European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Let s go s Tivoli open for Winter Tivoli gardens in Copenhagen has been a summertime tradition in Denmark for 151 years but this year for the first time the Park s 1.10,000 coloured lights will also serve As Christmas decorations. Tivoli which ended its regular season in september will reopen for the holidays nov. 18 through dec. 31 except dec. 2.4-26according to the new York times. The Park will close after a fireworks display Ushers in 1995 and will begin its regular season april 19. During its Holiday session Tivoli will not operate its rides. But several of its restaurants will be open serving traditional danish Holiday fare like pork roast Duck and Goose served with red cabbage and glazed potatoes Sweet dumplings and glogg. Visitors will also be Able to shop at Booths Selling Christmas gifts and decorations. Productions of Charles Dickens great expectations will be performed in danish in the Glass House theater tickets Are $17 to $25. There Are plans to open Tivoli for subsequent Christmas seasons with expanded activities according to danish tourist officials. For 1995, for example the Park s artificial Lake will be Frozen for skating. A  -.v1 unlike in summer admission in Winter will be free. Holiday hours Vytill be tuesday saturday 12-11 . And sunday 12-7p.m. ,. For More information Contact the Copenhagen convention and visitors Bureau at 33/257-400, to Call from outside Denmark dial your International Access code followed by the country code 45. Winter walks in England those who want to Start working off their Holiday excesses before the holidays end might consider a series of Short walking trips offered by a touring company called English wanderer. From dec. 28-Jan. 2, wander through King Arthur s Cromwall for 308 pounds about $500. There s also a tour dec. 28-Jan. 1, of the offa s Dyke country of the Welsh Borders 280 pounds or $450. A on dec. 29-Jan.l, a walking tour covers the me dip Hills in Somerset for27.7 pounds $450. That same weekend another tour is offered through the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley same Price tour prices include a guide hotel accommodations and All meals. Transportation to the walking site is not included. A -. A for More information Contact English wanderer at 01740/653-169. Theft number is0174/657-996 to Call from outside the United kingdom dial your International Access code followed by the country code 44 and drop the first 0. The lights of Tivoli gardens in Copenhagen Denmark make for a perfect Holiday setting. This year after 150 years of pleasing summer visitors the gardens will open for the first time in Winter. Looking ahead to Spring English wanderer will offer walking holidays of five or seven nights on exmoor the Isle of Wight and in Northumberland. The Price of these Tours Range from 274-295 pounds $445-$475. The company s 1995 brochure will be out in november. For a copy Call or write English wanderer at 6 George Street Ferryhill co. Durham dl17 opt. Found heeding in Wales if walking in t your Speed there Are off Road options in the Welsh mountains through Britain s motor safari " Ford Rivers traverse Mountain passes and explore Hill forts with a rental four wheel drive vehicle such As  Toyota land Cruiser or Suzuki vitara. An experienced guide can take you or you can drive yourself. Prices Start at 109 pounds per Day about $ 175 for the self drive option or 249 pounds per Day $400 with an experienced instructor Driver Price includes up to three passengers accommodations Are not included but can be arranged. Best bets Here s a list of Best bets for this weekend and one or two special events you can attend a Little later Austria tickets to see the world famous lipizzaner a the White stallions that perform pirouettes to the strains of Mozart and Straus often sell out months in Advance. Insiders however know that reservations Are not required to watch the training sessions. The next session begins today and runs through dec 16. They take place tuesdays through saturdays with a few exceptions Between 10 . Arid noon. Tickets Are available at the Entrance to the Spanish Riding school in Annerer Burghof the Cost for adults is 80 schillings about $7.5p. Pickup a brochure Ori the Riding school from the Vienna tourist Board for More information. Denmark if you re in Copenhagen in november Stop in to see monthlong exhibit at the Rede museum 24 hours the danish family takes _ pictures shows photographs of life in Denmark Fay Gregers Nielsen. Dating to the 1940 a the photos depict intimate moments from everyday life from wedding celebrations to moments of mourning. The museum is open tuesday Friday Frontu .