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53rd German-American Volksfest

More than 50.000 visitors attended the 2009 German-American Volksfest. Photos: Gerhard Pfennig (3)

Story by
Renate Gradl
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -
Grafenwoehr. Once again, the U.S.
Army Garrison Grafenwoehr is invi-
ting the entire population to celebrate
the German-American Volksfest on
Grafenwoehr Training Area. The fest
takes place from July 30 to August 1,
2010 statt. The fest is opens on July 30
and 31 from 11 a.m. to midnight and
on August 1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Like every year, the U.S. and German
Armies host a static display of weapons
systems and equipmente. The German
Army will put several tanks on display
to include a “Leopard,” “Marder” and
Luchs,” as well as an anti-tank heli-
copter and a howitzer.
Young people interested in joining
the German Army, can visit and get
information from the German Army
recruiters which will be at the fest with
their info truck.
The fest area can only be accessed via
Gate 6. Exit is through Gate 4 near
Tanzfleck. However, installation pass
and ID card holders may also access
the fest area through Gate 4. Sufficient
parking is available on the training area
and in the city of Grafenwöhr; follow
the parking signs. Free shuttle busses
take visitors from the city’s parking lots
to the fest area and back. Busses run
every 15 to 30 minutes.
Shuttle bus stops are located at the
city’s outdoor pool, on Marienplatz
(next to the town hall) and at the Ger-
man post office (Alte Amberger Stra-
ße). On all three fest days, the busses
run from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Like every
year, vehicle and visitor searches will
be conducted.
Photos: Renate Gradl (1), Matthias Plankl (2)

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53rd German-American Volksfest Grafenwoehr

Celebrate the German-
American Volksfest
three days-long
Story by
Renate Gradl

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -
Grafenwoehr. Once again, the U.S.
Army Garrison Grafenwoehr is invi-
ting the entire population to celebrate
the German-American Volksfest on
Grafenwoehr Training Area. The fest
takes place from July 30 to August 1,
2010 statt. The fest is opens on July 30
and 31 from 11 a.m. to midnight and
on August 1 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
More than 50.000 visitors attended the 2009 German-American Volksfest. Photos: Renate Gradl (4), Matthias Plankl
The fest area at Camp Kasserine of-
fers visitors a large variety of rides and
more than 100 booths selling souvenirs,
gifts and an international assortment
of food ranging from American ice
cream, barbeque ribs, tacos, nachos,
chili, corn-on-the-cob, barbeque chi-
cken, hot dogs, hamburgers and steaks
to baked potatoes, gyros, smoked fish
and egg rolls.

Like every year, the U.S. and German

Armies host a static display of weapons
systems and equipmente. The German
Army will put several tanks on display
to include a “Leopard,” “Marder” and
Luchs,” as well as an anti-tank heli-
copter and a howitzer.
Young people interested in joining
the German Army, can visit and get
information from the German Army
recruiters which will be at the fest with
their info truck.
The fest area can only be accessed via
Gate 6. Exit is through Gate 4 near
Tanzfleck. However, installation pass
and ID card holders may also access
the fest area through Gate 4. Sufficient
parking is available on the training area
and in the city of Grafenwöhr; follow
Prost! Bavarian traditions in the tent.
the parking signs. Free shuttle busses
take visitors from the city’s parking lots
to the fest area and back. Busses run
every 15 to 30 minutes.
Shuttle bus stops are located at the
city’s outdoor pool, on Marienplatz
(next to the town hall) and at the Ger-
man post office (Alte Amberger Stra-
ße). On all three fest days, the busses
run from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Like every
year, vehicle and visitor searches will
be conducted.
Visitors are requested to carry their
ID cards with them. Rucksacks, large
bags, coolers and picnic boxes may not
The visitors enjoy the rides.
be brought onto the fest grounds. Fa-
mily Day is on July 30. All rides will
offer reduced prices from 11 a.m. to
6 p.m. The fest opens at 11 a.m. with
the tapping of the keg. Afterwards, the
“Ehenbachtaler“ Band from Schnait-
tenbach and, starting at 6 p.m., the
Pressather Musikanten will play in
the fest tent.
On all three days, there will also be
entertainment on the MWR stage with
DJ MCM who plays variety music and
karaoke. Starting at 7 p.m. on Friday,
the “Donny Fox“ Band will play live
on the MWR stage. On Saturday, the
Stadtkapelle Kemnath and the “Speck-
bachtaler“ will entertain the guests.
From 7 p.m. to midnight, “Los Chi-
colores“ will play funk and soul. On
the third and last day of the fest, the
Blaskapelle Dießfurt will play traditio-
nal Bavarian music and in the evening,
rock ’n‘ roll and country fans can enjoy
“Smokestack Lightning” on stage.
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Gary Sinise & the Lt. Dan Band – Hollywood live

Kown as Lt. Dan in
Forrest Gump and
from CSI: New York
Story by
Veronika Gagelmann

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -
Upon our arrival at Grafenwoehr
Training Area, we can already hear
the fantastic sound of the band’s
sound check from far away. We are
immediately excited and look forward
to the concert that will follow later.
Gray Sinise with his Lt. Dan Band on stage at the parade field Grafenwoehr. Photos: Gerhard Pfennig (3)
Relaxed and in a good mood – just like
he was on stage with his guitar earlier
– Gary Sinise arrives for the interview.
He smiles at us in a friendly way and
answers all our questions in detail.

Gary has been to Germany a few times

before and like Grafenwoehr also vi-
sited the U.S. military installations at
Landstuhl and Ramstein. The night
before, after his arrival at Grafenwoehr,
he had dinner at the Kahrmühle res-
taurant. Often, when he plays with his
band, he does not have a lot of time to
do things off post. That he is playing
in Grafenwoehr today on July 4 is a
coincidence. The concert organizer, the
United Services Organization (USO),
puts the schedule together.
When Gary began to support U.S.
troops with his visits in 2002, the idea
for the band came up immediately.
He emphasizes many times that he
only wants to entertain people with his
music rather than just providing them
with consoling words. Apart from the
soldiers, who often need special care
after deployments, he also wants to lift
up the spirits of their family members
and give something back to the people
U.S. actor Gary Sinise live.
for the often difficult missions they go
on in support of their homeland.
Based upon his unforgotten movie cha-
racter in “Forrest Gump,“ the band
was soon named “Lt. Dan Band.“ His
alter ego in the movie fights his way
back into life after losing both his legs
with the help of Forrest Gump. He
could not have done it without his
support. While Gary played a fighter
in the movie, people now see him in
the role of a supporter. Many soldiers,
especially those who also have to live
with a handicap after returning from a
deployment, identify themselves with
KristAll lAng
The Lt. Dan Band at Grafenwoehr Training Area.
Lt. Dan alias Gary Sinise and still to-
day talk to him about his movie role.
Gary took it a step further when he
started a charity project for children
after he had been in Iraq for the first
time in 2003. There he saw that the
kids had practically nothing and were
lacking basic things such as toys and
school supplies. That prompted him
to start his charity project. The project
which was originally called “operationi-
raqichildren.org“ has since turned into
an international charity project known
as “operationinternationalchildren.org“
and does not only take care of needy
children in Iraq but also in other war-
torn countries such as Afghanistan
and Djibouti. For Gary, this is a way of
showing honest American friendship.
He does not want to tour with his band
forever but is currently planning for
an additional six years. To do that, he
solely focuses on TV these days. With
the exception of 11 weeks every year
during which he is on tour with his
band, all he does is play on the TV
series “CSI New York.“
He has little time left for his family
which is why he takes them on his
annual tour. Although he personally
prefers to listen to jazz music, his band
with its many excellent singers plays
a mix of rock, pop, country, soul and
music from the 1940s which brought
joy to a lot of people on July 4, 2010.

