European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 27, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse Is amps file spooks from halloween past stand guard at Frankenstein Castle in Germany. The annual had Ted House is one of Many events planned to get your ghost this weekend. For More see the haunted happenings list on Page 19.new years Street party they re promoting it As Britain s biggest Street party this Brand new festival in Scotland. Scheduled for dec. 30-Jan. 1, the Edinburgh s hog manay is planned to launch Britain s yearlong festival of arts and culture 1995. A the event begins with a Street Market and fair in one of the world s most Beautiful capitals followed by the lighting of the hog manay Beacon on Castle Esplanade. There will also be a Torch it procession along Princess Street and a fire festival. Marching pipe bands concerts hot air balloons and a fireworks display Over the Castle will bring in the new year on dec. 31. And on Jan. 1, the celebrating wraps up with a triathlon a viennese concert and a vast offering of live music and dancing. For Advance ticket reservations Telephone 031/5581072. Ballet lovers take note. Over this same period the Edinburgh festival theatre will offer the Nutcracker from dec. 28-Jan. 7. For tickets Contact the scottish Ballet s Box office at 031/529-6000. To Call from outside the unite kingdom dial your International Access code followed by the country code 44 and drop the first 0.scottish hotels 2-for-1 special Scotland s heritage hotels a group of privately owned luxury hotels is offering a special for Winter travellers. Spend a night at one of these hotels and get the next night free. Starting at 80 pounds per person about $130visitors can enjoy two nights accommodations plus full scottish breakfasts. The hotels Are spread across Scotland from the Shetland Isles in the North to the farmlands of Fife. Further details Are available by writing Scotland s heritage hotels Central reservation office suite 2d, Churchill Way Bishopbriggs Glasgow g64 2 re or by calling 0141/772-6911. The fax number is 0141/7726917.bath break from Holiday Rush the Holiday season can sometimes be everything but relaxing. A package organized by the tourist office in bad wis Chenhan offers a Chance to escape for two Days in Northern Germany. For As Little As 179 Marks per person about $120travellers receive two nights accommodations with breakfast a traditional dinner at a local restaurant a horse drawn cart ride around Lake Zwi Schenaner and for those tired shopping Muscles a trip to the Baths and solarium. After a Brief rest you la then be Able to visit the bad wis Chenhan Christmas Market which opens nov. 26. The offer begins nov. 25 and runs through Jan. 2. For reservations Contact the tourist office at 04403/617-86. The fax number is 04403/611-66. To Call from outside Germany dial your International Access code followed by the country code 49 and drop the first 0. Bad wis Chenhan is in Northwest Niedersachsen Between Oldenburg and the Netherlands Border. Best bets Here a a list of Best bets for this weekend and one or two special events you can later. Austria All Saint s Day in Vienna nov. 1 is a probably the Best time of the year to pay a visit to on of the City s celebrities even in death. Beethoven Schubert Brahms and Johann Strauss Are among the greats with Graves of Honor in the Central cemetery Vienna s largest. In the cemetery of St. Mark a Mozart s unmarked grand remains preserved As it was in 1791. A Eveyon lesser Mcnown Graves the penchant of the viennese for grandiose titles is evident in inscriptions such As Royal Liechtenstein court office clerk and ornamental Gardener. Visitors to the catacombs beneath St. Michael s Church will find some 200 colourfully painted coffins have been preserved. Guided Tours of these sights Are offered each fall. They Are currently running . At 11 . And 3 ., sundays and holidays at 11 . The Cost is 110 schillings about $1.0. A Denmark a wine Trade fair in Copenhagen opens to the Public Friday and saturday. Held at the forum it s a Chance to Sample wines from All Over the world Call the Copenhagen visitors Bureau at 45 3325/7400 for More information. A Germany an exhibition opens in Nurnberg this. Weekend for lovers of Art on two wheels. Motor Rad leg amp Den motorcycle legends will run through april at the museum Industry Kultur in Nurnberg. The exhibit features More than 100 motorcycles dating from 1904 to the present All from Nurnberg. Admission is 6 Marks for adults and 2 Marks for children about $4 and $1 the museum i open 10 , to 5 mondays and fridays. Of a Ireland Telf an Irish person you will he in Ireland this weekend and they la probably assume you