Victory Services Club (VSC) Club Life Newsletter - November 2024

Newsletter attached as PDF, but rather than host in Google Drive (as this precludes MODnet readers), please post online link: Club Life Newsletter - November 2024

Christmas Markets 2024 - The Big Cities

The cities of Germany offer the best variety in food, gifts, crafts and entertainment.

In the blog we cover the Christmas markets in the largest German cities. If you are new to Germany or are looking for new places to see this year. Read on and find out why people travel from all over the world to enjoy the Christmas Markets in Germany.

You can visit Dortmund and find the largest Christmas Tree in the world. See the 100 markets of Berlin.  Visit The magic of Cologne and experience the Red market at the Dom. In Leipzig kids have the chance to see Santa arrive by steam train.

Every German city has unique flavours and traditions to enjoy. Don't miss the opportunity to get your souvenir mugs and glasses.

In the table Below are website links for each city. Use the Google map links for directions from Sennelager. 

The City of Freedom celebrates 35 years since the fall of the Berlin Wall

Press release from Visit Berlin for the 35th anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down.

"Berlin, the city of freedom, will mark the 35th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 8 and 9. To celebrate this important anniversary, the German capital is hosting numerous events and activities. Several hundred thousand guests from all over the world are expected. And before and after the actual anniversary, the historic events will be commemorated in numerous formats.

Schloss Auenpark Summer 2024 Events

Schloss Neuhaus offers a range of  great events every summer. Below are just a handful you can enjoy. to see more visit the complete list here.

Paderborn Ceramics Market Neuhäuser Castle

• Sat 27th  - 28th April  11:00 - 18:00

 

    

Stands from a wide range of suppliers from all over Germany line up along the paths of the baroque park and present an intoxicating variety of colors, shapes, techniques and ideas.

Suggestions for Free Places to Visit

Olderdissen Zoo - Bielefeld (Drive time 31mins) - Free entry

This family favourite Zoo is free to enter  365 days a year. At Olderdissen Zoo around 450 animals live, 35 species of mammals, 42 species of birds and three species of fish.

From mice to bears – many different animals live in the Olderdissen Zoo including  as wolves, chamois, alpine marmots and otters. 

Some zoo animals came and stayed even without fences. The free-living storks and herons have chosen the zoo as their center of life. The Alpine marmots consider the entire zoo their territory.

Your dog is also welcome in the zoo. Please keep him on a short leash. Other animals are not permitted.

You cannot bring bicycles, scooters, e-scooters, skateboards, etc. inside.

Bilsteintal: Tropfsteinhöhle und Wildpark - Warstein (Drive time 51 mins)

This free wild park is home to some exciting animals hills and trails. (Not the easiest access for prams and wheelchair users.) 

but if you do make a visit you will find not just the animals but one of the best caves in Germany. 

Visits to the Tropfsteinhole are paid for tours €7.50 for adults & €5 for children.

in addition Lynx feeding and archery tours are two additional paid for activities in the wild park.

Eurail Global Pass - Get 15% off Until march 12th 2024

Explore the seashores of the Med, chase sunsets across Scandinavia or venture off the beaten track with a 15% discount on all Passes. 

Travel by train in up to 33 countries with a Eurail Global Pass – Now available for less in the spring sale!  From €241 per adult.

Use this link to check all prices