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Germany‘s Minister of Defense at “Brückenschlag“ at Grafenwoehr Training Area. Story by
Veronika Gagelmann GRAFENWOEHR, Germany. Germany’s Minister of Defense had a lot of reason for praise during his visit to Grafenwoehr Training Area. German and American Soldiers showed the minister, who had come from Berlin accompanied by U.S. ambassador Philip D. Murphy, a training exercise relating to deployment as well as a large number of vehicles, tanks and enemy IEDs, but mainly their joint training.
Germany’s Tank Pioneer Battalion 701 is training with the 9th Engineer Battalion of the 172d Infantry Brigade, the U.S. Army’s largest brigade stationed in Europe, at Grafenwoehr Training Area. This brigade has a long history filled with many changes, deactivations and reactivations and various deployments to Iraq. The unit was commended for its exemplary performance during deployment. Together with many local politicians, representatives of the German Army and many representatives of the U.S. Army, zu Guttenberg was very pleased
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about the growing and strong partnership between the German and the American unit and emphasized once again the importance of joint training for both Armies. The visit of the Minister of Defense was met with a kind reception by both, Germans and Americans. It did not only strengthened the partnership between the German battalion and the 172th Infantry Brigade but was also an important signal for the endurance and importance of German-American friendship which zu Guttenberg praised many times.
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German Minister of Defense in Grafenwoehr With secure steps across stony defense paths – Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg visits Grafenwoehr Story by
Veronika Gagelmann GRAFENWOEHR , Germany - A Transall C-160 brought the German minister of defense and U.S. ambassador Philip D. Murphy from Berlin to Nürnberg. Half an hour late, KarlTheodor zu Guttenberg arrives on the U.S. Army training area on August 24 at 10.35 a.m. Many clicking and ready cameras, sharpened pencils and blinking laptops are impatiently waiting for him. Well-known German journalists from ARD, RTL, BR, the U.S. media and the German Army media as well as countless local journalists are crowded in the back rows of the tent. Zu Guttenberg‘s charisma is one of friendliness and competence and always precedes his convincing public appearances. Dressed comfortably and appropriately for the training area in hiking boots and a sporty outdoor outfit, he walks ahead of his entourage with fast, elastic steps. Attentively he welcomes every mayor, local politician and all commanding officers of the U.S. Army who take their seats next to him in the first row, directly in front of the lectern.
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ring Battalion 701 since September 2009, is starting the presentations. He gives a short presentation with a lot of photos. He is very capable of telling the minister everything about the mission and the deployments of his battalion after two deployments to Afghanistan. The battalion was formed in Gera, Thuringia, in 1991 from remnants of the former East German National People’s Army. Gera has been a garrison town since the 13th century. The battalion is training with U.S. soldiers to prepare for a deployment with the European Union Battle Group starting in November 2011 as well as another deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. While Dannenberg explains the various pillars of training, zu Guttenberg honestly states about the equipment that “…this means we have a backlog here.“ Yes, we do, Mr. Minister of Defense. The German soldiers train combat operations with the U.S. soldiers and profit from the U.S. counter-IED training.
The bridge witch represents German-American friendship and cooperation was presented at a joint training maneuver. These joint units have been formeed to foster mutual exchange and friendship. At the end of the presentation, zu Guttenberg shows his language skills and thanks everybody in German and English. He emphasizes that the most important event for him on that day to him is the dialogue with the soldiers. He states that for him, the joint training on Grafenwoehr Training Area is a strong expression of the friendship between Germans and Americans.
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During the subsequent demonstration of the construction of a bridge, one of the most important tasks of Tank Engineering Battalion 701, the first female captain of an engineering unit in the German Army explains the role of the battalion regarding the completion of the bridge to the minister of defense. The German AVLB Biber is the first one to cross the newly installed temporary bridge with great precision. Numerous U.S. Army combat ve-
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Afterwards, the U.S. Army presents its counter-IED equipment to the German minister of defense. IEDs pose the greatest danger in the forward operating areas in Iraq and Afghanistan. Later, the press conference is drowned after only a few minutes by a heavy rain shower. Unimpressed by that, zu Guttenberg comments on his plans to restructure the German Armed Forces which he had presented in Berlin the previous day.
The security of Germany is of utmost importance to zu Guttenberg and he believes that an efficiently deployable, smaller professional army will be an important basis for it.
He said that new structures and perspectives are essential for the under financed German Army. The minister emphasizes that especially the soldiers are demanding a change. He adds that his reform is not intended to be put on paper only but that his intent is to see it through with him at the helm. The goal for the German Armed Forces is to become an attractive employer in Germany. Currently, there are already more candidates waiting to become
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As the minister got into his limousine, only few rain drops were still falling onto the range. Just a few minutes later, a blue and white helicopter takes him to the next stop of his summer trip. On August 22, he welcomed visitors in the Department of Defense during open house, on August 23, he presented his plans to restructure the German Army, on August 24 he visits Grafenwoehr, on August 25, his wife Stephanie zu Guttenberg will present her support to a charitable project, and on August 28, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg will arrive for a two-day visit in Afghanistan. Hats off to such a large amount of presence and stamina, Mr. Minister of Defense!
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meeting on Sept. 20 from 6 – 7 p.m. at Grafenwöhr German Elementary School. Furthermore, Hubert Treml is inviting all those who are interested to a fun class teaching the Oberpfalz dialect called “Haba’dere: amusable language class“ on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the VHS Eschenbach.