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 6 Amberg
Experience culture and enjoy the city of Amberg
The “air art“ location
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in the summer months
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AMBERG, Germany - Amberg is
always worth a trip! Especially in the
summer month when the friendly
shopping town awaits his guests with
interesting attractions and offers.
Water, in all its variations, plays an
important role.
Not only the Vils river, the town‘s for-
mer lifeline that meanders through the
wide area of the State Garden Show of
1996, is an inherent part of Amberg’s
townscape. And so are the two pools
and the pirates‘ playground which is
located on the popular sports and lei-
sure time area behind the youth center.
They provide refreshment on hot days
and a lot of leisure time fun.
Young and old are equally excited about
that. The “Hockermühlbad“ outdoor
pool features large lawns with room
for sun lovers and those who prefer the
shade as well as a variety of pools. Kids
feel at home in the boat-shaped toddler
pool. Older kids enjoy the playing pool
with its large rainbow water slide.
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hungry complete the pool’s facilities.
The “ Kurfürstenbad“ indoor pool is
a pool for all generations. Located
directly at Kurfürstenring, it features an
aqua fit area with water fitness equip-
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an aroma bath, a tepidarium, a vitalisa-
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which is located on the area of former
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plied with water from the Kurfürsten
spring and offers an excellent place
for refreshment with its small beach.
Other highlights are the hills with their
secret corridors and the World’s swing.
But there are also activities for the
little ones and a kiosk takes care of the
physical well-being of the young and
old visitors. Therefore, it is no surprise
that this playground, which is unique
in the region, attracts a lot of visitors
on nice days.
The festival for kids in Amberg. The 2006 festival for kids in Amberg.
But what would summer, sun and warm
nights be without an exciting cultural Mathias Kellner and his band. All of extraordinary look at an entire century visitors to the “Air Night” on Friday,
program? And that’s why a variety of these cultural highlights take place in of modern art and offers many surpri- September 10, 2010. Since 2006, Am-
event highlights will attract a large the inner courtyard of the city library. ses, even for art experts. The exhibits berg has been the first and only city
number of visitors to Amberg apart range from the late impressionists to with an Air Museum and was awarded
from the beer gardens and summer Another outstanding summer high- the pioneers of past modernism and the title ”Air Art Location“ last year.
fests. One event are the summer sere- light is the exhibition “Rückschau in features famous artists such as Dalí, That night, stores will open until 11
nades. Every Sunday at 7 p.m. regional die Moderne“ (A Look Back at Mo- Munch, Cézanne, Matisse, Picasso, p.m. and an interesting cultural pro-
music groups invite visitors to enjoy dernity) which is part of the bi-annual Klee, Kandinsky, Kollwitz, Dix, Gia- gram will entertain shoppers. Artists,
their free concerts at the Maltesergar- art presentations at the Amberg Con- cometti, Tinguely, Hundertwasser, Im- musicians and actors will perform on
ten. Additionally, the Amberg Summer gress Center ACC which offers a cross mendorff, Lichtenstein, Beuys, Warhol, the streets and the squares of the old
Festival offers a cultural potpourri of section of 20th century graphics and or Christo. No doubt: This “exhibition town as well as on the Vils river, fea-
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 8 Nürnberg
Nürnberg – where the Middle Ages are alive
Story by
Susanne Williams
NÜRNBERG, Germany - A visit to
Nürnberg, the most beautiful city in
Central Franconia, is always worth
your while. There is no city that is
more beautiful or diverse. Red sand-
stone buildings and half-timbered
houses define the look of the center
of the medieval old town. The small
lanes invite you for a stroll.
On the Hauptmarkt (main market
place) visitors can admire the 19 meter-
tall Gothic fountain sculpture which is
richly decorated with historic and al-
legoric characters. The so-called Schö-
ne Brunnen (beautiful fountain) was
built 1385–1396 by Heinrich Beheim.
Over the years, it has been renovated
and rebuilt a couple of times. Today,
you see a nearly one-hundred year-
old, colorfully decorated copy made
of shell limestone on the Hauptmarkt.
The few remaining parts of the ori-
ginal fountain are on display at the
German National Museum (restored
1899–1903 by Heinrich Walraff it was
rebuilt in its current form 1912 based
upon the weathered Gothic original).
During World War II, the Schöne
Brunnen was protected by a concre-
te encasement and therefore survived
the bombardments without getting
harmed. The forty colorful characters,
displayed on four stories, portray the
way in which people perceived the
world during the Holy Roman Reich.
Well-known are the turning rings in
two of the eight grates (made in 1587
by Paulus Kühn from Augsburg) which
fence in the fountain. It is unknown
when the original rings were installed
but they were replaced many times
over the years and today’s ring on the
south-western side dates back to the
year 1957 whereas the second ring,
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The Kaiserburg is the emblem of the town.
made of iron, on the north-eastern side
was inserted in 1902 and has been there
ever since. The brass ring is considered
a good luck charm. The legend says
that if you turn it, you will have many
children.
The old town hall with its windowless
prison cells in the basement is nearby,
east of St. Sebald Church. From the
west, the town hall is still an impressive
baroque building built by the architect
Jakob Wolff the Younger although it
had to be largely rebuilt after 1945 (in
the course of that it was downsized by
two window rows). An originally Go-
thic hall is integrated into the building’s
southern part. The building is a mix-
ture of a renaissance palace and local
architecture of the 14th century. Visi-
tors should not miss the old meeting
room of the town hall and the historic
prison cells.
Then follow the street up to the Cast-
le Mountain where the impressive
Emperor’s Castle is majestically loca-
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ted. From 1050 to 1571, all German
emperors of the Holy Roman Reich
temporarily resided there which made
the castle one of the most important
emperor’s fortresses of the Middle
Ages. It was generously expanded by
Friedrich Barbarossa and his succes-
sors. The emperor’s rooms in the palace
with their mostly preserved wood pa-
neling are richly decorated with pain-
tings, tapestries and furniture from the
16trh and 17th century. The castle‘s
large chapel has remained undamaged.
The Tiefe Brunnen (deep fountain),
which also belongs to the castle, was
first mentioned in the 14th century
but is most likely as old as the cast-
le itself. With its 47 meter-deep well
shaft it was the most important water
source for the castle during the times
of the sieges. The Sinwell Tower, the
most famous landmark of the castle, is
located in the castle’s inner courtyard.
If you are not afraid of the many steps
to the top, you can enjoy a fantastic
view over Nürnberg. The Sinwell Tower
(after the middle-high German word
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sinwell = round, around) was built in
the second half of the 13th century and
originally was the castle’s donjon. Du-
ring the Reichstag meetings, the hours
were proclaimed from its roof with a tin
horn. Here you can also visit a branch
of the German National Museum fea-
turing the weapons‘ department and a
display about the history of the castle.
If you need to recuperate after seeing
so many historic treasures, you should
definitely stop at one of the many his-
toric Bratwurst kitchens in which even
the famous German painter Albrecht
Dürer and his contemporaries ate. True
Nürnberger bratwursts weigh exactly
25 grams and at least come in threes
and here you can taste them in all kinds
of varieties: classically roasted, with
kraut and kren (horse-radish), or as so-
called Blaue Zipfel (blue tails), cooked
in an onion broth.
But Nürnberg has more to offer as
far as the culinary arts are concerned.
In 1485, the first German cookbook
was published here. The Franconian
kitchen is rich in varieties and “ho-
nest.” Simple, home-made dishes like
Schäufala (highly recommended. You
can enjoy one of the well-tasting beers
from Tucherbräu Brewery with it, the
only Nürnberg brewery founded in the
Middle Ages that still is in business
today. And the area around the castle
with its many pubs is a perfect place
for a night on the town.
There are many popular fests year
round that offer you a great opportu-
nity to get a taste of Nürnberg. They are
the Spargelmarkt (asparagus market)
in May, the Wine fest in June, the Alt-
stadtfest (old town fest) in September,
or the Fish Days in the fall. And don’t
forget the true Nürnberg “Lebku-
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chen“ (gingerbread). They are a

Christmas specialty who bring back a
lot of childhood memories with their
spicy flavor and great taste.

One of the youngest fountains in

Nürnberg‘s history is the Marriage
Carousel or Marriage Fountain (Ehe-
karussell) which was put up in 1984
on the square in front of the Weiße
Turm (white tower). It is Europe’s lar-
gest 20th century fountain featuring
characters. The Marriage Carousel
Fountain, whose real name is Hans-
Sachs-Fountain, was commissioned
by the city of Nürnberg. It was built
from 1977 to 1981 by sculptor Jürgen
Weber and put up in 1984. It is made
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colored marble. Based upon the poem
“The Bittersweet Married Life,“ that
poet Hans Sachs wrote for his wife, the
fountain portrays the ups and downs of
marriage in six different pictures, ran-
ging from the first years of passionate
love to marital conflicts and death. Poet
Hans Sachs himself can be seen on a
pedestal as well. The Marriage Foun-
tain is located directly in the center
of Nürnberg’s shopping district, the
pedestrian zone at Karolinenstraße
and Breiten Gasse, that invites you on
a relaxing shopping spree. A mini computer is your city guide. German touring car championchips (DTM) at Norisring Nürnberg.

You should also visit the Nürnberg
State Theater, originally known as the
Nürnberg Opera. The Art Nouveau
building was built from 1903 to 1905
by theater architect Heinrich Seeling
and dominates the city’s silhouette. It
was opened on September 1, 1905 with
a performance in the “New Building“
which also included the musical piece
“Festwiese“ from Richard Wagner’s
opera “The Meistersinger of Nürnberg.”
In 1935/36 the interior was redecora-
ted by Paul Schultze-Naumburg and
in 1945 it was hit by bombs. After it
had been rebuilt, it was used by the
United States Army as a movie theater
and theater. It became an opera house
again in 1956. Performances include
opera, operetta, classic music, musi-
cals, children’s concerts, chamber music
concerts (in the Art Nouveau foyer) as
well as recitals. Most of the historic part
of the building, that was completely
renovated in 1998, has been preserved.
It features a main auditorium with a
ground floor and three balconies with
more than 1,000 seats as well as break
rooms and a foyer. Since 2003, it is
called “State Theater“ again.
Many interesting museums invite vi-
sitors on a journey through time. At
the Spielzeugmuseum (toy museum)
kids and adults can enjoy an exhibition
of old and new toys from around the
world. Dolls, tin toys and much more
are being kept here and there are a
lot of traveling exhibitions covering
interesting topics. Nürnberg‘s history
of two-wheeled vehicles is documented
at the Museum Industriekultur (indus-
trial culture). Brands such as Triumph,
Victoria, Zündapp, Mars and Hecker
still make a biker’s lovers heart pound
violently today. The railroad worls at the
Traffic Museum (Verkehrsmuseum)
makes a child’s dream come true. It
features a large model railroad with
real rqailway control centers and old
handcars to touch and use. You can
also see trains ranging from a replica
of the legendary “Adler“ to modern
steam locomotives and ICE trains.
History comes to life at the Albrecht-
Dürer-House at the foot of the castle
mountain. The famous painter Albrecht
Dürer lived and worked here from 1509
to 1528. Agnes Dürer, the wife of this
famous “son of the city“ takes visitors
through this “living museum” today.
Parts of the Sebald old town feature
tunnels that were built in the 14th
century. For many centuries, a variety
of vaults and tunnels were cut into
the stone below Nürnberg, creating
a fascinating maze of shiny colored
sandstone. This unique system of stone
cellars was first mentioned in a do-
cument from 1380 and was used for
centuries to ferment and brew beer.
Today, a small portion of the cellars
is used to brew the beer specialties of
the Altstadthof Brewery which you can
tour. After the tour, you can taste the
special home-brewed beer and local
dishes in the brewery’s Bräustüberl
restaurant.
If you visit the Handwerkerhof (artis-
ans’ court) you are entering a nostalgic
part of Nürnberg with artisans‘ shops,
stores, a gingerbread bakery, a Bratwurst
kitchen and much more. It was built
in 1971 as an attraction for tourists in
the so-called “Waffenhof“ (weapons’
court) of the Frauentor (women’s gate)
of the Nürnberg’s former city wall. It
is located at “Königstor“ (King’s gate)
and with that along the route pedestri-
ans take when walking from the main
train station to Nürnberg’s traditional
tourist attractions.
The city wall is one of Nürnberg’s most
famous buildings and pieces of art. In
the north, the spacious castle is fully
integrated into the wall. The first forti-
fications are said to have been built in
the 11th century. In the 13th century,
the parts of the town located on both
sides of the Pegnitz river and the Sebal-
der and Lorenzer subdivisions each had
their own walls. The Laufer Tower in
the north, located in the Sebalder part
of town, in-between the castle and the
Tiergärtner Gate, has remained. In the
west of the old town, in the Lorenzer
part of town, the Weiße Turm is left.
It wasn’t until 1320–1325 that both
parts of town were connected by a wall
leading across the river. In the west, the
Henkerturm (hangman tower) and the
Wasserturm (water tower) can still be
seen as well as the Schuldturm (debt
tower) on Schütt Island in the east. The
last wall around the city was closed in
1400. It was five kilometers long and
looked like a crooked parallelogram.
Four towers were built at its four cor-
ners. Although widely restored and
rebuilt, the city wall has almost com-
pletely been preserved and encloses the
old town. The largest gap, 310 meters
wide, is located at the Laufer Torturm
(gate tower). The preservation of the
wall is an on-going process. There are
public walkways behind, on and in
front of the wall and in the partially
preserved moat. The huge bastions
west and north of the castle have been
turned into gardens and open to the
public in the summer months.
A visit to this diverse metropolitan
city is definitely a “must“ and will de-
finitely be an exciting experience. You
can conveniently reach Nürnberg from
Vilseck or Pressath by train. The trip to
Nürnberg goes through the beautiful
landscape of the Hersbrucker Schweiz
region and is quite an experience! If you
travel with a Bayernticket the trip is
very affordable and you do not have to
hunt for a parking space in the center
of town. It is only a three minute walk
from Nürnberg’s main train station to
the old town.

