Valkenburg Christmas market, $169 adults, $149 children ages 3-12; Nov. 22, Solden (Austria), $169; Nov. 27-30, Lymouth and London, British Thanksgiving, $1,069; Nov. 27-30, Prague, Thanksgiving weekend, $449; Nov. 29-30, Valkenburg caves and North Rhineland Christmas markets, $349; Nov. 30, Metz and Luxembourg, Christmas markets, $69; Dec. 5-7, Salzburg Krampuslauf and Bavarian Christmas markets, $449-$549 adults; Dec. 6, Zugspitze, $169-$189; Dec. 6, Cochem and Bernkastel-Kues, $89 adult, $69 children; Dec. 13-14, Swiss Christmas Markets overnight | Montreux, Bern and Zurich, $399-$499. 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: 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, $1,869-$2,269 adults, $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: Nov. 1, Ludwigsburg , Chocolate Infused Pumpkin Festival, 89 euros adult, 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: 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: 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: 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; Nov. 29, Castellar de la Frontera zoo, $80 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Dec. 6, Cordoba, historical tour, $70 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Dec. 7, football game, Spain’s First Division: Betis vs Barcelona, $330; Dec. 13, Arcos living nativity, $40. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