ESCHENBACH, Germany - Starting on Sept. 27, the Volkshochschule Eschenbach offers German classes for foreign citizens again. They take place every Monday and Wednesday from 6 – 7:30 p.m. and every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 10:30 a.m. at the VHS Eschenbach, You can register for those and all Karlsplatz 29 in Eschenbach. other classes at the VHS Eschenbach by phone at 09645-8283, or by With a minimum of eight partici- e-mail at info@vhs.eschenbach.de . pants, 15 classes, 90 minutes each, For more information, go to www. cost 87 Euro per person. VHS vhs-eschenbach.de. Eschenbach offers a free information
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USAG Graf searches for alternative energies Wood chips and vegetable oil could help garrison to cut costs Story and Photo by
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - The U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr has been searching high and low for ways to preserve energy and make the transition to using more renewable sources of energy in accordance with the Installation Management Command Campaign Plan. Measures, such as lowering room temperature during unoccupied hours, reducing excessive street lighting levels, or installing motion sensors and timers have already been implemented at USAG Grafenwoehr. For larger projects such as total energy upgrades of buildings, projects have been developed with the estimated funds requested. Currently, three large photo voltaic systems are being installed at Rose Barracks and two on Main Post with a total investment of $1.5 million. Additionally, a contractor is installing solar collectors for the generation of hot water at the Main Post Fitness Center. Recently, more than 20 participants, mostly members of the garrison’s Energy Tiger Team, toured several facilities in Neustadt County to gather additional ideas for maximizing the garrison’s energy efficiency. Like USAG Grafenwoehr, the County of Neustadt is pressing hard to explore and implement renewable energies, County Commissioner Simon Wittmann said. The county’s goal is to show a carbon dioxide neutral balance on county-owned facilities through the use of locally produced energy sources. In Eschenbach, an innovative vegetable oil cogeneration plant produces electricity for sale while the cooling water from the generators is directed to heat exchangers for heating an adjacent school. In addition to these measures, a wood chip boiler was installed last December, which increases the total capacity of the heating plant. As a result, a stand-by oil fired boiler only needs to be activated during heating peak demands (a few very cold days during the winter season). In order to optimize the system, an obsolete fuel oil tank was remodeled www.grafenwoehr.com
The U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr intends to learn from the experiences of the county Neustadt/WN in regard of renewable energy generation. Deputy Garrison Commander Randall Corbin (first row, third from the right) and his team of experts gladly accepted the invitation from County Commissioner Simon Wittmann (second row, third from the right) to visit regenerative energy plants, located within the county of Neustadt/WN. The cogeneration plant in Eschenbach was the first stop of the “Green Energy Tour” which the county had organized. to be used as a hot water storage tank. During hotter days, passively heated hot water can be stored here and used during colder days. The system is being monitored by an energy monitoring and control system (EMCS), which transmits all data to the county office at Neustadt/WN. The fuel sources, i.e. vegetable oil and wood chips, are both locally generated renewable sources coming from this region, Wittmann said. He suggested that the USAG Grafenwoehr could also benefit from the wood chip resources potentially available from the Grafenwoehr Training Area if the garrison had similar systems in place. Participants also toured the Geological Center in Windischeschenbach and visited a biogas generation plant in Weissenbrunn. In Windischeschenbach, Dr. Frank Holzfoerster, head of the geological center at the “Continental Deep Drilling Well” (KTB), explained continental deep drilling in detail. The group climbed the drilling tower and learned about this challenging project, which includes the earth’s deepest drilling well, produced for scientific and research purposes. During the visit of the exhibition facility, Holzfoerster answered the Tiger Team’s “burning” question: Is using geothermal energy economical for heating facilities at USAG Grafenwoehr? The facility the team was standing in was heated with geothermal energy through the placement of 100-meter
At the geological center at the continental deep drilling facility (KTB) in Windischeschenbach, Dr. Frank Holzfoerster explains the use of geothermal energy to heat buildings. With a model, he explained the function of a heating pump, which is required for this process. deep wells serving ground loop heat pumps. The temperature difference between the bottom and the well comes to only 2-3 degrees Celsius, but this is sufficient to generate heating water with a temperature of 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit) by means of a heat pump. With a low temperature heating system, i. e. a floor heating system, a building can be kept warm economically. Heat and electricity is produced by forward thinking farmers within the region. The last stop of the “Green Energy Tour” was in Weissenbrunn, which is close to Kohlberg where the group met an innovative farmer. Christian Lehner operates a biogeneration gas plant he designed and constructed in order to diversify his market. With the waste produced by his 100 cows, he fuels his plant and generates methane gas.
The technology uses a natural process where bacteria feed on the organics and produce the burnable gas which is being collected in large concrete and fabric container. The methane gas produced is used to fuel two generators with a total capacity of 340 kilowatts. The electricity is sold to the local power supplier Eon with the exhaust heat from the generators fed into heat exchangers where hot water provides the heat for the entire adjacent village. At the end of the tour the experts agreed: Cows are an unlikely source for biomass energy production at USAG Grafenwoehr, however, the use of grass clippings and other biowaste for biomass energy production should be explored. September/October 2010 • grafenwoehr.com
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172nd Soldiers Awarded German Schützenschnur Partnership training brings opportunity for mutinational award Story and Photo by
Spc. Robert J. Holland GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - Soldiers from the 9th Engineer Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade receive the German Armed Forces badge for weapons proficiency, the coveted Schützenschnur, here, Aug. 25. The opportunity to earn the Schützenschnur for the 9th Eng. Bn. Soldiers took place during partnership training with the 701st Panzer Pioneer Battalion. The Schützenschnur testing process requires soldiers to qualify in three different categories: pistol, rifle, and heavy weapon. The soldiers received instruction prior to qualifying on the range on using the German pistol, G36
The 9th Engineer Battalion, 172nd Infantry Brigade form up to present the German Armed Forces badge for weapons proficiency, the coveted Schützenschnur to those Soldiers who qualified during multinational training, here, Aug. 25. Soldiers from the 9th Eng. Bn. and Soldiers from the German 701st Panzer Pioneer Battalion have been conducting multinational training since Aug 22. assault rifle, and the vaunted MG3 general-purpose machine gun. For many American Soldiers, this is their first exposure to these foreign weapon systems. The soldiers shot in various
positions and at varying distances. “The G36 was easier to qualify on,” Spc. Ian Berneking, soldier 9th Eng. Bn., said. “But the MG3 took a lot of skill to get up behind a machine gun and put
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Susanne Williams GRAFENWOEHR, Germany. The Veterans of Foreign Wars honor the fallen soldiers of all American wars by helping the living. They are a noncommercial organization that fights for the rights of all veterans and their families. They are America’s largest war veterans organization and therefore their strongest voice, fighting for the improvement of veterans‘ support. The VFW was founded in 1899 after the veterans of the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Philippine Insurrection (18991902) returned wounded and sick to the USA without any chance to work. Since its foundation more than one hundred years ago, the VFW has spent millions and millions of volunteer work, supported the American youth, were one of the strongest supporters of patriotism and education and an unrelenting advocate for the American military, its veterans and their families.