-3 ., and weekends noon-5 ._ Germany enjoy the fall colors and Crisp air at one of Many fall festivals getting under Way in Germany this weekend in Hamburg Lubeck Gersfeld and Lindau. The largest Farmer s Market in the state of Hessen begins Friday in Hochheim. There will be something for everyone on the fest grounds including wine tasting an amusement Park goods for Sale and a " display of cows and horses on saturday. Hochheim is located Between Frankfurt and Wiesbaden. The1" festival opens Friday at 4 ., and at 11 . Over the weekend. It ends tuesday. Switzerland the autumn fair continues in Basel through nov. 13. Dating to 1471, the Basel fair is the oldest in Switzerland and the largest too. Spread Over Peters Platz  Munster Platz and Messe Platz the autumn fair offers a carnival setting of rides and sideshows. United kingdom on Friday watch the skies in creat Britain for signs of local Guy Fawke s Day celebrations. Bonfires and fireworks commemorate the conspirator s attempt to blow up the houses of parliament and King Jamearl in 1605. On saturday stake put a place on the Road in Southern England to watch the London to Brighton car run. This annual event is Nota race All participating cars were built before 1905, and there s a maximum travel Speed limit of 20 Mph. The first run was held in 1896, and today cars from All Over the world take part. The first cars will leave Hyde Park Corner in London at 7 30 . And begin arriving in Brighton by about 10 30  for information on the Veteran car route it does t Cost anything to watch Contact the Rac motor sports association at 0753/681-736. For More information write or Call motor safari treetops Mold Clwyd. The Telephone number is 0352/770439, Tanzania wildlife safari an african safari offered by Mountain travel Sobbek gives travellers the Chance to witness one of the Earth s greatest wildlife experiences the annual migration across the Serengeti Plains of millions of wildebeest Zebra and Gazelles. This area is also known As the kingdom of predators where lion cheetah Hyena jackal and the elusive Leopard roam. Sobek s safari takes in Many of the Premier game Parks of Northern Tanzania including the Ngo Gongoro Crater Taran Gire National Park and Lake Mayara where Baboons and hippos can be observed. The Cost of the 14-Day trip is $2,590, plus $595 in Park fees. All Sobek trips include accommodations in inns and private Camps meals expert guides permits ground transportation and Airport transfers. International airfare is not included. Tentative departure dates for Winter of 1995 Are Jan. 9-22, feb. 6-19, and feb. 27 March 12 for More information Call Mountain travel Sobek in the United states at 800 227-2384. A Telephone card is needed to Access 800 numbers in the states and you will be charged a fee for the Call or write them at 6420 Fairmont ave., Al Cerrito calif., 94530-3606. This adventure travel group also offers trekking biking rafting canoeing and hiking trips All Over the world. Those interested in other trips should write Mountain travel Sobek for an annual Catalon with listings and descriptions of their trips. Festive Breaks in Ireland travellers in Ireland this Winter can take advantage of Many Holiday packages offered through hotels guest houses farmhouses and country Homes All Over the Emerald Isle. They cover the Christmas Ane new year s holidays and Range from two overnights to a week. Some examples the Doyle Montrose hotel in Dublin offers a special from dec. 15-Jan. 15 that includes one night s accommodations and full Irish breakfast for 32 Irish pounds about $50 per person. The 3-Star Connemara Gateway hotel in county y Galway on dec. 30-Jan. 2, includes three nights accommodations dinners and full breakfasts and a gala dinner and dance on new year s eve for 165 Irish pounds $260 per  rent a Seaside cottage for the family or a group of friends in county Kerry Between dec. 23-30. Stay four nights with four people and pay 140 Irish pounds $221 per night this is a Sel catering facility so meals Are not included.  ". A -. \ for More information about these offers and Many others write to your country s Irish tourist boar Ileythe Booklet festive Breaks 94/95." the booklets Are in a English and free but the tourist Board Wiki ask for a donation to help cover postage. The address in Germany is Unterman anlage 7, 60329 Frankfurt. The guide also lists Christmas and new year s Celebration packages available for no guests at these establishments. Calendar and let 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 left go special sections " v european stars and stripes unif29480 apoae09211 i. Or. Postrach 11143764278 Darmstadt.  Germany fax Dan 348-8463 or civilian 06155-601 463 or Dan 348-8245/8230 or Call 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. November3, 1994 stripes Magazine 21