VW California Factory Tour Hannover - [Archived]

[Rich20]

Rich, apologies but we can't make the factory tour now. We hope you all have a great time.

Charlie & Helen.

Did you put your names on the doodle site that Sapto is hosting?

 

[Martin]

BOOKING NOW OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS


Factory Tour 2017

18th & 19th April 2017

We are delighted to formally announce the above meet for our visits to the VW factories to see the production of T6 vans in Stocken and their completion into California's in Limmer.

We have secured enough places for 120 people. We have been given 6 tours of 20 people and logistically, this will be quite challenging.

We have also found a campsite http://www.camping-birkensee.de that is nearby and seems to have good facilities. Please contact them directly for any further details and to make your booking

There are a few important things to note about the tours:
1.) NO children under 10 years old!
2.) NO pushchairs allowed
3.) Need to be able to walk several KM so you will need comfortable shoes.
4.) NO pause to drink or visit the toilet inbetween the 2h visit!
5.) NO pictures can be taken!
6.)You will need a permit to be able to drive into Hannover.
7.) You will need to make your own arrangements for getting to and between the factories.
8.) Please enter your "real" name and your "forum/board" name in the booking form.
9.) Choose 1 or to slots for "Limmer" and Stöcken. Remember each slot has a limit of 20 person.

If you wish to attend please add the names of all people that want to attend the tour to the list BOOK HERE (For example if you are a family of 3, we need all three names)

When you arrive at the booking page, please click the button 'Show all 12 Options'

There are two tours to choose from:
1. Limmer
2. Stöcken

You can choose a maximum of two tours.

We also please ask you only book if you can make it and if you need to cancel please contact us ASAP

BOOK HERE

 

[Hotel California]

We would love to see it "sold out " , it took us quite some effort to get the dates....belive me

Dispite the negativenes hanging round the roof corrosion it is a one of a kind trip , who knows how long VW will let this happen.
So i heard there are not many carfactory's that open theire doors for tours .
Plus a this is gonna be a meet on the mainland with the most diffrent members from almost every country ! ....including the chance to meet me....

 

[BerndRos]

Could you please clarify.....

Do we just put our names to the list and the tours required ?

And...

Do we then go onto a separate booking form ?....if so how....?

What are the costs involved for the tours ?

Thanks

 

[sapto]

Could you please clarify.....

Do we just put our names to the list and the tours required ?

And...

Do we then go onto a separate booking form ?....if so how....?

What are the costs involved for the tours ?

Thanks

Hi BerndRos
I try to clarify:
1. Please fill in ALL your names/for every person who wants to come in the doodle-form incl. real name and boardname and of course you can choose if you want do do both tours or not
2. Where you want to sleep is up to you, so please book yourself a place on whatever campsite/hotel
3. The tour itself is for free - further information will fallow at least at beginning of April
4. How you travel to and from Hannover is all up to you, some do a greater tour or mix it with a tour d'Europe
5. Feel free to ask any other questions here

I hope I covered your questions.

 

[BerndRos]

Hi BerndRos
I try to clarify:
1. Please fill in ALL your names/for every person who wants to come in the doodle-form incl. real name and boardname and of course you can choose if you want do do both tours or not
2. Where you want to sleep is up to you, so please book yourself a place on whatever campsite/hotel
3. The tour itself is for free - further information will fallow at least at beginning of April
4. How you travel to and from Hannover is all up to you, some do a greater tour or mix it with a tour d'Europe
5. Feel free to ask any other questions here

I hope I covered your questions.

Got it, thanks.

Is this now 100% certain to happen.

I can then book flights and hotel to and from Germany from UK.

Thanks.

 

[Martin]

Kev, the tours are all 100% booked in, they will arrange meeting places etc.. nearer the time.

 

[sapto]

Got it, thanks.

Is this now 100% certain to happen.

I can then book flights and hotel to and from Germany from UK.

Thanks.

Great
Personal I alaways pay for an extra insurence in case I have to cancel for whatever reason so I recommand that if you book a flight/hotel/ferry (on most ebook sites it is incl in the paying process).

 

[estresao]

Hi Martin,

Finally I cannot do so, please, could remove me from the list?

Thanks a lot.

 

[Hotel California]

There are still places availble for the factory visit .
Those are intrested please sign in asap. , once all places are taken we can go further to organising things .
It's getting closer , if you are thinking of joining the tour and need to book a ferry/shutlle you need to take action.
Campsite is not going to be a problem as we have contact with this site
http://www.camping-birkensee.de/index.php
Who assured we all can have a spot .

