Out & About in

Baden-WürttemberG
www.stuttgart.army.mil Aug. 27, 2010

Baden-Baden offers it all

Story and photo by Birgit Thompson
USAG Stuttgart Public Affairs
Whether it is the thermal waters, historic
city center, casino, food or horse races that
draw visitors to Baden-Baden, it is a charming
and very international town.
The city of Baden-Baden lies nestled with-
in the Black Forest, just 110 kilometers south-
west from Stuttgart. The town itself is known
as a Roman bath and spa settlement, with its
mineral springs being one of the largest attrac-
tions. Baden-Baden also features one of the
oldest German casinos, as well as a prominent
horse racetrack, historic buildings, regional
specialties, and English is spoken throuought
the city.
Baden-Baden was once named Civitas The historic city center of Baden-Baden offers stores for everyone; from toy stores, to jewelry
Aurelia Aquaensis, a name given by the Ro- designers, visitors can find almost anything in the alleys of the shopping district.
mans meaning a township with mineral water
springs. Today, the historic Freidrichsbad and After a day spent in the thermal baths, visi- The casino opens its doors at noon for auto-
the more modern Carcalla thermal bath are fed tors can stroll along the 350-year old Lichten- mated gambling, and at 2 p.m. for the classic
by these springs. taler Allee to look at the old, noble homes or roulette tables. Visitors to the casino have to
Friedrichsbad was built on top of the old to visit the Gönneranlage, a garden donated by be 21 years of age and need to present their
Roman bath ruins, which can be toured by the American coffee mogul Hermann Sielcken passports at the entrance. For admittance to
visitors. A closer look at the historic bath ru- in 1906, which features 350 different kinds the classic roulette or poker tables, visitors are
ins unveils the ingenuity of the Romans 2,000 of roses. Visitors may also want to visit the asked to follow a formal dress code. No jeans
years ago. Floors were heated through warm Trinkhalle (drinking halls) and enjoy a glass allowed.
steam pipes and water renewal systems fed the of the healing waters. The horse racetrack in Iffezheim is con-
pools. Today, the Friedrichsbad features ame- A visit to the Frieder Burda Museum, cur- sidered one of the finest race tracks in Europe
nities such as a soap-brush massages or steam rently featuring Joan Miro’s Colors of Poetry and is known for the eccentric hats, worn by
baths. It should be noted that the Friedrichs- until Nov. 14, is worth the short walk through women during the races. Upcoming races
bad is clothing free. the Stadpark. Either way, visitors to Baden- include the Fürstenberg race on Sept. 1, the
The modern Carcalla thermal bath features Baden will find a myriad of things to see and 137th Futures race, featuring the next promis-
aromatherapy, hot steam baths, sun lounges do in its small alleys and streets. ing generation of race horses, on Sept. 3, and
and several indoor and outdoor pools set at Next to water, gambling is another main at- the Mercedes-Benz Cup on Sept. 5. Visitors
various temperatures, and the CaraVitalis traction in Baden-Baden. Games of luck have can order tickets for these events online, at
beauty area, where visitors can get massages, been recorded in the township since the mid www.baden-racing.de. For more information
beauty treatments and more. 1700s and represent a long-standing tradition. on the city, visit www.baden-baden.de.

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Food and Markets Flea markets,
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Food and culture

Apfelkuchen made easy For the cake:
10 tablespoons flour
5 tablespoons sugar
10 tablespoons oil
5 eggs
1 pack baking powder (Backpulver)
5 apples ( use Elster or Boskop apples, you
will find them in any German store)
Oil for the baking dish
For the topping:
200 g. flour
150 g. sugar
150 g. butter
Chopped almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts
Cinnamon to taste

Peal the apples, remove the cores and slice

each apple into eight pieces. Preheat the
oven to 200 degree Celsius (375 F). Combine
flour, sugar, oil, eggs and baking powder, and
spread dough in a greased, round springform
pan.Cover dough with apple slices. For the
topping, combine flour, sugar, butter and cin-
namon. Crumble over the apple cake and add
the nuts on top.
www.pfalzgraf-conditorei.de
Bake for 60 minutes at 200 degrees.

