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Brig. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr. during his New Year’s speech at the Tower View Conference Center.

Strong partnership in Bavaria 7th ATC and U.S. Army Garrison host New Year’s reception

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Grafenwoehr, Germany -- “We thank you fro your partnership and for your understanding an ask for it in the future,” said Brig.

Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr. with regard to the exercises in 2018.

Bavaria with Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels Training Areas are the core of the U.S. Army’s and NATO alliance’s training in Europe.

“The strong presence of our German friends and partners is a sign of the excellent friendship and cooperation we enjoy here in Bavaria,” said Col. Lance . Varney, the commander of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria during his welcome remarks at the New Year’s reception. Together with Brig. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr., 7th Army Training Command, Varney had invited guests to the Tower View Conference Center. “Happy New Year” was the motto of the hand-shaking in the receiving line as the commanders and command sergeants major greeted their guests from the entire Oberpfalz region.

Dr. Boris Niklas from the Bavarian State Chancellery, County Commissioners Richard Reisinger (Amberg-Sulzbach) and Deputy County Commissioners Albert Nickl (Neustadt/Waldnaab) and Arnold Kimmerl from Schwandorf. For all mayors present, Mayors Edgar Knobloch (Grafenwoehr), Hans-Martin Schertl (Vilseck) and Bernhard Graf from Hohenfels were welcomed. State Parliamentarian Annette Karl and members of the German Armed

Forces, police and other host nation administrations were also among the guests.

Brig. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr.. 7th ATC commanding general, started his speech with “Grüß Gott und herzlich willkommen.”

“As in pat times, the U.S. Army, its partners and Bavaria stand side by side to deter aggressors and defend the freedom of democracy. This community, our friends and our partnership are extremely important for our alliance,” said the general. “Bavaria with Grafenwoehr and Hohenfels are the core of the training. We train NATO nations and nearly all Eastern European partners,” said Aguto. “2017 was a good year and 2018 promises to be an even better year,” he announced.

The training command in Grafenwoehr was selected for one of the largest and most important U.S. Army and NATO exercises.

“Participants from 15 nations with soldiers from all services and weapons systems will train; not a quite endeavor,” said Aguto and asked for understanding. The commander of the training command pointed out that successful exercises also equal growth for the military installation. Aguto said he was proud to call Bavaria his home and, on behalf of all Americans stationed here, thanked all guests for their friendship. | by Gerald Morgenstern Bavarian Times | 4

tower barracks Leah Esper, the Secretary of the Army’s spouse, informed herself about the infrastructure and care facilities for Americans in Grafenwoehr. Mayors Edgar Knobloch (left) and Hans-Martin Schertl (right), together with Col. Lance Varney, presented her with a training area book.

Home away from home Spouse of Secretary of the Army informs herself Grafenwoehr, Germany -- “Grafenwoehr, your home away from home” – that is the city’s and the region’s offer to American families. Mayors Edgar Knobloch and Hans-Martin Schertl, together with Col. Lance Varney, informed Leah Esper, spouse of the Secretary of the Army Mark T. Esper, about this welcome culture.

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The new secretary and his wife visited Grafenwoehr Training Area on Jan. 30. "It is nice to be back in Grafenwoehr," said Esper upon arrival. Esper remembers Grafenwoehr from his time as a young officer when he was stationed in Italy and came to Grafenwoehr for training. While the secretary left to visit Hohenfels Training Area, following a town hall meeting with soldiers and civilians, his wife Leah stayed in Grafenwoehr and visited several facilities.

built Netzaberg chapel and the “Soldier for Life Center” – the American town hall. Esper was informed about family care facilities, programs in the military community and spoke with military spouses. In the “Welcome Center” in building 244, garrison town mayors Edgar Knobloch, Grafenwoehr and Hans-Martin Schertl, Vilseck explained the good cooperation between the American families and their hosts.

Many municipal facilities in both towns are also used by Americans in their “home away from home.” Therefore, regional leisure facilities are also presented in the welcome center. “My husband and I care a lot about the well-being, the care facilities and support for our soldiers and their families, and they are excellent in Grafenwoehr,” said Esper after her visit.

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tower barracks “On top of Graf,” Christina Cavoli, Edgar Knobloch, Christopher Cavoli and son Nick (from left) on top of the Water Tower in July 2014 when the Cavoli family moved into the Forest House.

Mayor Edgar Knobloch is happy about the promotion of Lt. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli

“He is one of the most intelligent people I know,” said Gen. Walter Piatt, praising his former successor. During his farewell in Grafenwoehr, before going to Hawaii, Cavoli received his second star. Now, the officer with Italian-American roots, receives his third star and takes command in Wiesbaden of all U.S. Army soldiers in Europe as lieutenant general.

Knobloch said that making a third star in only a year is not only proof of Cavoli’s excellent human skills but also of his exemplary performance as a soldier. Per WhatsApp from Hawaii, Cavoli informed his friend Edgar that he was returning to Germany. “The entire family is happy except for son Alex who is a little sad because he goes surfing in Hawaii four times per week, which he won’t be able to do in Wiesbaden,” he said in his message. “The Cavolis felt at home in Grafenwoehr. His sons Nick and Alex used the leisure facilities such as the outdoor pool, his wife Christina regularly went shopping on the farmers’ market,” says Knobloch.

The families met for get-togethers and bike tours. The Cavolis always attended city events and mayor and general rode to-

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Problems could always be solved one-on-one

gether in a sow trough during the traditional Fischerfest race.

"All generals, Piatt, Cavoli, and now Aguto and the garrison commanders have set examples for their soldiers regarding good host nation relations,” says Knobloch happily.

“Lt. Gen. Cavoli was the first general to attend a city council meeting and provide current information; problems could always be solved one-on-one,” reports the mayor. And these relations to Wiesbaden can only be an advantage.

“Grafenwoehr Training Area is of key importance to the future of our forces in Europe,” the former 7th ATC commander said in a speech. “It is great to have a friend in Wiesbaden,” says Knobloch. “The city counts on Grafenwoehr continuing to be an important U.S. installation.” In his personal message to Knobloch, Cavoli said he’d use every opportunity to come from Wiesbaden to Grafenwoehr. Therefore, Knobloch is hopeful to see his friend more often again. Cavoli took command of U.S .Army Europe in Wiesbaden on Jan, 18, 2018. | by Gerald Morgenstern Bavarian Times | 6

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Grafenwoehr, Germany -- “That is advantageous for Grafenwoehr,” said Mayor Edgar Knobloch happily about LT. Gen. Christopher G. Cavoli’s return to Germany as USAREUR commander. Cavoli served as commanding general, 7th Army Training Command (7th ATC) from July 2014 to July 2016 in Grafenwoehr. The Cavoli family was well-integrated Grafenwoehr and personal friends with the Knobloch family.

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About Easter lambs, Easter rabbits and “egg picking“ There are many Easter traditions in the Oberpfalz region

Easter, the most important catholic celebration of the year, remembers the crucifixion of Jesus on Good Friday and his resurrection on Easter Sunday, or rather during the night of Easter. During that night, Christians take dark bread with raw or cooked ham, salt, Easter bread, Easter lambs and eggs, of course, into church which are consecrated during the church service and make up the Easter breakfast.

The Easter candle with lamb, victory flag, cross and cicatrices is a typical symbol of Easter, just like the Easter fire that is ignited during the Easter night and passed on. It is a symbol of the love of God that is dispersed. After the church service, a large fire is ignited in front of the church. In earlier days, wooden sticks were held into the fire to later use them to ignite the fire in the oven at home.

It’s a family tradition to color and stylishly and artfully deco-

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rate the white or brown eggs bought in the super market.

There are funny traditions regarding the eggs, one of which is the so-called “egg picking.” The combatants duel each other with the tops of their hardboiled eggs. The combatant whose egg survives the fight without breaking, wins.

The Easter lamb is a symbol of defenselessness and often found in Easter baskets, home-baked by the women. There are also Easter wreaths with an egg in the center. “The Easter rabbit which originally is not a Christian symbol was first mentioned in 1682- It did not become popular until the 20th century because it sells so well,” explains Professor Dr. Hermann Kirchhoff in one of his books. Kids get an Easter rabbit made of chocolate and many sweet Easter eggs which are put in an Easter nest which is hidden so the kids have to search for it. There are always screams of joy when the girls and boys find the nests.

Before Easter, decorated Easter fountains can be admired in the Oberpfalz and in Franconia. In Grafenwoehr, the Vintage Fountain at the bottom of the Annaberg mountain is decorated every year with more than 3,000 Easter eggs. It is especially fascinating to look at in the dark when it is illuminated.

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Grafenwoehr, Germany – Why are there Easter rabbits?

Why is there a fire in front of the church? And what is “egg picking” all about? Although we do not get as many presents at Easter as we get at Christmas, Easter is the most important celebration for Christians during the course of the year. The Oberpfalz region features a lot of Easter traditions.

Easter Lamb Recipe:

Ingredients: 75 g curd cheese, 3 table spoons milk, 3 table spoons oil, 40 g sugar, 1 package vanilla sugar, a little bit of salt, 150 g wheat flour, a half a package of baking powder.

Ingredients: 75 g butter, 100 g sugar, 1 package of vanilla sugar, 2 eggs, 10 drops rum flavor, a little bit of salt, 100 g wheat flour, 25 g cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking powder.

Mix all ingredients, fill them in a lamb-shaped cake pan and bake it at 175 degrees Celsius for 35 to 45 minutes.

Knead the dough and form three same-length strands of dough. Braid it and form a wreath with it. Baker it at 150 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes.

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Easter Wreath Recipe:

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Visit the enormous DEVIL`S CAVE! Please note: In the Devil‘s Cave, there are over 400 steps. Photography is allowed only without flash!

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The residents of this region had named the tremendous cave gorge the „Teufelsloch“ (Devil`s Hole) hundreds of years ago. But after the discovery, as one could see the huge dimensions of the cave, it was called „Teufelshöhle“, which means `Devil`s Cave`. „Devil`s Hole“ is the first hall in the cave, is 30 feet high and above it there are 50 feet of stone. 27 years

further there was a cave-in. In October 1922 the cave-explorer, a mining engineer called Prof. Dr. Hans Brandt, gave the order to break a passage through the cave-in. His workers had to dig 30 feet before they found the natural course of the cave. During the next ten years the cave was extended to one mile, which can be visited up to now.

Right behind the entrance, one can see the first limestone- formations. The „Pope`s Crown“, the „Organ“ and the „Curtain“.

They are between 10 000 and 12 000 years old.

The limestones hanging from the ceiling are called stalactites and the ones growing out of the ground are the stalagmites. To build up 1 mm of limestone it takes 13 years.

Next to our journey into „Devil`s Cave` is

Bears Grotto. Visitors can see even a complete skeleton of a cave bear. The bear was approximately 12 feet high and his weight was 900 pounds. After passing the „Nibelung Grotto“ the visitor enters the „Barbarossa Dome“.

In this hall one can see „Barbarossas Beard“ which forms a fine waterfall. A stalagmite arising from the ground in the form of a Pagoda Pillar „Emperor Barbarossa“ is the most beautiful formation in the cavern and it is 200 000 years old.

If the visitor looks downwards in the „Barbarossa Dome“ he can see the deepest location of the cave: it is situated 230 feet below the upper surface of the cavern. The visitor has to go up „Mount Calvary“ and after he has reached the last step, he can see

the multi-colour illuminated „Crucifixion“ to his right. After the „Three-Kaisers-Grotto“ and the „Witches Shaft“ the visitor enters the „Colossal Hall“.

This cave is 42 feet high and above it there are 147 feet of stone. In this hall one can find the two oldest limestones of `Devil`s Cave`. The first stalacmite resembles a „tree“, the other one is called „Goliath“.

Their age is thought to be over 300 000 years.

Then one walks through the „Candle Hall“ and finally reavches the exit. As the exit is 82 feet higher, the visitor has to pass a romantic gorge to get back to the entrance.

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history & nature

West Wall Bunkers on Grafenwoehr Training Area

Hay-wire circuits, pole barricades and tank ditches are located in front of the bunkers near Pappenberg.

