European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 26, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Compiled i v / in Fth Niqi us farmhouses like this one in Austria Dot the Countryside throughout Europe and farmhouse vacations Are becoming increasingly popular. Various package deals Are  go farmhouse holidays Bauern hofe in Paradies farmhouses in Paradise is a free brochure published by the tourist office of the Salzburg Region of Austria. The 54-Page brochure lists More than 320 farmhouses in the Region that rent rooms. Each entry includes the address and Telephone number of the House the number of rooms available prices and information on various extras such As cooking facilities and saunas. It also contains information on such activities As horseback Riding canoeing and hiking. For a copy Contact fremen erkers organisation Salzburger land alpe Strasse 96, a-5033 Salzburg Austria Tel. 0043-662-205060. The tourist Board of the Waldeck Ede Bergland Region of Central West Germany has published a free brochure called Urlaub afdem Bauern Hof vacations in farmhouses. It lists More than 130 farmhouses in the Region that rent rooms to guests. Included in each listing is information on activities in the area and what Type of animals Are kept at each farm. For a copy Contact  Waldeck Ede Bergland Sud ring 2, 3540 Korbach West Germany Tel. 05631-54359. Kinder herein afdem Bauern Hof farmhouse vacations for children is a program organized by the tourist Board of Emmenual a Valley in the Bern Region of Switzerland. Some 150 farmhouses in that area allow Young visitors Ages 8 to 13, to spend time on the farm milking cows working in the Fields and helping out with other chores. All meals Are provided. A one week program costs 150 Swiss francs $101 a two week program costs 285 francs $191 and a three week program costs 405 francs $272. For details Contact  Emmenual ch-3550 Langnau Switzerland Tel. 004135-24252 trucker meeting truckers and truck fans will gather this weekend in Karlsruhe Rhei Hafen West Germany for the 11th International truck Rodeo. Trucks jeeps show cars and army vehicles from various european countries and the United states will be on display. The program also includes a Rodeo demonstration musical performances by country bands refreshment stands and carnival attractions. Western shops and an old time Western Saloon also will be set up on the grounds. The event takes place at the Baden Werk a Complex on Fettweis Strasse Friday through sunday. For details Contact country club Hans Strasse 25c, 7500 Karlsruhe 21, West Germany Tel. 0721 -577348 golfing in Britain there Are More than 1,800 Golf courses spread across the rolling Green Fields of Britain with terrains to suit golfers of every Standard. The British tourist authority has compiled a selected list of some of the Best of these courses. It includes information on the course Green fees club rentals and reservation requirements on More than 140 courses from the Northern tip of Scotland to the Southern tip of England. A map with Golf course locations also is provided. A new brochure golfing holidays 1990-91, also is available from Bra. It lists hotels and inns that Are located near Golf courses in Britain. Each hotel is rated according to room fees and distance from the local Golf course. The brochure also lists 14 companies that organize golfing vacations in Britain. For either of these free brochures Contact the British tourist authority at taunt Strasse 52-60, d-6000 Frankfurt 1, West Germany Tel. 069-2380711 or at thames Tower Black s Road w6 9el London  in May Hurricane Force winds and torrential rain forced Dusseldorf to cancel its Rose Montag Parade this a St february. But for the first time Ever the City has Oci ded to reschedule this celebrated Fasching event. The Parade will wind through downtown Dusseldorf beginning at 3 . On May 19. For More information Contact Dusseldorf Vermehr Verein 1 Konrad Adenauer Platz d-4000 Dusseldorf West Germany Tel. 021 1-350505 Rhine cruises the Kiln Dussel Dorfer ferry line in West Germany has begun its daily cruises along the Rhine Between Cologne and Mainz with stops in 35 towns. Ferry lines run two times daily in each direction with additional lines running along the Section from Koblenz to Mainz. Beginning monday another daily departure in both directions will be added along with several Shorter cruises. During the High season june 24 to sept. 311 departure times Are available on weekends seven Are available on weekdays. The cd ferry line offers a variety of discounts for the season. Every sunday and Holiday a special fare of 6 Marks $3.70 is available for children regardless of the distance to be travelled. Every monday and Friday anyone 60 or older can travel for half Price. Senior citizens can also buy a senior pass valid for one year which allows them to ride for half Price on any Day it costs 30 Marks $18. Also anyone travelling on his or her birthday rides for free. A Kiln Dussel Dorfer brochure with ferry schedules and descriptions of the various special rates is available from German travel bureaus or by contacting Kiln Dussel Dorfer Franke Werft 15, 5000 Kiln 1, West Germany Tel. 0221-2088-288 smurf Park european Tours and travel a German tour operator offers weekly trips to the big bang smurf Park near Metz France. The Park s attractions include a smurf Village the largest wooden roller coaster in Europe and daily Light shows. Trips to the Park Are available each saturday until oct. 27. Departure Points throughout Germany Are available. The trip including Entrance fee costs $49 for adults and $39 for children Ages 3 to 12. Information and reservations Are available at on base Sato and itt  night in Harz witching night or walpurgis nacht As thu germans would say is celebrated april 30 throughout the Harz mountains in Central West Germany. Traditionally ghosts devils trolls and plenty of witches Are out and about in the Small towns of the Region and fireworks Folk dances and parades take place until the Early hours of the morning on May 1 some of the liveliest celebrations Are in the town of Laubenthal St. Andre Asberg and bad Grund and package arrangements Are available in All . For details Contact Harer  Postrach 1 771, 3380 Goslar West Germany Tel. 05321-20031 test a waterbed the town of Vorenberg Switzerland is offering visitors a Chance to hike and swim by Day and relax in a waterbed at night with a special weekend arrangement. The package includes accommodations for two nights in a room with a waterbed and two evening meals. It costs 225 Swiss francs $151 per person. The offer is available until oct. 14. For details Contact Vermehr Verein cd 1-61 74 Vorenberg Switzerland Tel. 0041-41-781 186. Hidden hotels in Britain the hidden hotels five luxury country hotels in Britain have launched a Short break program called hiding places. Packages include two overnights with two meals daily and use of the various facilities at the hotels. Prices begin at 95 British pounds $156 per person for the weekend. Theme Breaks inc luding Bridge ballooning gourmet food and wine appreciation also Are available. For reservations and information Contact i Lidden hotels Nutfield priory Nutfield Redhill Surrey Rill 4en, England Tel. 0044-737-822072 explore nature exploring nature is to a a theme of a four Day Bike organized by the town of Attendorn located in the West German state of North Rhine Westphalia. The hike leads travellers around the Bigg Esee the largest Lake in the area and through the Scenic Woods nearby. Luggage is transported for hikers and overnight lodgings snacks and breakfasts arc provided. The package costs 179  $1 10 per person. For details con act  Walhau passage d-5952 Attendorn West Germany Tel. 02/22-64229. Apr i 26, 1990 stripes Magazine