The Volksfest returns for 165th year

The Volksfest returns to Bad Cannstatt Sept. 24 to Oct. 10.
Germany’s second largest beer festival (after the Octoberfest in
Munich) features several beer tents, live music, rides for children
and adults, and more.
This year, there will be a looping roller coaster, a water slide and
the world’s largest mobile Ferris wheel at the Cannstatter Wasen.
The traditional parade through the city of Bad Cannstatt is sched-
uled for Sept. 26 at 11 a.m.

How to get there: Take the S-Bahn S1, 2 or 3 to the Bad Cannst-
att Bahnhof or take the U-Bahn 11 from the Hauptbahnhof
directly to the Wasen festival. For more information, visit www.
cannstatter-volksfest.de. www.cannstatter-volksfest.de
The Bad Cannstatt Volksfest attracts thousands of visitors from all over Europe.

Kontakt Outreach is
looking for members
The Stuttgart German-American Outreach
Kontakt Club is looking for new members to
join their many activities such as dining-outs,
ladies night out, city tours and more.
For more information on the club, visit
www.kontakt-club-stuttgart.de or call 431-
3113 or 07031-15-3113. Birgit Thompson
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markets and Much more

• Aug. 26 to Sept. 4 — Mannheim ter of town. tradition.
— Wine and cusine • Aug. 28-29 — Albstadt — Airfield Young shepherds and shepherd-
This colorful market features local festival esses run barefoot over freshly har-
foods and wine at the Kapuzinerplan- This event is located at the vested corn fields.
ken in the center of town. For more Luftsportverein Degerfeld at the Flug- This event takes place in the cen-
information, visit platz. ter of town and assigned fields.
www.weinundgenuss.net. • Aug. 28-29 — Alpiersbach — Arts For more information, visit www.
and crafts market markgroeningen.de.
• Aug. 26 to Sept. 12 — Nürtingen
— Wine village This market takes place in the • Ongoing until Sept. 5 — Pforzheim
This wine event is located next to cloister Alpirsbach. — Wine festival
the Kreuzkirche. • Aug. 28-29 — Bad Wimpfen — This traditional festival is located in
For more information, visit www. Medieval market and festival the center of town at the Marktplatz.
weindorf-nuertingen.de. This event features traditional crafts, It features local wines, live music
food and more at the Stauferplatz. and a fun family program.
• August 26 to Sept. 4 — Mannheim
For more information, visit www. • Ongoing until Sept. 5 — Stuttgart
— Wine and cusine
zunftmarkt.de.
This colorful market features local — Wine village
foods and wine at the Kapuzinerplan- • Ongoing until Aug. 30 — Breisach The wine village returns to Stut-
ken in the center of town. am Rhein — Wine festival tgart for its 34th edition.
For more information, visit www. This is one of the largest wine It is located at the Marktplatz, the
weinundgenuss.net. festivals in the Baden region. Schillerplatz, and around the Alte
The festival features the crowning Schloss.
• Aug. 27-30 — Backnang — Wine
of the wine princess, a large fireworks
village display and more. The Festgelände is • Ongoing until Sept. 5 — Ulm/Neu-
This event is located at the Ad- located at the Rhein River.
Ulm — Danube festival
enauer and Burgplatz. Mama Duna is the name of this
• Ongoing until Aug. 30 — Mark- festival held along the river in Ulm
• Aug. 27-28 — Bad Buchau am gröningen — Shepherds run and Neu-Ulm.
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All kinds of useful things can be
found at this market, located at the
Marktplatz.
• Aug. 27 to Sept. 5 — Baden-Baden
— Kurpark-Meeting
This event features concerts and
culinary delights.
The event also opens the week
of the international horse races at
Baden-Baden.
• Aug. 27-29 — Weinstadt — City
festival
This festival is located in the city
section of Schnait.
• Aug. 27 to Sept. 5 — Wiesloch —
Vintner festival
This festival is located in the Eis-
weinhalle.
• Aug. 27-30 — Winnenden — Wine
festival
wwww.sandwelten2010.de
This festival is located in the cen-
The Stuttgart Sandwelten 2010 (Sand worlds) are ongoing until Sept. 30 at the Killesbergpark.
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Acrobats, artists and musicians
meet along the river to perform.
It features an arts and crafts mar-
ket, as well as regional specialties
from both sides of the river. • Sept. 3-5 — Reutlingen — Africa
• Sept. 1 — Brackenheim — Variety festival
market This event features an African
This market is located in the cen-
ter of town. • Sept. 3-5 — Fellbach — City fes-
• Sept. 1-11 — Reutlingen — Wine tival
festival This event is located at the Fest-
This festival features local wines,
food and much more all around the
Marienkirche.
• Sept. 2 — Dusslingen — Variety
market
This market is located at the Hin-
denburgplatz and the Niederhofen-
strasse.
• Sept. 2 — Sulz am Neckar — Vari-
ety market
• Sept. 4 — Calw — Knight’s games
The market takes place in the
center of town.
• Sept. 3 — Sindelfingen — Fire night
“Midsummer Night’s Dream”
The center of town will be illumi-
nated with candles, light balls and
torches.
The festivities conclude with a
large fireworks display.
Stores in Sindelfingen will stay
open until 11 p.m.
Linkin Park comes to Stuttgart Oct. 22. Tickets are on sale now, at easy-ticket.de or www.schleyerhalle.de.
• Sept. 3-5 — Renningen — Medieval
festival
This festival is located in the cen-
ter of town.
market, food and more.
platz. • Sept. 3-5 — Leonberg — Glemseck
• Sept. 3-6 — Hirrlingen — Summer 101
festival This event features a wide variety
This festival is located at the Bi-
etenhauser Strasse.
• Sept. 4 — Weil der Stadt — Wine
fountain festival
This festival features local wines
and more at the Marktbrunnen.
This medieval festival is located in
the historic cloister of Hirsau.
• Sept. 4-6 — Bietigheim-Bissingen
— Medieval festival
This event is located at the
Festgelaende at the Viadukt.
• Sept. 4-6 — Eberstadt — City
market
This wine and street festival is
located at the Marktplatz.
www.ickevents.de
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• Sept. 3-7 — Bietigheim-Bissingen —
Horse market
This traditional festival features