“Fortress fighting area Grafenwoehr“ Several meters thick bunker ruins, armored with lots of iron, line open areas and tank roads on the training area. They are witnesses of the disastrous time when Adolf Hitler directed that the bunker types of the West wall to be built on the “Fortress fighting area Grafenwoehr.“ While the original West Wall with its more than 22,000 bunkers and barricades was built along the border of France, a miniature version with bunkers true to scale was built on the training area in 1938. A large number of workers was necessary to finish the bunkers in a short amount of time.

When he was a young man, the deceased mason Georg Brunner was one of the workers. Trucks were rented and farmers with their horse and oxen carriages hired to transport sand, gravel, concrete, iron and other materials, Brunner reported.

The motorized concrete mixers ran and the craftsmen and helpers of the Reich’s Work Service worked day and night on the construction sites. Group shelters, casemates, artillery observation posts, regimental fighting positions, communication towers, shooting positions and other types of bunkers were built. Several tons heavy steel caps, observation domes, steel notches and towers were built into the various bunkers. Several meters high dry and wet tank ditches, lines of wooden posts, chevaux-de-frise, concrete bumps and hay-wire circuits were located in front of the bunkers on the Pappenberg defense area. Bridges were built there as well.

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West Wall exercise never took place Hitler toured the construction sites of the bunkers in June 1938. An unprecedented number of maneuvers took place on the training area during that time. The large West Wall exercise entitled “Fortress War Exercise Grafenwoehr“ was scheduled for August 1939. But the huge bunker exercise never took place because World War II started only a few weeks later with the attack on Poland. During the war, the bunkers were used for various tests and as target construction bunkers and artillery observation posts, reported Franz Felten, an artillery soldier stationed in Grafenwoehr in 1938.

The facilities were destroyed with vast amounts of explosives after the invasion of the Americans. Only two of the 34 structures were not demolished. The construction of the West Wall system can still be retraced today by following the bunker ruins and defense lines that are located everywhere.

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Bunker ruins with several meters thick walls can be found everywhere on the training area. The bunkers were demolished by the Americans in 1945.

Steel domes and towers weighing several tons were built into the bunkers.

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Elvis program starts in the summer

The Culture - and Military Museum filmed at original locations on the training area where Elvis Presley took part in military exercises. The camera team was accompanied by Margit Ringer, BR Radio (from left), Franz Zeilmann, cultural manager Birgit Plößner (with Elvis photo), contemporaries Peter Thometzki, Gisela Zechmayer and Erich Götz as well as the camera men Robert Neuber and Thassilo Scharnagel.

Grafenwoehr, Germany -- Interviews with contemporaries will be turned into films about Elvis’ stay in der Oberpfalz region and shown in a special exhibition in the Culture - and Military Museum starting in September. In addition to the exhibition, special guided tours and bus tours to the locations on the training area that were frequented by Soldier Presley will also be offered. In summer, the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Elvis’ stay in the Oberpfalz starts musically with a large Elvis concert on July 7, 2018 in the Grafenwoehr city park, hosted by the Culture - and Military Museum. U.S. vintage cars, rock ’n’ roll dance performances and snacks from the 1950s will be presented along with “Ron Glaser and the Ridin' Dudes,” the winner of the European Elvis contest and the highlight of the evening, says Plößner.

Following Elvis’ tracks in the Oberpfalz region Museum interviews contemporaries Grafenwoehr, Germany -- “Elvis was very, very friendly and courteous.” That’s how Gisela Zechmayer describes the King of Rock and Roll, whom she met when he was a young soldier training in Grafenwoehr. Accompanied by a camera team, the Culture - and Military Museum interviewed contemporaries at original locations on the training area to include barbers Peter Thometzki and Erich Götz.

Sixty years ago, Elvis came to Grafenwoehr for the first time to participate in an exercise. The Culture - and Military Museum Grafenwoehr uses this opportunity for a new special exhibition in the fall. Preparations have already begun. “Last year’s exhibition showed that there are still some knowledge gaps regarding Elvis’ stay. We try to close them by interviewing contemporaries, “ says Birgit Plößner, cultural manager in the museum.

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Therefore, people who met Elvis in the Oberpfalz region are interviewed on camera about their encounters with the former soldier, if possible, at original locations. Gisela Zechmayer was lucky and met Elvis frequently in the record department of the shopping center on the training area. She was a sales assistant then, selling, among other things, his records. She was also a friend of Elisabeth Stefaniak, a German-American girl, who dated Elvis and who he took with him to Bad Nauheim where she became his secretary.

Peter Thometzki and Erich Götz are two other contemporaries who still work in the barber shop and cut the soldiers’ hair in Camp Algiers. Here, Thometzki saw Elvis walk by who stayed in one of the camp’s barracks. Both also claim to have seen Elvis in Micky’s Bar. Franz Zeilmann from the U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria’s public affairs office arranged the visit and the shooting on the training area.

Robert Neuber and Thassilo Scharnagel of Panorama Video Production recorded the interviews with the contemporaries. Mar-

git Ringer From Bayerischer Rundfunk radio also followed Elvis’ tracks. Contemporaries from Wies bus company in Weiden, the Golden Lamm restaurant in Hirschau were also interviewed about Elvis’ stay. The Culture - and History Museum Grafenwoehr is still looking for additional contemporaries who met Elvis in Grafenwoehr or elsewhere in the region and possibly have photos of their encounter or autographs from him. Contemporaries should call the museum at 09641-8501 or send a mail to info@museumgrafenwoehr.de. | by Gerald Morgenstern

Book: Grafenwoehr Training Area, Yesterday – Today “Grafenwoehr Training Area, Yesterday - Today” is the title of the bi-lingual book written by Reserve Sergeant Major Gerald Morgenstern. On 288 pages with more than 800 photos, he does not only tell the history of the training area since 1910 but also covers the development of the training area in recent years. The book also includes a chapter about Elvis Presley, the most famous American soldier who ever served on the training area. “Grafenwoehr Training Area, Yesterday - Today” is available in bookstores and at various locations on and off post.

For more information, go to www.grafenwoehr.trainingareabook.com or visit us on Facebook.

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Trink ma no a Mass (Let’s drink another mass of beer)!

Bavarian must be studied.

Bavarian for Beginners – Learning Bavarian made easy Every year anew, Bavarian fests are opened with a loud “O’zapft is!“ (“It has been tapped!“). And “Schleich di!“ is not a polite request to quietly leave but means to get going as fast as possible. Following is a small but very useful Bavarian Translator that might be of great help to you when you’re in Bavaria.

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Characteristics of the Bavarian language and phonetics There are many Bavarian dialects. Following are the most important basic rules to make pronouncing Bavarian words correctly easy for beginners: 1. An “a” can be pronounced in two different ways. There is an a that sounds in Bavarian like an o, and one that is pronounced clearly and unstressed. The Bavarian word “do“ is pronounced “da” in High German and means “here” or “there.” The sentence “Do kim i her” = “That’s where I come from.” However, the article “der” (the) or “ein” (a/an) is pronounced clear and soundless in Bavarian. “Wos für a Depp!” means “What an idiot!” or “da Bruader” for “the brother.”

2. The phonetic sound sequence “ie” or “il” is pronounced “ui” in Bavaria. The small word “viel” (many) thus turns into “vui” or “hilf” (help) into “huif.”

3. If a “ue” appears in a word, the Bavarian pronounces it sequentially as “u” and “I.” Thus, “füllen” (filling) becomes “fuin,” and “Gefühl” (emotion/feeling) turns into “Gfuih” and so on and so forth.

4. The consonant “l” at the end of a word is mostly silent, i.e. is not pronounced. Therefore, “schnell” (fast) turns into “schney” and “mal” (once) into “moi.”

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Simple greetings and courtesies You should definitely know the following Bavarian greetings and courtesies so you can appropriately respond to them and will not be regarded as an unfriendly “Saupreiss” (see below). But beware: Native Bavarians often use rather rough expressions and many beginners mistake that for rudeness which is not always the case. So just stay calm and you can’t go wrong.

Bavarian

German

English

Griaß di God

Grüß Gott, guten Tag

Hello

Wiederschaun, Pfiat di God

Auf Wiedersehen, Tschüss

Goodbye

Servus, Servas

Hallo, Tschüss

Hello / Goodbye

Habedehr(e), gfraid me

Hat mich gefreut, freut mich

My pleasure!

Dangschee

Danke schön, vielen Thank you Dank

Wos mägst?

Wie bitte? Würdest du das bitte wiederholen?

Excuse me? Would you please repeat that?

Host mi?!

Hast du jetzt endlich begriffen? (rhetorische Frage mit Nachdruck)

Did you understand?

Hock di her da!

Setz dich ruhig zu uns

Sit down with us

Do legst di nieda!

Donnerwetter (Ausdruck des Erstaunens)

Wow! For crying out loud!

An Guadn

Guten Appetit

Enjoy your meal

Bassd scho

passt schon, in Ordnung (Vorsicht: manchmal auch „Leck mich am Allerwertesten“)

It’s ok. But beware: Also used as “kiss my butt”

Ha?

Wie bitte? Was?

Excuse me? What?

Sei ma ned bäs

Nimm es mir nicht übel, sei mir nicht böse

Don’t hold it against me

I moan scho aa!

Ich bin der gleichen I agree with you Meinung

Ja mei

Je nach Tonlage Ausruf des Desinteresses, des Erstaunens oder der Anteilnahme

Mia wurscht!

Mir doch egal, inter- I don’t care essiert mich nicht

Woas i ned

Weiß ich nicht

Oh my God (may show disinterest, astonishment or care)

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Bavarian

German

English

mia

wir

we

Batzerl

ein kleines Stückchen

a little bit/a small piece

hoibad, hoib

halb

half

Schneizdiache

Taschentuch

handkerchief

Erdebbfe

Kartoffeln

potatoes

Bua

Junge, Bub, junger Mann

boy, young man

Madl, Deandl

Mädchen, junge Frau

girl, young woman

heid

heute

today

schee

schön

beautiful, nice

Lebakaas, Lewakaas

Leberkäse

Bavarian sausage

Fleischpflanzerl

Frikadelle, Bulette

hamburger

Dragerl, Dragl

Kasten mit Getränken (meistens Bier)

case of beverages, mostly beer

Dirndl

Traditionsgewand

traditional Bavarian dress

Spezi, Spezl

Guter Kumpel

good friend, buddy

Dusl

Glück

good luck

granteln

beleidigt sein, meckern, brummen

to be insulted, to gripe

Schau moi her do

Schau mal hier her, schau an

look here

Hund, Bazi

Schlitzohr

rascal

Aff, Depp, Hirsch

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Ape, idiot, stag (not always an insult, often a friendly way of addressing someone)

Laid, Laidl

Leute

people

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nüchtern (ja, auch sober das soll unter (even happens in Bayern vorkommen) Bavaria)

bsuffa, zua

besoffen, betrunken sein

drunk

g´wampert

dick, übergewichtig

fat

schnackseln

Liebe machen

to make love

Hendl, Gickerl

Brathuhn, Huhn

chicken, roast chicken

Here, we would like to address the most deadly sin at Bavarian fests: The wrong pronunciation of the word “Maß” (phonetically “Mass”), meaning a liter of beer. Although the word “Maß” does indeed go back to describing a measuring unit for a mug of beer (exactly one liter), it is pronounced with a short, hard “a” as in the German word “nass” (wet). If you do not pronounce it correctly, your Bavarian neighbors in the beer tent will not only laugh at you, they will also make a lot of jokes.

Additionally, you should never call a Bavarian farmer a “Bauer” (German word for farmer). In Bavaria, this word is regarded as an insult. The correct word to use is “Landwirt” (“land keeper”). Using the word “Saupreiss” (Sow Prussian) is a different story: It is a coy name for all persons that come from the other 15 federal states and do not speak Bavarian. But don’t worry, the word is not intended to be a true insult.

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Other common Bavarian words and phrases Following are a few more Bavarian words and phrases that you will surely hear when traveling through Bavaria and that belong into every Bavarian dictionary.

