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junglejim65 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Mar 20, 2008 Posts: 44

In two weeks. Where should I go? Lots of Museums obviously, but wondering what there are for German/US Base monuments/displays or even Military Open Houses held yearly? We'll be in Munich area and am definitely looking forward to it!

Cheers,
Jim

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2014 5:22 am Post subject: Re: So, moving to Germany...

I love Munich! I can only talk about museums:

No AFVs over there, but Deutsches Museum is great, in 3 separated location:
www.deutsches-museum.de/en

Sinsheim and Speyer are quite close:
www.technik-museum.de/

Full, in Switzerland, it's not that far away, it's just across the border:
www.militaer-museum.ch/

Munster is a bit far away, but is a must:
www.deutsches-panzermuseum.de

Massimo

vw82 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 28, 2012 Posts: 46

Here are two good links for military museums.
Have fun looking at the websites.

Lots to see in Germany.
In the eastern states there are many single Russian tanks and Momuments to be seen.
A real surprise for me was the Russian Cemetery in Baruth with two T-34/85's. South of Zossen / Berlin
Of course in Berlin the 2x T-34/76's near the Brandenburg Gate, and in the easter part of town the Museum in Karlshorst.
A bit further east the Russian Cemetery & Museum in Seelow.

www.aviationmuseum.eu/.../index.htm

en.tracesofwar.com/cou...ountryid=7

Enjoy,
Mike

Geoff_walden · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Jan 26, 2006 Posts: 132

Open house days at US Army posts are pretty rare now. There are lots of AFVs on display on main post at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, and they do have an annual German-American Fest when the post is open to visitors (I think it's going on right now, or maybe this weekend), but I'd be rather careful about taking pictures there.

There are several privately-owned museums that have a wealth of armored vehicles. These are some of the best:

www.museum-stammheim.de/

www.wehrtechnikmuseum.de/

www.nachkriegsmuseum.de/

www.munamuseum.de/

vw82 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 28, 2012 Posts: 46

Well, if you are in the Munich area soon, than of course don't miss out on the Oktoberfest.
It actually starts on 20 Sept so don't miss out and go the end of Oct!!
Its all over by then!

Just scroll down for info in English.

www.oktoberfest2014.com/

There are others you can visit, just check the Tourist Office, etc.

Doug_Kibbey · Posted: Mon Aug 04, 2014 8:24 pm Post subject: Re: So, moving to Germany...

...and don't just think "Germany". You'll be in the middle of Western Europe, which in scale is about like the larger states in the American midwest/Rockies. You can cover a lot of ground in not much time (good train systems), and you'll be bordering countries with lots to offer. And very close to non-bordering countries (which tend to get smaller as you go east/south.

Chances are you can find some good "guides/hosts" here.

junglejim65 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Mar 20, 2008 Posts: 44

Thanks All! Oh yeah, my Wife's colleagues have already got tickets (tables) for Oktoberfest! I plan on seeing the BotB/Ardennes area and of course France, Holland, Belgium etc. We'll be there three, perhaps up to five years so should have time to see a few things, maybe hit a few model shows Wink

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Cheers,
Jim

Massimo_Foti · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2014 7:14 am Post subject: Re: So, moving to Germany...

Being in Munich you could also easily reach Italy from Brenner's pass. Plenty of nice places in that direction: Bolzano, Verona, Mantova then Venice. Rovereto is along the way and host an interesting Museum, mostly on WW I:
www.museodellaguerra.it/

Better to go in spring/summer, since the "artillery cave" is closed in winter.

Massimo

vw82 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 28, 2012 Posts: 46

Excellent.
All the links are excellent.

Of course using the links I mentioned gives you a good help in planning your trip routes.

The Ardennen has many single monuments with tanks and guns & it has absolutely beautiful scenery.

Enjoy your stay.

Mike

TrevorLarkum · Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: So, moving to Germany...

Jim, my coverage of Germany is patchy to say the least, but you might find it of interest:

Preserved Tanks in Germany

L.Delsing · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Feb 10, 2006 Posts: 958

Hi Mike
When did you visit the T-34s in Baruth? I have only ''last noted'' data from 2004.

Regards,
Lesley

vw82 · ***Power User*** Offline Joined: Aug 28, 2012 Posts: 46

I have photos I took in May 95 and Aug 03.
In May 95 it all looked very clean and well kept. The T-34's had their numbers (300 & 301) & stars on the turrets with several smaller red stars on the barrels. Road wheels with white trim.
In Aug 03 it was all overgrown and in need of upkeep. No signs of the numbers & stars on the tanks.

A link to Baruth....

en.tracesofwar.com/art...Baruth.htm

en.tracesofwar.com/art...Baruth.htm

PS:As Trevor mentioned above his books are a great travel companion.

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