horse shows, a variety market, a farm-
ers market, fireworks and more, and is
located at the Festplatz at the Viadukt.
• Sept. 3-5 — Langenburg — Late
summer festival
This event is located at the Castle
Langenburg and features a garden
market, children’s program and more.
of merchandise for motorcyclists, a
motorcycle show, food and more.
The event is located at the Glem-
seck.
For more information, visit www.
glemseck101.de.
• Sept. 3-7 — Ludwigsburg —Pump-
kin show
This event features more than 450 dif-
ferent types of pumpkins, displayed in an
“Ocean of Pumpkins” theme this year.
The parks of the Ludwigsburg
castle will be decorated with more
than 500,000 pumpkins, painting col-
orful pictures of oceans, sea life and
beaches.
For more information, visit www.
blueba.de.
• Sept. 4 — Heidelberg — Castle
lighting
This event features fireworks and
more, starting at 10:15 p.m. at the
Heidelberg castle.
• Sept. 4-5 — Schwetzingen — His-
torical vehicle show
The Schlossgarten sets the stage
for this event, featuring 160 classic
vehicles from eight countries.
• Sept. 5 — Aalen — SWR1 radio
pan
This cooking event is sponsored
by SWR1 radio and features Swabian
specialties and local produce.
• Sept. 10-13 — Bühl — City festival
This large event is located in and
around Brühl and features a fair-
ground, variety market, parade and
more.
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• Sept. 10-19 — Heilbronn — Wine
village
This wine festival is located at the
town hall, in the center of town.
Live music, food and local wines
from more than 30 local vintners
will be presented during this year’s
festival.
• Sept. 10-12 — Ludwigsburg —
Venetian fair
This event lets visitors travel to
Venice without leaving Germany.
Masks and costumes, food and mu-
sic will be presented all around the
Marktplatz. For more information, visit
www.ludwigsburg.de.
• Sept. 10-12 — Meersburg — Fall
festival
This event is located at the
Volksmarches in Germany
• Aug. 28 Neustadt
Start: at the train station Ilmenau
• Aug. 28-29 Lütjensee
Start: at the train station Ahrensburg
• Aug. 28-29 Bürvenich
Start: at the train station Bürvernich
• Aug. 29 Hagen-Haspe
Start: at the train station Hagen-Haspe
• Aug. 28-29 Lambsborn
Start: at the train station Bruchmühlbach-
Miesau
• Aug. 28-29 Schiersfeld
Start: at the train station Alsenz
• Aug. 28-29 Braunfels
Start: at the train station Leun-Lahnban-
hof
• Aug. 28-29 Rödermark-Urberach
Start: at the train station Rödermark-
Urberach
• Aug. 28-29 Steinbach
Start: at the train station Lebach
• Aug. 28-29 Ittlingen
Start: at the train station Ittlingen
• Aug. 28-29 Creussen
Start: at the train station Creussen
• Aug. 28-29 Nürnberg
Start: at the train station Nürnberg-Erlen-
stegen
• Aug. 28-29 Creglingen
Start: at the train station Steinach
• Aug. 28-29 Illerbeuren-Lautrach
Start: at the train station Aichstetten/
Schlossplatz and features regional
specialties, a parade and more.
• Sept. 10-12 — Müllheim — Heri-
tage days
This event is part of the Heimat-
tage in Baden-Württemberg and
features a parade on Sunday with
local flag bearers, music groups in
traditional costumes and more.
For more information, visit www.
muellheim.de.
• Sept. 16-20 — Bad Schussenried —
Heritage and Children’s days
This event features a large tra-
ditional parade on Monday at 10:15
a.m. and a Magnus market (arts and
crafts market) at the Festplatz at the
Zellerstadion.
For more information, visit www.
Württemberg
• Aug. 28-29 Irrenlohe
Start: at the train station Schwarzenfeld
• Aug. 28-29 Miegersbach
Start: at the train station Miegersbach
• Aug. 28-29 Rennertshofen
Start: at the train station Burgheim
• Aug. 29 Neustadt
Start: at the train station Neustadt/Hessen
• Aug. 29 Renchen
Start: at the train station Renchen
• Aug. 29 Titisee-Neustadt
Start: at the train station Neustadt
• Aug. 29 Laberwinting
Start: at the train station Laberweinting
• Sept. 1 Langenlonsheim
Start: at the train station Langenlonsheim
• Sept. 4-5 Glücksburg
Start: at the train station Flensburg
• Sept. 4-5 Brühl
Start: at the train station Brühl-Mitte
• Sept. 4-5 Flacht
Start: at the train station Limburg
• Sept. 4-5 Höheinöd
Start: at the train station Pirmasens
• Sept. 4-5 Kirchberg
Start: at the train station Kirchberg
• Sept. 4-5 Gelnhausen
Start: at the train station Hailer-Meerholz
• Sept. 4-5 Katzenfurt
Start: at the train station Katzenfurt
• Sept. 4-5 Namborn
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bad-schussenried.de.
• Sept. 18-26 — Friedrichshafen —
International water sport fair
This fair features everything from
snorkeling to luxury yachts.
The latest innovations in surf
boards, dive suits and more will be
displayed by more than 500 vendors
from 25 countries.
For more information, visit www.
messe-friedrichshafen.de.
• Sept. 19 — Stuttgart — Fall mar-
ket
This event is located in the center
of town.
• Sept. 19 — Walldürn — Fall festival
Visitors to this festival can harvest
potatoes the old fashion way, with
horse and plow, drive a tractor or
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Start: at the train station Hofeld
• Sept. 4-5 Riegelsberg
Start: at the train station Saarbrücken
• Sept. 4 Neckarsteinach
Start: at the train station Neckarsteinach
• Sept. 4-5 Achern-Mösbach
Start: at the train station Achern
• Sept. 4-5 Donaueschingen
Start: at the train station Donaueschingen
• Sept. 4-5 Oberzell
Start: at train station Oberzell
• Sept. 4-5 Leinburg
Start: at the train station Röthenbach
• Sept. 4-5 Dettelbach
Start: at the train station Dettelbach
• Sept. 4-5 Pfaffenhofen/ Neu Ulm
Start: at the train station Neu Ulm
• Sept. 4-5 Strass
Start: at the train station Strass-Moos
• Sept. 4-5 Zeitlarn
Start: at the train station Regensburg
• Sept. 4-5 Unterschleissheim
Start: at the train station Unterschleis-
sheim
• Sept. 5 Wedel
Start: at the train station Wedel
• Sept. 5 Olpe/Biggesee
Start: at the train station Olpe
For more information, visit the Deutsche
Volkssport Verband at: www.dvv-wan-
dern.de/t_de/tb or visit www.sgawc.org.
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learn how to make apple juice. Europa Park program