James Holliman from Veterans of Foreign Wars in Grafenwoehr. Of all VFW activities, its aid programs have the strongest impact on the lives of those they aid and honor. To make their help even more efficient, a trust, supported by monetary donations and donations in kind, was founded in 1996. Its mission is simple: to heighten the awareness of the sacrifices of the American veterans and to support programs of political education, volunteer work and positive youth programs and medical, rehabilitative,
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To help veterans and their families, the VFW donate to the Wounded Warriors Project, a program that supports injured soldiers. “The government is not dependent on our help. We only give a little so the government can give a lot,“ says Joe Livingston. On post, the VFW also works with the boy scouts and add to the success of the German-American Volksfest. On Memorial Day, a day dedicated to the remembrance of the fallen soldiers, the VFW hosts a ceremony known as “Flags in“ to honor the dead. The members of Tower Post 10692 act more like brothers, than just friends. They stick together and work together to help others. Helping is not only an honor for them, it is also a true joy. . For more information about the Veterans of Foreign Wars, go to www. vfw.org.
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Go to our webpage at www.amberg.de to directly find the respective point of contact. The city of Amberg welcomes each visitor. One of its specialties is definitely its status as a place for air art. Its cultural program offers something for anybody. The city theater, for example, is known to continually give new impulses. Each year, the program of cultural highlights is continuously expanded and improved. The new theater and concert program provides a strong incentive to visit the theater. Something for the concert program which will glamorously start with a performance of the orchestra of the Bavarian State Theater at the Gärtnerplatz. Only two weeks later, baritone
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Würzburg: The romantic gem of Lower Franconia Story by
Susanne Williams Würzburg, the beautiful city on the Main river, is located in the Bavarian district of Lower Franconia and is the fifth largest city in Bavaria. It is the bishop’s see of the catholic diocese Würzburg and celebrated its 1,300th city anniversary in 2004. The most famous sight of the city is the Marienberg fortress, also known as Marienfeste. After passing through many gates of the impressive fortress, visitors first reach the Mainfränkische Museum, then a 100 meter-deep well, St. Mary’s Church and the princes’ Garden (Fürstengarten).
The “Würzburger Residenz“ castle has a very great and beautiful garden.
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While you get a pretty good feeling of the size of the fortress by walking around it, you won’t notice the immense size of it until you walk back to the banks of the river Main through the vineyards of St. Burkard. The fortress was the seat of the prince-bishops, but vacated later for the newly built and more representative residence. repräsentativeren Residenz aufgegeben. In 1981, the Würzburg residence became part of the UNESCO’s world cultural heritage. Commissioned by Prince-Bishop Johann Philipp Franz von Schönborn, it was built in baroque style from 1720–1744 according to plans drawn by Balthasar Neumann. A 600 square meter self-supporting roof, painted in the fresco technique by Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, spans the staircase. The entry hall (vestibule) was constructed in such a way to allow the arrival of carriages drawn by six horses. The residential church (Hofkirche) is integrated into the southwestern part
A view over the City of Würzburg.
Fortress Marienberg is a prominent landmark on the Main river in Würzburg, Germany
of the residence building. The wine cellars of the state winery are located below the north and south wing. The residential garden (Hofgarten) on Rennweg is located behind the residence.
the city of Würzburg with its many church towers. The city is the center of Franconian wine. The vineyards for Franconia’s most famous type of wine, the Würzburger Stein, and the three large wineries with the most tradition and their huge wine restaurants are located within the city’s boundaries: the Staatliche Hofkeller Würzburg, the Juliusspital and the Bürgerspital zum Heiligen Geist. All three wineries offer tours through their cellars and sell their wine on location.
The Käppele Chapel was built by Balthasar Neumann. It’s silhouette can be seen from far away. It can be reached via a steep procession staircase. The view from above stretches across the river Main, the vast fortress and
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the city attracts visitors with the international film weekend, in February, Fasching is celebrated in the streets of the city, in March, the Spring Fest and the Remembrance Run (Gedächtnislauf ) are held, in April, the Residence Run (Residenzlauf ), in May, the Würzburg Marathon follows and the Africa-Festival attracts many visitors, in June, you can meet with friends at the Art Market, in the Würzburg Wine Village (Weindorf ), or at the “Umsonst und Draußen-Festival” (for Free and outside festival). In July, the Mozart Fest and the Kilian Volksfest are celebrated, in August the historic citizens’ feast (Bürgermahlzeit) and the Prince-Bishop Residence Music Days (Fürstbischöfliche Hofmusiktage) are held. In September, you can enjoy the wine parade and every other year the Mainfranken Trade Show, as well as the city fest and the theater fest. In October, the Shuttle Party, the Improtheater festival, and the Würzburg Cabaret Days are held. In November, the Würzburg Bach Days are another musical highlight and people meet at the Würzburg Economic Symposium. The mood gets more contemplative in December during the Christmas Market. September/October 2010 • grafenwoehr.com
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Geiselwind: Bavaria’s best amusement park Fun for everybody is guaranteed at Freizeit-Land Geiselwind in near-by Lower Franconia Story by
Susanne Williams GEISELWND, Germany. Approximately 100 attractions, including three roller coasters and many rides, and five top shows full of magic and suspense can be found on the approximately 400,000 square meters of Bavaria’s largest entertainment park.
One of the highlights at Geiselwind, the “ Boomerrang“ Roller Coaster.
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Fun and action as well as education with the nature trails and exhibition and, of course, „pure nature“ in the integrated animal park with an outdoor enclosure and the huge monkey ship -- Geiselwind leaves nothing to be desired. On June 29, businessman Ernst Mensinger, who had bred exotic birds for many years, opened a bird-pony-fairy tale park in Geiselwind. Animals were allowed to roam free in that park, providing the visitors with a safari-type feeling. In the 1970s, the park was expanded and at the beginning of the 1980s the first show in the park was opened in a circus tent. In 1989, the opening of four rides and additional live shows marked the development from an animal and
Wild water slides. bird park to an amusement park. More than a half million guests per season attest to the success of the rather extraordinary concept of Freizeit-Land Geiselwind. In the park. time flies. The park is easy to reach and visitor-friendly, located directly on A-3 Würzburg-Nürnberg and with its own autobahn exit. About five minutes later
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you are in one of the free parking lots of the park. It is affordable thanks to the all-inclusive system. The daily ticket includes free entry to all shows and free use of all rides – so you can go on the rides as often as you like to without having to pay anything extra. Did we arouse your curiosity?