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10 Schloss Thurn
Spend a day with your family at Schloss Thurn
Story by
Susanne Williams
NUREMBURG, Germany - When
you enter Schloss Thurn adventure
you are first greeted by the majes-
tic castle and the beautiful lake that
surrounds it. This leisure park offers
a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere and
not the noise, stress and hustle and
bustle that characterize other parks.
But that doesn’t mean that you will get
bored here – on the contrary.
Knights with flags and lances, noble
horses and spectacular sword fights
are right in front of you: At Schloss
Thurn adventure park you can really
get close to the actors! The stunt men
group “Haraldos“ has played in movies
such as “Joan of Arc” and “Dragon
heart.” Here, they fight in a knights‘
tournament every day like true heroes
for honor and justice and the kids are
excited when the real knights fight
on their horses for the favor of the
beautiful princess.
The medieval fire spectacle, a knights‘
tournament by night, takes place every
year at Schloss Thurn adventure park
on each Saturday in August. The show
lasts for two hours and is called “The
Dragon King” this year. And the dra-
gon will quickly draw your attention.
You are also in the center of the action
when visiting the western town where
the daring stunt men of the western
show cause lots of action. In front of a
very realistic scenery with an authentic
saloon and true to original houses, the
western heroes fight an exciting fight
for law and order in town. Billy the Kid
would surely have enjoyed a ride in the
wild water slide or the auto scooter.
Aaaaahhhhhh: When the family rol-
ler coaster speeds downhill, children’s
heart start pounding and the most
laughter is heard in the wild water
slide when dad or grandpa get a little
bit wet! The bumper boats cause a lot
of excitement as well. Just like you do
in an auto scooter, you can race yourself
here on the water causing laughter that
makes your eyes water!
Apart from action and fun, the park
offers you and your family a lot more:
you can experience nature with animals
and an almost 600 year-old castle. This
is not only unique but also for real!
The castle was first mentioned in a
document dated 1422. In those days,
however, it was nothing more than
a single tower with a towing bridge
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Western show at Schloss Thurn.
which is what gave Thurn castle its
name: a knight’s tower mansion. In
1738, the capitulars of Bamberg, the
ancestors of the current castle‘s owner
Benedikt Count of Bentzel, bought
the castle and its land from the church.
In the following eight years, architect
Michael Küchel, a student of Baltasar
Neumann, converted the building into
the baroque moat castle that we are so
impressed by today.
The castle has been owned by the fa-
mily for 250 years. In 1973, Johann
Friedrich Count of Bentzel Sturmfe-
der-Horneck, the father of Benedikt
Count of Bentzel, had the idea to build
an adventure park around the castle
which opened in 1975. In those days,
the adventure park consisted of a small
western town and a deer enclosure.
There were also leopards and other
exotic animals, which were sold in the
late 1980s because it was believed that a
zoo was a better home for such species.
The princess in the puppet theater
that astonishes your kids and makes
them laugh, however, is an invention.
The new comedy show guarantees a
lot of fun as well. The lead actors are
Dinolino, the park’s mascot, and his
totally crazy bird. There is also a ro-
mantic fairytale forest for your little
ones where small houses with electric
puppets show scenes from the most
famous fairytales.
While the kids may continue to pet
animals, or have fun climbing in the
climbing garden, parents can relax on
the lawn in front of the baroque Thurn
moated castle while enjoying classical
music. Thurn castle may also be rented
for weddings. The petting zoo offers
visitors the chance to get in contact
Enjoy nature with your family in the castles‘ park.
with ponies, pot-bellied pigs, camels,
llamas and goats, or watch deer in their
enclosures. A total of 60 to 70 animals
live in the park, not counting the cocka-
tiels, parakeets, canary birds and other
birds that live in the large aviaries. You
and your family can row on the lake
around the castle in a rowing boat, and
if you are not exhausted after a day full
of activities, you can enjoy yourself on
the playground.
If being active makes you hungry,
the park offers a lot of possibilities
to satisfy your loved ones hunger for
moderate prices. To ensure that eating
is an experience as well, a number of
interesting restaurants were built: You
eat in a saloon in the large western
town, cowboy-style with spare ribs or
hamburgers. If you are a more inte-
rested in romance, there is something
for you as well: a culinary meal in view
of the castle on the sun terrace of the
“Romantiksaal“ restaurant where chef
Günter Proksch offers fresh, homema-
de and exquisite dishes every day. And
if you need a short break, the coffee
shop always offers you a latte mac-
chiato and a delicious piece of cake in
a relaxed atmosphere. For kids, an ice
cream will always be the highlight of
Photos: Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn
every family trip. By the way: Entrance
to the park is free on your birthday
as well as five days before and after,
regardless of whether you turn 4 or 99.
Please bring you ID card for verifica-
tion. Parking is free and dogs may be
brought along if on a leash.
Adventure park Schloss Thurn can’t be
compared to other adventure parks. The
combination of nature, action and fun
on the rides, all of which are suitable for
kids and adults, in front of the unique
backdrop of the castle and the family-
oriented philosophy of the park cause
a pleasant atmosphere that is enjoyable
for young and old.
The symbiosis of action and excitement
and experiencing nature make up the
special attractions of this park. Here,
young and old find what they are loo-
king for. The high acceptance of this
entertainment concept is shown by the
number of visitors: Every year, 200.000
to 250.000 people visit adventure park
Schloss Thurn.
Experience lots of excitement together
while spending a relaxing day with the
family: That is adventure park Schloss
Thurn!
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Beautiful palaces and castles in our region
Story by
Stephan Bernhardt
The most recent famous castle ow-
ner was probably Nicolas Cage who
bought Neidstein Castle near Am-
berg-Sulzbach in 2006. He paid about
two million Euro for it but sold the
palace again in March 2009. A visit
to Neidstein Castle is not possible
because the new owner doesn´t allow
it. The first castles of the Oberpfalz
were built in the early 11th century
to rule the land and to collect taxes.
The Oberpfalz is the part of Bavaria
with most castles.
Castle Falkenstein thrones over the
town of Falkenstein on a tall hill. Alt-
hough the construction work already
started in 1074, the castle is one of the
best preserved castles of the Oberpfalz.
Castle Falkenstein is located in the
Bavarian Forest between Regensburg
and Cham. It is open every day and
the entrance fee to the main castle
is 50 Cent. Falkenstein also offers a
hunting museum. It is even possible
to arrange weddings, or a medieval
banquet including medieval entertain-
ment for up to 45 people, but you need
a reservation for both events. More
information can be found at http://
burg-falkenstein.info.
Regensburg might be also quite inte-
resting for people who are interested in
history. The city, which was founded by
the Romans, has been one of the richest
and most important cities of the Holy
German Empire for about 700 years.
That’s why there are a lot of old histo-
rical buildings to see like the Palace of
Thurn and Taxis. Some members of the
Thurn und Taxis family are still living
in the palace, which is quite unusual for
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Neue Amberger Straße 46 • 92655 Grafenwoehr
Opening hours:
Tue - Sat: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 14 p.m. - 18 p.m.
Sunday and Monday closed
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Neidstein Castle near Amberg-Sulzbach.
old noble families in good old Europe.
Hardly anybody knows that this palace
is bigger than Buckingham Palace, the
home of the Queen of England. Ori-
ginally, the Palace of Thurn and Taxis
was a monastery and was completed
in 1812. The entrance to the baroque
styled church is free. The palace itself
and the monastery can only be visited
in a guided tour several times a day at
the expense of 11,50 €. You can also
have a look at the treasury and the
museum for 4,50 €. Audio guides are
available in many languages, including
English, of course.
St. Emmeram Castle in Regensburg. Photos: pixelio.de, wikipedia.org
Other highlights of the season are the
summer plays, or the Christmas Mar-
ket. The family of Thurn and Taxis is
an old German noble family that got
rich because they owned the only post
company. Later, they also founded a
famous brewery of the same name.
Both families, the Thurns and the Ta-
xis, have originally been living in Italy,
but in 1650 they were allowed to call
themselves a member of the German
high nobility. The Thurn and Taxis
family is ruled by Prince Albert II at
the moment, more famous, however,
is his mother Princess Gloria. More
information about the Palace can be
found at www.thurnundtaxis.de
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A family day in Franconian Wonderland Plech

Franconian Wonderland
Plech - the ideal
destination for the
whole family
Story and Photos by
Vanessa Lips

PLECH - „Mom, I want to come back

soon. It was so much fun!” Little Ali-
na from Pressath really enjoyed the
day in the park. The many different
attractions guarantee a great day for
young and old.

