European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 28, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lets go mushing along by dog sled is one of several activities in a new Velar s package in Northern  Circle new year the swedish tourist Board offers adventurous visitors a Chance to Start the new year with a nine Day vacation at the Edge of the Arctic Circle. The trip begins on the evening of Jan. 1, 1 992, with an overnight trip from Kiel Germany to Goteborg Sweden. A tour of Goteborg and Sweden s West coast takes place the next morning. Next comes a combination train and bus trip to Jorn in Northern Sweden followed the next Day by an air plane flight to the Vindel fallen nature Reserve. A full Day snowmobile Lour is planned during the Northern slay As Are dog sled rides Cross country skiing and horseback rides. The trip Back to Germany includes another Short stay in Goteborg and a Farewell scandinavian Bullet dinner on Board ship. The entire vacation including accommodation All travel transfers and activities costs Between 1,976 and 2,261 Marks about $1,265-$1,500 per person. For More information Contact the swedish Centra tourist office Box 7473, s-10392 Stockholm Sweden Telephone 08-7892000 or the sch udisches touristic amt Burchar Strasse 22, w-2000 Hamburg 1, Germany Telephone 040-330185.sled dog races the Hessen sled dog Amateur sport club in Germany begins its series of sled dog races with a run in Langen Lonshein Germany on nov. 30-dec. 1. Since the weather has not cooperated by covering the town which is located near bad Kreuz Nach with Snow competitors will use two wheeled carts instead of sleds. Sled dog races will also be held at the following locations Windisch Garsten Austria dec. 26-27 hut Schlag Austria dec. 28-29 Windisch Garsten Rosenau Austria Jan. 1-2, 1992 Mautern Dorf Austria Jan. 4-5 Langenfeld Austria Jan. 4-5 probable Schrang Chiem Gau Bavari Germany Jan. 11-12 Altbach Austria an. 11-12 waste Sachsen Rod Jan. 18-19 Kussen Austria Jan. 18-19neuhaus am Renn Weg Thuringer Jan 18-19 Kaiser Ink near Kosse Austria Jan. 18-19. Other races Are planned for later in the year. For More information Contact the Hess Ischer Schlitten Hunde   3, w-6368 bad Wilbel Germany Telephone 06101 -44784.british Christmas specials the Forte hotel Chain has put out a new brochure listing Christmas and new year s packages at More than 230 hotels in Britain. The arrangements which have various themes and prices include Christmas Cracker Breaks with non Stop merrymaking for 49 pounds about $88.50 per person per night peace and quiet starting at 59 pounds per night and traditional Christmas with Carol singing Bell ringing and pantomimes starting at 75 pounds per person per night. Murder and mystery Breaks Start at 79 pounds and a candlelit new year s Celebration Cost 59 pounds and up. For More information Contact the Forte hotels at 0345-404040.Munich Holiday brochures the Munich Germany tourist office has published a brochure listing a variety of christmastime accommodation packages. The Christmas key arrangements can be set up to match each visitor s tastes and pocketbook. Some of the alternatives available include precooked hotel rooms tickets for the Munich Public transportation system Price reduction vouchers for museums Heaters and other attractions and a Coupon for a Christmas present. The special arrangements can be booked from nov. 29-dec. 26. A brochure listing new year s stays from dec. 26-Jan 6 1992 is also available from the tourist Oitice. To order the brochures Call 089-2391-253. For More information or to Book a stay in the City Contact the Munich tourist office Sendlinger Strasse 1, w-8000 Munich Germany Telephone 089-2391-1.ukrainian Christmas the German travel Agency just travel gives visitors a Chance to celebrate Christmas twice this Winter. They offer a yuletide trip to the ukrainian City of Kiev which still adheres to the Gregorian Calendar 11 Days behind the one used by most of the Western world. The travel package which takes place on Jan. 5-12, consists of transportation from Munich hotel and English speaking guide. A sightseeing program is planned that will include participation in orthodox Christmas services in addition to the usual museums folklore and famous buildings that tourists normally visit. The Cost is 1,703 Marks $1,092 per person. Sign up deadline is dec. 6. For More information Contact just travel Dre Muhlen Strasse 29, w-8000 Munich 5, Germany Telephone 089-721-1955.Christmas Market trips the United service organizations offer several trips to German Christmas markets this season. The first tour takes place on nov. 30 and takes in the Frankfurt Weihnacht Markt. The group will travel from Wiesbaden by train. Cost is s 1 4 per person. Next is the Cologne Christmas Market on dec. 1. Departure Point is the Wiesbaden Bohnhof and Cost is $19 per person including train ticket. A special train has been ordered for the trip to Rothenburg of Dor Tauber on dec. 7. In addition to the Christmas Market and other shopping opportunities in Rothenburg Santa and his elves will be on the train to entertain children. Cost is $30 Lor adults and $26 Lor children under 1 2 years old. On dec. 1 4 and 22, the Uso oilers a train trip to the  in Nurnberg. The Tost Lor eat h trip is $36 for adults and $20 for children under 1 2 years old. On Doc. 23, the Uso offers a trip to the Nurnberg Market plus a tour of a Lebom Hen factory. Oils ire $32 for adults and $1 5 for t Hildren. Finally two Van hours Are planned on i dec. 1 7-1 8. Christmas Market stops along the Mosel River on dec. I 7 include Coehen and Ber Kastel Kues with a Cost of $24 per person. A visit to Heidelberg is planned on dec. I 8, at a Cost of $20 per person. Van Tours have Only eight spots available so they Are filled on a first t ome first served basis. For More information Call the Wiesbaden Mainz Uso at 061 1-721010.spa bargains the Baltic sea health resort of trave Muinde Germany offers various special arrangements this Winter. Tor example one of their Short Breaks with two overnights breakfast tickets to the a it a lop Pool and other extras starts at 91 Marks about $58 per person. For More information Monlai t the Kurvers Galtung strand promenade la w-2400 i Zubei k-1 rave Munde Germany telephone1 04 502-804 u Best bets est bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of nov. 29-dec. 1, and two events you can attend later. Germany i he archaeology and ethnology Section of Mannheim s Reiss museum plans a magic sunday for children of All Ages on dec. 1. The event opens at 11 . With magic tricks and a puppet play followed by music from around the world and an International fairy tale hour. All of the shows Are conducted in German. For More information Contact the Reiss museum at 0621 -2932219. Italy the italian town of Borgo san Dalmazzo in the Cuneo province takes a break from All the Christmas hysteria with its annual Snail festival on dec. 1-5. In addition to celebrating the existence of the popular Mollusk there will be culinary shows featuring snails and other entertainment. For More information Call 01 71 -760688. United kingdom London holds two fashion fairs in the next month both of which offer High fashion clothing and accessories at wholesale prices. The Kensington fashion fair at Kensington town Hall Hornton Street will be held on nov 28-30 and dec. 13-14. The fairs which Are open to the Public As Well As to professionals will offer a bar snacks and disc Joe key in addition to the bargains. Admission is 1.50 pounds $2.60 per person. For More information Call Denise Barrett at 071-7304200. November 28, 1991 stripes Magazine Telephone numbers Are for Calls within the country named. If calling from another country Check your local Telephone directory Tor the Correct country code