European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 27, 1991, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Ski competitions tobogganing bungee jumping ice dancing and hot air balloon contests Are just some of the events visitors can attend in Carmich Parten Kirchen Germany next week. Kurvers Walling Carmich Parten Kirchen Germany Telephone 08821-1800.holiday on ice Holiday on ice with its Louring ice skating shows and Gaudy costumes is Midway through its Winter season which has included Tours by four troupes. Here Are some of the remaining show dates a Austria Vienna Jan. 8-26, banjos and Balalaika. 0660-6661. A Belgium Brussels through dec. 31, fantastic voyage Antwerp feb. 11-16, Carmen and Robin Hood. A Germany Hannover  through dec. 28, banjos and Balalaika 0511 -1650451 Essen through Jan. 5, Carmen and Robin Hood 0201 -7244290 Munster through Jan. 5, banjos and Balalaika 0251-60466 Frankfurt fest Halle Jan. 7-19, Carmen and Robin Hood 069-7444010 Cologne an. 21-feb. 2, Carmen and Robin Hood 0221-882037 Munich Olympia Halle Jan. 29-feb. 9, banjos and Balalaika 089-30613577 Disseldorf feb. 4-9, Carmen and Robin Hood 0211-775057 Berlin feb. 12-23, banjos and Balalaika 030-30384444 Karlsruhe feb. 18-23, Carmen and Robin Hood 0721-375037 Kiel feb. 26-March 1, banjos and Balalaika 043192900. A United kingdom Manchester through Jan. 5, around the world in 80 Days London Wembley Arena Jan. 28-feb. 23, 081-900-1234. For locations without phone numbers Call local tourist boards for information Chi Emsee Winter weeks the area around Chi Emsee in Southern Germany offers vacation weeks for skiers and sightseers alike this Winter. Skiers can Book White weeks at Kampe Wand Gondel Bahn including lodgings two meals a Day ski course and equipment starting at 422 Marks about $274 per person. Between january and March beginners can also Book lessons at Schrang Starling at 279 Marks $181 per person. Non skiers can Book cruises to the islands of  and Herrence Emsee in the Middle of the Lake or watch the first annual three Kings Montgolf Ade a hot air balloon contest on Jan. 4-6. For More information Contact the  Chi Emsee Haus Des castes w-8210 Prien am Chi Emsee Germany Telephone 08051-2280.Vienna Ball season when people in Vienna Austria talk about the Ball season they do not mean baseball or even soccer. They mean the traditional fancy dress Ball Champagne Waltzes and All. Those who love these grand affairs will have plenty of Opportunity in Early 1992, when Vienna sponsors More than 300,balls, some of these include the new year s eve Kaiser Ball at the Homburg on dec. 31, the Flower Ball at Vienna s City Hall on Jan. 17, and the opera Ball Black tie and tails mandatory on feb. 27. Those interested in finding out about the events can order a free Ball Calendar from the Vienna tourist Board a-1025 Vienna Austria Telephone 01-211140.garmisch events the bavarian town of Carmich Parten Kirchen Germany holds an International Winter sports week from dec. 27 through Jan. 6, with literally dozens of events involving some of the world s Best athletes. Included Are the German grand prix in giant slalom at the Gud Iberg on dec. 31, a Cala on ice program involving olympic world masters in ice dancing including american Debi Thomas on Jan. 2 and an ice disco at the Olympia Eis station on Jan. 3. On three Kings Day on Jan. 6, visitors have a Choice Between seeing ski competitions a Speedway race volleyball and handball tournaments tobogganing Cross country skiing a nighttime ski race bungee jumping and hot air balloon and paragliding competitions. For More information about the events Contact the Telephone numbers Are for Calls within the country named. If calling from outside Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country  attractions in England Northern England now has a new tourist guide slanted specially toward attractions that can be seen in Winter. The guide which is called places to visit in Winter a England s North country lists More than 350 castles museums Art galleries steam railways Leisure centers Craft centers and other places to visit. Special events in both Winter and Early Spring Are also detailed. To order the free brochure Contact the Yorkshire and Humberside tourist Board 312 Tadcaster Road York y02 2hf, England Telephone 0904-707961,snowshoeing in Bavaria vacationers in Neukirchen Bei Heiliger Bull Germany can rent snowshoes to hike through the bavarian Forest. Participants get a hiking map snowshoes for the Day ticket for the Mountain train and a packed lunch for 20 Marks about $13 per person. Cross country skiing is also available in the area. For More information Contact the Verk Ehrsam w-8497 Neukirchen Bei Heiliger blut Germany Telephone 09947-2421.Edinburgh Breaks Edinburgh Scotland offers a set of new taste of Scotland holidays starting this Winter. Quot murder mystery Quot weekends theater Breaks and golfing and fishing packages Are some of the attractions available. Accommodations Range from 25 pounds about Here s a list of Quot Best bets for the weekend of dec. 27-29, and one or two special events you can attend a Little later in the week. Austria Vienna offers an open air new year s eve Celebration on dec. 31. Marquees set up on Neuer Markt Jude Platz Lubeck and the am Hof Square in the City will All feature musical performances from operettas to reggae and about 100 stalls will sell Champagne and snacks. Street musicians comedians and other travelling entertainers will add to the activity. For More information Call the Vienna tourist Board at 01-211140. Germany the Giessen North area support team $45.50 per person for two nights in a guest House to 75 pounds $1 36.50 in a luxury hotel with traditional scottish breakfast. Special rail travel Lares and discount vouchers Are also offered. The Otter is Good until april. To order a free brochure with details no the Breaks Contact Edinburgh marketing 3 primes St. I Din Hugh eh3 7ry,  sports weeks Noss Elwang in Southern Germany oilers skiers a series of sports weeks Lor skiers in i 992, the town oilers a series of arrangements Jan. 5 through feb. 29 and March 7-15 Thal Irit Lude seven overnights with breakfast Tive any ski pass live Day downhill or Cross country ski course and Oiler extras Starling at 276.30 Marks about $ i 79 per person. For More information con acl Gastrin Formalin w-8964 Noss Elwang Germany Telephone 0836 i -750.Italy ski Breaks Brixon Wolkenstein and St. Christina Italy All offer bargain ski weeks in january and Mart h. From Jan. 7 through Tel. 1 and March 2 i through april 11, Brixon Niters a seven Day vacation with two meals a Day six Day ski pass and live Day of ski school Tor 479,000 lire about $402 per person. In addition Wolkenstein offers seven Days with two meals a Day starting at 259,000 lire about $218 per person from Jan. 6 through feb. 1, and St. Christina has seven Days with breakfast from 11 2,000 lire about $94 per person. For More information Contact the provincial tourist office Pfar Platz 1 1-12, 1-39100 Bolzano Italy Telephone 0471-993808. Sponsors its 7 997 Winter games at the Millar Hall and Rivers Barracks fitness centers in Giessen through Jan. 2, 1992. Competitions Are mostly me ant for members of the Giessen military Community bul others Are Welcome to join in. Some of the events include volleyball wrestling and Bowling on Dei. 26 a racquetball tournament on dec. 26 through dec. 27 or 28 a Quot dead lift weight lifting contest on dec. 27, boxing on dec. 28, and a 10 Kilometre Quot celebrate sober run on Jan. 1, 1992. For More information Contact 1lt Logan at ets 343-8307/6398 or civilian 0641-402-8307/6398. Both soldiers and civilians Are Welcome to participate. 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