Adventure rest stop at Autohof Strohofer in Geiselwind Story by
Susanne Williams GEISELWIND, Germany. When construction started in 1964 to close the gap of Autobahn 3 between Würzburg and Nürnberg – directly through the fields of the farmers – Toni Strohofer had the idea for a great project. In 1970, inspired by the opening of the rest stop Steigerwald, he became a part-time farmer on his parent’s farm and started working as a gas station attendant at the rest stop for ten years. He constantly changed shifts to get to know the needs of the truckers during the different times of the day and the September/October 2010 • grafenwoehr.com
night because his goal was to soon operate a rest stop himself.
year-round at the event area and in the music hall.
It was opened on June 26, 1981. After only a short time, the Geiselwind rest stop had an immaculate reputation among truckers. Toni Strohofer wanted to give the truckers, whose hard work is honored by hardly anybody, some quality of life.
Church services for truckers are held in the Autobahn chapel, and entertainment is guaranteed in the Magic Casino and Internet Cafe. After a long day, you can relax in the comfortable hotel.
The rest stop grew quickly and with time, so did the expectations of the truckers. Soon, it developed into the largest rest stop in Europe and an employer of 200 people – an oasis on A-3, as a televison report once called it. Festivals, such as the trucker and country festival in the spring, are held
A lot is offered for kids and dogs are welcome as well at the adventure rest stop. And the rest stop offers a gas station with a shop, a car wash and a garage. Just stop by when you travel on A-3 between Würzburg and Nürnberg. It’s always worth a stop!
Autohof Strohofer Geiselwind.
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Students visit a radio and television station TurnOn: Students of Eschenbach High School visited the “BR”, a Bavarian radio and television station in Munich Story and Photo by
Stephan Bernhardt ESCHENBACH, Germany. Interested students had the chance to learn more about the daily life and work as an anchorman at the “Bayerischer Rundfunk” (BR). Students of all ages from all over Bavaria took part in „TurnOn“. In the course of our media seminar, we have already been able to write articles for “grafenwoehr.com” for the fourth time. Our seminar will also get the chance of having a radio appearance at the beginning of next year on “Radio Ramasuri“. So it was a wish of all 14 students in our course to take part in this event in Munich. One of the goals of our media seminar is to provide an insight into the work of modern mass media to learn as much as possible about the different jobs available. During guided tours students had a chance to take a look behind the scenes of the “Bayerischer Rundfunk”
14 students had a great experience at the BR Studios in Munich. and to find out more about the many recording studios and methods of radio work. There was also the possibility to watch the live recordings, but of course the students were not allowed to take part themselves. In the numerous workshops, the participants had to solve tasks given by the experts. There was much to learn about interview techniques, for example. How to get the most interesting answers from interviewees is especially important during interviews. Many members of our seminar took part in a workshop on sports coverage. HansPeter Pull, a Bavarian legend in sport reporting and known as an expert in soccer, handball and winter sports, was
The students visited the television and radio studios of “BR“. responsible for the workshop. The students learned a lot about interviewing techniques and how to speak freely while using a microphone.
The students had to describe different places in the broadcasting station and record what they see. Students were divided into three groups. The first group had to describe the cafeteria; the second group had to describe the lobby of the BR-building and the third group was sent to an editorial office of the radio station „B5 Aktuell“. In the end, Hans-Peter Pull corrected the recordings of the students and told them how to improve them, especially in live reporting. At the beginning of next year, we will cover a full hour on the local radio station “Radio Ramasuri“, so it was quite an important lesson for us. All of us acquired some important knowledge. My schoolmate Christoph Frank told me: “It is interesting to see what you are listening to all the time.“ Lukas Brunner and Alexander Bauer explained: “It was a great experience we will never forget. We had a great insight into the world of radio and all the jobs this profession has to offer. Because of the many people, rooms and recording studios you can see at first sight that work never stops here.“
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Maxhütte: A steel colossus in the Upper Palatinate Story and Photo by
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Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany. The Maxhütte, a giant industrial monument, is located in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, 40 kilometers from Grafenwöhr. After completing the construction of the factory in 1892, the Maxhütte became the regional center of processing iron ore. Its name comes from the Bavarian King Maximilian II. Joseph and its main purpose was the production of iron and steel. Tracks made of steel also have their origins in the Maxhütte. In order to get pure iron, iron ore and coke are stacked alternately in a blast furnance; the heat removes the melting iron from the ore. After a blast furnance has been activated, it usually runs for at least ten years. That period is called “Ofenreise” (furnace journey). The blast furnance that was built in 1957/58 is the last one in Bavaria and the second-oldest in Germany. After two bankruptcies, the Maxhütte was closed in 2002.
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Experience old brewing tradition by bike
is similar to a six-sided Star of David, announces the beer to its guests: Here the Zoigl beer is served and here the unfiltered beer can be drunk in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Alexander Bauer Mitterteich/Eslarn. Zoigl beer is a culinary specialty of the Upper Palatinate. The Zoigl route is a cycle path which leads past former and active breweries documenting both historic and present beer traditions.
The Zoigl diary (www.zoiglbier.de) helps you find the brewers that are currently serving beer. After passing the towns of Weiden, Pirk, and Irchenrieth you reach Leuchtenberg with its famous castle festival. The next stop is Vohenstrauß. From there, the section to Pleystein is shared with the Bockl cycle path.