In Fairytale Land, one sees well-

known characters from the most The chairoplane and dragon tower in the Franconian Wonderland Plech.
beautiful tales such as Snow White,
Mother Hulda and Sleeping Beauty
who become animated just by pushing
a button.

At the Waldspielplatz (forest playg-

round) kids can run around and have
fun. While walking on the Pilzlehr-
pfad (mushroom path), kids learn how
to distinguish poisonous from edible
mushrooms.

Babyland offers fun for the little ones

with a mini-railway, trampolines, mer-
ry-go-rounds, and bouncy castles. It is
partially covered and you can watch
magic shows on the Wonderland stage.
It is a challenge for everyone to climb
the great Mount Himalaya in Fun-
land. Kids can also jump wildly on the
Ferris wheel.
giant trampoline Seerosenteich (Lily
Pond). Afterwards you may relax on
the Herzwasserkissen (heart shaped
water pillow). In the games and action
hall, kids of all age groups can chal-
Kansas City Express.
lenge each other in soccer matches.
Kansas City takes visitors back to the
time of the Wild West. Who of us has
not always wanted to take a ride in a
stagecoach or on an electronic bull?
The most courageous of you can be
catapulted as high as 65 meters in a
steel ball called “Sling Shot“. The Beer
Garden, the Café Mexico or a barbecue
in the Indian Reservation are three
options to restore your energy. Admis-
sion is 12.50€ per adult and 11.00€ for
children under 1.4 meter (4 feet and
6 inches tall). Children shorter than 1
meter (3 feet and 4 inches tall) are free.
The Park is located near Pegnitz and is
accessible directly from the motorway
A9 at exit Plech.

Do you want to spend an unforgetta-

ble day in Wonderland? Find more
OPEN AIR POOL GRAFENWÖHR information at www.wunderland.de.

Bathing pleasure for the whole family ADMISSIONS

Single and ten cards can be bought at the box
Single ticket Ten ticket Annual ticket
office of the Waldbad. Who wants to use the ALL IS
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Waldbad all season, for the annual ticket cost-
Adult 2,30 Euro 21,00 Euro 53,00 Euro ONLI UES
effective alternative.
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Kids 1,10 Euro 8,50 Euro 21,00 Euro ALL IS
woehr, Marktplatz 24, 1 floor receivable.
Information (Waldbad), Phone: 09641/2006
Family 63,00 Euro

Opening hours (Middle May till middle September)

Mon. - Fri. 10.00 a.m. – 20.00 p.m. • Sat., Sun. and public holiday: 9.00 a.m. – 20.00 p.m.• August: 9.00 a.m. – 20.00 p.m.
At bad weather, during temperatures below 18 degrees, the bath is only open from 17.30 p.m. till 19.00 p.m.
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The dream of flying - with model airplanes

Story and Photo by about sizes, flight qualities and drive
Lukas Brunner systems before you buy your first model.
Then you can fully experience the joy
KEMNATH, Germany - With the of flying.
first rays of sun, a new season begins
for the model airplane club of Kem- More information about the club, con-
nath. The „pilots“ leave the multi- tacts and how to get to the airfield,
purpose hall of Kemnath, where can be found on the website www.
very small, light and maneuverable msg-kemnath.de
model airplanes are used in winter,
and change to their preferred loca-
tion, the airfield for model planes in
Kuchenreuth near Kemnath. Events
There they are allowed to use the big
toys. Most “pilots“ test their skills in 19 SEP 2010: Model Airplane
sunny weather and on the weekends. Championship

The club counts 55 model makers at
the moment. The club was founded in
1981. The committee, which is chai-
red by Wolfgang Heidler, welcomes
beginners heartily. It is also possible
to watch the „pilots“ perform their
loops and other tricks.There is only one
condition if you want to fly a model
airplane yourself: a special insurance.
The “pilots“ test their skills.
By joining the club, you will get the
chance to take out the insurance. The
membership for teenagers up to 16 is
free of charge. Otherwise, 30 Euro per
year are required if you want to become
a full member. There are model planes
with electric motors and combustion
motors, but there is no difference in size
or quality. Beginners need some special
equipment in order to acquire the basic
skills. You can buy everything in local
model maker shops where experienced
„pilots“ will advise you. Generally, it
is wise to collect some information
05 DEC 2010: Model Airplane
Show and Exchange
„Stammtisch“
(Regulars´meeting): Pub and
restaurant “Fantasie” in Kem-
nath every first and third Friday
of the month at 8 p.m.

Taizé - A pendant and its origin

Story and Photo by
Rebecca Arndt
There´s no picture on which Lena
Meyer-Landrut, winner of the Eu-
rovision Song Contest, doesn´t wear a
simple black pendant which is shaped
both like a cross and a dove. But what
does it mean? This jewelry called Tai-
zé-cross is the best-known symbol of
the monastery of Taizé in the north-
east of France.
Every year, around 6,000 young people
from all over the world visit this com-
munity, spend one week with like-min-
ded people to get new insights about
themselves and their faith by talking,
singing and just having fun together,
or by enjoying the chilled and calming
atmosphere. The ecumenical brother-
hood was founded by Roger Schutz in
1949. He was a theology student who
looked after refugees of World War
I. As a result, The “Communauté de
Taizé” was founded. In the following
years, many other monks joined “Frère
Roger`s” order. Since the 1960s it has
become popular with young people
to visit the monastery and to live to-
gether with the brothers for a while.
Even the murder of Frère Roger by a
brainsick Romanian in 2005 couldn´t
stop the large number of young people
from coming to visit Taizé every year.
This is due to the special atmosphere
of this place that can be felt every-
where: during the five to ten minutes
of silence during the church service,
during the collective meals, where total
strangers just sit together and talk like
best friends, if somebody walks around
and distributes free hugs, or when a
person starts to sing a Taizé-song and
five others standing around just join
in. But the most important reason to
come to Taizé is the religious aspect.
Every morning there are introductions
to the bible given by the monks. Af-
terwards people sit together in little
groups to talk about the bible texts,
or their own lives.
Ekkehard de Fallois, vicar and con- The Taizé pendant in the form of a rood and a dove.
tinuous Taizé-visitor says: “A must-
have for every Taizé-pilgrim are the
Taizé-crosses of which at least three are
bought by each visitor.” These crosses
– as well as other souvenirs like music- Stamps R. Wolf Coins and Stamps
sheets, Taizé-stools or pottery - are estd. 1966
made and sold by the monks. That´s
the only way they make their living
because they don´t accept donations
of any kind, or let alone any heritage.
Having once been in Taizé, you will
surely return there for a second, third
or fourth time, or even annually. You
simply can’t miss the amazing commu-
nity spirit. Or as Lena Meyer-Landrut
described it: “It isn´t a feeling you have
known before. It´s the Taizé-feeling - a Stamps R. Wolf • Unterer Markt 17 • 92655 Weiden • Phone 0 961 / 4 24 23
huge amount of happiness.”
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Enjoy nature and discover culture in Eschenbach
Story and Photo by
Lisa Ackermann
ESCHENBACH, Germany - In and
around Eschenbach there are plenty
of opportunities to spend your free
time and to have a lot of fun. On a
hot summer day, for example, you can
go to “Kleiner Rußweiher”. You can
swim in it or relax on the big lawn. You
can also ride in a pedal-boat or pass
your time playing volleyball. Don’t
worry about the mud on the ground,
it is even said to be healthy.
Families with younger children are
more than welcome. There are also
some toys for them, so it won’t be
boring. For families with kids, a low
entrance fee is important. Rußweiher
is therefore ideal because the fee is only
1 euro for a child under the age of 14.
People older than 14 have to pay 1.80
euro. There are also some options to
get a lower price, for example, if you
buy an annual season-ticket. If you are
interested in fishing, you are welcome
to join the fishing club.
Once you are a member, you are allo-
wed to go fishing on the lake, which
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is about 27ha in size. There are a lot
of fish in the pond, the likeliest one
to find, however, is the carp, being the
most typical fish of the region. When
up to 20,000 kg of fish are taken out
every year in autumn, many people
come to watch. You can even disco-
ver the “Rußweiher” by bike. A spe-
cial cycle path leads around the lake.
Next to the “Rußweiher” you can find
a guesthouse named “Camping- und
Freizeitanlage Rodler”. In its garden
you can play miniature golf, eat ice-
cream and relax.
“Großer Rußweiher” in Eschenbach.
A lake called “Großer Rußweiher” is
right behind the “Kleiner Rußweiher”. de to find brochures in English and useful information. One can say that
Around it, many unusual and endan- German. children in particular learn a lot about
gered birds like the black-headed gull the forest and the animals there by
can be seen. This area is part of the Another interesting walking trail is the having fun at the same time.
“Nördliche Oberpfälzer Wald” and it “Holzweg” near Eschenbach. This path
is a conservation area, protecting rare with a length of about 2km is designed As a matter of fact, there are lots of
animals and plants. That is why a long like an adventure park for children. You possibilities to spend your free time
trail around the pond was constructed can, for example, watch birds in their in the region. The options described
to show the beauty of the local nature. nesting boxes in a specially prepared above are just examples. You can find
If you take a walk around the pond, house. You can also find an area with a more brochures and information on the
you should stay on the trail so as not little pond and a small pier. In addition, internet at www.eschenbach-opf.de.
to disturb the fauna. You want more there is a playground with a wooden
information about the development tower. Right at the entrance to the
and you’d like to know where to find “Holzweg”, there is a great pavilion in
this place? Visit www.eschenbach-opf. which you can find a map and some
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Pure Adrenaline at the Kart Raceland Wackersdorf

