Christmas Market season is in full swing across Germany and elsewhere. (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. 28, 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. 29, Trier, 60 euros adults, 50 euros children ages 4-12; Dec. 12, Bruges, Christmas market, 35 euros adults, 30 euros children ages 4-12; Dec. 20, The Hague, royal Christmas fair, 60 euros adults, 55 euros children; Jan. 25-Feb. 1, Lapland, 2,350-2,750 euros adults, 1,480 euros children ages 11 and under. Call 06544-3884. Email shapetripsandtours1@gmail.com or visit www.shape2day.com.
Germany
ANSBACH OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 6, Dresden, Christmas market, $109 adults, $65 children ages 3-11, $35 children ages 2 and under; Dec. 20, Vienna (Austria), Christmas market, $159 adults, $89 children ages 3-11, $45 children ages 2 and under; Dec. 23-28, Christmas in Rome, $689 adults, $599 children ages 3-11, $169 children ages 2 and under; DSN 467-3225/CIV 09802-83-3225 or MWR Central DSN 467-1780 or CIV 09802-83-1780.
BAUMHOLDER OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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 adults, $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: Dec. 5-7, fishing course, $65; Dec. 6, Munich, Christmas market, $99 adults, $79 children ages 12-15, $69 children ages 11 and under; Dec. 13, Prague, Christmas market, $109 adults, $89 children ages 12-15, $79 children ages 11 and under; Dec. 16, Grafenwoehr, climbing, $30; Dec. 20, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, $89 adults, $79 children ages 12-15, $69 children ages 11 and under. DSN 314 475-8529 or CIV 09641-83-8529.
KAISERSLAUTERN OUTDOOR RECREATION: 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 (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: Dec. 18-21, Dresden, Berlin, Sansouci, The Magic of German Christmas, 599-719 euros adults, 239-399 euros children up to age 11; Jan. 16-19 and Feb. 13-16, Arctic adventure, 1,599-1,859 euros adult, 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 April 30, seasonal ski and snowboard rentals, $160-$270; Dec. 6, ODR flea market, $30 per booth; Dec. 12, Feldberg, ski and snowboard trip, $70-$175; Jan. 16, Fischhaus Letscher trip, $55-$100; Jan. 27-31, $75-$125; Jagd and Hund expo, $85; Feb. 13, Black Forest adventure, $75-$175. DSN 431-2774 or CIV 0703-2774.
WIESBADEN OUTDOOR RECREATION: Dec. 13, Trier, Christmas market, $69 adult, $59 children ages 14 and under; Dec. 14, Michelstadt, Christmas market, $69 adults, $59 children ages 14 and under; Dec. 20, Regensburg, Christmas market, $89 adults, $79 children ages 14 and under; Dec. 21, Speyer, Christmas market, $69 adults, $59 children ages 14 and under; Jan. 29, Dortmund, hunting, hound and fishing expo, $49 adults, $39 children. 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. 29, rock climbing, $75; Dec. 20, hiking Grazalema natural park, $45; Dec. 12-15, Granada, ski and snowboard trip; Dec. 20, Grazalema natural park, hiking, $45; Jan. 3, Rota, La Via Verde, mountain bike ride, $25; Jan. 10, Los Alcornocales natural park, hiking Garganta del Capitan; Jan. 16-19, Granada, ski and snowboard trip, $395. Outdoor Recreation (ODR)DSN 727-3101 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
ROTA ITT: 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; Dec. 20, Malaga, self-guided, $60; Dec. 27, Vejer de la Frontera, historical tour and Bolonia Roman ruins, $55 adults, $35 children ages 2-14; Jan. 3, Sevilla historical tour, $80 adults, $55 children ages 2-14; Jan. 10, Granada, self-guided, $70; Jan. 17, Ronda, historical tour, $90 adults, $55 children ages 2-14. Tickets and Travel. DSN 727-3101/3208 or CIV 095682-3101/3208.