The starting point of the Zoigl cycle path is in Mitterteich. From there, the 115 km-long cycle tour first leads to Falkenberg where you pass the local brewery below the castle. Having passed the romantic “Waldnaabtal” where you can rest at the idyllic “Blockhütte”, you reach Windischeschenbach. The town is known as the „capital of Zoigl beer“ because of its 16 Zoigl pubs. Following the river Waldnaab, we continue to Neustadt. The castles “Lobkowitzschlösser” and the show glassworks are worth seeing there. It’s possible, however, that beer lovers may prefer a trip to one of the many Zoigl lounges. The Zoigl beer is brewed in
The “Komunalbrauhaus“ in Falkenberg, with the Falkenberg castle in background. an open brew kettle in a local brewery. Unlike today, all ingredients used to be produced by the brewers themselves. „A Zoigl tastes best if you use hop
from Hallertau,“ the experts say. After aging in open barrels for some weeks, the beer is served by the home brewer. The Zoigl icon on the doorstep, which
This section is particularly familyfriendly. The last leg of the tour leads through Moosbach to the final destination of Eslarn, where you can finish off the tour with a hearty snack and fresh Zoigl beer. Tip: Until October 3, a bus shuttle service for both bicycles and passengers runs in both directions between Eslarn - Vohenstrauß and Weiden on weekends and German holidays.
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Historical “Thanksgiving Parade” in Kastl Story by
Constantin Scharf KASTL, Germany. The traditional “Erntedankfest” (Thanksgiving) took place in Kastl on the weekend of September 17-19. This huge event was celebrated by a colorful and manifold program. The event started on Friday with a typical Bavarian card game, called “Schafkopf.” A lot of players took part to win attractive prizes. On Saturday, a festive service was held in the church of Kastl. In the evening the brass band of Kemnath, the church choir of Kastl and others played typical Bavarian music. Another Bavarian tradition was shown, the so-called “Schuhplattln”. It´s an old dance, which is still known and often performed during Bavarian fests. The name is derived from the word shoe (Schuh), whose soles you have to touch at certain times. The historical ”Erntedankzug“ (Thanksgiving Parade) was held on Sunday, September 19. “Erntedank” or Thanksgiving is the event, where farmers take some of their harvest to church services to offer thanks for the good harvest. In Kastl, farm life was shown as it used to be in the past. More than 25 floats entertained the crowd and illustrated peasant life in an entertaining way. You could see how a wedding was celebra-
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Traditional music was played by a band in the afternoon in a pavilion. Completing the successful weekend in Kastl, was the “harvest dance” which was performed by young farmers. The audience enjoyed the show. The historical “Erntedankzug“of Kastl takes
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place only every ten years and was established in 1950. Almost 500 participants and all clubs and groups in Kastl are involved to reach the goal to make people feel as if they were transported “back in time.”
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It’s time to say: “Onto your boards and surf !“ Story by
Konstantin Müller STEINBERG AM SEE, Germany. Hot weather, beautiful nature and water-skis under my feet, what more could one wish for? To experience all this, three friends of mine and I were on our way to Schwandorf since the waterski and wakeboard park “Wild Wake and Ski” is located at Steinberger Lake. As soon as we arrived, two employees with a lot of know-how explained everything about the site to us. You can deside reither wakeboards, waterskis or kneeboards. They gave us the advice to take waterskis because it’s easier for beginners. Every one of us had to pay 25 Euro for two hours. The price included the fees for the waterskis and a wetsuit. More professional water skiers can also buy various kinds of water sporting fahrrad-fritsch-GI-Anzeige.pdf
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When we were finally able to apply this trick, we were able to switch to one of the bigger courses. When we had completed the first full round, we got a feeling of success and started to enjoy the trip to the fullest. “This is a real alternative to all the other popular and too well-known leisure time activities,” said Lucas Baier of Grafenwöhr. After two hours of waterskiing we handed back our equipment and had something to eat in the nearby restaurant watching the other skiers. To put it into a nutshell: “Wild Wake and Ski” can be recommended as a perfect tourist attraction for kids from the age of eight and their families. Moreover, there are other attractions like a pirate rally in the “Seebad Steinberger See,” or a go-kart track around it as well as many other recreational activities. For more information, go to http:// www.wildwakeski.de
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A new El Dorado in the Upper Palatinate - Dießfurt Story and Photo by
Thomas Hofmann DIEßFURT, Germany. A new attraction has been added to our area. The refreshing gravel pits in Josephstal/ Dießfurt are the perfect place to relax. Although the construction has not been finished yet, the seascape is already an alternative to the popular lake resorts in Eschenbach, Pressath and the Grafenwöhr outdoor pool. The advantages of the gravel pits are that they are free of charge, huge and offer a great natural scenery. The lakes are also located near roads with very little traffic. So you can enjoy youself and relax outdoors. An American guest said: „I love the freedom that I feel here“. The great variety of activities that Josephstal provides, has something to offer for anybody: You can relax and sunbathe, swim in the water, or try water sports which you can´t do el-
A great place to realx. Free access for all visitors at the new lake near Dießfurt. sewhere. Due to the large size of the lakes, windsurfing is an activity that can often be seen at Josephstal. The construction of a harbor for sailing
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for the safety of the swimmers in the naturally steep and very deep lakes. Parking lots were built to allow easy access to visitors.
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany. To permanently establish American football in “Graf,“ the founders of the Grafenwöhr Griffins, Jim Miller, Brain Jansma and Marco Weissenborn of the SV TuS/DJK are entering into the next phase of their project, the establishment of an A- and Byouth team, not even a year after founding the team. During the foundation of the men’s team, many youths had already voiced their interest in American football and stayed despite the absence of a youth team. Currently, the Griffins‘ youth consists of seven boys, age 14 to 17. The young players currently train and play with the SG Neumarkt/Regensburg, or sometimes with the adult team.
Flag football for boys and girls, age eight and older, will also be established to intensify the work with youths in Grafenwöhr. To make all of this possible within a short time, coaches and team advisors are desperately needed. If you are interested in taking part in the expansion of the project “American football in Graf,“ or know somebody who would be interested, contact the Griffins (see contact information).
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the AFVBy Federation after cancelling two consecutive games. The September 8 game against the Passau Pirates was postponed until September 12 because the football fields were unplayable.
