European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 13, 1977, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Page ii special insert to the stars and stripes tuesday september 13, 1977 special i insert to the stars and stripes Page my Winter fun. Chi Emsee nestled in the heart of the bavarian Alp just eight Miles from the austrian Border Berchtesgaden is a storybook Village with its Castle and Church Spires framed by Scenic mountains rising to nearly 9,000 feet. Breathtaking scenery and a wide variety of sports and tour opportunities added to the town s Charm make arc Berchtesgaden a popular Winter vacation spot for Mil itary men and women who can choose from a wide Range of recreational activities. Skiers who come to arc Berchtesgaden will find All the facilities they need to enjoy the Winter months. Downhill and Cross country skiing Day trips to the challenging austrian slopes and a special ski kindergarten program just for the kiddies make for a fun filled Holiday. Both private and group lessons Are Given daily of the Skytop Alpine ski slope which has a total of six lifts and facilities to suit both Novice and advanced skiers. A new program the pre ski clinic is offered Berchtesgaden this year to prepare skiers for the coming  country skiers Start out at the Skytop and travel on marked trails through a Scenic Winter wonderland which will Delight any ski enthusiast who wants to Combine a love of the outdoors with the excitement of  Austria offers skiers the Money saving advantage of staying at arc facilities while taking one Day trips to the austrian ski slopes of Saalbach Lachau. Maria aim Loffler and Zell am see. When you take your ski vacation you should bring the kids along and let them take advantage of ski kindergarten to learn the pleasures of skiing through games and cartoon characters. Ski Kinder Garten is open to children Ages five through seven whose parents Are staying at arc Berchtesgaden. Five Day learn to ski package plans Are available in Alpine Cross country and ski kindergarten. The plans offer Basic ski weeks with options which can include lodging All ski equipment including clothing and a half pension meal plan. Ski Austria has a package plan but no instruction is included. Arc Berchtesgaden Tours include Salzburg the sound of music City Kab nig see a boat trip on a Beautiful Alpine Lake Jenner Cable car a Cable car ride to enjoy the Scenic Berchtesgaden land scape Salt mines a miniature train ride and an underground Salt Lake Obe Salz Berg world War ii underground bunkers eagles nest Hitler s House on top of the 5,674 foot Kelstein Mountain and the Berchtesgaden town tour a visit to the Village of Berchtesgaden including the Royal Castle and a cuckoo cloak  eagles nest is closed from mid octo Ber to  skating indoor swimming and Sauna movies and Bowling Are examples of other arc Berchtesgaden facilities which round out a recreation schedule to satisfy anyone. Five hotels Are operated by arc Berchtesgaden with rooms for More than 700 guests and accommodations ranging from the luxurious Berchtesgaden or Hof to the Alpine inn a rustic Mountain  at arc Berchtesgaden May be made by writing the billeting office arc Berchtesgaden Apo 09029, or calling from bases within Germany 2538-623 or 823. Persons from bases outside Germany but with Auto on facilities should Call 439-1110 Munich military switchboard and ask for Berchtesgaden 623 or 823. Arc Chi Emsee is Well known As a summer resort with water sports facilities on Lake Chi Emsee Germany s largest Inland Lake but it seems to be one of the Best kept secrets in Europe that this is also an exciting Winter vacation area with a wide variety of recreational programs to interest everyone. Located just off the Munich Salzburg autobahn 60 Miles Southeast of Munich arc Chi Emsee boasts accommodations for 265 guests with two hotels and a 100-site Campground which remains open through out the Winter. With the snowy peaks of the Chie Gauer Alps presenting an inviting picture skiing is Only a few minutes away from the hotels. Arc Chi Emsee offers both Alpine and Cross country skiing but learn to ski pack age plans Are available Only in the Alpine program. Located conveniently Between Munich and Salzburg Austria arc Chi Emsee Isth perfect spot for combining sight seeing and shopping with a ski vacation. Available six Days a week arc Chi Emsee Tours include