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Kent
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Member # 161

posted 03-10-2005 11:47 AM

Hi, All --
I am at the beginning stages of planning a trip to Switzerland, Austria, and the Czech Republic for this coming summer.

Besides visiting friends and the occasional (hah!) castle, I hope to find at least one LH event that is open to the public in one of the countries.

Anything from a market day to a joust on a castle grounds would be welcome.

Any events you can tell me about would be greatly appreciated -- and will help me to plan where to go, and when.

Please post the info here -- I visit almost daily.

All the best --

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Fire Stryker
Admin & Advocatus Diaboli
Member # 2

posted 03-11-2005 07:26 AM

Hi Kent,

I don't know if you're on the Company of Saint George list or not, but they would have a pretty good handle on what's in the area since they are in that neck of the woods.

Jenn

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Jeff Johnson
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Member # 22

posted 03-12-2005 07:04 AM

Here's their website, which includes events. It's not overly comprehensive, so you may want to E-mail the contact & ask.
http://www.companie-of-st-george.ch/index_1.phtml

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Geoffrey Bourrette
Man At Arms

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Alan F
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Member # 386

posted 03-13-2005 07:55 AM

Kent, it may be worth your while asking the groups concerned if it's alright to take part - their insurance may not cover a non-member turning up to take part.

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Kent
Member
Member # 161

posted 03-14-2005 08:36 AM

I see I should have been more specific.....

My wife and I are just going to Europe as tourists this summer. That's what I was talking about -- events where people in jeans and sunglasses, etc., can watch and meet the living history folks and learn a little.

We will not be taking along any medieval clothing or accoutrements this time.

Sorry if this was unclear!
--Kent

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Alan F
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Member # 386

posted 03-16-2005 07:31 PM

Kent, in that case the answer is pretty much YES! There should be events throughout the summer.

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alexandergraff
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Member # 458

posted 03-17-2005 08:45 AM

I you find yourself anywhere in the vicinity of Castle Hallwyl in central Switzerland, you might want to pay the Company of Saint George a visit. We will be there from Friday 24th June until Sunday 26th June.
There is a certain chance that the program is extended to Thusday making it a full four day event.
The castle is worth seeing in itself, so if it is not too much of a detour I recommend a visit.
Cheers,
Alex

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The Guild of S:t Olaus
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K S-W
New Member
Member # 672

posted 03-21-2005 10:22 AM

Thanks very much for the info -- I remember Hallwil very fondly from when I lived in Switzerland 45 years ago -- that's quite a lasting impression!

Unfortunately, we will not be able to leave on vacation until July -- right after the Co. of St.G. has packed up and returned to the 21st century.

Aaaaargh!

If any further possibilities exist for us to view a Medieval LH event in the aforementioned countries in July, please let me know.

Again, thanks to all who make this forum so interesting and informative
--Kent (who isn't sure which of his accounts he should use...)

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K S-W
New Member
Member # 672

posted 06-24-2005 08:58 AM

*bump*
Besides the CofSG, are there other folks out there, especially in Austria and Germany, who may be having events?

I have been checking the CofSG mail archives, and there's no mention of Hallwil coming up -- I may have to follow the suggestion of actually contacting the Co,. I guess!

In the meantime, does anybody else plan on an event in mid July?

Thanks, Danke, (and Merci and Grazie in honor of the Swiss)
--Kent

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