The Griffins apologize to the fans for any inconvenience caused by those changes and ask for their understanding. Fiction will become reality with the visit of the “501st German Garrison.“ Kick-off is on September 26 at 3 p.m. against the unbeaten leader of the league, the Feldkirchen Lions. This will be the last home game of the Griffins in Grafenwöhr. Guests will be the youth cheerleader squad of Irene Miller from Sulzbach-Rosenberg and
the imperial Star Wars storm troops. The football will be given to the referees by Darth Vader of the “501st German Garrison.“ Let’s hope that the game will be a successful one and won’t follow the Star Wars’ story where hundreds of Jedi and Padawans are killed by Darth Vader following an order from Darth Sidious. So half-time will turn into a half-time show with the two guest groups. Let’s hope that the weather will be good as well. The Griffins used the summer break to train hard and strengthen some positions with new players. Rolling thunder, Coach Jim Miller’s offense, has a few surprises in store for opponents and visitors alike. The defense of coach Jansma also used the short break to gear up against some runs and passes
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Sports the Blue Devils Story by
Susanne Williams WEIDEN, Germany. The professional team of the 1. EV Weiden, called the “Blue Devils,“ last played in the ice hockey upper league. In the season 2009/10, the team plays in the fifth class state league Bavaria-North.
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In 1985, after it became known that an ice stadium would be built in Weiden, a few ice hockey fans founded the 1. EV Weiden. In 1987, the first team of the club started playing in an official league. The first friendship game was played on Sept. 4 against ESV Bayreuth in front of an audience of 2,300 spectators and was lost 1:19. In the first season in 1987/88, the team played in the state league and finished fifth. In the following season, the 1. EV Weiden finished third and won the play-offs, advancing into the Bavaria League. Apart from playing successfully, the number of spectators at the nine home games increased. The team started the season 2009/10, like the previous season, in the northern group of the state league and on the last day of the play-offs successfully advanced into the Bavaria League. The Blue Devils Weiden have become a stepping stone into higher leagues for many players. The exemplary youth development work and the many players that have advanced through all youth teams form the backbone of the first team and are the most important foundation of the club. Local, ambitious players paired with good, but mostly unknown and therefore affordable foreign players form a team that captivates fans with team spirit, morale and passion. And if you visit the Blue Devils at the Weiden ice stadium, you will quickly be caught by the spirit of this rough but impressive sport. September/October 2010 • grafenwoehr.com
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D3 FWD There is also a front-wheel drive (FWD) 2.4 five-cylinder D3 turbodiesel with 163 hp available.
Strong body structure The Volvo XC90 is a modern SUV, built like a passenger car with highly efficient deformation zones, a low centre of gravity and advanced systems to help minimise the risk of personal injuries, irrespective of the situation and accident type.
The in-line six-cylinder 3.2-litre naturally aspirated engine has been upgraded and features an improved crankshaft and less internal friction. It now offers 243 hp and maximum torque is 320 Nm. It meets the Euro 5 legislation.
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The Volvo XC 90 SUV provides plenty of space for 5 persons. The exterior systems have the task of distributing and absorbing incoming collision forces so that the passenger compartment remains as intact and undamaged as possible. A gently rounded front and an extra beam below the front bumper help reduce the risk of injury to other road users. SIPS, WHIPS and extended IC Volvo Cars has developed a number of in-house functionality and driver support, such as WHIPS (Whiplash Protection System), SIPS (Side Impact
Protection System) and IC (Inflatable Curtain). All are fitted as standard in the Volvo XC90. Certain components have undergone further development specifically for the XC90 model. For instance, the Inflatable Curtain has been extended so that it also covers passengers in the third row of seats. All seven seats are equipped with three-point inertia-reel seat belts, belt pre-tensioners and head restraints. (Volvo)
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Queen of Bavarian Kirchweih Fests starts in Fürth At October 2 Fürth Michaeliskirchweih starts Story by
Roman Gottvald FÜRTH, Germany. When you smell roasted almonds and bratwurst and the sound of loud music from the street, then it’s time for Kirchweih, or „Kärwa“ as the residents of Fürth say. The fifth season starts when the time of the Michaeliskirchweih begins. A time in which your regular Fürth residents do not mind road blocks, detours, traffic jams or loud noise. During that time, the usually ill-tempered Franconian is good-humored and celebrates downtown. Normally, each Kirchweih follows the same pattern: a festive church service, beer tent, music. Is that any different in Fürth? Here they celebrate the anniversary of St. Michael’s Church very hard. For twelve days, Fürth is in a state of emergency. The Thanksgiving parade and the open stores are the highlight on Sunday, October 10. The celebration takes place in the heart of the city. Various streets and one federal road turn into a fest ground for the visitors. Rides, sales booths and beer and food booths replace the cars. Franconian specialties such as baggers, onion cake and new
1. Oberpfälzer Kultur- und Militärmuseum Grafenwöhr 92655 Grafenwöhr, Martin-Posser-Str. 14
The “Kirchweih“ in Fürth is one of the biggest in bavaria, with a tradional air. wine are being offered. And there are, of course, bratwurst, schaschlik and steaks. other culinary highlights are baked fish, tree trunk and magenbrot made of gingerbread. Talking about gingerbread – gingerbread hearts with funny statements such as “Mei Waggerla“ on the one “Mei Scheißerla“ on the other side can be found. You won’t find a beer tent. Fürth’s Kirchweih is a pub Kirchweih! You visit one of the many pubs and restaurants. One of the specialties is the Franconian carp. But don‘t worry – food isn’t everything. There is a lot to discover when you walk through the kilometer-long street of booths to get the necessary work-out after eating. The sales booth are something special at this Kirchweih. Here, you
The tradional “Kirchweih“ crown.
Love it! The rides on “Kirchweih“.
cannot only find typical wares such as pans, watches, curtains, or panty hose but also some carnival barkers. The most famous one is probably the “Billige Jakob“ (cheap Jakob), following old market traditions.There is a lot to discover when strolling through the
streets. Rides for the young and the old provide fun for all age groups. Lottery and booths testing your skills complete the wide variety of offers. So you should plan for your stroll across the Kirchweih to last two to three hours. Apart from the Kirchweih run, a street run for everybody, and the fest fireworks, the Thanksgiving parade is the highlight of Fürth’s Kirchweih. The parade takes place at October 10 and starts at 11.30 a.m.