Theres a other campsite also nearby if needed.
http://www.camping-hannover.de/en/contact
They rent hollydayhomes (bungalows/static caravans) if anybody is intrested.

Those not camping but looking for a hotel , always good to post if you found one nearby so maybe others can use it if needed.

Reminder : get yourself a "unweltplakette"

http://www.environmental-badge.co.uk/en/environmental-badge.html

 

[sapto]

There are still places availble for the factory visit .
Those are intrested please sign in asap. , once all places are taken we can go further to organising things .
It's getting closer , if you are thinking of joining the tour and need to book a ferry/shutlle you need to take action.
Campsite is not going to be a problem as we have contact with this site
http://www.camping-birkensee.de/index.php
Who assured we all can have a spot .

Theres a other campsite also nearby if needed.
http://www.camping-hannover.de/en/contact
They rent hollydayhomes (bungalows/static caravans) if anybody is intrested.

Those not camping but looking for a hotel , always good to post if you found one nearby so maybe others can use it if needed.

Reminder : get yourself a "unweltplakette"

http://www.environmental-badge.co.uk/en/environmental-badge.html

Great sum up!

 

[zoki]

I know some people are not too experienced with driving on the wrong side so I was wondering where the convoy is starting from as there has been no mention of this since?

 

[Rich20]

I know some people are not too experienced with driving on the wrong side so I was wondering where the convoy is starting from as there has been no mention of this since?

There is a thread on here with some chat about how people are travelling and routes. A convoy will take a bit of organising as some are going by ferry and some on the tunnel I would imagine.

 

[briwy]

Rich, sorry but can you take the two of us off the list please as unfortunately we won't be able to make it.
Hope you all have an enjoyable and informative time.

 

[Trailertrash]

The event has obviously become more classy. Not One but Two Gorgeous beasties!

 

[Rich20]

Rich, sorry but can you take the two of us off the list please as unfortunately we won't be able to make it.
Hope you all have an enjoyable and informative time.

Thanks for letting us know. Did you add your name to the list on Doodle using the "Book here" link on Martins post? If so yo will need to delete it and that will free the place up for someone else.

 

[briwy]

Ok Rich, will do

 

[Martin]

Couple of questions for people:

1. Some people are staying in a hotel, what is the name of the hotel and location please?

2. I know some of you want to arrange a road trip down from Calais to the campsite, would it be possible for someone to come up with a meeting point, date and time ?

3. Any one who wants to cancel, you MUST take your name off the list otherwise the organisers will be waiting for you.

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[Pete Matthews]

Slightly confused. I have just received a notification that there are still some places left for the tour. Is this a general email to everyone or directed specifically at me? My name is already on the list and I assume this means I am now registered; or have I missed something?
Regards.....

 

[sapto]

Slightly confused. I have just received a notification that there are still some places left for the tour. Is this a general email to everyone or directed specifically at me? My name is already on the list and I assume this means I am now registered; or have I missed something?
Regards.....

Perfect Pete, we just wanted to remind our members that there are still some places left and this email went to everyone on this board.

 

[sapto]

This is the current status of inscriptions for the tours.
Please add your fullname and your boardname (in the doodle form) so we can start a separate conversation with everyone taking part as soon as possible.

 

[Rich20]

Slightly confused. I have just received a notification that there are still some places left for the tour. Is this a general email to everyone or directed specifically at me? My name is already on the list and I assume this means I am now registered; or have I missed something?
Regards.....

i was going to reply but I see Sapto has answered you.

 

[Dylan]

Hello Martin

This is the current status of inscriptions for the tours.
Please add your fullname and your boardname (in the doodle form) so we can start a separate conversation with everyone taking part as soon as possible.

 

[Dylan]

Hello Sapto,

Please excuse my confusion, but I'm not sure if I am accepted on the VW April visit. I added my name to the Doodle poll yesterday for Tuesday, 18th, but forgot to include my club name Dylan. The slots are Limmer group A at 9.00am and the Stocken group A at 13.00pm. I have already posted this request to Martin, but wanted to make doubly sure.

Thank you.

 

[sapto]

Hello Sapto,

Please excuse my confusion, but I'm not sure if I am accepted on the VW April visit. I added my name to the Doodle poll yesterday for Tuesday, 18th, but forgot to include my club name Dylan. The slots are Limmer group A at 9.00am and the Stocken group A at 13.00pm. I have already posted this request to Martin, but wanted to make doubly sure.

Thank you.

No problem Dylan you can change your own post in the doodleJust click on your name and choose the "edit" pen.