European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - March 11, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse It Iii a l.t3>e3bwr.pkaamgblffm i i til Mailis jew it Bra tit Soj a he err Walh let a go Keuken Hof opens March 25 world famous Keuken Hof Cardens located near Lisse in the Netherlands opens on March 25 and runs through May 24 this year. The 70-acre Park is a showplace for the nation s Flower Industry particularly its tulips. Keuken Hof will be open daily from 8 . To 6 30 . Be sure to carry plenty of film during your visit to the Park which is a photographer s Paradise. Regularly scheduled morning and afternoon Tours of Keuken Hof leave from Amsterdam s Central bus station. Visitors can also ride a train from Amsterdam to Haarlem or Leiden then take a Short bus ride to the Center of Lisse and a shuttle bus to the Park. For further details about Keuken Hof write Post bus 66, 2160 a Lisse Holland or Call 02521-19034. Additional information can also be obtained from the Netherlands Bureau of tourism Vliet Weg 15, 2266 a Leid Schendal the Netherlands. Telephone 0221-2570-383.spring trips for teens Wiesbaden Mainz youth services in Germany is planning a trip for teen agers to the bavarian capital of Munich. The bus departs Haine Berg at noon on March 26 and returns about 6 . On March 28. Overnight accommodations have been reserved at the Augsburg youth services Center. The trips costs $25 and the sign up deadline is March 23. During Spring break Wiesbaden Mainz youth services in sponsoring a trip to Italy for teens. The $291 package includes round trip transportation by train All meals and hotel accommodations. It is scheduled for april 2-9 and the sign up deadline is March 18. To Register for either or both trips Call Mainz youth services at Dan 334-8130/7125 or civilian 06131-4897125/8130. Or Call Wiesbaden youth services at civilian 0611-731-387.historic Staffordshire travellers in England should note that Staffordshire is Home to a variety of buildings that Are Well Worth visiting. One of the county s most prominent is the imposing Lichfield Cathedral a gothic Structure with unusual triple Spires. The building dates Back to the 13 the Century. Also located in the town of Lichfield Are the Samuel Johnson Birthplace museum where the lexicographer was born in 1709, and Izaak Walton s cottage. Walton wrote a Well known fishing guide titled the compleat Angler. In the town of Stafford travellers can visit the ancient est bets Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for the weekend of March 13-14, and one or two special events you can attend a Little later. Austria the Haydn festival is taking place through monday at various venues across Vienna including several churches and the Musi Verein located at Karl Spaatz. Featured Are concerts performances of Church music and seminars concerning the works of composer Joseph Haydn and his contemporaries. Call the More information at 505-81-90 or fax 505-94-09. 1 Belgium shape s Art expo runs from Friday through March 21 at Salle Saint Georges City Hall Crand place in Mons. Shape officials say the arts and crafts exhibition features works by a Cross Section of Community members Quot to promote cultural awareness and Exchange Between our family of nations and our Host belgian United kingdom the canals 200 festival is taking place throughout 1993, with events marking 200 years of Britain s canals scheduled around the nation. Vacationers to Britain will also find that canal trips Are a leisurely Way to View the Countryside. Possibilities include hiring a vessel for a cruise along the Trent and Mersey or Shropshire Union canals. Or travellers can Board a restaurant boat at Froghall wharf located near Stoke on Trent and then sail through the Churnet Valley. To obtain details about these and Many other canal cruises Contact the British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el. Telephone 081 -846-9000. File Sweden s capital Stockholm glimmers under the summer Sun on the cover of a new tourist Catalon that s available free in German or English. Write for Quot sch Den 1993"or Quot Sweden 1993&Quot from the swedish travel amp tourism Council Lilie Strasse 19, 2000 Hamburg 1, Germany. Or Call 040-3301-8$. High House. It s the largest Timber framed townhouse in England and dates from 1595. Stafford Castle and grounds occupy 20 acres. Included Are a visitors Center historical Trail and medieval Herb Garden. Nearby Tamworth Castle features period room settings that depict the life and times of former inhabitants a going As far Back As 800 years. To find out More information about Staffordshire Contact t be British tourist authority thames Tower Black s Road London w6 9el, England. Telephone 081846-9000.skiing in Italy a Alps the Naples Italy mar and itt offices offer a ski trip to Northern Italy s Alps from March 20-27. The trip includes round trip bus transportation seven overnights in an