Cultural Department Birth, life and death, of the people living in the Oberpfalz Modern and historic exhibits show the change of time during the past 100 years
Military Department The life of soldiers – fascination and fate Experience at two levels the life of the soldiers and the special exhibition
100 Years Training Area Stagings – Video films - uniforms
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Unique of its type! Unique in Germany! Visit us at: www.museum-grafenwoehr.de E-Mail: museum@grafenwoehr.de Opening hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: 2 p.m. – 4 p.m Guidances possible Please call: 09641 / 8501 Telefax: 09641 / 925606
More than 70 different traditional clothing groups and bands parade through downtown. Every year, more than 100,000 visitors enjoy this spectacle. After the parade, Fürth’s residents stroll through the pedestrian zone to enjoy Sunday shopping, or to get a good deal at the Kirchweih. A lot is offered to keep you busy. The Kirchweih goes Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. For more interesting information, go to www.michaeliskirchweih.de. You best take the train to get to Fürth since the Kirchweih starts directly at Fürth’s train station. If you come by car, signs will guide you to the large parking lots. From there, a shuttle bus service takes you downtown. September/October 2010 • grafenwoehr.com
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Line dance beginners‘ class Story by
Susanne Williams The Flying Boots from Eschenbach are offering another free line dance beginners’ class this year. It starts on Friday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. on the dance floor of the restaurant “Gasthaus zum Scherm Karl“ in Eschenbach. The Flying Boots are well-known from the German-American Volksfest in Grafenwöhr, where they are one of the most favorite attractions with their dance floor and the latest country music. So if you do not want to stand on the sidelines as a spectator next year to see how the line dancers turn into crowd puller but want to rock the stage yourself, then the beginners‘ class is a great opportunity to learn the basic steps of this popular American way of dancing. You do not need a partner and the dancing class is free. For more information, go to www.flyingboots.de. We will hopefully see you Sept. 17 in Eschenbach and keep it country!
The Flying Boots at the 2010 German-American Volksfest Grafenwoehr.
Photo: Peter Zitzmann
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Event Guide
Flea Markets Sat., 02 Oct.:
06:00 - 14:00: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße 07:00 - 16:00: in 91054 Erlangen, Bohlenplatz. Sun., 03 Oct.
No time specified: Large Antiques and Arts and Crafts Market in 96047 Bamberg, inner city 08 - 10 Oct.
3-Day Flea Market in 93059 Regensburg, Dultplatz, Am Europakanal.
Opening hours: Fri. and Sun. 10:00 – 19:00, Sat. 06:00 – 19:00. Sat., 09 Oct.
08:00 - 16:00: in 97070 Würzburg, on the Mainwiesen fest site (access via Dreikronenstrasse). Sun., 10 Oct.
- 08:00 - 15:00: in 92339 Beilngries, Volksfestplatz, Sandstraße - 08:00: in 91054 Erlangen, large car park on Parkplatzstraße along Frankenschnellweg.
- 11:00 - 18:00: Trödel- Antikmarkt in 84028 Landshut, Dreifaltigkeitsplatz. Only for antiques, artifacts, exquisite wares. No flea market stuff or new products. Market is out in the open, no roof ! Sat., 16 Oct.
06:00 - 14:00: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße Sun., 17 Oct.
- 07:00 - 16:00: in 91054 Erlangen, Bohlenplatz. Homepage (only GE).
- 10:00 - 18:00: in 91301 Forchheim, „Ausstellungsgelände Süd“ (Fair Site South), Poigerstraße 10 - 12 (ca. 25 km / 15.5 miles south of Bamberg) Sun., 24 Oct.
- 08:00 - 15:00: in 92339 Beilngries, Volksfestplatz, Sandstraße (ca. 45 km / 28 miles SW of Hohenfels) - 13:00: „Schwabach trempelt“ (Flea Maket) and Open Stores on Sunday in 91126 Schwabach, Marktplatz = market square (ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles south of Nürnberg). Sat., 30 Oct.
10:00 - 16:00: Antiques Flohmarkt in Schafferhof, 92670 Windischeschenbach / Neuhaus, Burgstrasse 6, ph 09681-917-160. Sat., 06 Nov.
- 07:00 - 16:00: in 91054 Erlangen, Bohlenplatz. Homepage (only GE). - 08:00 - 16:00: in 92637 Weiden, Volksfestplatz, Leuchtenberger Straße Sun., 07 Nov.
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In addition to the regular fresh produce markets, local farmers offer their fresh goods every first and third Saturday of the month at the farmers market on Johann-Sebastian-Bach-Platz (same opening hours). Great opportunity to buy seasonal produce as fresh as it gets! In Bamberg
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Recurring and Long-Lasting Events Ongoing until 30 Oct.
Tibet Exhibition in 97343 Iphofen, Knauf-Museum, Am Marktplatz, ph 0932-331-528 The people of Tibet, their history and their culture as well as the country‘s difficult political situation are portrayed in this special exhibition (only GE). The show is completed by precious artefacts and even a replica of a Buddhist temple. Opening times: Tue. - Sat. 10:00 12:00 and 14:00 - 17:00. Sun. 14:00 - 18:00Admission: Adults 2.- Euros pp, children 1.- Euro. Ongoing until 31 Oct.
The Wunderhof (special garden and gallery) is open, in 92262 Birgland, Eckertsfeld 1 The Wunderhof (only GE) is the home of artist Evi Steiner-Böhm. The property lies in a beautifully romantic area at a former Celtic settlement. On the grounds you will find a unique “lifetime“ garden, an art barn, a gallery and
a pretty café, all inviting you to enjoy and savour nature and art. The gardens at the Wunderhof were built under an artistic aspect, too, symbolizing the various life segments of a human being, from birth to death and beyond. They can be visited during a guided tour: Guided tours for the public take place every Sunday from 13:30 - 14:30 (Admission 5.- Euro pp, children are free). Groups can book special tours during the week. Café and Art Barn are open every Saturday 14:00 - 17:00, on Sundays and German holidays 14:00 - 18:00. The whole property is a smoke-free zone, except for the little smoker’s corner under the apple tree. Ongoing until 31 Oct.
Special Exhibit: “Überschäumende Maßkrüge“ - the1960 beer strike (!) in the Maxhütte , in 92237 SulzbachRosenberg, Stadtmuseum, Neustadt 14 (ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles south of Vilseck)
Bavaria isn’t known as a beer country for nothing - when workers were denied their daily beer at the Maxhütte smelting furnace, they went on strike! Ongoing until 07 Nov.
