European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 16, 1993, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Lets go a amps file grab your Winter Coats skis a Good pair of hiking boots and head to Sweden fora swedish safari. See below for  Christmas in Bern enjoy a White Christmas in Bern Switzerland this year. The mar itt office in Naples Italy is offering a trip dec. 22-27, to this Winter wonderland at an affordable Price. Travellers will spend three nights in a three Star hotel and Wake up to Swiss Buffet breakfasts each morning three dinners at various restaurants including a special semiformal Christmas dinner at the deluxe hotel schweizerhof Are also included. A tour guide will take the group through the Beautiful City of Bern and guests will also hear an Organ recital at the gothic Cathedral. Christmas Day will be spent on an excursion to mount Shillhorn with lunch at Pix Gloria a revolving. Mountaintop restaurant. Also guests will enjoy a half Day excursion to the Emmenual Region. The Cost for this trip is 988>000 lira about $580. Drinks and extras at the hotel Are not included. Call Dan 625-4155 for  s longest night if you re looking for a unique and totally european Way to ring in the new year visit to Vienna s old City. The City celebrates new year s Trail on dec 31. Corks Start popping and Champagne starts flowing in the afternoon As everyone begins getting in the mood for what is billed the longest night of the year. The new year s Trail is made up of 100 stands lining a Trail with open air discos marquees and other decorated squares. You la enjoy Here s a list of Quot Best bets Quot for this weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later. France Mark your calendars for the Shepherd s Christmas in Champagne. The Castle of Braux-5alnte-cohi�re is the scene for Christmas eve activity. The Castle was built in 1589 for a company of Light cavalry belonging to King Henry in s Royal guard. On this night it plays Host to a traditional gathering of shepherds from Champagne. There will be music and a Midnight mass also travel to Hun Ingue and see the live Manger scene and hear Christmas tales through dec. 19. For information about these events Call the French office of tourism at 14723-6172, when calling from outside France dial the appropriate International code followed by 33 and the number. Italy members of the breakaway motor club of Naples will sponsor its annual toy run saturday. They Are asking for donations of clothes Basic medical supplies Money and toys for italian orphanages. The breakaway club plans another Charity motorcycle run dec. 19, including a Cameo appearance by Santa Claus. For More information Call Tom Cavanagh at 081-5092473. Strolling through the excitement and enjoying the activities. There s music to suit everyone s taste. A the fun begins dec 31 and lasts until Jan. 6 As magicians wave their wands daily from 10 . To 8 . The magicians will amaze you with their fire eating juggling Fortune telling and More. On the stroke of Midnight the biggest Bell in Austria Pommerin in St Stephen s Cathedral will ring in the new year. The City has cultural events planned for the entire week. For More information about the longest night of the year write the austrian National tourist Board a-1025 Vienna or Send a fax to 43 1216-8492. Don t forget to add the Correct International Access code when dealing Austria. A. Ski and country in Savornin the ski and country weeks kick off Jan. 15-30 for the fifth time in the Savornin Region of Switzerland. This Region has several events planned including the country band Georg hug and Steak amp Beans and Craig Carter the singing Cowboy from Texas. There will be plenty of dancing wonderful restaurants and a torchlight procession to keep guests Busy. These ski and country weeks Are booked As individual weeks for singles families and include special prices for the Alpine railway and ski school. A for details write Vermehr Buero Savornin ch-7460 Savornin or Call 081-752-222. When calling from outside Switzerland dial the Correct International Access code followed by 41 81-752-222.Tours in Innsbruck and Vienna plan to see the Beautiful austrian cities of Innsbruck and Vienna and enjoy a unique tour that offers a variety of culture. Special Tours of Vienna Are offered every third saturday of the month. In december the tour theme is Christmas is almost Here As guests see the City s famous Christmas tree Manger and Advent Wreath. In january the theme is stories and stories when travellers can learn the history behind the unique and sensational Vienna High Rise from 1933 and the suicide of col. Redl which ended the largest spy Case