Alpine hotel two meals a Day and an English speaking tour guide. For an extra fee visitors can also buy ski passes take excursions to surrounding areas take part in shopping Tours or go ice skating. The Cost of the trip Cost is 465,000 italian lire about $297 per person. Ski passes Cost 126,000 lire about $80 per adult and 88,800 lire about $56 per child under the age of 14. For further information Call Naples mar itt at Dan 625-4165.Tivoli turns 150 Copenhagen Denmark s Tivoli gardens will be celebrating its 150th birthday. The 1993 season opens on april 22 and closes sept. 19. Official birthday festivities Are planned for aug. 15, but any time is a fun time to experience Tivoli. The pleasure Park features 25 amusement rides and 28 restaurants. It has its own three floor museum that will open in mid june. Popular stars perform on the open air stage in the cabaret theatre or in the concert Hall. A to receive More news about Tivoli gardens Contact Kennelh Moore nato Liaison officer danish tourist Board Postrach 41 45, 3000 Hannover 1, Germany. Telephone or fax him at 0511-79-52-78. Or write the danish tourist information Board Bernstorff Gade 1, 1577 Copenhagen a Denmark. Telephone 33-111-325.Camp Darby Tours information Tours and registrations at Camp Darby Italy is offering a variety of Tours this month on saturday it will Lead a trip to Carrara for a Marble shopping trip. The tour includes transportation a guide Rar is sows i v vol so a j .1 and an italian lunch. The Cost for everything is $35 per person. A tour of san Marino the world s smallest Republic is planned for March 20-21. On March 27, it combines with the United service organization to offer a tour of Rome. The Cost is $45 per person. For More information Call Camp Darby it at Dan 633-7589.trekking in Thuringia the Kyff Hiuser mountains located near the Eastern German town of bad Frankenhauser in Thuringia Are popular with hikers and people interested in history. For vacationers who want to get to know the Region it s possible to Book a five Day package. The Cost ranges. From 195 Marks about $121 to 375 Marks about $234 for four nights bed and breakfast depending on accommodations. The program includes a hike to Barbarossa Cave a visit to the Kyff Hiuser memorial with the Richsburg Kyff Hausen ruin and extras. To obtain More details Contact Kyff Hauser information anger 14,0-4732 bad Frankenhauser Germany. Telephone 034671-3037.easter Holiday in Rome Rome based Uso officials announce that they arc now taking written or Telephone requests for tickets to papal f functions during holy week and for the easter Vigil and easter masses celebrated by Pope John Paul ii. The Rome Uso will also help Book hotel accommodations and Tours of Rome and the Vatican. Persons interested in spending their easter Holiday in Rome should write or Call the following Rome Uso american embassy Uso pc 59, Apo a 09624. Telephone 06-686-4232 or fax 06-687-1372. In addition More travel and tourism information about Rome and the rest of Italy can be obtained by writing or calling the Ente Nazionale Italiano per ii Turisco Enitia Maghera 1, 00185 Rome Italy. Telephone 001 -6497-11.English-language open House the Germani Sches National museum in Niernberg Germany holds its 13th English language open House at 10 . On sunday March 21. The museum will offer free guided Tours in several different areas of interest including the Art and culture of Germany the Story of How Coffee and porcelain entered Europe traditions in the adorning of musical instruments and a look at historic weapons of the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods. Other Tours include a look at antique dollhouses How it in old German farmhouse was furnished and How knights were outfitted. In addition a hurdy gurdy player will perform at 10 . And 2 30 . She will play traditional dance melodies and Folk tunes on her instrument which is also called an the first such open House was held in june 1983, it was held twice a year at first but became an annual event in 1985. Since it began 37,000 visitors have been attracted by the offer of free English language lessons in German history and culture. The museum is located at kor Markt 1, just inside the old City Wall a Short walk from the train station and the bavarian american hotel. To obtain More information Call the museum at 09111331-237 or 238. Calendar and let a go ale compiled by Libby Grimm Marian Hamilton Laura Dehr and Gidget Smith. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to lets go special sections european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apo a 09211 or Postrach 11 1437 6100 Darmstadt 11 Germany fax Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call civilian 06155 601245/230 Telephone numbers Lor listings on these pages Ere for cells within the country named. If Selling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country code. March 11, 1993 stripes Magazine 21