re headed for the jazz. U undoubtedly one of the country s most popular annual events the guinness Cork jazz festival features Many National and International performers. A few Large hotels play Host to the main music venues but jazz players can be found throughout Cork s Many pubs. The festival runs from oct. 28-31. For information Call the jazz Secretary in Cork at 353 021/270-463. The tourist office in Cork is 353 021/273-504. Netherlands if you missed the Chance last Spring Here s a unique Opportunity to see blooms a tulips in Holland in autumn the time of year they Are normally being planted. This rare Opportunity is part of the grand finale of celebrations marking the 400lh anniversary of the Tulip in Holland. The exhibition at Amsterdam s new Church the Tulip and Art will also show the influence of this Flower on Holland s Art and culture Over the past four centuries. The display will include vases books paintings prints and Bells Many on loan from the . But the highlight will be the ice tulips on display in the Central nay of the Church whose bulbs being Frozen have been timed 1 Bloom for this exhibit runs through nov. 6 and is open daily from 11 .-5 The admission Price is 10 guilders per person about $6. More information is available through the Netherlands Board of tourism the Board s number in Amsterdam is v31 70/370-5705. Feast at Warwick Castle next month go Back in time to the 15th-Century wars of the roses and Dine on a feast fit for a medieval Nobleman in England s Best preserved Castle. I at Warwick Castle s new theme evening guests Are invited to join Earl Richard Neville and his men As they prepare for Battle in 1471. A a at the feast extra places Are set for 20th-Century visitors who Dine on such delicacies As suckling pig and roasted Capon and plenty of wine. Guests share stories and minstrel music with the Earl s staff who even ask the guests for advice. The Kingmaker s feast takes place mondays saturdays during december. The Cost of 29.50 pounds per person about $48 includes a tour five course meal wine and entertainment. To Book a reservation Call 0926/495421.beatles austrian anniversary they were called the Pilzak Bufe the mushroom Heads in Austria because of their hairstyles. But the beatles did and still do have quite a number of German speaking fans As visitors can witness for themselves at the ski count Down in Ober tavern Austria on dec. 7-11. For those lacking in their knowledge of beatle trivia this is where the fab four spent a week in 1964 filming part of the movie help. The members of the beatles did t ski during the filming they had doubles. Some of those skiers still coach at Ober tavern and Are expected to be on hand for this first Ever festival celebrating the 30th anniversary of the a event a a a. A a a Quot. A a a a the remaining former beatles will not be around for the ski count Down but there wifi be live bands a disco a Large outdoor Snow bar and fireworks at the festival along with much beatles Memorabilia. General admission to the ski count Down is about $10, and rooms can be booked through the tourist office in Ober tavern. The number to Call for information and reservations is 43 06456/252. Ober tavern is located about 55 Miles South of Salzburg. Of and for the record Paul Mccartney Saith the place was very helping hand vacation a for those who want to Combine adventure and Public service global services corps offers a 16-Day trip from nov. 11-27, to Northern Thailand where Volunteer r vacationers learn about thai culture As Well As help villagers with Community projects. As reported by new Day group members will live with thai families in Small villages near Shiang Mai in the. North of the country and help by teaching English and joining in agricultural construction and Public works projects. The trip also includes a tour of Buddhist monasteries and the floating markets of Bangkok. Tuition for the trip is $1,500, which does not include airfare. But discount group fares Are available and most costs Are usually lax deductible. The corps also offers trips to Kenya and Costa Rica for More information Contact global services corps in the United states. The Telephone number is 415 922-5538. Calendar and let s go Are compiled by Theresa Bujnoch and Marian Hamilton. 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 a 64278 Darmstadt Germany fax Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601 463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 civilian 06155-601245/230 Telephone numbers for listings on these pages Are for Calls within the country named if calling from another country Check for your local Telephone directory for the Correct code. October 27, 1994 stripes Magazine 21