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Health

Lasting shine Expert tips for an effective and gentle nail care (djd/pt). If you want to do something good for your nails, you should regularly care for them. And that is not difficult either.

Some household remedies can prevent drying-out and chipping. Nail designer Irina Claus-Gutunoiu of Bio Sculpture has seven care tips.

And here they are: • Peeling and applying cream: Apply a peeling on your wet hands (available in drug stores and perfumeries), massage it in and rinse it off with lukewarm water. Applying cream to your hands and nails afterwards makes them softer and more resistant.

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Bathing and massaging: Bathe your hands once a week in lukewarm almond, olive, or jojoba oil. This replenishes your nails with oil and moisture. If they are brittle and dry, a massage with a special oil might help.

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Caring for your nails with a nail file: If you want to avoid injuries, you should care for your nails with a nail file rather than cutting them with nail scissors or nail clippers. They can cause small cuts in the nail. Emery boards and glass nail files are gentler than metal files.

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Avoiding ingrown nails: If you do not round your nails on the edges that much when you shorten them, you can avoid ingrown nails. Tip: Always file your nails in a straight motion from the edges to the center. Do not cut your cuticles, softly push them back with a cotton swab instead, or a special manicure tool made from wood or rubber.

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A bath in lukewarm oil and a subsequent massage provide the nails with moisture and oil.

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Dirt and chemicals: Dirt below the nails should not be removed with metal tools but with a soft nailbrush. If you wear gloves while doing your household chores, your nails will stay clean and won’t be negatively affected by cleansers or dishwater.

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The right nail polish remover: Nail polish removers containing acetone or alcohol are poison for your nails according to the German Skin and Allergy Aid because they withdraw oils from your nails that keep them strong and elastic. Therefore, you should better use solvent-free and oil emulsive nail polish removers.

A gentle outfit: To achieve a shiny look, experts gently push especially made stencils under the nails and then shape them with three or four layers of gel that contains caring substances.

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Many women suffer from recurring bladder infections.

Bladder infections: How to prevent them from becoming a recurring problem

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(djd). Aggravating cramps in the lower abdomen, a burning sensation when passing water and the constant sensation of having a full bladder? Bladder infections can be stressful. Fifty to seventy percent of all women suffer from a bladder infection at least once in their lifetime. Five to ten percent of those women experience recurring bladder infections. .

Generally, chronic and acute bladder infections are caused by enterobacteria, mostly E. coli. Chronic bladder infections are either caused by bacteria that keep infiltrating the urinary tract or by a previous infection that was not completely cured and flares up again. A goldenrod cure helps to stop such a boomerang effect.

Treating recurring bladder infections with genuine goldenrod Genuine goldenrod can be taken long-term if bladder infections keep recurring. The natural remedy has a diuretic effect, flushing out potential germs, preventing them from entering the bladder. Additionally, genuine goldenrod is anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and antispasmodic. Its constituent parts have a

potential healing effect on the mucous membrane of the bladder. Genuine goldenrod also helps to prevent the formation of urinary stones and their prestage, the so-called renal gravel.

Antibiotics: Curse or blessing?

Antibiotics effectively kill bacteria. Unfortunately, they do not only kill pathogenic germs, they also kill useful bacteria. If lactobacilli in the vagina are reduced, the environment in the vagina changes and becomes more basic. That allows pathogenic bacteria to transcend this barrier and infiltrate the urinary tract. Therefore, an antibiotics therapy can potentially lead to a bladder infection. Often, it is good enough to treat a bladder infection with natural remedies such as bearberries instead of taking antibiotics right away.

By the way: Hormonal changes, e.g. during menopause, can also promote the onset of a bladder infection because changes in the hormone level can also cause changes of the vaginal environment. Vaginal ointments, such as witch hazel, can be used to maintain a healthy vaginal flora.

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When modern life causes headaches How to handle health problems caused by stress

Headache patients should take time off to recover and relax.

Mainly women suffer from stress caused by multiple responsibilities such as job, household and family.

(djd). Modern life offers us many opportunities but also puts high demands on us: Timelines and pressure to perform dominate our work environment. At the same time, we strive to spend sufficient time with family, friends and our hobbies. Additionally, we have to deal with an immense amount of information, have to be permanently available and must deal with multi-tasking due to the ever present digitalization. Life is constantly getting faster and more complex, increasing physical and psychological stress.

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Prevent attacks If you regularly suffer from headaches caused by stress, you should take as many counter measures as you can to prevent attacks. It is extremely important that you make sure to have enough breaks and time to relax. Everybody has the chance to take small breaks or a little time off, e.g. for a short walk during lunch time, a soothing bath after work, a quiet hour on the sofa reading to your kids, or a relaxing yoga unit. Patients suffering from headaches should also make sure to drink a lot, get fresh air and forgo using smart phone, computer and tablet for two hours per day.

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Fast aid when suffering from a headache This combination causes headaches and migraine. Those who suffer from it, know that. In a recent poll, a quarter of those interviewed cited stress at work or at home as one of the main causes for his or her ailments. When a headache starts, fast and reliable aid is necessary. Germany‘s Migraine and Headache Association (DMKG) recommends a three-part combination of acetylsalicylic acid, paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen) and caffeine. This combination is available as an over the counter drug in pharmacies and works very effectively and quickly, thanks to the caffeine. Additionally, it can be used for regular headaches as well as for migraine headaches. Therefore, it is ideal, if you are in doubt about what you are suffering from.

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Simply rinsing off pollen (djd). If you are allergic to pollen and you have spent an entire day outdoors, you often suffer from the aftereffects throughout the night. Tiny pollen attach themselves to clothes, hair and nose and continue to affect your health at home. Here’s what you can do against it: 1. Change and wash or keep your clothes outside the apartment after engaging in outdoor activities.

2. Shower and wash your hair immediately after getting home. This rinses off pollen that have attached themselves to you.

3. Rinse your nose with salt water to remove pollen from your nasal mucous membranes. This can also reduce swelling. It’s easiest with a nasal douche, available at your pharmacy.

4. Hay fever patients should regularly stay informed about the current pollen counts in the air.

Spring make you want to go outside. However, sneezing spells and itching eyes are often waiting for allergy sufferers out there.

How to get through spring without sneezing How people allergic to pollen can reduce discomfort during outdoor activities

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The most common medication are antihistamines. Often, however, they do not provide complete relief or patients suffer from adverse reactions such as fatigue and dryness of the mouth.

The root extract of locoweed (astragalus) might be an alternative. "Astragalus extract helps in 89 percent of all cases,” says Hartmut Dorstewitz, MD, general practitioner and specialist for naturopathic treatment. "Additionally, the extract has an excellent tolerability.” The natural remedy decreases the sensitivity against pollen by counterbalancing the immune system’s reaction and thus reducing the allergy symptoms.

Tips for outdoor activities There are other protective measures allergy sufferers can take outdoors other than taking the appropriate medication. In the countryside, the amount of pollen is lowest in the evening, in the city in the morning. Outdoor training after a rain shower is less stressful because there are less pollen in the air.

If the amount of pollen in the air is very high, it might be better to go to a fitness studio and train inside than take a long bike tour through blooming meadows. If you experience coughing or shortness of breath while exercising, you should stop and, if necessary, see a physician.

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(djd). Finally, the time has come to be outdoors again. In spring, days get longer, temperatures rise, leaves turn green, enticing you to take a walk, ride your bike, go jogging or engage in many other outdoor activities. However, as people become active again, so do trees and plants which has a detrimental affect on people allergic to pollen. Tree pollen from poplar, willow, birch, beech, oak and pine, as well as pollen from dandelion and rapeseed cause running noses and tearing eyes.

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Spring Clean-Up: Prepare your car for spring A thorough cleaning helps to avoid unnecessary damages and costs

One tip through the car wash and that’s it! Many car owners prepare their car for spring in a pretty Spartan way. Sooner or later, this restraint will be costly. If you do not thoroughly and consequently remove the traces of winter such as salt or split, they can turn into small spots of rust.

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So if you want to start into the summer season well-prepared, you should first stop in the wash box before going through the automatic car wash. Using a steam cleaners is the best way to get into the smallest cracks to remove any damaging winter residues. This includes the bottom, the edges and folding of the doors, the trunk lid, engine hood and between the ventilation grills where often leaves have been collecting since fall.

Use a lot of water and feeling.

Like always, one rule also applies wash box: Hands off the engine compartment. Cleaning this part of the car should only be done by a specialist to avoid unnecessary damage to the electrics and the motor itself.

Checking the windshield wipers is also important. Here, frost and snow may have also left behind their traces.

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unnecessary weight increases fuel consumption. Then thoroughly vacuum the interior, moving the car seats into different positions, and finish by foam cleaning your seats.

Ensure proper ventilation while cleaning your car because moisture on the inside will condense on the windows. The windows should be thoroughly cleaned as well with a window cleaner. And if you also exchange your air conditioning filter, check your lights, the horn and whether all other functions of your car work correctly, you will start into the warm season safely and well-prepared.

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(dmd). When the first sun rays tickle your nose and all windows are opened widely, then the time has come for spring clean-up in and around your car. Taking care of your vehicle preserves its value and allows you to start safer, cheaper and happier into spring.

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Winter tires are mandatory in many countries: Violations can be costly If you get caught, fines can be as high as 5,000 Euro

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(dtd). If you still refuse to put winter tires on your car, you do not only put your safety at risk, you also run the risk of having to pay high fines. And you can’t escape them by going abroad either on the contrary: If you get caught, you can expect fines as high as 5,000 Euro. Following are the most important facts at a glance.

Austria is one of the most popular countries for skiers. And one of the most expensive ones for those who refuse to mount winter tires. While vehicle owners and drivers in Germany can expect fines up to 80 Euro and one point in the German Traffic Registry, our Austrian neighbors have to pay much more in extreme cases.

Although the basic fine (35 Euro) is relatively low compared to Germany, it can go up to 5,000 Euro if Austrian authorities determine that driving without winter tires endangers other drivers.

In Italy, fines are also much higher than in Germany. According to the German automobile club ADAC, driving without winter tires is fined with up to 338 Euro. However, regulations in Italy are more complicated but also more flexible than in Germany and only applicable on certain routes during certain weather conditions. The same applies to France where road signs indicate on which roads winter tires must be mounted if weather conditions require it.

In Switzerland, winter tires are not mandatory despite the high number of mountain roads. Nevertheless, Swiss traffic law also promotes safety. If you cause an accident or obstruct traffic because of bad tires, punishment ranges from a short revocation of your drivers license to imprisonment of up to three years.

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If you travel abroad without winter tires, you take a high risk.

Often forgotten and unchecked for years

Your vehicle’s first aid kit is a potential life-saver and should always be equipped to the latest standards

(dtd). It can save lives in the case of an emergency: The first aid kit is one of the most important utensils drivers must carry with them in their car. However, to make sure it is usable when needed, you should regularly take a look at it and check whether it still meets current requirements.

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German Traffic Law regulates what type of first aid items must be carried in a car. It states that vehicles with less than 22 passenger seats must carry a first aid kit. If you transport more passengers, needs two kits. If you get caught without a first aid kit in your car, you will be fined five Euro. If you take your car to the technical inspection and do not carry a first aid kit, it will get recorded as a minor deficiency.

While traffic law does not regulate which first aid items must be in the first aid kit, you should ensure that it is always completely filled and meets as many requirements as possible. Since 2015, all first aid kits sold meet the German DIN-standards set in 2014.

However, some of them have been lying around in cars for decades -completely forgotten.

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First aid kits produced after 1989 have an expiration date. Once that date has been reached, the content must be renewed and exchanged. First aid kits adhering to the 2014 standard, for example, must include a 14-part band aid set, a K-bandage set and two wet wipes for skin cleansing.

Although it isn’t a legal requirement, you should check the content of your first aid kit to see if it meets current DIN-regulations.

For information on what your first aid kit should contain, go to the ADAC webpage.

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Regularly checking your engine’s oil-level, keeps your engine running for a long time.