For more information, visit www.
freilandmuseum.com. from Aug. 26 to Sept. 12
• Sept. 23-25 — Baden-Baden — • The medieval festival is ongo-
New-Pop-Festival ing until Aug. 29 at the Europa Park
The SWR3 radio station presents in Rust. The Schlossgarten (castle
this year’s newcomers in the pop garden) is transformed into an medi-
scene. The event features live per- eval castle. Historical music, dance
formances and more in the center of and food can be found at the market
town. festival.
• Sept. 24-26 — Bad Dürrheim — • Beach party fun awaits visitors
Bike festival on Aug. 28 and Sept. 4 at the park.
More than 1,500 bike enthusiasts The party starts at 8 p.m. and lasts
will participate in this year’s bike until 1 a.m. Tickets are €9.50 per per-
festival. Live music and a colorful son and €30 for a group of four. The Out & About in
program provide entertainment along Baden-Württemberg wants
with a bike race. For more informa- • The 2010 C.O.S. Skateboard
tion, visit www.badduerrheim.de. Cup comes to Europa Park on Sept. your stories and photos!
• Sept. 30 to Oct. 10 — Konstanz — 10-12. The German skateboard
championships will be held in the Do you have a European travel sto-
Noblesse oblige
This is an exclusive show of fash- park arena. Qualification runs are ry to share? Do you have a great
ion, jewelry and noble accessories at scheduled for Sept.11 with the finals photo of your travels to share? If
the baroque castle and the www.mainau.de
Palmen- on Sept. 12. Events start at 10 a.m. so, submit your story or photo to
haus on Mainau Island. For more on both days. For more information, stuttgartmedia@eur.army.mil.
information, visit www.mainau.de. visit www.europa-park.de.

