European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 6, 1990, Darmstadt, Hesse                                S4s a Viking ships like this one Wilt be returning from their raiding expeditions for the traditional fest known As the Viking moot on full 28 and 29 near Arhus  Rushin Lapland you be heard of the California cold Rush of 1849 now you can experience Quot Gold fever Quot As the City of Tanka Vaara Finland hosts the coid panning finnish open 1990 from july 29,to aug. 5. The we Klong event opens with a Canoe race a special Competition for Veteran Gold panners and dancing and entertainment. During the week there will be numerous chances to learn about Gold prospecting and gemstones in Finland the last two Days hold the actual Gold panning Competition with divisions for beginners veterans teens men and women. There is also a sluicing Competition Between Sweden and Finland. For More information or to Register to compete Contact Gold prospector museum 99695 Tanka Vaara Finland Tel. 0035 9693-46171.roman Trail in England 1 he English county of Hertfordshire has organized a Quot Trail Quot of roman ruins artefacts and roads. The Best known set of sums is Veru Latium at so Albans which holds the remains of houses shops temples and streets. St. Albans also has the Only roman theater in the country open to visitors. In addition you can see roman Baths at Welwyn the remains of the roman roads a collection of Romano British objects at Letchworth and a Skeleton and burial objects at Bishop s Stor Ford. For More information Contact town Hall Market place St. Albans Hertfordshire al3 5dj, England Tel 0044 0727-66100.custom car show the Hanau Rod and gun club of West Germany will Host its third annual custom car show on july 14 and 15, with cars vans and trucks on display. The god and gun club will offer full meal and drink service for both Days and a fest tent will serve Wurst hamburgers hot dogs Beer and soft drinks. A country and Western band will entertain in the fest tent the night of july 14, and there will be mud racing july 15. Registration begins at 5 . July 13, and the Rod and gun club offers free campsites for the nights of july 13 and 14. Entry fees Are Are $15 or 25 Marks spectators fees Are $2 or 5 Marks. For More information Contact the Rod and gun club at ets 322-8561 or civilian 06181-14084. Hiking in Wied Tal the Village of Wied Tal West Germany which is in the Middle of the nature Park Rhein Westerwald offers several Short vacations for hikers. During one three Day stay you can follow the trails of old underground Springs for 149 Marks about $91. There is also a three Day program featuring historical Mills half timbered houses and meteor lakes starting at 167 Marks about $102. Several two Day packages Are available from 129 Marks about $72 ,. For More information Contact touristic verb and Wied Tal Postrach 33, d-5454 Wald Breitbach West Germany Tel 02638-4017.Viking moot in Denmark a traditional open air Market and festival will be held july 28 and 29 near Arhus Denmark. The Viking moot which is held on the grounds of the Boesgard museum by the Giber River is so old that it is thought to predate the City of Arhus itself. Among the events will be the traditional return of Viking Longship from their summer raiding expeditions and a Market Selling Quot Booty Quot from the dips leather pottery Silver jewelry Glass beads Ibbons Amber wrought Iron tools and weapons it Fri Good. There will also be Chain dancing Archery Spear casting falconry horse shows and demonstrations of Viking Battle techniques. 1 he moot mints its own coinage but jokingly agrees to Ltd ept Quot other Quot Money or barter i or More information Contact Torh Istorick museum Boesgard dk-8270 Hoberg Denmark Tel 0045 06-272433. A. Castles for rent have you Ever dreamed of being lord of the Manor inter Home a Mph rents castles in Italy and France on a weekly and sometimes daily basis. The firm s most exclusive property near Burgundy France has a Golf course fishing Stream enclosed swimming Pool and Tennis court. The Manor has room for 10 guests and even a baronial Hall. All this luxury has a Price however 6,800 Marks about $4,150 a week. You can also rent it for one night at a More moderate 100 Marks $61 per person. At the other end of the scale is a six room Castle no Lyle sur la tet France which rents for 362 Marks about $220 per week. It has a Small swimming Pool. Expect average prices of 1,000 to 2,000 Marks$610 to $1220 for a week s stay in a Castle although there Are a few bargains. For a brochure detailing the company s properties Contact inter Home a Mph Friedberger anlage 14, d-6000 Frankfurt 1, West Germany Tel. 069-490658.Flea-tique�?T on tap German and american businesses will be featured in a combination Flea Market and antique Sale in Neu Isenberg West Germany on july 7 from 9 . To 4 30 . The Quot Flea Tique Quot is separated into three sections a Bric a Brac area an antique Hall and a general Flea Market. The Bric a Brac area contains thousands of household and decorative items some very. Inexpensive. The antique Hall contains More than 200 Square Yards of German and american antique furniture artwork and clocks the Flea Market has jewelry docks cameras books artwork and much More. Free drinks snacks and entertainment will be available in the attached courtyard. There will be no admission charge. For More information Contd Donn Michael Flannery Frankfurter Strasse 16-18, 6078 Neu Stenburg West Germany Tel. 06102-39107.children�?Ts program in Italy the Olang tourist association in the i Irol area of Italy offers a vacation geared for children from 4 to 1 3 years old. From 10 . To 5 . Daily until sept. 7 children can visit an Indian fest go on a quiz nature or adventure walking tour visit a farm or chose among various other activities. Parents can then enjoy their own vacation. Available activities include walking Tours Bike Riding fishing paragliding Tennis trips into the mountains concerts and theater performances. For More information Contact association a Turi Stica Olang Valdora 39030 Valdora Alto adige Italy Tel 0039 0474-46277.borderless Berlin since the fall of the Wall Berlin has doubled its opportunities for rest and relaxation. A new German German brochure has information on both sides of the City and surrounding areas. It includes hiking routes camping spots swimming pools fishing areas and water sports in the Oder spree and have Rivers for a free copy Contact Verk Ehrsam Berlin Europa Center d-1000 Berlin 30, Tel. 030-21234,camping guide a new brochure details More than 500 camping areas in Belgium providing Campground addresses and phone numbers prices opening dates and information on the availability of spaces for recreational vehicles and trailers it also notes which Siles have the so called Quot luxuries Quot swimming poofs washing machines sports opportunities in the area and playgrounds. For More information Contact Belg Ischen Verk Ehrsam Berliner Allee 47, 4000 Duesse Dorl 1, West Ger m any Tel. F 211 3 2 6008, a it map m i huh or t Catt pfc Quot tin Jilji scamp Darby information outdated information about Camp Darby in Italy was published in the european camping edition of this Magazine. Campsites without electricity Start at $12 nightly $8 for service members in pay grades �-1 to e-5 those with electricity Start at $14 $10 for e-1 to e-5. For reservations Contact sea Pines Lodge Camp Darby Apo n y. 09019. The ets number is 633-7225. From civilian exchanges in West Germany dial 0039-50-547225 from civilian exchanges in Italy dial 0 50-547225. Fury 6, 1990 stripes Magarine 17