European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - February 21, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Calendar compiled by Marian Hamilton British walking holidays two British tour companies the English wanderer and Creen scape hours us ,.offer walking holidays this year for every budget and taste. Even non walkers Are Welcome. A a a a a Quot _ a the English wanderer which uses various names in different parts of Britain offers walking holidays in. England Wales Scotland and Ireland. Each trip is marked b o 2-16 energetic Miles per Day to a 8-11 mites per Day at an easy Pace. Prices Range from 93 pounds $186 for a weekend tour of Clapham to 1,079 pounds l.$2it58 for a 15-Day walk through Yorkshire and Cumbria to the Irish sea Tor a brochure detailing specific trips Contact English wanderer 6 George Street Ferryhill county Durham dl17 Odt England Tel. 0044 740-653169. And Scotland. Each tour is marked 1 5-8 Miles a Day at an easy Jato to 5 10-12 Miles a Day through Hills and moors. They Alk provide special walk n visit Quot hours for both walking enthusiasts arid those who prefer the bus. Tours Are from May to october and Cost $1,095-$1,450 per person. Tor More information Contact Creen scape us Walkaway Lane , Devon ex33 1nc, a England Tel. 0044 271-890677 a a St. Blasienz skiing a the Black Forest town of St. Blasienz Germany offers skiers a special bargain until March 24. Their Winie Marchen vacations consist of Cross country ski lessons a Torch lit hike and a guided tour of the Countryside. Also included Are six Days lodging with breakfast at the Kneipp spa. Prices for the vacation package Start at 206 Marks $145 per person or 220 Marks $155 per couple in a two person  forbore information Contact the curve Waitung Postrach 1140, d-w-7822 St. Blasienz Germany Tel. 07672-41430. Austrian scuba school. A unusual diving school in Austria teaches visitors thei Fine Points of diving in a Mountain Lake. Harry  in St. Sebastian Austria has year round certification classes for , advanced diving underwater Rescue and master scuba diver. Non divers can enjoy surfing sailing Tennis horseback Riding hiking and Mountain treks in the area some English is spoken but prospective pupils should have some knowledge of German. One week of lessons unlimited diving equipment night dive and other underwater excursions Cost 1,600 austrian schillings about $160starting Ini june the hotel Marie Wasserfall located next door to the school will have special for diving guests Quot including seven. Overnights with two neals a Day starting at 2,900 schillings $290 per person. Children under 4 years old a Quot stay free and there is a 50 percent discount for children tinder 15. Other accommodations Are also available in the area including hotels pensions private Homes and campgrounds. For More information about the diving school Contact Tauc Schule Harald Teltschik Tauc Paradies or Lausee a-8630 St. Sebastian Austria Tel. 0043 2783-7747. For the hotel package Contact hotel Marie Wasserfall. K  or Lausee. A-8630 St. Sebastian Austria Tel. 0043 3882-2386. No frills cruises a service called norwegian coastal voyages offers no frills Quot cruises Quot that take passengers along the Fords of Norway Between Bergen in the South and the Village of Birkenes in the North.  a the service was originally used to deliver mail and though its 11 ships Are now mainly for passengers they still deliver mail and some cargo. The ships sail every Day completing the 2,500-mile round trip from Bergen in 12 Days and making 35 stops weather permitting. Entertainment consists fan occasional musical combo playing after dinner. Rates vary according to the time of year and location of Cabins. For the full round trip the least expensive Cabin is $860 a person with two in a Cabin and the most expensive is $1,150 per person. In the summer the rate ranges from $1,195 to $2,155 this includes Cabin ail meals and port taxes but not alcohol or Shore excursions. A father and daughter in the Netherlands enjoy he cold weather in their different ways. Dad wears skates while the Little one tries out a Carriage sled As they Cross a Frozen Stream. Passengers May also take Seyen Day. Cruises front Bergen i to Birkenes or six Day cruises in the opposite direction there Are additional packages that include air fare from the United states a cruise <5b the northbound total travel. Time 12 Days or southbound 10 Days leg most meals hotels in Oslo and Kirk pics arid a train Between Oslo and Bergen. / 1 for information and reservations Contact the Bergen line 505 fifth Avenue new York . 10017 Tel. 800 983-1275 or 212 -986-2711. A h British culture passes of overseas visitors to Britain can now get a bargain not available to their hosts by showing a passport guests can buy a British heritage pass that gives them entry into 593 castles,.stately houses ancient monuments gardens and literary shrines the attractions covered by the pass Are located in England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland. Some new attractions this year include the Stratford on Avon properties linked to Shakespeare and his family Tower Bridge in London and the Glen Riddich distillery at. Dufftown Scotland pass holders visiting the distillery Are also presented with a free Hulex Tillo of malt whisky and discounts Are available on some guide Friday bus Tours passes can be bought at some overseas travel agencies and a tourist information centers in Britain. Buyers must present a non British passport in order to take advantage. Of the bargain prices Start at 2 it pounds Aboul $52 for a -15-Day pass anti 39 pounds about $78 for a month. Family vacations. The town of Eppe Brunn in was Gau Germany offers several Low Cost vacations especially designed for families. The area around Eppe Brunn is known for its it Nils and forests but the town itself contains a Holiday Park and Art adventure playground \ .1 / one vacation the town offers includes four Days lodging with breakfast guided hikes trips to a fortress and museum a Coffee Klatsch and play afternoon for the children starting at 297 Marks $209 per person. Children under 6 stay free and there is a 50 percent discount for children from .7 to 14 years old for More information Contact the t aft Kurot Eppe Brunn d-w-6789 Eppe Brunn Germany Tel. 06335-5155. Here your Quot Best bet Quot for me weekend of feb. 2225, and a special ski pass you can use at any time this Winter. ,. Germany the Catholic family education Center and German american quilting club of Fulda sponsor a quilting show on feb. 22-25. This exhibition of traditional and contemporary quilts  held at the Helene Weber  Goethe Strasse 15 in Fulda. Entrance is free and artisans will be there to show off All stages of quiet making As Well As the finished products. For More information Contact Norma. Rodriguez at ets 3213-425. A new ski pass for the Garmisch Parten Kirchen area offers advantages even after the skiing is Over. Not Only can buyers take advantage of the 19 ski lifts and t bars in the area but the pass also allows admission to the Alps Pilz wave Pool gambling Casino and olympic ice skating stadium each six Day pass costs 150 Marks $105 per adult and 110 Marks $77 por c Hild for More information Contact curve Waitung d-w-8100 Garmisch Parten Kirchen Germany Tel. 08821-1800. Switzerland the town of Hasl Iborg holds its first telemark championships on feb. 23-24. This combination  racing and Archery has been called the oldest and most elegant ski style in the recent history it of skiing it was started in 1860 by a norwegian ski jumper. Corn  skiers alternate. Rac ing with marksmanship to win prizes. For More information Contact t Schweizer Vermehr Suburo Kaise Strasse 23, p-w-0000 Frankfurt main Germany Tel. 069-2 39666. February 21, 1991 a stripes Magazine