Flea markets in Baden-Württemberg

Aug. 28 Weil der Stadt
Aug. 28 Stuttgart University
Aug. 28 Böblingen
Aug. 28 Weil der Stadt
Aug. 28 Ludwigsburg FORUM
Aug. 28 Tübingen Marktkauf
Aug. 28 Esslingen Zell
Aug. 28 Neckarsulm Festplatz
Aug. 28 Karlsruhe city center
Aug. 31 Germersheim
Sept.1 Kirchheim
Sept. 1 Mannheim Real
Sept. 1 Fellbach
Sept. 1 Freiburg
Sept. 2 Schönwald
Sept. 2 Hilzingen
Sept. 3 Neckargmünd
Sept. 3 Bad Schussenried Sept. 11 Baden-Baden Sept. 19 Crailsheim
Sept. 4 Weilderstadt Sept. 11 Sindelfingen Sept. 21 Triberg
Sept. 4 Villingen Sept. 11 Tübingen Sept. 21 Schwetzingen
Sept. 4 Sinzheim Sept. 12 Horb Sept. 22 Fellbach
Sept. 4 Waiblingen Sept. 12 Aalen Sept. 24 Freiburg
Sept. 4 Schmiden/Fellbach Sept. 14 Schwetzingen Sept. 25 Villingen
Sept. 4 Kornwestheim Sept. 15 Fellbach Sept. 25 Mannheim
Sept. 4 Sindelfingen Sept.18 Waiblingen Sept. 25 Sindelfingen
Sept. 4 Tübingen Sept. 18 Stuttgart Sept. 25 Stuttgart-Vaihingen
Sept. 4 Esslingen Sept. 18 Ludwigsburg Sept. 26 Böblingen
Sept. 4 Ludwigsburg Sept. 18 Todtmoos Sept. 26 Fellbach
Sept. 4 Böblingen Sept. 19 Nürtingen Sept. 26 Weinsberg
Sept. 8 Mannheim Sept. 18 Sindelfingen Sept. 26 Bretten
Sept. 8 Fellbach Sept. 18 Tübingen
Sept. 9 Reutlingen Sept. 18 Backnang For a complete listing and
locations, visit www.meine-flo-
Sept. 11 Stuttgart-Vahingen Sept. 18 Fellbach hmarkt-termine.de and click on
Sept. 11 Schmiden/Fellbach Sept. 19 Bruchsal the 7000 zip code link.

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Baden-Württemberg
Commander: Col. Carl D. Bird
Command Sgt. Major: CSM Anthony Bryant
Public Affairs Officer: Larry Reilly
Out & About Editor: Birgit Thompson
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