Munich and Salz Burg and transportation to arc Berchtesgaden so guests May take advantage of those Tours. Other recreational facilities offered at arc Chi Emsee include Bowling indoor swimming movies and a pizza parlor. A traditional bavarian restaurant and Lake front bar provide a Welcome sight after a strenuous Day of vacationing. Nightlife ranges from disco music in the bar to a relaxing evening with a gourmet  for arc Chi Emsee facilities can be made by writing the billeting office arc Berchtesgaden Apo 09029, or calling from bases in Germany 2538 623 or 823. Persons from bases outside Ger Many but with Auto on facilities should Call 439-1110 Munich military switch Board and ask for Berchtesgaden 623 or 823. Plan no. 1 2 3 4 5 rate adult child adult child adult child adult child adult child Berchtesgaden Alpine a Bath $137 116 122 109 a oath $128 113 113 98 Cross country a Bath $102 81 87 66 a oath $93 78 78 63 ski Austria w Bath $133 98 118 83 a oath $124 95 109 80 _ ski kindergarten a Bath $62 a oath $95 Chi Emsee Alpine to Bath $118 95 103 80 94 71 79 56 55 47 Garmisch Alpine a Bath $145 120 130 105 125 100 110 85 77 73 a oath $130 114 115 99 110 94 95 79 77 73 Cross country a Bath $145 120 130 105 125 100 110 85 77 73 a oath $130 114 115 99 110 94 95 79 77 73 note majors and above equivalent civilian grades and their adult dependents pay a billeting surcharge of $12 per person when requesting accommodations with Bath and $9 or accommodations without Bath. Basic ski weeks regardless of plan include lift and Cable car fees when Applina p. _ Basic ski week plus billeting for six nights and All ski equipment in Bleski instruction transportation Between hotel and ski areas awards and Grad ich1 o eluding ski clothing nation banquet. Plan 1 b3sic ski week plus bulletins for is nights ski equipment including Dan a Basic ski week plus billeting for six  Viii i ski clothing and half pension meal plan. Plan 2 plan plus Buletin sex nights pension Mea wan 5 Basic ski  arc Garmisch Garmisch has been Germany leading Winter resort since the City was selected As the site of the 1936 Winter olympic games and american military men and women have Long enjoyed the picturesque City and surrounding mountains while staying at arc facilities. Located 60 Miles Southwest of Munich Garmisch lays claim to the highest Mountain in Germany the Zug Spitz which towers Over the town from an ele vation of 9,639 feet to the Delight of skiers sight seers and photographers. Downhill skiers visiting arc Gar Misch will find More than 72 Miles of ski trails serviced by Cable car chair and t bar lifts. The . Ski slope at the Haus Berg has two lifts open for daytime and night skiing. Arc also offers discount ski passes to the exciting. German ski slopes on the Zug Spitz Oste Felder Hausberg Kruzeck Kreuz Zankl and Eckbauer. For Cross country skiers there Are 19miles of prepared trails and an infinite variety of terrain and scenery to Chal Lenge those who want to Combine the peace and quiet of the great outdoor with the excitement of skiing. During the Winter months arc Gar Misch offers expert instruction in both Alpine and Cross country skiing. Learn to ski package plans Are available with a variety of options which can include lodging All ski equipment including clothing and half pension meal plans. For a More relaxed vacation arc Garmisch offers ice skating swimming and Sauna Bowling movies two indoor Tennis courts and a wide Range of sight seeing Tours including a visit to the Neuse Hanstein Castle made famous in a Walt Disney movie. In addition arc Garmisch recently added Riding stables to the recreational facilities with eight horses available to ride on Scenic trails. The horses were selected for temperament to suit Novice riders and accomplished equestrians. Arc owns and operates four hotels Holiday apartments and a Campground open throughout the Winter in Gar Misch with accommodations for 1300 people. Evening activities include dining at a variety of restaurants dancing at either discos or nightclubs enjoying a bavarian evening or taking in a movie. Reservations with arc Garmisch May be obtained by writing the billeting office arc Garmisch Apo 09053, or calling from bases in Germany 2535-757 or 557. Those calling from bases outside Germany but with Auto on facilities May Call the Munich military operator at 439-1110 and ask for Garmisch 757 or 557