Exhibition „100 Meisterwerke“ (100 Master Pieces) in 96049 Bamberg, Museum in der „Alte Hofhaltung“, Domplatz 7, ph 0951- 519-0746. Open Tue. - Sun. 09:00 - 17:00. Master pieces from seven centuries from the Middle Ages to the early 20th century - are on disply and allow an insight into the large variety of the collection in Bamberg, e.g. with paintings from Lucas Cranach, Pieter Breughel, or Otto Modersohn. 03 Sep. - 03 Oct.
Dahlia Madness on the Isle of Mainau (78465) in the Bodensee (Lake Constance).
Freds Autozubehör Grafenwöhr, Neue Amberger Str. 2 Phone 0 96 41 / 454 630 Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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Culinary Weeks in 91522 Ansbach: Motto: „From historic cook books“. 01 - 31 Oct.
Schmankerlwochen = Culinary Weeks in 92318 Neumarkt (ca. 45 km / 28 miles west of Hohenfels). 15 Oct. - 15 Nov.
Schlemmerwochen = Culinary Weeks in 92237 Sulzbach-Rosenberg, various restaurants (ca. 20 km / 12.5 miles south of Vilseck).
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Restaurant Guide
Asian Asia Sushi Bar (0961-3989879) Schlörplatz 1 92637 Weiden Barn Floor Barn Floor Evergreen (09641-3800) Alte Amberger Str. 30 92655 Grafenwoeh Bavarian Altes Eichamt (0961-44242) Unterer Markt 23 92637 Weiden Gasthof Weisses Ross (09632-4114) Therse-Neumann-Platz 4 95692 Konnersreuth Santana (09642-1243) Weinleite 1 95478 Löschwitz
Restaurant Delphi (09644-376) Schinnerstraße 42 92690 Pressath
SCALA Betriebe (09641-2354) Alte Amberger Str. 33 92655 Grafenwoehr
BräuWirt (0961-3881800) Weiden Türlgasse 10-14 92637 Weiden
Restaurant Castle Veldenstein (09156-633) Burgstraße 12 91284 Neuhaus a.d. Pegnitz
Hotel zur Post (09641-2210) Marienplatz 8 92655 Grafenwöhr
Cafe Bakery Schwärzer (09644-244) Schellenberg 20 92690 Pressath
Greek Taverne MYKONOS (09645-918198) Marienplatz 20 92676 Eschenbach
SCALA Betriebe (09641-2354) Alte Amberger Str. 33 92655 Grafenwoehr Hotel Restaurant Böhm (09641-93690) Neue Amberger Str. 39 92655 Grafenwoehr
Chinese PANDA Chinese Food (09641-936366) Alte Amberger Str. 52 92655 Grafenwoehr China Restaurant Peking (0961-33896) Nikolaistraße 8 92637 Weiden
Taverna Syrtaki (09621-12951) Regierungsstraße 9 92224 Amberg Restaurant El Greco (0961-37279) Schlörplatz 9 92637 Weiden Restaurant Delphi (09644-376) Schinnerstraße 42 92690 Pressath
Fish Restaurant Country Guest House Busch (09642-686) Kötzersdorf 17 95478 Kemnath
Homemade Beer Zoigl-Schoilmichl (09681-1397) Marktplatz 20 92670 Windischeschenbach
Hotel Parksteiner Hof (09602-4396) Basaltstraße 10 92711 Parkstein
German Gasthof Hößl (09641-92270) Neue Amberger Str. 27 92655 Grafenwoehr
Ice-Cream Shops Eis Europa (09645-918822) Marienplatz 25 92676 Eschenbach
Guesthouse Burkhard (09604-92180) Marktplatz 10 92533 Wernberg-Köblitz
Pressather Schlemmerstuben (09644-217) Bahnhofstraße 41 92690 Pressath
Eiscafé Gelato (09644-917256) Bachstr. 19 92690 Pressath
Restaurant Altes Eichamt (0961-44242) Unterer Markt 23 92637 Weiden
Eiscafé Cristallo (09642-2155) Stadtplatz 18 95478 Kemnath
Hotel Stadtkrug (0961-38890) Wolframstraße 5 92637 Weiden
La Piazza (09662-416367) Marktplatz 15 92249 Vilseck
Gasthof Weisses Ross (09632-4114) Therse-Neumann-Platz 4 95692 Konnersreuth
Hotel Restaurant Rußweiher (09645923030) Großkotzenreuth 5 92676 Eschenbach
International Santana (09642-1243) Weinleite 1 95478 Löschwitz
Taverna Syrtaki (09621-12951) Regierungsstraße 9 92224 Amberg
Restaurant Advantage (0961-389300) Neustädter Straße 46 92637 Weiden
Hotel Angerer - Turmhotel (09662-7090) Marktplatz 4 92249 Vilseck
Landgasthof Kahrmühle (09644-91376) Kahrmühle 1 92960 Pressath Oberpfälzer Hof *** (09681-788) Hauptstraße 1 92670 Windischeschenbach
Beer Garden Gasthof Hößl (09641-92270) Neue Amberger Str. 27-29 92655 Grafenwoehr
Gasthof „Goldener Greif“ *** superior Sulzbacher Str. 5 92265 Edelsfeld 09665-91490 Miratel Mitterteich (09633-92320) Gottlieb-Daimler-Str. 4 95666 Mitterteich Italian Santa Lucia II (09641-91455) Am Sudhaus 2 92655 Grafenwoehr Pizzeria - La Strada (09641-925340) Alte Amberger Str. 35 92655 Grafenwoehr Isola di Capri (09641-1033) Alte Amberger Str. 36 92655 Grafenwoehr Pizzeria Antonio (09662-6017) Bahnhofstr. 20 92249 Vilseck Ristorante - Pizzeria Luigi (09641-485) Neue Amberger Str. 99 92655 Grafenwoehr Restaurant Pegasus (0961-27094) (Airfield) Latsch 92637 Weiden Knight‘s Banquet Haus am Markt **** (09665-953665) Hinterer Markt 14 92281 Königstein Mexican Restaurant Tortuga (09641-463) Schulstr. 18 92655 Grafenwöhr Loco Mexican (0961-7409) Hinter der Mauer 10 92637 Weiden Mongolian BBQ China Restaurant Peking (0961-33896) Nikolaistraße 8 92637 Weiden Thai Koh Samui (09641-2286) Im Markwinkel 1 92655 Grafenwöhr
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