The most famous
race driver Michael
Schumacher be
here also a guest
Story and Photo by
Christopher Farago

WACKERSDORF, Germany - Mi-

chael Schumacher, the most famous
race driver in the world, excites and
fascinates spectators and fans of For-
mula 1 again and again. The professi-
onal, who claimed the racing throne
for the longest time in succession, is, The Raceland in Wackersdorf is one of the biggest Go kart race tracks in Germany.
of course, an influential role model
for many fans. This creates questions tes for 12 euros. And even if you are not
like, when and where one can drive at interested in getting into a Go Kart in
full throttle like the champion. The order to spin a few rounds many events
answer: The Pro Kart Raceland in like Kartfestivals or competitions are
Wackersdorf. offered. The „Racingday“ (03.10.2010),
for instance, is a tuning festival, where
The facility contains an outdoor track car fanatics can represent their cars
with a length of more than half a mile and show their adjustments to others.
and an indoor track with a length of
six hundred meters. This makes it one One may have a beer and a chat with
of the biggest Go-Kart-Racetracks in others about suggestions or comments
Germany. The outdoor track is a very in connection with their cars. There is
fast course with extensive long runoff also the „AvD Kart Challenge“(09.10
zones for safety reasons. The width is - 10.10.2010), an amateur race with
between nine and twelve meters. A teams from all over the world.
specialty is a jumping hill and a very
fast sharp curve. This license free racing series is meant
for groups with two drivers, who race A professional Go kart driver at the track.
A specific water disposal system and in teams with borrowed, but practi-
a special asphalt surface on the tracks cally new Go Karts. Thus, the Pro Kart for Go Kart racing within Germany. Michael Schumacher, who supposedly
result in a maximum grip and guarantee Raceland is one of the biggest venues And, who knows, maybe you will meet races there incognito.
that there are no limits for Go-Kart-
Fanatics. Furthermore special effects
like fog machines, stroboskopes and a
disco light installation create additional
interest on the indoor track. Another
highlight is the connection between
both tracks thus creating two kilome-
ters of gigantic racing fun.

No matter if you use a borrowed Go

Kart or your private one, you can enjoy
this great racing sport at. Everybody
can feel like a race driver for ten minu-

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The Grafenwoehr Griffins train at the Sportpark Grafenwoehr. The team members with their new jerseys.
Are you ready for football? - The “Graf“Griffins
Yes, they were and the
Grafenwöhr Griffins
proved it with a 40-8
win on July 4
Story and Photo by
Jim Miller
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - In
August of 2009 the spark of an idea
came out; build a football team in
Grafenwöhr. On July 4, 2010 the
spark became a raging fire when the
newly formed football team, the Gra-
fenwöhr Griffins, took to the field for
their first game in franchise history.
The Griffins travelled to Neu Ulm
(Southwest Bavaria) to face the Bar-
racudas, a team whose roots reach back
to the early 90s.
The Griffins won the coin toss and
elected to receive. The kick-off was
Big fun in the sun - Beach volleyball cup grafenwoehr
Story and Photo by
Michael Klement
GRAFENWOEHR, Germany- SV
TuS/DjK Grafenwöhr‘s volleyball
team is hosting a big beach volleyball
tournament. Up to 52 Teams of four
players each (with at least one fema-
le player) compete in two separate
tournaments for the Waldbadcup.
The „Master‘s Cup“ is designed for
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returned by the Griffins to the Barra-
cudas 30-yard line. Three plays later,
Rolling Thunder (nickname of the
offense) were celebrating their first
Touchdown.
RB Xavier Redding ran a 12 yard
sweep into the endzone for his first
of three TDs on the day. The extra
point attempt was missed so the Grif-
fins took a 6-0 lead after less than two
minutes of play.
The rest of the first half cooled down
as the Griffins defense never allowed
the Barracudas to leave their own half
of the field. The offense though would
march regularly downfield, but due to a
rash of Center-Quarterback exchange
mistakes, they could not punch the ball
into the endzone, leaving the halftime
score at 6-0.
The defense set the tone for the second
half by hammering the Barracudas to
minus yards on their first drive and
stopping a fake punt. Rolling Thun-
ambitious volleyball players who eit-
her play regularly, or in an official
league. The „Fun Cup“ is for players
who just like to have some fun in the
sand and usually play only casually
in the summer.
It‘s not only the competition that at-
tracts guests from all over southern
Germany, it‘s also the great atmosphe-
re and the players’ party on Saturday
der scored on the second play of their
possession with a beautiful 30 yard
run from FB Philipp Butz right up
the middle of the Barracuda defense.
After the successful extra point, the
Griffins led by a score of 13-0.
The 3rd quarter also saw receiver, Alvin
Burden run a 22-yard reverse in for a
score, which finished the 3rd quarter
up at 20-0.
The beginning of the 4th quarter the
Barracudas crossed the 50 yard line for
the first and only time that day. The
Barracudas were able to score a TD and
convert a two pt play. Rolling Thunder
tacked on two more touchdowns from
RB Redding and was set to close out
the game with a 34-8 win when the
Barracudas threw an interception to
LB Dechant who returned it 48 yards
for the final score of the day.
The Griffin defense ended the day
allowing only four 1st downs, three
interception (one for a TD), and not
night. This year, the Waldbadcup takes
place July 24-25, starting at 9:30 a.m.
It lasts the entire weekend. Regis-
tered teams have free access to the
Grafenwöhr Waldbad Outdoor Pool
and may also spend the night there.
Registration fee is € 40 per team plus
a € 20 deposit).
For more information and registrati-
on, go to www.waldbadcup.de
allowing the Barracudas to cross the 50
yard line more than once in the game.
The Griffins next game is on July 11
in Passau versus the Pirates.
On July 18, 2010 the Griffins will have
their homecoming game when they
host the Bayreuth Dragons. Kick-off
party starts at 2 p.m. with kids club
activities (for all kids three-year-olds
and up), BBQ, soda and beer followed
by the kick-off at 3 p.m.
The American Football Department is
proud to announce the establishment
of a female football team, the Guardi-
ans. This new team is coached by John
McBride and Stefan Presel.
If you are interested in becoming a
part of either team, player or position
coach, contact:
Coach Miller at (cell phone) 0173-
6875400 or email at info@grafen-
woehr-griffins.de.
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Downhill at the Bike-Region Ochsenkopf
Bike-Region
Ochsenkopf will get
more attractive
Story and Photo by
Harald Fraunholz
OCHSENKOPF, Germany - Most
hikers would not hike on those paths
-- large stones, crevices, roots -- and
yet, this is exactly the type of terrain
every downhill mountain biker is
dreaming of......
The downhill bikers almost look like
roboters with their back protection,
helmets and shin gueards. They meet
at the valley station of the chair lift
on the southern slope of the Ochsen-
kopf mountain in Fleckl. Large groups
of bikers from all over Germany and
the Czech Republic come to get the
five minute-adrenaline kick on “Bull-
head-Mountain“ in the Fichtelgebirge
mountains.
They fasten their heavy bikes onto
the lift and reach the summit of the
Ochsenkopf, 250 meters difference
in altitude above them, within ten
minutes. There is an almost contem-
plative silence in the lift; everybody is
concentrating on a five minute peak
performance. A small path and a few
warning signs lead to the start of the
route. Helmets and glasses on -- and
down into the valley.
Those who want to go down the more
than two kilometers-long routes need
skills, biking experience and some cou-
rage. The routes are full of mountain
steps, jumps and north shores. How-
ever, there are always easier detours for
the less skilled bikers. If you want to
this downhill sports to become your
hobby, you should participate in one of
the downhill camps at Bullhead House
where experienced downhill coaches
teach you the right techniques.
Bullhead House, located right next
to the valley station of the southern
chair lift, also offers bikers everything
they need for rent. You can rent true
downhill bikes including protective
Bike Rental & Routes
For more information on biking in the Fichtelgebirge mountains, go to:
Bike rental and downhill camps: www.bullheadhouse.de
Biking classes and & tours: www.franken-aktivurlaub.de
Bike routes in the Ochsenkopf region: www.ti-fichtelgebirge.de
Information about the downhill route: www.fichtlride.de
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Sports 17
Large stones, crevices, roots and yet, this is exactly the type of terrain mountain bikers can find at the Ochsenkopf.
gear as well as hardtails and fullys for great way for bikers to improve their cross-country trail for bikers on the
touring bikers. techniques. Bullhead were finished and comple-
ment the Ochsenkopf Bike Park. The
One of the reasons why the Ochsen- Several projects are in the works to marked mountain bike routes around
kopf mountain has earned an excellent make the Ochsenkopf bike region even the mountain are to be expanded as
reputation among bikers is the “IXS more attractive. Recently, a north shore well. Great prospects for bikers!
Rookies Cup“ which was held this bike fun park, a training course and a
year for the third time on June 5-6. It
offers the best opportunities for young
downhill bikers and aspiring racers
to get competition experience. Every
year, the race offers lots of speed and
bike action for the spectators along
the route.
But the Fichtelgebirge mountains
are not only an attractive region for
downhill bikers -- it is one of the most
attractive mountain bike regions in
Germany. A large network of forest
roads as well as exciting single trails
offer touring bikers a lot of variety!
In addition to the marked mountain
bike routes in the Ochsenkopf region,
there are many “insider” routes which
you best experience during a guided
bike tour.
The beautiful landscape of the Fichtel-
gebirge Nature Park and the fantastic
views from its highest summits such
as the Ochsenkopf or the Schnee-
berg mountain offer as much joy as
the “flowing“ paths -- a fest for single
trail lovers!
The biking classes offered by Franken
Aktivurlaub, which are regularly held
at the Ochsenkopf mountain, are a
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18 Cosmetic & Health

What you can do to prepare your skin for summer

Story by
Susanne Williams
Skin needs special care in the summer
time so you can enjoy a healthy and
perfect tan. A healthy diet, rich in
vitamins, is absolutely necessary if
you want to have beautiful skin.