How to correctly check your oil-level (dtd). Whether it’s summer or winter - if you are driving with an insufficient amount of motor oil, you run the risk of severely damaging your engine. Modern cars automatically display when it is time to replenish oil. Owners of older vehicles, however, have to manually check the oil-level. Following is a tutorial on how to properly do that.

However, it is not only the oil-level that is important. Texture and color are also of significant important. If you want to manually check whether everything is okay, you have to follow some important rules. First, the motor should be lukewarm. After a long trip, let it cool down for at least five minutes, or drive around the block if your car has been parked for a while.

Engines need regular care and check-ups. If you take good care of your engine, you can use it longer. One of the most important aspects is to check the oil-level because the engine does not work properly without a sufficient amount of oil. Careless drivers risk severe damage.

It is also important that your car is parked on flat ground so the liquid is not swashed in one direction, causing a false reading.

Taking a look into your car’s manual tells you where the oil dipstick is located. Make sure you have paper towels readily available before checking the oil. They are usually available at every gas pump.

First, slowly take out the oil dipstick and wipe it off. Then, carefully insert and take it out again. There are two markings at the lower end of the dipstick. The oil-level should be in-between those two markings, ideally in the middle of the two markings or higher. However, if it is closer to the lower marking, you should replenish it. Before doing that, however, take another look into the manual to ensure the oil you use has the right grade. If you use the wrong grade of oil, you risk damaging your engine.

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Circle safely The most important traffic circle rules

The whole purpose of traffic circles is to keep traffic flowing and increase safety when two or more streets intersect. Traffic experts have identified eight points of conflict in a traffic circle that can lead to accidents. That is significantly less than the 32 that are being associated with a regular intersection. The reduced speed and the abolition of left turning lanes provide more safety, according to the ADAC. However, accidents still occur and that is mostly caused by drivers neglecting to follow the rules: Many don’t know how to correctly use the turn signal when driving in a traffic circle. According to German Traffic Law, you are not allowed to use your turn signal when entering a traffic circle but are obliged to turn it on when exiting. If you get caught violating that regulation, you will be fined ten Euro.

The right of way in a traffic circle is also clearly defined: Vehicles in the traffic circle have the right of way. Therefore, you should already reduces your speed when approaching a traffic circle. When exiting, bicyclists have the right of way. Additionally, drivers exiting a traffic circle are expected to pay special attention to pedestrians and stop, if necessary.

When driving through a traffic circle with multiple lanes, those wishing to take the first or second exit, should move into the right lane while those circling longer, should use the inner lane. It is always important to pay attention to those traveling in the outer lane. If you wish to exit and cannot change into the right lane on time, it is safer to circle one more time.

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(dmd). Traffic circles are the modern and better intersections. They are safer and reduce the number of traffic accidents if drivers follow the rules when driving through them. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Following is a summary of the important rules.

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Audi A4 Named 2018 Cars.com Luxury Car of the Year • • •

2018 A4 awarded Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com at North American International Auto Show in Detroit Vehicles evaluated based on quality, innovation and value Cars.com editors praised A4 for “luxurious trimmings, chassis dynamics, spacious interiors and well-executed electronics”

The 2018 Audi A4 has been named the 2018 Luxury Car of the Year by Cars.com at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The annual award is presented as part of the 2018 Cars.com Best of Awards, with vehicles judged on quality, innovation and value. Cars.com editors praised the Audi A4 for its “balance of sport, luxury, function, amenities, quality and comfort” in the compact luxury sedan category.

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“The versatility and competency of the A4 is unshakable, and combined with unwavering interior material quality, the A4 remains an outstanding luxury car,” said Cars.com editors.

Cars.com editors also praised the “luxurious trimmings, chassis dynamics, spacious interiors and well-executed electronics” of the 2018 A4, in addition to its breadth of variants.

The A4 sedan is available with a 2.0-liter TFSI® with FWD, quattro® or quattro with manual transmission. The S4 sedan is available with a 3.0-liter TFSI®. In addition, the A4 allroad with 2.0T engine offers the driving dynamics of the A4 sedan with the versatility of a wagon.

As one of the brand’s bestselling models, the A4 line represents the best in design, driving dynamics, infotainment and available driver assistance systems.

The A4 interior features driver-focused technologies such as the available Audi virtual cockpit and standard Audi smartphone interface for compatible devices that supports Apple CarPlay™ and Google™ Android Auto integration. Advanced driver assistance systems such as standard Audi pre sense city® and available adaptive cruise control with stop & go and traffic jam assist help drivers navigate the road with increased confidence.

Cars.com Best of Awards include six categories: Best of 2018, Best Pickup Truck of 2018, Eco-Friendly Car of the Year, Family Car of the Year, Luxury Car of the Year and Most Fun-to-Drive Car of the Year. To be eligible, the vehicle must be a 2018 model and excel in three key criteria: quality, innovation and value. Pickup trucks are judged on power, capability and value. To qualify for the top award – Best of 2018 – models must be all-new or fully redesigned.

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BMW Announces the new 2018 BMW 4 Series BMW announced updates to the 2018 BMW 4 Series. Available in three distinct body variants, the BMW 4 Series embodies the very essence of dynamics and aesthetic appeal in the premium segment. “The arrival of the first BMW 4 Series marked the beginning of a new era for BMW. The Coupe, Convertible and later the Gran Coupe signposted their ‘extra portion’ of dynamism, elegance and exclusiveness over the BMW 3 Series with their own designation. The model update distinguishes the 4 Series cars even more clearly from their sister model series and ensures that this ‘extra portion’ makes its presence felt both inside and out” Karim Habib, Head of Design BMW Automobiles. The 2018 BMW 4 Series, Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe will be available as 430i, 440i xDrive models starting March 2017. Pricing will be announced closer to the vehicle launch.

qualities. With a notably wider stance and longer wheelbase than its predecessor, the body of the BMW 4 Series Coupe has a low-slung silhouette with sporty, elongated lines. Sporting the brand’s trademark short overhangs, a long hood and a passenger compartment set back with a flowing roof line, the BMW 4 Series Coupe boasts a perfectly composed design language, while still offering high levels of everyday practicality.

The BMW 4 Series Coupe.

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The BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe.

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The BMW 4 Series Design.

“The maxim guiding the BMW 4 Series model update was ‘stick to the proven formula but add extra richness to the cars’ character’. That’s why the exterior design shines the spotlight most brightly on the dynamic and elegant qualities of the BMW 4 Series family” Domagoj Dukec, Head of Exterior Design BMW Automobiles.

Styling cues derived from the spectacular BMW Concept 4 Series Coupe from 2012 are clearly visible in the design of the new BMW 4 Series, with the new models including elements such as hexagonally shaped full-LED headlights, a large air intake with eye-catching bars and full-LED rear lights. The restyled nose of the BMW 4 Series expresses the model range’s dynamic overall personality to great effect.

Crisp contours alternate with expansive surfaces to create a broad, sharply-contoured front end of three-dimensional muscularity that hugs the road in sporting fashion. The defining feature at the front of the new BMW 4 Series is an unbroken central air intake that increases in size towards the outer edges, lending the entire nose section a more imposing presence and a greater sense of width. Standard Sport line features high gloss black finish surroundings enhancing the vehicles powerful and sporty character.

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The driving experience in all BMW 4 Series models is rooted in a fine blend of sharp sporting performance and superb ride comfort. The BMW 4 Series has a lower center of gravity than the BMW 3 Series (Coupe: -1.6 inches, Gran Coupe: -1.2 inches, Convertible: -0.8 inches), a wider track at the front (+0.5 inches) and rear (0.9 inches), plus specially configured kinematics, giving it all the ingredients needed for even more agile handling.

Wireless smartphone charging and Wi-Fi hotspot.

Compatible smartphones can be charged in the BMW 4 Series wirelessly. The inductive charging tray is located in the center armrest and establishes a wireless connection between the smartphone and the car’s external aerial for improved telephone reception, particularly in areas with a weak signal. Wireless Charging also includes a Wi-Fi hotspot – which provides high-speed in-car internet access for up to ten mobile devices – plus two USB ports in the center console. Thanks to their current ratings of 2 amps each, both USB ports are also suitable for charging tablets.

Apple CarPlay is available as an option, allowing optimum integration of an Apple iPhone in the new BMW 4 Series models.

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A Star is reborn: 50th Anniversary Ford Mustang Bullitt Revives Silver Screen Legend with new Levels of Power •

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New limited-edition Mustang Bullitt features retuned 5.0-liter V8 engine that packs at least 475 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of torque and tops out at 163 mph New version salutes 1968 movie car with effortlessly cool appearance, available classic Dark Highland Green exterior paint and subtle chrome accents; interior highlights include 12-inch all-digital LCD instrument cluster and available RECARO® black leather-trimmed seats with unique green accent stitching Original 1968 Mustang GT fastback that starred alongside Steve McQueen in award-winning movie “Bullitt” drives onto Ford stage at North American International Auto Show, ending 40-year mystery about the film car’s whereabouts

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Celebrating the 50th anniversary of iconic movie “Bullitt” and its fan-favorite San Francisco car chase, Ford introduces the new cool and powerful 2019 Mustang Bullitt.

Third-generation member of the McQueen family, Molly, starred in a special movie of her own introducing the new third-generation Bullitt at the North American International Auto Show. In the film, Molly races a new Mustang Bullitt through a parking structure battling a Dodge Charger for the final free space.

Helping it win that particular spot was the Bullitt’s upgraded 5.0-liter V8 engine that will deliver at least 475 horsepower and

420 lb.-ft. of torque, pushing the new Bullitt to a top speed of 163 mph – an 8 mph increase versus the latest Mustang GT. Special Edition As a special-edition model due out this summer – the all-new Mustang Bullitt is equipped with a manual transmission, and the gear shifter features a white cue ball shift knob as a nod to the original. The vehicle packages all Mustang GT Premium and Performance Package content into a vehicle that maintains the original Bullitt’s understated persona.

An active valve performance exhaust system is standard with new Black NitroPlate™ exhaust tips, and retuned to give the car a signature burble, as well as new Open Air Induction System and Shelby GT350 intake manifold with 87mm throttle bodies and powertrain control module calibration for optimal performance.

Other standard equipment includes a heated leather steering wheel and a 12-inch all-digital LCD instrument cluster, identical in function to the cluster introduced on 2018 Mustang, but with a unique Bullitt welcome screen that starts in green with an image of the car rather than the pony.

“This new Bullitt is, as Steve McQueen was, effortlessly cool,” said Darrell Behmer, Mustang chief designer. “As a designer, it’s my favorite Mustang – devoid of stripes, spoilers and Bavarian Times | 26

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The Original

Two identical 1968 Mustang GT fastbacks were used in the filming of the classic Warner Bros. movie “Bullitt” that debuted in theaters on Oct. 17, 1968. After filming, the cars went their separate ways: the hero vehicle driven by McQueen in the movie was sold by Warner Bros. to a private buyer, and the other – used in many of the jumps during the famous chase scene – was sent to a salvage yard. That jumper vehicle resurfaced in Baja, California, in early 2017, but the other was lost to history.

Until now.

Sean Kiernan, owner of the hero vehicle, inherited the car in 2014 from his late father, Robert, who had purchased the vehicle in 1974. To fulfill his family’s lifelong dream, Sean contacted Ford and the two parties worked together to reveal his movie star car alongside the allnew 2019 Mustang Bullitt at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

badges. It doesn’t need to scream about anything – it’s just cool.”

Exterior paint choices are limited to Shadow Black and the classic Dark Highland Green – as worn in the movie. Other features that pay tribute to the car McQueen drove are subtle chrome accents around the grille and front windows, classic torque thrust 19-inch aluminum wheels, red painted Brembo™ brakes, and a unique black front grille. Inside and out, the vehicle uses minimal badging; only the circular faux gas cap Bullitt logo on the rear center is visible on the exterior.

The leather-trimmed interior features unique green accent stitching on the dashboard, door panels, center console and seats.