of the Austro Vienna hungarian monarchy. In february travellers will learn about the famous Waltz and How it emerged from being called the Quot death Waltz Quot to the Champagne of dances. Special Tours in the City of Innsbruck Are offered every saturday. In december and january the theme is mangers in changing times. Guests will learn How mangers have changed through the years and also can see mangers in the Folk arts museum. During the Christmas season the tour is followed by an Advent brass Concertin the old part of town in february and March travellers will learn about Tyrol Fasching and the customs that go on throughout this season. These Tours Are conducted by Persedes. For details in Vienna Call Christiana Broscher at 01939-088. When calling from outside Austria dial 43 1939-088. In Innsbruck Call Monika Frenzel at 0512-824074, or from outside Austria dial 43 512-824074. Don t forget to add the Correct International Access code when dealing Austria. A safari in Sweden explore Sweden on ski foot Snow boat and dog Sleigh. The eight Day Lapland safari around the northern1 swedish Amman is is the perfect vacation for those who have a liking for Snow. Travellers will spend time at a Winter sports resort in a Mountain Range about 50 Kilometres 31 Miles from the norwegian Border. Skiers will tour the Vindel mountains and take a motorized Sleigh to Aive Saive Peak. They will then take a special Snow boat through the deep Snow and Back into the Valley. Here they will bundle up and explore the Mountain world it a dog Sleigh. In to evenings guests will sit Down to traditional Lapland menu of Reindeer ind Elk steaks and Fiat cakes. Write the swedish information service Ham Gatan 27, Box 7542, s-10393 Stockholm Sweden or Call 08789-2000 for details. When calling from outside Sweden dial 46-8789-2000. Don t forget to add the Correct International Access code when dealing  vacations take a vacation in the austrian Alps and bring along the children. The family hotel Schoen Blick in Austria offers a variety of activities for adults and children so everyone can enjoy an Alpine vacation. The hotel has arranged for nannies to take care of the children while parents ski and sightseer. Children can build snowmen go tobogganing enjoy ice skating and learn How to ski on the hotel Lawn. They can also feed the rabbits in the stable learn How to bake cookies and enjoy other outdoor activities. The Cost for one week for two adults and one child is 1,400 Marks about $840.  includes breakfast lunch or dinner a Nanny and child ski school. Other prices Are available for More than one child. Write tourism us verb and a-9580 Fanker see or Call 04254-3326. When calling from outside Austria dial 43 4254-3326. Don t forget to add the Correct. International Access code when dealing  Marks 1,200 years it is said that Frankfurt was discovered when Karl the great and the franconian were fleeing the Sachsen warriors. A White Doe led Karl the great to a path that crossed the main River. In the year 794 Francon Furd As it was called in earlier Days was recognized As a town. Now 1,200 years water the City is ready to celebrate programs Are scheduled throughout the year beginning a a a play to ring i a a the official opening of the birthday Celebration begins with a fantastic fireworks display to ring in the new year. Feb. 22 at the alte oper. Honorary guests include the chamber orchestra of Europe and an afternoon ensemble of musical talents in each room of the opera House. On june 12, High wire artist Philippe Petit will perform his unbelievable stunt 300 meters 990 feet above the City. Escorting him on the ground will be choirs bands jugglers and 1,200 ships on the main River. Many other events Are happening in Frankfurt throughout the year. Write to the German tourism Center Beethoven Strasse 69, w-60329, Frankfurt am main 1, Germany or Call 069-75720 for details. When calling from outside Germany dial 49 6975720. Don t forget to add the Correct International Access code when dealing Germany. Calendar and lava go Are compiled by Keri Ann Southworth Gidget Smith and Marian Hamilton. Items should be received by stars and stripes at least two weeks in Advance. Send them to left go special sections european stars and stripes unit 29480 Apoate 09211 or fax or Call Postrach 11 1437 64278 Darmstadt Germany Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601463 Dan 348-8245/8230 or civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone number for meting on the Page Are for Call within the country named. If ceiling from another country Check your local Telephone directory for the Correct country code. December 16, 1993 stripes Magazine 21