Theodora of Theodora’s Beauty Salon

recommends several thorough peelings
before and during the vacation to get
rid of dead skin and to prevent sunburn.
Applying a moisturizing body lotion
and sufficient sunscreen is absolutely
necessary. “And drinking a lot!“ adds
Theodora. Because the sun and the heat
dry out the skin and make it age faster.
Always make that you drink enough. Skin needs special care in the summer time. Photo: Robert Kneschke - Fotolia.com

“Never enjoy the summer in the blazing
sun,“ warns Theodora. On the one hand
because it is extremely damaging to the
skin and on the other hand because you
can also get a tan in the shade and that
tan will last much longer because it is
not only burnt into the upper layers of
the skin. It is best to never lie in the
sun during lunch time but rather in the
morning or in the late afternoon when
the sun isn’t that aggressive anymore.
Theodora advices to definitely get pro-
fessional advice concerning individual
needs and the necessary skin protection
before deciding to sunbathe. In general,
one should never use too high a sun
protection factor because the skin then
tends to stop protecting itself. “One
should not completely rely on sun pro-
tection products,“ advices Theodora,
“but should instead allow the skin to
defend itself against the sun.“
a half an hour before applying the self-
tanning lotion. Otherwise, it won’t stay
on the skin. You will receive the best
results with a self-tanning spray. But be
careful: Skin tanned with a self-tanning
lotion is not protected better against
sunburn than untanned skin. A self-
tanning lotion is not a sunscreen lotion!

The skin definitely has to be treated
with a moisturizing lotion after sun-
bathing because that’s the time when
The Institute for aesthetic medicine it is dry and stressed. A tanning spa,
and cosmetic surgery which one should not visit more than
twice a month, is not healthier than the
The body is modeled through liposuction. Body fat sun. It makes the skin age even faster
depots on the abdomen, hips and legs that are exercise- and causes the skin to develop wrinkles.
resistant, can be systematically and gently removed
applying ultrasound. If you want to use a self-tanning loti-
on before going on vacation to avoid
Correction of the upper eye lid “opens the eye” lying on the beach with bright white
Face-lifting tightens skin, definitely has to apply a peeling
Cosmetic surgery to the skin first. Especially the knees
Ambulatory liposuction and elbows need a thorough peeling
Face- and neck lifting because the skin is rougher there. Dry
Cosmetic nose surgery the skin well afterwards and then wait
Otopexy / ear correction
Upper- and lower lid surgery
The painful results of a sunburn are
best treated with ointments from the
pharmacy or with natural treatments
such as organic yoghurt or organic curd
cheese. “Never try to save money if
you stress your skin like that,“ says
Theodora. That would be wrong and
could lead to skin damage.
If you want to pamper yourself before
going on vacation, or if you are loo-
king for professional advice concerning
sunscreens, feel free stop by Theodora’s
Beauty Salon the friendly customer
service will perfectly prepare you for
the most beautiful time of the year.

Laser treatment
Depilation of body hair
Anti-wrinkle treatment
Removal of spider veins
Removal of tattoos
Removal of skin alterations
Facial injections with Botox and
hyaluronic acid to remove wrinkles
Acne treatment
Medical peelings
Cellulite treatment
Lipolysis / Fat-removal injection
Treatment of extreme perspiration
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The Q5 is the performance SUV from Audi
(Audi AG) The Q5 is the performance
SUV from Audi. It combines the dy-
namics of a sports sedan with a highly
variable cabin, making it the ideal
companion for recreation and fami-
lies – for active people.
Body and interior
At 1.65 meters (5.41 ft), the Q5 is un-
usually low by SUV standards and has
the sportiest proportions of any vehicle
in its immediate class. Its elegant and
sculptured design is typically Audi. The
side view is marked by large wheels and
ascending lines; the fluid roof contour
emphasizes its lean appearance.
The wrap-around tailgate is made of
lightweight aluminum, as is the hood.
The body integrates a large proporti-
on of high-strength and ultra-high
strength steel components that reduce
the weight and improve rigidity, crash
safety, and vibrations. There are three
versions available for the add-on parts;
Audi also offers attractive styling pa-
ckages.
There is plenty of interior space, and
the luggage compartment’s base capa-
city of 540 liters (19.07 cubic ft) can
be increased to an impressive 1,560
liters (55.09 cubic ft) by folding down
the rear seatbacks. Audi can also deli-
ver an optional rear bench seat, which
features a load-through hatch and can
be moved by 100 millimeters (3.94 in).
There is also an optional folding seat
back for the front passenger’s seat. The
front seats can be adjusted, heated and
cooled electrically.
Drivetrain
Audi specifies six engines for the Q5:
three gasoline engines and three TDI
units. All engines are direct injection
units; five of them are turbocharged.
The torque of the gasoline engines is
further boosted by the Audi valvelift
system, which switches the valve lift
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The Q5 is the performance SUV from Audi.
in two stages. Regardless of the engine
variant, the Q5 recovers energy during
braking; the four-cylinders with ma-
nual transmission also come standard
with a shift indicator.
Chassis
The chassis similarly underscores the
sporty personality of the Audi Q5. The
five-link front suspension and the tra-
pezoidal-link rear suspension consist
largely of aluminum components; the
large brakes ensure rapid deceleration.
The optional Audi drive select control
system manages the engine’s throttle
response, the steering characteristics,
and the S tronic transmission’s shift
points. Two components which can
be paired are adaptive damper control
and dynamic steering.
The Audi Q5 also holds its own in
rough terrain: the electronic stabilizati-
on program (ESP) and anti-lock brakes
offer modes tailored to offroading.
The ESP offers a clever function for
road driving. If a roof rack is moun-
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The Interior of the Audi Q5 with the MMI navigation system.
engineers to configure the base charac-
teristic for decidedly dynamic driving.
Assistance and communications
systems
On request, Audi equips the Q5 with
high-tech systems typical of the luxury
class. Audi lane assist helps to main-
tain the lane; Audi side assist warns of
possible hazards while changing lanes.
The adaptive cruise control system
keeps the performance SUV at a con-
stant distance from the vehicle ahead;
its integrated braking guard function
alerts the driver to the risk of a col-
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There is a similarly appealing range of
multimedia components available. The
top-of-the-line is the MMI navigation
plus with hard drive, intelligent voice
control, and DVD drive. A Bluetooth
telephone, a TV tuner, a digital radio
tuner, and a Bang & Olufsen sound
system can be integrated into this
system.
The equipment, data and prices speci-
fied in this document refer to the mo-
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to change without notice; errors and
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20 Cars & Traffic

The 4th generation of the BMW‘s Touring Series

(BMW AG) The new BMW 5 Tou-
ring Series is the perfect symbiosis
of driving pleasure, efficiency, versa-
tility and sporting elegance. The 4th
generation of the Business Touring
convinces through powerful design
aesthetics, modern premium-level
functionality and brand-typical dri-
ving dynamics combined with exem-
plary efficiency.

Extensive comfort and safety features,

which include numerous BMW-ex-
clusive driver assistance systems, sub-
stantiate the outstanding qualities of
the new BMW 5 Touring Series as an
upper midrange touring car.
Design: individual styling, sporting
elegance. The design of the new BMW
5 Touring Series is characterised by a
high level of individuality with regard
to its proportions and surface design.
Its uniqueness is reflected by dyna-
mic and powerful looks. With its long
bonnet, short overhangs, the longest
wheelbase in its segment, the stretched
The new BMW 5 Touring Series.
silhouette and a steeply inclined roof-
line, the new BMW 5 Touring Series
possesses an elegance unrivalled by
its competitors. Versatility: intelligent
solutions for modern functionality.
Thanks to a multi-functional interior
and intelligent detail solutions, the
new BMW 5 Touring Series is fully
equipped to meet the most diverse
demands. The luggage compartment
has a capacity of 560 litres.
If desired, an increase in capacity to a
maximum of 1,670 litres is guaranteed
by 40 : 20 : 40 split folding rear seats,
Photos: BMW AG (2)
which are unique in this segment. The
backrest angle is variable by up to 11
degrees. The backrest can be folded
down using two control levers inside
the luggage compartment, the loading
space cover of which is automatically
lowered when the tailgate is closed. The
separately opening rear window