Aside from the two exterior paint choices, Mustang Bullitt buyers are limited to three factory-installed options: Bullitt Electronics Package includes navigation, driver memory seats and mirrors, upgraded sound system and Blind Spot Information System with Cross-Traffic Alert that can alert customers of vehicles detected in difficult-to-see places.

MagneRide® semi-active suspension system optimizes driving performance.

RECARO® black leather-trimmed seats “When making a Bullitt, there are certain things it absolutely must have,” said Carl Widmann, Mustang chief engineer. “It has to have the right attitude, it has to be unique in some way from a Mustang GT, and more than anything, it has to be bad ass.”

That reputation was born after a Mustang GT fastback played a prominent role in the 1968 movie, and most notably in a chase scene that set new standards in filmmaking. The film’s nearly 10-minute-long sequence followed McQueen chasing down two hitmen in his Mustang through the streets of San Francisco.

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“You know, it was never our intention to keep this car a secret from everybody,” Sean said. “It just kind of happened with life. I’m just completely buzzing to join with Ford and the new Bullitt and show this car to the world on one of the biggest stages there is.”

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Ford F-150 the favorite vehicle of America’s Military

Ford F-150 has again been named most popular vehicle among America’s active and retired military service members, according to an analysis of former and active-duty military personnel using United Services Automobile Association’s car buying service.

This honor reflects 41 years of Ford’s uncompromising commitment to quality, durability and resilience with F-Series as America’s best-selling truck and 36 years as America’s best-selling vehicle.

Photo Credit: Ford USA

According to Jimmy Spears, auto analyst for USAA, a financial services group, Ford F-150 was the No. 1 purchase choice across all branches of the U.S. military last year.

“We are proud and humbled that those who protect and defend our country choose Ford F-Series,” said Todd Eckert, Ford truck group marketing manager. “F-150’s high-strength, military-grade, aluminum-alloy body is designed to serve customers who are used to performing in the harshest of environments and who rely

on the capability, durability, and functionality delivered consistently by Built Ford Tough.”

This is the latest accolade for the new 2018 F-150 lineup, which earned 2018 Truck of Texas and 2018 Motor Trend Truck of the Year recognitions, along with the 2018 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award for the fourth year in a row.

USAA is sponsoring military day at the Washington, D.C. auto show.

(Ford USA)

Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4² wins 2018 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award Since it was originally conceived in 1979 as a vehicle to be used primarily in tough off-road terrain, the G-Class has remained an icon in and of itself. The Mercedes-Benz G550 4x42 is the most capable G-Class ever, boasting innovative portal axles, three locking differentials, a ground clearance of more than 17" and a 4.0L V8 biturbo engine. MotorWeek has named the MercedesBenz G550 4x42 the 'Best Dream Machine' among their 2018 Drivers' Choice Awards.

One of the auto industry's most coveted honors, the MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards were announced at the largest consumer-driven auto show in North America, the 2018 Chicago Auto Show. In selecting the annual Drivers' Choice Awards, MotorWeek's editorial staff evaluates more than 150 cars, trucks and sports utility vehicles every year. Winners are chosen based on driving performance, technology, practicality, fuel efficiency and value for the dollar.

"What makes the Mercedes-Benz G550 4x4² a MotorWeek Best Dream Machine is that it is not only outrageous to see, but far more importantly it's a way for Mercedes-Benz engineers to showcase what the brand is truly capable of. Driving it, owners

can enjoy their labor of love, on or off road, in one of the most amazing vehicles we've ever driven," says MotorWeek creator and host, John Davis.

First offered for the U.S. market in 2017, the G550 4x42 offers unprecedented amounts of off-road capability, even in comparison with the G550, and boasts a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine that produces 416 hp and 450 lb-ft. Unlike a conventional axle, the portal axles found on the 4x42 allow for axle input and the wheel center to be two drastically different heights. By utilizing a series of gears similar to those found in a transmission, power is transferred from the G-Class' rigid axles downward to the wheel hub. These portal axles have afforded the 4x42 the ability to off-road where even heavily-modified off-road vehicles wouldn't dare thanks to massive ground clearance, fording depth, approach, departure and breakover angles.

An episode of MotorWeek featuring the Mercedes-Benz G550 4x42 is currently scheduled to air on public television stations beginning February 10th – check your local listings to tune in.

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2018 GMC Terrain Starts at $25,970 Premium compact SUV offers more value with new design, more premium features

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Pricing for the all-new 2018 Terrain will start at an MSRP of $25,970 when it goes on sale this summer, GMC announced today.

The all-new Terrain offers greater refinement and versatility to adapt to customers’ unique needs, and it’s packed with more available features and advanced safety technologies than ever before. Three all-new turbocharged engines, leading with a 2.0L at launch — followed later with a 1.5L and an available 1.6L turbo-diesel — provide more choices when it comes to performance, efficiency and capability.

“Terrain helped define the premium compact SUV segment and the all-new 2018 model elevates it with a stronger roster of standard and available features,” said Duncan Aldred, vice president of Global GMC. “GMC’s proven SUV experience makes it a more compelling choice than ever, with a strong blend of design, functionality and engineering excellence.” The all-new GMC Terrain provides great value in packaging with a

host of standard premium features, including a new 170-hp, 1.5L turbo engine paired with a new nine-speed automatic transmission; driver-controllable Traction Select system; signature LED daytime running lamps and taillamps; leather-wrapped steering wheel; flat-folding front passenger seat; and keyless open and start.

The Terrain Denali raises the bar even further to add a standard 252-hp, 2.0L turbo engine; 19-inch ultra-bright machined aluminum wheels; LED headlamps; heated leather-wrapped steering wheel; hands-free power programmable liftgate; an 8-inch diagonal infotainment system with navigation; Bose premium seven-speaker audio system; and a suite of standard safety features that includes: • Side Blind Zone Alert with Lane Change Alert • Rear Cross Traffic Alert • Rear Park Assist • Safety Alert Seat

(GMC / General Motors)

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Volvo XC60 Named Chicago News 2018 SUV/Crossover of the Year The all-new Volvo XC60 luxury SUV is the Chicago News 2018 SUV/Crossover of the Year. Editors presented the trophy to Volvo at the Chicago Auto Show today.

The award comes on the heels of the XC60 being named 2018 North American Utility of the Year and Detroit Free Press Utility of the Year, besting a long list of other new models from European, Asian, and domestic carmakers for both accolades.

"Our award for the SUV/Crossover of the Year goes to the sophisticated XC60, the muscular T8 hybrid,” said Jason Saini, pro race car driver and Chicago News automotive writer and host.

“As the rest of the new Volvo line-up, it boasts a lot of safety features, including radar cruise control and autopilot semi-autonomous capabilities. It’s a hint of what driving will be like in the future, and a key component to Volvo’s safety commitment.”

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Anders Gustafsson, President and CEO, Volvo Car USA, said, “As our most popular model it’s so important that the XC60 continues to get recognition from even local media like Chicago News. We hope others will appreciate the safety, technology, design and value the XC60 delivers.”

All-new XC60 in detail Completely redesigned for 2018 the XC60 is an SUV not designed to look down on others, but to drive. The exterior has an athletic stance thanks to Volvo’s Scalable Product Architecture platform (SPA) with exquisite details including signature Thor’s Hammer headlights.

The interior is a masterful composition of well-resolved architecture, beautiful materials and the very latest technology - all perfectly blended together. The XC60 provides a true Scandinavian experience which will make Volvo customers feel special.

The XC60 seats five and features all the safety of a Volvo. Pricing starts at $41,500.

Features like a standard 9-inch tablet-like touch screen, available driftwood-inspired wood trim, and integrated mobile device storage under the second row seats are unique to XC60.

The XC60 is available with a wide range of powertrains including the award-winning T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid at the top of the powertrain range delivering 400-horsepower and an EPA-rated economy of 56 mpg equivalent.

The new XC60, one of the safest cars ever made, is fully-loaded with new technology. Steer Assist has been added to the groundbreaking City Safety system. A new safety system called Oncoming Lane Mitigation uses steer assist to help mitigate head-on collisions, while Volvo’s Blind Spot Indication System (BLIS) now uses Steer Assist functionality to reduce the risk of lane-changing collisions.

Pilot Assist, Volvo’s advanced semi-autonomous driver assistance system, which takes care of steering, acceleration and braking on well-marked roads up to 80 mph, is available in the new XC60 as an option.

Volvo Cars’ driver infotainment and connected services offer, Sensus, and the Volvo On Call app both receive a graphical update with improved usability. Smartphone integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is also available.

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Local event tips LOCAL EVENTS Sat, Mar 24, 2018 12:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.

Tattoo & Piercing Convention Tattoo & Piercing convention at the Amberg Congress Centrum. The event will also include live music and tattoo contests. Tickets are avaible at the door and cost €10.

Action day: “Fit into Spring”

Stadtmarketing will also turn the square in front of the Old Town Hall into an Easter landscape to put visitors in the mood for Easter and provides entertainment for the youngest visitors. A visit by the Stadtmarketing Easter bunny, a face painting and crafts booth, and a carousel will make kids’ eyes whine. Additionally, the weekly farmers’ market offers fresh fruit and vegetables and many specialties produced by regional farmers.

The shops downtown invite visitors to go on a shopping spree and present attractive seasonal sales.

For more information about the event go to www.stadtmarketing-weiden.de

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Sat, Mar 31–Apr 15 2018 Nürnberger Frühlingsfest LOCATION: Dutzenteich, Nuremberg Fri, Apr 27–Sun, May 06 2018 Frühlingsfest Weiden LOCATION: Conrad-Röntgen-Straße 34, 92637 Weiden Sat, May 10–May 27 2018 Regensburger Dult more information at www.r-dult.com Sat, May 19, 2018 12:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.

Foodtruck Event (Weiden) Due to the great success last year, the city marketing association is organizing a third Foodtruck Event in 2018. Many different foodtrucks are going to offer a variety of dishes. The event will take place on the “Naabwiesen” parking lot on Saturday, May 19th, 2018.

Fri, May 25, 2018 7:00 p.m.

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Stores open on Sunday in Weiden Weiden, Germany -- A large number of merchants invite you to go on a Sunday shopping spree in Weiden’s beautiful downtown.

Apart from a large variety of goods offered at the many booths downtown, visitors may also take a stroll and shop in many stores throughout town.

The program put on by Stadtmarketing Weiden in front of the Old Town Hall provides entertainment for young and old. Market opening hours: 10.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Store hours: 1 to 6 p.m. | by Stadtmarketing Weiden

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Weiden, Germany -- Stadtmarketing Weiden hosts its action day “Fit into Spring” on March 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and invites participants to exercise together, exchange tips and provides lots of information regarding fitness, health, leisure time activities, biking and driving.

Grafenwoehr, Germany -- Thanks to the training area, military music has a tradition in Grafenwoehr, panning more than a hundred years. Therefore, the city of Grafenwoehr hosts a charity concert by the German Army Reservist Band Oberpfalz on Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m. in Grafenwoehr’s Stadthalle. The first part f the concert features classic, symphonic music, famous military marches and instrumental soli.

The second part features swing rhythms, Big Band classics

and songs performed by singer Ottilie Niebauer. Admission is free, donations are welcome.

On Sunday, April 22 at 4 p.m. the city of Grafenwoehr opens the natural stage on Schönberg mountain with a concert by a Korean women’s choir, presented by Benno Englhart. | by City of Grafenwoehr

Easter Bunny hides eggs in city park Knights of Columbus and Citizens’ Association host Easter egg hunt Grafenwoehr, Germany -- The Knights of Columbus and the Citizens’ Association Grafenwoehr-Eschenbach-Pressath host their sixth Easter egg hunt in Grafenwoehr’s city park on Saturday, March 31 2018 at 1 p.m. Eggs and sweets will be hidden in the park. All kids, ages 12 and below are invited.

To give every kid a chance to find something, each kid may take home three eggs. There will be small prizes as well.

Some Easter bunnies and some eggs contain raffle tickets.

Kids should turn them in at the pavilion to claim their prizes.

There will be a special search area for children ages 6 and below.

