European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - September 19, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lets go do tact Rwm Touro fans of the old steam powered trains Are in for a treat in Germany this fall nostalgia Tours run right through the Central part of the country. See this Page for  Tours the German rail system offers several different nostalgia Tours aboard steam trains this fall. The trains travel from Frankfurt past Heidelberg and along the Neckar River then past Karlsruhe and Neustadt along the Quot wine  All of the trains Are equipped with dining and sightseeing cars and some itineraries include visits to the Railroad museum in Neustadt. Prices Are 120-220 Marks $73-$ 133 for adults and 80-150 Marks $48.50-$91 for children. For More information Contact the Deutscher Rei Sebiro Frankfurter Haupt Bohnhof w-6000 Frankfurt am main Germany Telephone 069-230911 or 069234889 in  ski trips the outdoor recreation Center at Nurnberg Germany plans a series of ski trips starting in october. The first trip goes to Kapraun Austria Over the Columbus Day weekend oct. 11-14 for Glacier skiing. The package consists of transportation hotel accommodations three breakfasts two dinners and a ski lift pass. Trip Cost is $195 per person ski equipment can also be rented. The sign up deadline is oct. 5, the second trip takes place oct. 26 participants will leave Furth s Johnson Barracks about 6 . And travel to Garmisch for the Day. Prices Are $24 per person and $5 for equipment rental. Other trips Are planned for later in the season. For More information Call he Johnson Barracks checkout Center in Firth at ets 460-6487 or civilian 0911-719105. Peter Rabbit exhibits # the Chance to Scurry through or. Mcgregor s Garden is part of what s offered at the world of Beatrix Potter a new attraction in Bowness on Windermere England. The country s Lake District is celebrating the 125th birthday of the creator of Peter Rabbit. Visitors get to walk through a series of 3-d scenes with music and sound effects from each of her tales and View a film biography. The world of Beatrix Potter is a few Miles from Potter s Hill top farm Home in near Sawrey. Six Miles away in Hawkshead the Beatrix Potter gallery has a display of her Watercolours. The Home and gallery Are also open to the Public. For More information Contact the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England Telephone 081-8469000 in England study Tours the University of Maryland in Munich Germany offers several cultural and study Tours for this fall. Only some Are Good for College credit but All Are Opeti to the Public. Prices do not include tuition and no students will be charged 5 percent extra on cultural Tours. A partial list of Tours includes Berlin oct. 11-15. Cost $150-$158. Michelangelo in Florence one semester hour oct. 1115, $250. Music in Prague one semester hour oct. 12-15, $200. Prague oct. 12-15, $200-$210. Prague weekend oct 25-27, $150-$ 158. Medieval Munich one semester hour nov. 1-3, $20. Amsterdam nov. 8-10, $120-$126. Budapest nov. 27-dec. 1, $270-$284, Paris theater one semester hour nov. 27-dec. 1, $300. French cultural studies Paris one semester hour nov. 27-dec. 1, $270. Art Nouveau in Prague one semester hour nov. 27-dec. 1, $250. Prague and Karlsbad nov. 27-dec. 1, $250-$263. Viennese musical Era of Haydn Mozart and Beethoven one semester hour nov. 27-dec. 1, $270. For More information Contact the University of Maryland study Tours office Munich Campus Apo 09183-0006, Telephone ets 440-6096 or civilian 0896900075.hunters�?T test Innsbruck Austria hosts a Hunters cultural and culinary fest on oct. 18-nov. 9. The fest begins with a triumphal entry of fest participants accompanied by the blaring of Hunting horns. Other highlights include a Hubertus Market on oct. 18-20, oct. 24-27 and oct. 31 nov. 3 a Farmers Market on oct. 19 and oct 26 daily wine tastings and walks through the City s Alpine zoo. Exhibits include a trophy show and collections of historical Hunting rifles and porcelain. A fashion show Hunting films shooting competitions music and dancing Are Aho planned. For More information Contact the  Innsbruck Lyls Bru Graben 3, a-6020 Innsbruck Austria Telephone 0043 512-59850 from Germany Spain fishing tournament the Zaragoza a outdoor recreation association conducts its european invitational Bass fishing tournament on sept. 23-28 at Lake Caspe Spain. The tournament i open to All military and civilians Over the age of 18, and includes a number of activities. Lake orientation and a practice session Are planned for sept. 23-24. Sept. 25 is the last registration Date. The actual tournament runs sept. 26-28, with an awards banquet after the Competition is finished. The entry tee is $1 50 per two person team and covers the Competition and banquet. Fishing licences Are required a limited number of motorboats can also be rented. Accommodation includes a camping site at Lake Caspe with showers electricity and other amenities As Well As hostels and hotels in the Zaragoza area. Limited camping supplies Are available from outdoor recreation. For More information Contact chief master sgt. Michael Twisdale at Auto on 724-2376 staff sgt. Roy Wilson at Auto on 724-2139 or civilian 978-32671 1, ext 2778. Registration and licencing tees should be sent to . Storsteen 406 Csc Miro Box 85, Apo a 09646, attn outdoor recreation director Telephone Auto on 724-2562. Oktoberfest trip the Bamberg Germany belter opportunities for single soldiers Boss program offers unmarried service members a trip to the Munich oktoberfest on sept. 27. Participants will leave from Bamberg s Community Center at 9 . And travel by bus to Munich expected return time is Midnight. Tickets Are $30 per person or $20 for those who want to join the Boss program $10 for membership and $10 for the trip. For More information Contact the Bamberg recreation Center at ets 469-8837 or civilian 0951-300-8837.best bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of sept. 2022, and one or two special events you can go to a Little later in the week. Austria the town of Kirchberg hosts its Tirol balloon cup 1991 through sept. 28. About 30 teams from Austria Germany Switzerland England France and the United states Are expected to show up with balloons shaped like Garfield elephants and Beer mugs As Well As the More traditional forms. For More information Contact the  a-6365 Kirchberg Austria Telephone 0043 5357-2309 from Germany. Germany the Munich oktoberfest runs from sept. 21-oct. 6 at the International Fairgrounds in Munich s Theresie Wiese District. In addition to the traditional Beer tents there will be a fun fair Flea Market and carousels. The 36th German Trade fair for Art and Antiques will simultaneously open at the Fairgrounds on sept. 27-oct. 6. Many american and German travel offices can arrange trips to the festivities. Questions can also be answered by the Munich tourist office at 089-2391211. An International Bow Hunters Jamboree will be held at the Heidelberg Rod and gun club on sept. 21-22. The Competition is open to both adults and teen agers. Registration costs $ 12 or 20 Marks for adults and $6 or 10 Marks for youths. For More information Call ets 370-8737 or civilian 06221-578737. Last but not least the Fliege Horst recreation Center in Hanau sponsors a Bald is Beautiful contest on sept. 24. Friends and family have two minutes to explain Why their favorite Bald or Semi Bald Man should win while the nominee models. A panel of judges will vote for special categories and for Overall Winner. For More information Contact ets 322-7759 or civilian 06183-71332. United kingdom a traditional japanese festival is planned for Hyde Park London on sept. 21-22. Events include a medieval Yabu same jousting tournament with archers in Samurai Armor a Parade of giant papier Musche dragons arts and crafts exhibits and fireworks. For More information Contact the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England Telephone 0818469000 in England. 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