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automatically swings upwards at
the push of a button.
T he driving experience: supreme
dynamics and outstanding
comfort.
The most advanced drivetrain and
suspension technologies ensure sup-
reme sportiness and a higher level of
motoring comfort. Optional Dynamic
Driving Control enables drivers to set
the suspension individually to their
personal requirements. The new BMW
5 Touring Series features as standard
pneumatic suspension on the rear axle,
including automatic self-levelling. Ad-
aptive Drive and Integral Active Stee-
ring are optionally available.
The new BMW 5 Touring Series is
making its debut with a choice of two
straight-six petrol engines as well as a
four-cylinder and a six-cylinder diesel.
The BMW 520d Touring is powered
by a 135 kW/184 bhp four-cylinder
turbo diesel power unit featuring an
aluminium crankcase and Common
Rail direct injection. It is equipped with
Auto Start Stop function as a standard
feature, and with an average fuel con-
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sumption of 5.1 litres/100km (55.4
mpg) and a CO2 emission level of 135
g/km in an EU test cycle, it achieves
the best efficiency in its segment.
The straight-six engine with BMW
TwinPower Turbo under the bonnet
of the BMW 535i Touring, with High
Precision Injection and VALVETRO-
NIC, develops a power output of 225
kW/306 bhp. Maximum power output
of the straight-six engine featured in
the BMW 523i Touring in lean ope-
ration is 150 kW/204 bhp.
The BMW 530d Touring features a
straight six-cylinder diesel with a 180
kW/245 bhp output. Thanks to BMW
BluePerformance technology it ful-
fils the EU6 emission standard. All
versions of the new BMW 5 Touring
Series fully comply with the EU5 re-
quirement.
BMW EfficientD ynamics: BMW
5 Series increases the lead even
further.
All versions of the new BMW 5 Tou-
ring Series are optionally available with
BMW’s eight-speed automatic trans-
mission. Like the electro-mechanical
Cars & Traffic 21
power steering EPS utilised on all
variants, it makes an additional con-
tribution towards efficiency.
Depending on the model, the standard
BMW EfficientDynamics measures
comprise brake energy regeneration,
Auto Start Stop function (BMW
520d), gearshift point indicator, de-
mand-dependant ancillary components
and active air flap control.
An intelligent lightweight construction
is obtained through doors, bonnet, front Cockpit of the BMW 5 Series.
side panels, drivetrain and suspension
components made of aluminium. Joint development and production
together with the BMW 7 Series.
Innovative driver assistance systems The BMW 5 Touring Series is based
by BMW ConnectedDrive. The spect- on a newly developed vehicle architec-
rum of features offered by BMW Con- ture also used for the BMW 7 Series
nectedDrive comprises, inter alia, a luxury sedans.
Parking Assistant, Surround View,
collision warning with brake activati- Joint production of the BMW 5 Tou-
on in conjunction with Active Cruise ring Series, the BMW 5 Series Se-
Control, Lane Change Warning, Lane dan, the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo
Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, and the BMW 7 Series at the BMW
High-beam Assistant, BMW Night Dingolfing Plant, combined with the
Vision with detection of persons as extensive use of shared components,
well as Head-up Display. Furthermo- ensures highly efficient production in-
re, innovative office functions can be corporating maximum possible quality
utilised via Bluetooth. standards.
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22 Event Guide

Your guide to the Munich Oktoberfest 2010

Excerpts from the guide
on Mymilitaryconcierge.
com for Grafenwoehr.
com
Story by
Louise Wayham

W hat is Oktoberfest?
If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of
Oktoberfest, here’s a quick overview:
Between September 18 and October
3 2010, all of the major names in the
German beer scene set up massive tents
filled with long tables and decorated in
a traditional Bavarian style. In order to
get a seat in a tent, it’s important that
you buy tickets in advance.
It is sometimes possible to get in wi-
thout a ticket, if you’re very patient
(or very pushy!) or generously tip the
doorman, but it’s extremely hard to get
through the crowds and into a beer tent
without considerable advance planning.
Once inside the tents, revelers order
huge liter mugs of beer, called maß.
Most of tents have some kind of food
and a few serve wine or coffee in addi-
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A view across the Oktoberfest Munich.
tion to beer. Visitors listen to live music
performed in the tents, drink lots of
beer, sing along to Bavarian fold tunes,
and dance on the tables. The tables are
very long and crowded, so don’t expect
a table for just your group. Everyone
shares and sits close to ensure that as
many people as possible are able to
squeeze in. The larger tents seat several
thousand people at once! In additi-
on to lots of food and beer drinking,
Oktoberfest is home to carnival rides,
midway games, souvenir shops, and
children’s activities. Although most of
the attendees are German, Oktoberfest
attracts a huge number of tourists each
year from all over the world.
Getting There
Once you’ve reserved a place in a beer
tent and donned your lederhosen or
dirndl, it’s time to make your way to
the fest, held at the Theresienwiese fest
grounds in Munich, a short tram ride
away from the city center. If you live
in Bavaria, it’s probably easier to take
the train to the Hauptbahnhof and
avoid the parking expense and hassle
altogether. If you think you’re lost, just
follow the massive crowd of people
wearing trachtenmode and you’ll even-
tually get to the fest grounds. Literally
every tourist in Munich and a good
percentage of the locals will be there for
Oktoberfest, so it’s nearly impossible to
get lost if you follow the crowd. Signs
Photos: Bernhard J. Scheuvensg, wikipedia.org
Hippodrom beer tent.
posted all over town point the way to
the fest grounds or to the proper public
transportation stop to get there.
Making the Most of It
It’s best to spend the night and avoid
the hassle of driving or having a desi-
gnated driver, so plan in advance and
book a hotel as early as possible or you
may be unable to find a place to stay. If
you’re one of those people who waits
until reaching a vacation city and just
stays wherever looks convenient, you
will likely find yourself sleeping in the
train station because everything is com-
pletely booked up. It’s really important
to buy tickets to a beer tent if you’re
hoping to get inside, since there are
literally millions of people who come
to Oktoberfest each year.
Buying Tickets
Tickets can be purchased in advance
for all 14 of the big tents, as well as
some of the 20 smaller ones. Each has
a unique atmosphere and slightly diffe-
rent clientele. For more information on
tickets and tents, you’ll find more infor-
mation on www.mymilitaryconcierge.
com – just look for the free Oktoberfest
2010 download.

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Legoland, günzburg
In 89312 Günzburg, Legoland-Allee
2 (ca. 112 km / 70 miles NW of Mu-
nich, or 140 km / 88 miles south
of Ansbach). The famous Legoland
doesn‘t need much of an introduc-
tion, it‘s a dream for the young and
still-young; there are lots of attrac-
tions. Please note the opening hours!

Opening days: 27 Mar. - 07 Nov.:

10:00 - 18:00. Closed on: 19 - 21
Apr. / 26 - 28 Apr. / 14 + 15 Sep.
/ 20 - 22 Sep. Admission: Adults:
36.- Euros; children (3 - 11 y): 32.-
Euros; children under 3 are free.
You can buy tickets online, often at
a lower price.

LEGOLAND Express
The best way to get an idea of the
sheer diversity of the LEGOLAND
park is to take a ride on the LE-
GOLAND Express. Starting out
from LEGO CITY station, you pass
MINILANDand the other theme
areas, as well as going through a large
tunnel with a view of the hall housing
the BIONICLE® Power Builder. Neuschwanstein Castle at LEGOLAND Günzburg, Germany. Photo: LEGOLAND Deutschland