Kids can only access city park from Untere Torstraße where the pavilion is located. The event will take place come rain or shine.

Easter market in the museum Grafenwoehr, Germany -- An arts and crafts Easter market will be held on Sunday, March 18 from noon to 6 p.m. in the Culture- and Military Museum Grafenwoehr. Craftsmen will offer decorations, jewelry, wellness goods, Easter candles and Easter eggs in the museum’s courtyard. Visitors can watch the craftsmen at work. Wine, coffee, cake and the first bratwursts of the season will be offered, Kids are invited to craft their own Easter candles. Admission is free.

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Musical spring in Grafenwoehr

Sat, May 26, 2018 8:00 p.m.

Beach Party in Dießfurt w/ DJ's Madkingz and Wakefield GARRISON EVENTS Thu, May 17, 2018 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.

Red Cross New Volunteer Orientation Interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer? Join us for one of our New Volunteer Orientations! Get started today by completing a volunteer application (link pasted below), and then come see us every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Grafenwoehr USO, and every 3rd Thursday of the month at the Vilseck Red Cross office. We look forward to seeing you there!; Location: Vilseck Red Cross office bldg. 162, https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/ Mon, May 21, 2018 KONTAKT Club: Monthly Stammtisch (Hohenfels) KONTACT-Outreach Club's monthly Stammtisch, The Stammtisch is the perfect way to get started and learn more about the Hohenfels KONTAKT Club. LOCATION: Landgasthof Schnaus in Oberpfaundorf (GPS: Dorfstraße 42, 93176 Beratzhausen), For more, call 017680003950, email info@kontaktclub-hohenfels.org or visit www.kontaktclub-hohenfels.org.

MWR EVENTS Easter Egg Hunt Mar 30, 2018 LOCATION: Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation - RC600 Tank Road Tower Barracks Family and MWR and USO are bringing a community Easter Egg Hunt for all ages to Wild B.O.A.R. Outdoor Recreation! Find empty Easter eggs to turn in for prizes, with a chance to win something big.

Apr 7, 2018 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

6th Annual Rugged Terrain Obstacle Run $25/individual, $20/person on 4-10 member team; Open to ID card holders and NATO Forces 18 years of age and older; LOCATION: Physical Fitness Center - Tower Barracks - B170 Gettysburg Avenue Tower Barracks May 11, 2018 12 p.m.–6 p.m.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day LOCATION: Libraries. Since 1984, the Friday before Mothers’ Day has been designated as Military Spouse Appreciation Day. The Libraries use this day to say a big ‘THANK YOU’ to military spouses for supporting our nation’s troops.

May 12, 2018 8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Functional Fitness Challenge LOCATION: Physical Fitness Center - Tower Barracks This challenge is open to all and designed to challenge your fitness while having fun and a way to strengthen our community of local athlete. Men and Female Categories - 5 Challenging discipline that will test your physical and mental limits.

May 24, 2018 6:30 a.m.–8 a.m. – Run to Honor LOCATION: Rose Barracks Exchange Parking Lot and Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center Dedicate your Strong B.A.N.D.S. run to the Fallen and Surviving Families.

This year, participate at either the Tower Barracks Physical Fitness Center or the Rose Barracks AAFES Parking Lot. For more information and to pre-register, please contact Sports & Fitness at DSN 475-8207, CIV 09641-83-8207 35 | Bavarian Times

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Numbers = Zahlen

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zero = Null one = Eins (ein,eine) two = Zwei three = Drei four = Vier five = Fünf six = Sechs seven = Sieben eight = Acht nine = Neun ten = Zehn eleven = Elf twelve = Zwölf thirteen = Dreizehn fourteen = Vierzehn fifteen = Fünfzehn sixteen = Sechzehn seventeen = Siebzehn eighteen = Achtzehn nineteen = Neunzehn twenty = Zwanzig twenty one = Einundzwanzig

Shopping/Dining = Einkaufen/Essen How much does this cost? = Wieviel kostet das?

What is this? = Was ist das?

I‘ll buy it. = Ich nehme es.

I would like to buy ... = Ich möchte ... kaufen.

Do you have ... = Haben Sie ...

Do you accept credit cards? = Akzeptieren/Nehmen

Sie Kreditkarten?

Open = Auf, offen Closed = geschlossen Postcard = die Postkarte Stamps = die Briefmarke, Briefmarken A little = Wenig, ein bißchen A lot = Sehr viel All = Alles (6588 bytes) Breakfast = das Frühstück Lunch = das Mittagessen Dinner = das Abendessen Vegetarian = vegetarisch Kosher = koscher Cheers! = Prost!

Please bring the bill. = Die Rechnung, bitte.

Zahlen, bitte.

Bread = das Brot Beverage = das Getränk Coffee = der Kaffee Tea = der Tee Juice = der Saft Water = das Wasser Beer = das Bier Wine = der Wein Salt = das Salz Pepper = der Pfeffer Meat = das Fleisch Beef = das Rindfleisch Pork = das Schweinefleisch Fish = der Fisch Poultry = das Geflügel Vegetable = das Gemüse Fruit = die Frucht, das Obst Potato = die Kartoffel Salad = der Salat Dessert = der Nachtisch, das Dessert Ice cream = das Speiseeis, das Eis

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Places = Orte

Travel = Reise Where is ...? = Wo ist ...?

How much is the fare? = Wieviel kostet die Fahrkarte?

Ticket = die Fahrkarte One ticket to ..., please. = Eine Fahrkarte nach ..., Where are you going? = Wohin gehen Sie? Where do you live? = Wo wohnen Sie? Train = die Bahn, der Zug Bus = der Bus Subway, Underground = die U-Bahn Airport = der Flughafen Train station = der Bahnhof Bus station = der Busbahnhof Subway station, Underground station = der U-Bahnhof Departure = die Abfahrt Arrival = die Ankunft Car rental agency = Autovermietung Parking = Parken

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Post office = die Post Museum = das Museum Bank = die Bank Police station = Polizeiwache, Polizeirevier Hospital = das Krankenhaus Pharmacy, Chemists = die Apotheke Store, Shop = das Geschäft Restaurant = Gaststätte, das Restaurant School = die Schule Church = die Kirche Restrooms = das WC, die Toilette Street = die Straße Square = der Platz Mountain = der Berg Hill = der Hügel Valley = das Tal Ocean = der Ozean Lake = der See River = der Fluß Swimming Pool = das Schwimmbad Tower = der Turm Bridge = die Brücke

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The most popular amusement parks in Germany

The Heide Park Resort offers a variety of ways to spend an adventurous day with the entire family in the 850.000 square-meter-park in the Lüneburger Heide.

Have you ever been on a roller coaster, going through the loops at 120 km per hour, jumped down a freefall or into thee giant mouth of a monster octopus? Have you ever taken a ride with your kids in a washing trough or been on a safari in your own car? If not, then it’s about time! Germany’s amusement parks offer a lot of fun and action for the entire family.

Magical countries and theme worlds Germany’s amusement parks provide you with an opportunity to experience things you only see in films, or would have to travel to far away places for. Whether you want to discover China, Mexico or Africa, or take a trip to fairies, pirates or into the future, the theme parks portray the real world and fantasy worlds with a lot of attention to detail.

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Additionally, rides offer excitement and pure adrenaline kicks.

Whether it is a ride on the highest wooden roller coaster worldwide, a fast dive in to a wild water vortex, or a scary ride in the Dark Ride -- Germany’s amusement parks offer superlative action.

or the most spectacular ride, they are simply special because of their themes such as the Legoland which features miniature towns and countries, or the Movie Park Germany which focuses on the world of movies.

Unique ways to spend the night Most parks are so huge that a two-day stay is worth your while.

They offer less expensive two-day-tickets and accommodations, most of which are somewhat different from a regular hotel such as the pirate-style hotel Port Royal at Holiday Park Plopsa, or the African theme hotel Matamba in Phantasialand.

Germany’s eleven most popular amusement parks Germany offers a large variety of amusement parks and attractions. If you do not want to drive far, there is surely something close by your home. Following is all you need to now about the ten best amusement parks in Germany:

Sometimes quiet However, it does not always have to be higher, faster or further.

Parks and animal compounds, such as the Serengeti Park, can be attractive as well. Fairytale-like or acrobatic shows allow you to relax while sitting down while still experiencing exciting things such as the wet stunt show on the giant lake at the Holiday Park.

Holiday Park Plopsa Up high and down low is the motto of the BigFM Expedition GeForce roller coaster with a speed of up to 120 km per hour and the Anubis Free Fall Tower in this park. Apart from action for adults, it also offers a lot of attractions for kids in Holly’s Kinderland. The holiday park is also for its water(ski) show on the 30,000 square meter-lake, and its reptile show. The park also features Wickie, Bee Maja and the dragon Tabaluga who support the park’s mascot Holly, a parrot, in the park.

Parks that cover a market niche Some parks do not only count on offering the best show ever

Location: Haßloch (Rhineland-Palatinate) Size: 40 hectares Bavarian Times | 38

events travel Many life-size PLAYMOBIL play sets on an area that covers 90.000 square meters invite kids to play and climb.

Heide Park Resort the wooden roller coaster Colossos is a special highlight among the 39 rides at Heide Park. It still is the fifth highest wooden roller coaster in the world with a height of 52 meters. another superlative is the freefall tower Scream with a height of 103 meters and a drop height of 71 meters at a speed of 98 km per hour.

New highlights include the octopus featuring a lot of horror and scary items and the first dive coaster in Germany, a free fall into the octopus’ mouth. If one day isn’t enough, you can spend the night in the holiday camp or book a luxurious cabin at the Port Royal hotel.

Location: Soltau (Lower Saxony) Size: 85 hectares Admission fees starts at: 29 Euro to 46 Euro (kids 3+ and adults) Opening hours: 10 a.m.–5/6 p.m., April to November Homepage: http://www.heide-park.de

Serengeti Park The Serengeti Park features four different areas: Two are exclusively dedicated to animals, one that combines animals and attractions, and a fourth one that is an amusement park. An expedition offers the flair of a safari with lions, elephants, tigers, kangaroos 39 | Bavarian Times

and camels and can be taken by car or in a bus. The four white tigers are a special highlight. The monkey land features 20 different monkey species, and in the water land geese, swans and ducks mix with a wild water run and a giant swing boat. The amusement park offers 40 rides to include a roller coaster and a Ferris wheel.

Location: Hodenhagen (Lower Saxony) Size: 200 hectares Admission fees: 27.50 Euro (Kids, age 12 or younger), 34.50 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 9.30/10 a.m.–5/6/6.30 p.m., March to November Homepage: http://www.serengeti-park.de

Adventure park Tripsdrill Tripsdrill adventure park is a truly Swabian amusement park with just one theme: Swabia around 1880. An elevated railway of cradles, washing trough rafting or a wild water run in a bath tub are some of the park’s attractions. You can enjoy high speed in the wooden roller coaster Mammut (mammoth). If this is too fast for you, you can also pay a visit to the nearby deer park.

Ort: Cleebronn (Baden-Wuerttemberg) Size: 77 hectares Admission fees: 27 Euro (Kids, age 11 or younger), 31.50 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m., April to November Homepage: http://www.tripsdrill.de Continued on page 40

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Admission fees: adults 32.99 Euro (kids smaller than 1 meter: 10.99 Euro) Opening hours: 10 a.m.–5.30/6 p.m., April to November Homepage: http://www.plopsa.be/holiday-park/de

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The Europa Park is located in the center of Europe between the Black Forest and the Vosges. Every year, more than five million people visit the park and enjoy its more than 100 attractions and shows.

Belantis Belantis offers its visitors 35 attractions and three shows in seven theme areas, ranging from mythical to adventure scenarios. They include: Belantis Palace, the valley of the pharaohs, the beach of Gods, the land of the dukes, the island of the knights, the coast of the explorers, the prairie of the Indians, and the land of the sun temples. The latter features the roller coaster Huracan with a free fall from 32 meters and five loops. Another spectacular attraction is the wild water run “Curse of the Pharaoh” where you go slide down from a huge pyramid.

Africa in the Lüneburger Heide: You can visit an animal park with 1,500 exotic animals and an amusement park with more than 40 rides and several shows on an area that covers 220 hectares. The Serengeti Park is unique in Europe.

Phantasialand The spectrum of Phantasialand ranges from fairy tales, fantasy and science fiction to theme areas like Africa, China or Hawaii. You can spend the night in the Feng-Shui-hotel Ling Bao, the African adventure hotel Matamba, in the less expensive Smokey’s Digger Camp, or in the Berggeist (mountain ghost) Hotel, a hotel that only serves breakfast. Phantasialand‘s attractions include the Black Mamba roller coaster in the “Deep in Africa”-section, the fast Wild West mine train Colorado Adventure, the world’s longest indoor roller coaster Temple of the Night Hawk and Mouse au Chocolat, a dark ride, where the goal is to shoot mice using pastry bags.

Location: Brühl (North Rhine-Westphalia) Size: 28 hectares Admission fees: 37 Euro (Kids, age 11 or younger), 47.50 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (winter till 8 p.m.), April to December Homepage: http://www.phantasialand.de

Legoland Germany At Legoland Germany, everything is centered around the small building blocks. 25 millions of them were used for construction in the Miniland, featuring scenes from cities and countries, and from Star Wars. Additionally, there are 50 Bavarian Times | 40

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Location: Leipzig (Saxony) Size: 27 hectares Admission fees: 27.90 Euro (kids), 31.90 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 10 a.m.– 6 p.m., April to November Homepage: http://www.belantis.de

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(March to October), 9 a.m.–9 p.m. (events, September/ October) Homepage: http://www.hansapark.de

Europa Park The Europa Park features 16 theme areas, 13 of which feature countries, If your looking for utmost excitement, butterflies in your sto100 different attractions and severmach, ultimate driving pleasure and great shows, then the al shows. Five adventure hotels are entire family will enjoy a visit to Phantasialand. available for those who would like to spend their vacation in the park, or extend a one-day trip by another day. The roller coasters are the park’s special attractions. Until 2012, the Silver Star was the amusement park-style attractions such as the wild water run highest roller coaster in Europe. The Blue Fire Mega coaster Jungle Expedition, the Legoland look-out, the gondola roller accelerates in 2.5 seconds from zero to more than 100 km coaster Project X – Lego Test Run, or the Fire Dragon, a per hour. It intersects with the wooden roller coaster Wodan family-friendly theme roller coaster. Even some of the roller which also passes through the Atlantica SuperSplash. Other coasters at Legoland are suitable for small children and turn highlights include the water roller coaster Poseidon, the Euthe park into one of the most child-friendly amusement parks (2012). rosat and the Euro-Mir. Location: Rust (Baden-Wuerttemberg) Size: 90 hectares Admission fees: 42.50 Euro (kids), 49.50 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (March to November), 11 a.m.–7 p.m. (November to January) Homepage: http://www.europapark.de

Movie Park Germany Movie Park Germany (formerly known as Warner Bros. Movie World) offers five theme areas focusing on the movies and movie theaters, including rides, shows and studios where feature and TV movies are in production. Attractions include Bermuda Triangle wild water run, the Alien Encounter in the movie set Hollywood Street, the indoor roller coaster in the area Streets of New York and funny rides with SpongeBob or Sid, Manny, Diego and Scrat from Ice Age.

Playmobil Fun Park In 2000, the Playmobil Fun Park was opened adjacent to the Playmobil factory in Leichendorf near Zirndorf. The park is designed to keep kids on the move and, therefore, focuses on play stations and not on rides. The amusement park covers an area of 90.000 square meters. In 2005, the park was expanded by an indoor playground. In 2011, a balancing parcours was added and in 2013, a lake with canoes for kids.

Location: Bottrop-Kirchhellen (North Rhine-Westphalia) Size: 45 hectares Admission fees starts at: 29 Euro (kids), 29 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (summer months till 8 p.m.)

Homepage: http://www.movieparkgermany.de

Location: Zirndorf (Bavaria) Admission fees: starting at 3 p.m. 7.90 Euro, day ticket: 9.90 Euro Opening hours: 9 a.m.–6 p.m. (March, April, October, November), 9 a.m.–7 p.m. (May to September) Homepage: http://www.playmobil-funpark.de

Hansa Park Hansa Park is divided into 11 theme areas with 125 attractions, many shows and the Hansa Park Resort by the Sea (directly located on the Baltic Sea). The current highlight is the “Curse of Novgorod,” a mix of a roller coaster with the steepest drop in the dark and many effects with an acceleration from zero to 100 km per hour in 1.4 seconds. Die Glocke (the bell) where you swing back and forth inside the clapper of a giant bell is no less spectacular, just like the wild water run Rio Dorado, or the giant chairoplane Torre del Mar.

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Location: Sierksdorf (Schleswig-Holstein) Size: 46 hectares Admission fees: 29.50 Euro (kids), 37.50 Euro (adults) 41 | Bavarian Times www.tiergarten.nuernberg.de

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Location: Günzburg (Bavaria) Size: 70 hectares Admission fees starts at: 35 Euro (kids), 39 Euro (adults) Opening hours: 10 a.m.–6 p.m. (summer months till 8 p.m.)

Homepage: http://www.legoland.de

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Travel tip Berlin Experience the metropolis on the Spree river Berlin, Germany’s largest city, has a lot to offer: Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz, Unter den Linden etc. to name just a few of Berlin’s sights. We will tell you what you must see when visiting Berlin.

Berlin is the perfect destination for a city trip because there are a lot of sights to discover. Additionally, the nightlife of Germany’s metropolis is also worth experiencing.

Two rivers flow through Berlin: Havel and Spree. The city’s landmark is Brandenburg Gate which divided the city into East and West during the Cold War. In 1989, after the Fall of the Wall wild parties were celebrated here. Brandenburg Gate remains one of the symbols of Germany’s separation and one of the most photographed buildings in Germany.

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You should definitely not miss a tour of the Reichstag (Editor’s note: German Parliament building) when visiting Berlin, despite the long waiting time. If you are culturally interested, Berlin is the place to be. A visit to the Museum Island, listed by the UNESCO since 1999, is a must. This complex of museums is one of the largest in Germany.

It features the famous Pergamon Museum and Old National Gallery. Berlin also features a Madame Tussauds wax museum.

Our highlights in Berlin

During the times of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), the Berlin Wall was a hermetically sealed border fortification system.

It lasted more than 28 years from August 13, 1961 to November 9, 1989.

Reichstag: Without a question one of the top sights in Berlin. Sir Norman Foster put an accessible glass dome on the dignified Reichstag building. Visitors can look down into plenary hall and have a spectacular view across Berlin from the observation deck.

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Berlin’s TV tower, 368 meters high, is one of the city’s most prominent buildings. Visiting the restaurant on top is worth your while because of the spectacular view across Germany’s capital.

travel The Reichstag building on Platz der Republik in Berlin has been the seat of the German parliament since 1999. The dome, which was added to the original building, has become one of Berlin’s most often visited attractions and a Berlin landscape. Registered visitors enter the building through the western entrance. after passing a security checkpoint, they can access to elevators that take them up on the 24-mrter-high roof.

Unter den Linden boulevard: Many of Berlin’s most famous sights are located along this boulevard.

Gendarmenmarkt: This beautifully restored square with its impressive buildings is best enjoyed while having a coffee in one of the many restaurants around the square.

Museum Island: This island, solely dedicated to culture and education, is unique world-wide and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Most tourists visit the Pergamon Museum. However, Old Museum, New Museum with the Egyptian Museum, Bode-Museum and Old National Gallery also feature extraordinary pieces of art. If you ask yourself what is worth seeing in Berlin, here, you will find a lot of it very close together.

Berlin Cathedral: Its largest attraction are the graves and splendidly decorated sarcophagi of the royal Hohenzollern family . From the dome, you have a great view across the city.

Hackesche Höfe: Beautifully renovated ensemble of Art Nouveau buildings with some extraordinary stores and bars.

Museum of Natural Science: The huge dinosaur skeletons are the main attraction of this renowned museum, including the world’s largest brachiosaurus skeleton. The museum is one of Berlin’s highlights and a lot of fun, especially for kids.

Botanical Garden: The garden in Dahlem with its beautiful green houses is one of the largest in the world.

Jewish Museum: The large collection and the impressive architecture of Daniel Libeskind guide visitors through twothousand years of German-Jewish history. One of Berlin’s sights that can also be visited when the weather is bad.

Kulturforum (Cultural Forum): The Mies-van-der-RoheBuilding of the New National Gallery features famous works of art from the periods of Cubism, Expressionism and Surrealism. The Art Gallery features one of the world’s most famous collections of paintings from the 13th to 18th century.

A concert evening at the Philharmonics concert hall built by Hans Scharoun will also be unforgettable.

Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam: The unique land of palaces and lakes of Potsdam is located right outside of Berlin. Sanssouci Palace and its park are a grand total work of art. Construction started in 1745 in the most beautiful rococo style and most certainly worth a visit when you want to see all of Berlin’s highlights.

Potsdamer Platz: Built from scratch, the impressive skyscrapers failed to become Berlin’s new city center but definitely remain a “must see” on the list of Berlin’s sights.

Zoological Garden: Do not miss out on paying a visit to the 35 hectares-large and most species-rich zoo in the world.

KulturBrauerei: Nowadays, a lot of cultural events take place in the 20 gorgeous former brewery buildings.

Charlottenburg Palace: The former imperial residence of the Hohenzollern family features a lot of valuable works of art.

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Brandenburg Gate: The splendid city gate was built in 1791 and is the most famous symbol of the separated and now unified Berlin - a true Berlin highlight!

travel Street food in Neun market hall If you are in Berlin on a Thursday, you should not miss "Street food Thursday" in Neun market hall. Every Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., junior chefs and foodies offer delicacies there ranging from British pies, tapioca dumplings or Mexican tacos to cheese noodles from the Allgäu region. Delicious!

A walk across Tempelhof Field Jogging, flying kites, skating, taking a walk - When the weather is good, half of Berlin’s residents meet on the grounds of former Tempelhof airport. Tempelhof Park is a mix of grassed areas, former runways and cafés, an urban recreation area and an interesting example of how public areas can be put to a new use. If

Getting to know Berlin by boat A boat trip is a typical tourist activity? Who cares! The Spree river does indeed run through the center of Berlin and is ideal to comfortably see some of its sights. One-hour boat tours start several times a day at the main train station which take you past the Berlin Cathedral, Old National Gallery, Reichstag building, Pergamon Museum, TV tower and other sights of the capital. The advantage when taking the boat is that you have a panoramic view, can lean back and relax while listening to the birds’ twitter rather than traffic noise.

A stroll across the flea market Numerous flea markets are held in Berlin from spring to fall.

For many Berlin residents, a Sunday stroll to the flea market and a stop at a café have become a popular ritual. And nothing speaks against joining them when visiting Berlin. We cannot answer the question which of Berlin’s flea markets is the best – that’s a matter of opinion and a recurring topic of discussion. However, we can definitely recommend the following flea markets: Flea market at Maybachufer (every first and third Sun-

Charlottenburg Palace with the honor court and equestrian statue of Elector Friedrich Wilhelm I in Berlin

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you have time or want to go for a run, you should visit Tempelhof Field. Currently, the future use of the area is under discussion.

Brandenburg Gate is located on Pariser Platz in the historic part of town called Dorotheenstadt. Brandenburg Gate marked the border between East and West Berlin and thus, the border between the members of the Warsaw Pact and NATO.

day of the month during the summer season), the antiques market at the Bode Museum (Saturday and Sunday), flea market at Mauerpark (yearround, every Sunday) and the flea market at Boxhagener Platz, also held every Sunday. More information about flea markets in Berlin can be found at www.berlin.de.

Potsdamer Platz is a traffic junction located in the Berlin districts Mitte and Tiergarten, right between the former city centers in the East and West.

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Checkpoint Charlie An exhibition in the Black Box at Checkpoint Charlie informs visitors about the times of the Cold War. The former allied checkpoint is the only place in the entire world where the superpowers faced each other with weapons in 1961.