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24 Event Guide
Recurring and Long-Lasting Events
Ongoing until 19 Sep.
Annual Exhibition of the Arts Guild in
92334 Berching, Storchenturm tower
(ca. 42 km / 26 miles west of Hohen-
fels). Aside from the grand opening on
Saturday, they are open every Sunday
and German holiday 13:00 - 17:00.
On display are paintings in oil, acryl,
aquarel, calligraphy, and inlaid works.
Ongoing until 26 Sep.
Alcmona Historic Village in 92345
Dietfurt, along Main-Donau canal,
Breitenbrunner Str. 6
The historic village is open every week-
end and German holidays: Sat. 13:00
- 17:00, Sun. and holidays: 11:00 -
17:00. Visitors are welcome to bring
their own “Brotzeit” (picknick / snacks)
or foods to be barbecued, charcoal is
available. Drinks can be bought on site.
Ongoing until 17 Oct.
Hot-Air Balloon Rides in 91541 Ro-
thenburg, Tauberwiesen (Detwang
subdivision) Hot-air balloons will fly
daily if the weather is good.
In July: 19:00. In August: 18:30. In
September: 17:30. In October: 16:30.
BTW, did you know that in German,
you don’t FLY in a hot-air balloon but
you DRIVE in it? It’s special “hot-
air balloon pilots” language. Makes
absolutely no sense, but there you go.
Ongoing until 31 Oct.
The Wunderhof (special garden and
gallery) is open, in 92262 Birgland,
Eckertsfeld 1. The Wunderhof is the
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home of artist Evi Steiner-Böhm. The
property lies in a beautifully romantic
area at a former Celtic settlement.
On the grounds you will find a unique
“lifetime“ garden, an art barn, a gallery
and a pretty café, all inviting you to
enjoy and savour nature and art.
The gardens at the Wunderhof were
built under an artistic aspect, too, sym-
bolizing the various life segments of a
human being, from birth to death and
beyond. They can be visited during a
guided tour: Guided tours for the
public take place every Sunday from
13:30 - 14:30 (Admission 5.- Euro pp,
children are free). Groups can book
special tours during the week.
Café and Art Barn are open every Sa-
turday 14:00 - 17:00, on Sundays and
German holidays 14:00 - 18:00. The
whole property is a smoke-free zone,
except for the little smoker’s corner
under the apple tree.
18 July - 31 Oct.
Special Exhibit: “Überschäumende
Maßkrüge“ - the1960 beer strike (!)
in the Maxhütte , in 92237 Sulzbach-
Rosenberg, Stadtmuseum, Neustadt
14 (ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles south of
Vilseck)
Bavaria isn’t known as a beer country
for nothing - when workers were de-
nied their daily beer at the Maxhütte
smelting furnace, they went on strike!
On 02 March 1960, the new Director
General of the Maxhütte reduced the
beer consumption on his premises to
one bottle per worker per day which
caused a lot of annoyance.
But when on 01 October 1960 he for-
bade the sale of beer within the plant
completely, he created a huge storm
of outrage: within just a few hours,
the complete staff went on strike and
the fire in the smelting furnaces nearly
subsided / cooled off.
Only with the mediation of the Ba-
varian Labour Minister Stain, a com-
promise could be reached two days (!)
later, and work was picked up. These
happenings surrounding Germany’s
only ever beer strike, and some chee-
ky information about Bavarians and
their love of beer are explained in this
exhibition.
21 July - 15 Aug.
Antiquities Weeks in 96047 Bamberg,
Sandstraße. Over 30 traders display
international treasures from five cen-
turies. A stroll between Domberg and
Altes Rathaus (old city hall) will give
you another impression of historical
Bamberg – and an opportunity for
many a good purchase.
24 July - 21 Aug.
„Italian Summer“ in 92339 Beilngries,
inner city / Hauptstraße (ca. 45 km /
28 miles SW of Hohenfels). During
the „Italian Summer“, the whole city of
Beilngries honours the Italian life style:
01 - 24 Oct.
Culinary Weeks in 91522 Ansbach:
Motto: „From historic cook books“.
01 - 31 Oct.
Schmankerlwochen = Culinary Weeks
in 92318 Neumarkt (ca. 45 km / 28
miles west of Hohenfels).
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Flea Markets
Sat., 07 Aug.
07:00 - 16:00: in 91054 Erlangen,
Bohlenplatz.
Sun., 08 Aug.
08:00 - 15:00: in 92339 Beilngries,
Volksfestplatz, Sandstraße (ca. 45 km
/ 28 miles SW of Hohenfels)
Sun., 15 Aug.
06:00: in 91054 Erlangen, large car
park on Parkplatzstraße along Fran-
kenschnellweg.
Sun., 22 Aug.:
- 08:00 - 15:00: in 92339 Beilngries,
Volksfestplatz, Sandstraße (ca. 45 km
/ 28 miles SW of Hohenfels)
- 10:00 - 18:00: in 91301 Forchheim,
„Ausstellungsgelände Süd“ (Fair Site
South), Poigerstraße 10 - 12 (ca. 25
km / 15.5 miles south of Bamberg)
Sat., 04 Sep.
- 06:00 - 14:00: in 92637 Weiden,
Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße
- 07:00 - 16:00: in 91054 Erlangen,
Bohlenplatz.
Sun., 12 Sep.
06:00: in 91054 Erlangen, large car
park on Parkplatzstraße along Fran-
kenschnellweg.
Sat., 18 Sep.
- 06:00 - 14:00: in 92637 Weiden,
Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße
- 08:00 - 15:00: Clothes and Toys
Market in 92318 Neumarkt, große
Jurahalle, Festplatz 1 (ca. 45 km / 28
miles west of Hohenfels)
Sun., 19 Sep.
- 08:00 - 15:00: in 92339 Beilngries,
Volksfestplatz, Sandstraße
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Asian
Asia Sushi Bar (0961-3989879)
Schlörplatz 1 92637 Weiden
Barn Floor
Barn Floor Evergreen (09641-3800)
Alte Amberger Str. 30 92655 Grafenwoeh
Bavarian
Altes Eichamt (0961-44242)
Unterer Markt 23 92637 Weiden
Gasthof Weisses Ross (09632-4114)
Therse-Neumann-Platz 4 95692 Kon-
nersreuth
Santana (09642-1243)
Weinleite 1 95478 Löschwitz
Landgasthof Kahrmühle (09644-91376)
Kahrmühle 1 92960 Pressath
Oberpfälzer Hof *** (09681-788)
Hauptstraße 1 92670 Windischeschenbach
Hotel Parksteiner Hof (09602-4396)
Basaltstraße 10 92711 Parkstein
Guesthouse Burkhard (09604-92180)
Marktplatz 10 92533 Wernberg-Köblitz
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Hauptstrasse 1 • 92670 Windischeschenbach
Phone ( 09681 ) 788 • Fax: ( 09681 ) 8223
www.oberpfaelzer-hof.de
Beer Garden
Gasthof Hößl (09641-92270)
Neue Amberger Str. 27-29 92655 Gra-
fenwoehr
Gasthof Weisses Ross (09632-4114)
Therse-Neumann-Platz 4
95692 Konnersreuth
Taverna Syrtaki (09621-12951)
Regierungsstraße 9 92224 Amberg
Restaurant Delphi (09644-376)
Schinnerstraße 42 92690 Pressath
Restaurant Castle Veldenstein (09156-633)
Burgstraße 12 91284 Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
Cafe
Bakery Schwärzer (09644-244)
Schellenberg 20 92690 Pressath
Chinese Adults: 8,50 €
PANDA Chinese Food (09641-936366)
Alte Amberger Str. 52 92655 Grafenwoehr
China Restaurant Peking (0961-33896)
Nikolaistraße 8 92637 Weiden
Fish Restaurant
Country Guest House Busch (09642-686)
Kötzersdorf 17 95478 Kemnath
German
Gasthof Hößl (09641-92270)
Neue Amberger Str. 27 92655 Grafenwoehr
Pressather Schlemmerstuben (09644-217)
Bahnhofstraße 41 92690 Pressath
Restaurant
Zum Griechen
Marktplatz 18 • Kirchenthumbach
Phone 09647-929616
BUFFET
(Appetizer, Main dish, Dessert,
eat as much as you want)
every
Wednesday and Thursday
starting 6.00 p.m.
Costs:
Children up to 12 years: 6,00 €
We are looking forward to your visit.
Your family Kellis
Friedenfelser Brewery
Restaurant Altes Eichamt (0961-44242)
Unterer Markt 23 92637 Weiden
Hotel Stadtkrug (0961-38890)
Wolframstraße 5 92637 Weiden
Hotel Restaurant Rußweiher (09645-
923030)
Großkotzenreuth 5 92676 Eschenbach
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Restaurant Advantage (0961-389300)
Neustädter Straße 46 92637 Weiden
SCALA Betriebe (09641-2354)
Alte Amberger Str. 33 92655 Grafenwoehr
Hotel zur Post (09641-2210)
Marienplatz 8 92655 Grafenwöhr
Greek
Taverne MYKONOS (09645-918198)
Marienplatz 20 92676 Eschenbach
Taverna Syrtaki (09621-12951)
Regierungsstraße 9 92224 Amberg
Restaurant El Greco (0961-37279)
Schlörplatz 9 92637 Weiden
Restaurant Delphi (09644-376)
Schinnerstraße 42 92690 Pressath
Homemade Beer
Zoigl-Schoilmichl (09681-1397)
Marktplatz 20 92670 Windischeschenbach
Ice-Cream Shops
Eis Europa (09645-918822)
Marienplatz 25 92676 Eschenbach
Eiscafé Gelato (09644-917256)
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Bachstr. 19 92690 Pressath
Eiscafé Cristallo (09642-2155)
Stadtplatz 18 95478 Kemnath
La Piazza (09662-416367)
Marktplatz 15 92249 Vilseck
Eis Cafe
Piccola Venezia
Oberer Markt 1 • 92637 Weiden i. d. Opf.
Phone 0 961 / 4 31 32
International
Santana (09642-1243)
Restaurant guide
Weinleite 1 95478 Löschwitz Bahnhofstr. 20 92249 Vilseck
Hotel Angerer - Turmhotel (09662-7090)
Marktplatz 4 92249 Vilseck
BräuWirt (0961-3881800)
Weiden Türlgasse 10-14 92637 Weiden (Airfield) Latsch 92637 Weiden
SCALA Betriebe (09641-2354)
Alte Amberger Str. 33 92655 Grafenwoehr
Hotel Restaurant Böhm (09641-93690)
Neue Amberger Str. 39 92655 Grafenwoehr
Gasthof „Goldener Greif“ *** superior
Sulzbacher Str. 5 92265 Edelsfeld
09665-91490
Miratel Mitterteich (09633-92320)
Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 4 95666 Mitterteich
Italian
Santa Lucia II (09641-91455)
Am Sudhaus 2 92655 Grafenwoehr
Pizzeria - La Strada (09641-925340)
Alte Amberger Str. 35 92655 Grafenwoehr
Isola di Capri (09641-1033)
Alte Amberger Str. 36 92655 Grafenwoehr
Pizzeria Antonio (09662-6017)
27
Ristorante - Pizzeria Luigi (09641-485)
Neue Amberger Str. 99 92655 Grafenwoehr
Restaurant Pegasus (0961-27094)
Knight‘s Banquet
Haus am Markt **** (09665-953665)
Hinterer Markt 14 92281 Königstein
Mexican
Restaurant Tortuga (09641-463)
Schulstr. 18 92655 Grafenwöhr
Loco Mexican (0961-7409)
Hinter der Mauer 10 92637 Weiden
Mongolian BBQ
China Restaurant Peking (0961-33896)
Nikolaistraße 8 92637 Weiden
Thai
Koh Samui (09641-2286)
Im Markwinkel 1 92655 Grafenwöhr
Turkish
Marmaris Grill (09641-8240)
Alte Amberger Str. 35 92655 Grafenwoehr
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in the Factory
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roof can be found in the Factory In.
More than 20 shops and factory outlets
are located in the “Factory In Outlet
Center Selb” under the roof of the former
HEINRICH china factory in Selb.
Many exclusive and premium brands offer
an attractive range of china, glass, cutlery,
accessories, houseware, home textiles,
design products, fashion, shoes, leather
goods and much more at attractive prices.
Expect culinary treats in Heinrich’s Coffee
& Food and in the Factoria.
Furthermore the Factory In offers a rich
variety of art and culture in the form of
concerts, exhibitions and markets which
are often connected with special opening
hours. The mixture of suspense and
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Dates 2010:
Furthermore in the shops of the Factory In
numerous special actions take place again Saturday, 17th July: “Die Fledermaus in der Fabrik”
(bat in the factory), Große Ofenhalle
and again which are easy on your budget. Friday, 6th August: opened till 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy shopping, meeting people, hot and Saturday, 7th August: Porzellinerfest opened from
cold drinks, good food, having fun, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
discovering new things and saving Sunday, 8th August: open for business 11:00 a.m.
money - all are possible at the Factory In to 4:00 p.m.
Outlet Center, where more than 20 shops Sunday, 3rd October: Michaelimarkt from 1:00 p.m.
to 6:00 p.m.
cordially invite you. Allow us to surprise
Sunday, 28th November: 1st Advent from 1:00 p.m.
you. to 6:00 p.m.
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