Berlin Wall The Berlin Wall divided the city for more than 28 years and many Berlin tourists want to know where it was located. Several city tours follow its traces, even by Trabi. The Berlin Wall memorial site at Bernauer Straße is the best starting point for a walk along the "Mauerweg" (Wall Walk). Almost all tourist agencies offer walks and tours. If you like, you can also visit historic Wall sites worth seeing on your own, for example Checkpoint Charlie, the world-famous East Side Gallery in Friedrichshain, or the old watch tower at Silesian Gate.

You can also take a Wall tour by Trabi. Trabi Safari offers “The Wall Ride,” a convoy of Trabis driving along the former run of the Wall. Trabi XXL even offers stretch limousine-versions of its Trabi cars for its tours.

Is it worth purchasing the Berlin Welcome Card?

City passes for city tours are trendy. Using them often saves you money when visiting sights. But those cards are not always worth purchasing. The Berlin Welcome Card is one of the cards offered for Berlin. Whether the card is worth purchasing for your trip, you can find out here: The Berlin Welcome Card is a ticket that allows you to use busses, trains (BVG – S-Bahn, subway and street car) for free and provides a 25 to 50 percent admission discount at more than 200 sights, including museums, exhibitions, cultural events, some stores and restaurants.

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Checkpoint Charlie was one of the most famous border crossings through the Berlin Wall between 1961 and 1990.

Which Berlin Card is worth purchasing?

Welcome Card AB: Best for spontaneous tourists who always buy their tickets directly at the entrance.

Berlin City Pass: Three days of free admission and free rides!

The best card for your first trip to Berlin: Free admission to many museums and exhibitions, a free “Hop on, hop off” bus tour in a panorama bus, a visit to the Reichstag (access to the glass dome without having to stand in line). | by Editor For more information, go to http://www.visitberlin.de/en

Beer garden next to the Schafferhof adjacent to Neuhaus Castle near Windischeschenbach.

Zoigl – the beer specialty of the Upper Palatinate Forest

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The photo shows the communal brewery in Windischeschenbach where the traditional Zoigl beer is brewed.

Zoigl calendars provide an overview where Zoigl is being served along with information about the Zoigl cult in the Upper Palatine Forest can be found at www.zoiglinfo.de (only in German).

Windischeschenbach, Germany -- Discover and enjoy almost 600 years of brewing tradition! Zoigl lovers come from all over Germany and meanwhile even from England, the United States and Siberia to experience the unique Zoigl atmosphere.

Zoigl is brewed in communal breweries in Eslarn, Falkenberg, Mitterteich and the Zoigl capital Windischeschenbach and its sub community Neuhaus by licensed brewers. Neuhaus, for example, has owned the right to brew Zoigl since 1415. The right belongs to the house and the property.

der of nature for connoisseurs. In the past, it was stored in a fermentation cellar, today mostly in tanks made of stainless steel.

Zoigl is a low-fermented, unfiltered beer that only contains the carbon dioxide that develops in the brewing process. It is still brewed with wood firing. The characteristics of the "real Zoigl from the communal brewer" are: • Beer brewed in a jointly operated communal brewery • Regularly served by the brewer in the town where it was brewed • Uniform beer price in the local community • Fermentation, maturation and storage in the bar • Served freshly from the tap or the barrel

The "Half Zoigl" (that is 0.5 liters) starting at € 1.60, hearty home-made snacks, no possibility to make reservations instead sharing a table with others until the last place is taken, music by musicians that happen to be there, being on a first-name basis -- these are the characteristics that turn a visit to a rustic Zoigl parlor into an experience.

In accordance with the Bavarian purity law, only the best hops, malt, water and yeast are used. Therefore, Zoigl is also a won-

A hectagonal star (the sign of the brewers‘ guild)), hanging on the gabel of the house, indicates that Zoigl is being served there. What is the significance of the Zoigl star? The hectagonal Zoigl star is made from two interconnected equilateral triangles.

It symbolizes the three elements of brewing: Fire, water and air as well as the well-known ingredients water, malt and hops.

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travel On the inside, the "Upside Down House" is also fully furnished in an upside down way.

The panoramic view from the tree-top path near Sankt Englmar goes all the way to the Alps.

Adventure tips for the entire family: Sankt Englmar in the Bavarian Forest

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Experience nature on the tree-top path Visitors walk straight through tree tops along the tree-top path in Maibrunn: 30 meters above ground, you can experience nature on a wooden walkway from a bird’s perspective while enjoying a panoramic view across the tree tops all the way to the majestic Alpine summits. The path is accessible for people with disabilities and strollers. Older kids may also enjoy the adventure playground located next to the path.

Be a bat in the “Upside Down House” When taking the “Path of Optical Phenomena,” visitors get to experience a variety of strange things that challenge their perception: The fascinating "Beuchet chair" turns people into dwarfs or giants. And inside the “Upside Down House,” visitors become part of the illusion: Its two floors are fully furnished and due to the fantastic bat perspective, you can take unique souvenir photos without needing any athletic skills.

Xperium - a museum that invites visitors to participate Located in the center of Sankt Englmar, Science Center Bayerwald Xperium invites young and old visitors to participate and experience scientific phenomena first-hand. Together, you explore waves and vibrations, research the form of the fastest runway, experience the most stable construction for bridges and much more. Enjoying interactive research and discovery always have first priority.

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Hiking in the region of the five thousand-meter-high mountains Well-marked hiking routes with all levels of difficulty start in Sankt Englmar to the summits of the five thousand-meterhigh summits of Pröller, Predigtstuhl, Hochberg, Knogl and Hirschenstein. Guided tours, hiking pass and hiking needle, herbage tours, tours through the "wild forest mountains," culinary cabin tours, Kneipp tours or Goldsteig tours with bus transfer offer interesting insights into nature.

Summer toboggan run in the leisure park The leisure park at Egidi mountain features Bavaria’s longest toboggan run called "Da voglwuide Sepp." Fun and games for the entire family are also guaranteed by the Bayerwald bob and coaster, the "Zwergerl Farm," the tube run, the huge sand playground, the look-out with its three slides, bumper boats, a water playground, an adventure golf course and an indoor playground. The award-winning ball forest is new.

For more information about the region and the abovementioned activities, go to www.urlaubsregion-sankt-englmar.de

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(djd). Sankt Englmar, a famous tourist destination in the Bavarian Forest, is located in a beautiful low mountain range amidst quaint mountain valleys, spouting mountain streams and majestic summits. This vacation area offers families a lot of special attractions for exciting holidays.

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The Oberharz region offers great adventures for the entire family (djd). The Oberharz tourism region at Brocken mountain features a lot of action: Up in the air on the world’s largest suspension bridge, down into the kingdom of darkness with a flashlight tour through caves, or into wilderness during a survival training class.

Adventurers taking a drop with the doublerope slide across the Bode water reservoir “fly” a distance of a 1,000 meters.

The world’s largest suspension bridge spans the Bode valley, 100 meters above the water reservoir.

Straight down: You lean across the dam of the Wendefurth water reservoir and to look down 43 meters … and continue walking, straight down. When "wall running," participants are safely roped up, determine their own speed and can produce their own action movie with their helmet camera. If that isn’t enough action, you can take a single or tandem 75-meter “Gigaswing” pendulum jump from below the "Titan-RT" suspension bridge.

For more information, go to www.harzdrenalin.de.

Just like flying: The view from the 120-meter-high start tower above the Rappbode water reservoir is already breath-taking.

And then, you just let go! Adventurers ten years and older, can slide through the air on the 1 kilometer-long steel rope of Europe’s largest double-rope-slide "Megazipline." Alone, or parallel with a partner, you are safely attached to the rope. For more information, go to www.harzdrenalin.de.

In the kingdom of darkness: The exciting flashlight tour through the Rübeländer stalactite caves is a highlight in the Oberharz region for all kids five-years and older. However, led by experts, it also offers young adults and adults a chance to discover impressive stalactites and cave inhabitants such as bats and olms way down below the earth’s surface. For more information, go to www.harzer-hoehlen.de.

Vampires are back: Adults can enjoy an adventurous play in the unique backdrop of the Rübeländer stalactite caves. When attending "Carmilla - Dracula’s Daughter," they get to meet the famous vampire count belowground. A scary atmosphere and goose bumps are guaranteed. If you want to know more, go to www.harzer-hoehlen.de.

Food tastes twice as good when eaten at a self-ignited camp fire.

Survival tours: How do I start a fire without matches? How do I build a shelter from natural materials? How do I survive in the mountains? Young and old adventurers can discover their “wild side” in the wooded Oberharz region when taking survival training classes that ranging from 24 hours to five days. For more information, go to www.oberharzinfo.de.

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Up in the air: Courageous visitors can now cross the Bode water reservoir, 100 meters above sea level, on the world’s largest pedestrian suspension bridge. The shaky fun on "Titan-RT" is 458.5 meters long and looks easy to achieve thanks to its filigree ropes construction- If you have the courage to cross it, you will be able to look straight down through the open mesh flooring, but can feel safe between the banisters with their stainless steel nets.

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Pre-packed hamburger meat can be kept in the refrigerator for a longer period of time. The “best prepared by”-date is on the label.

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How to safely transport and refrigerate hamburger meat Raw hamburger meat is the most delicate of all types of meats. it is made of freshly ground meat and, thus, has an especially large surface. It is free game to bacteria such as salmonella. Therefore, you must keep it refrigerated at all times. When you buy the meat in the supermarket, put it into a cooler immediately to transport it home. At home, put it into the coolest section of the refrigerator, directly above the vegetable tray, right away. There, temperatures range from zero to four degrees Celsius. Since raw meat perishes quickly, you should prepare it on the same day.

about five minutes. Then, put them on a roll, garnish them to your heart’s desire, put a sauce on top and enjoy them! Delicious!

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(djd). Home-made burgers are delicious and the highlight of every party. Whether served with salad, tomatoes, grilled vegetables or cheese - the heart of every burger is a juicy patty made from fresh hamburger meat. To ensure the burger is not only tasty but also of impeccable quality, you should follow a few simple tips.

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Prepare Wiesn delicacies at home Extend the Oktoberfest and enjoy Bavarian specialties at home

Hearty pork medallions bring an Oktoberfest feeling to the table.

Haxen medallions on creamy savoy cabbage Ingredients for four persons: 2 large pork haxen 1 tablespoon oil 1/2 l light beer 1 garlic clove 1 l broth or water Caraway powder as needed 1 head savoy cabbage 1 tablespoon butter oil

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100 g diced, lean bacon 1 large onion 1 l broth 75 ml cream 1 tablespoon butter Iodized salt Pepper

Preparation: Pre-heat the oven to 390 degrees F (convection oven 350 degrees F). Peel the garlic clove, cut it in half and rub it onto the haxen. Spread with oil, flavor with salt and pepper and put in a roasting tray. Add a 1/4 l water or broth and put it in the oven. After ten minutes, reduce the oven’s temperature to 350 degrees F (convection oven 310 degrees F) and roast the haxen for about two hours. In between, pour beer or broth on it. There should always be enough liquid in the roasting tray. While the meat is cooking, clean the cabbage, quarter it, cut the leaves in large sections and wash them.

Peel the onion and dice it into small pieces. Heat the butter oil in a casserole, add bacon and onion and sauté it. Add the cabbage leaves, lightly sauté and deglaze them with broth.

Let it simmer to reduce the liquid. After 45 minutes, add the cream and let it simmer for another ten minutes. Flavor with salt, pepper and a small piece of butter. In the end, flavor the haxen to taste with caraway powder and serve them on top of the cabbage. Pour some gravy on top. Serve with roasted potatoes.

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(djd). The Oktoberfest is Germany’s largest party! dressed in Dirndl and leather pants, people celebrate, drink and eat as much as possible. However, you can continue to enjoy the hearty delicacies of the Bavarian cuisine. If you wish to extend the Oktoberfest feeling, just bring it home by preparing one of the many classic Wiesn dishes.

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