Berlin! Hear World War II events and Cold War stories through the experience of a Historian, Soldier, Diplomat who in the 1970-1980s was a liaison officer in in the British Army - and who was thus sent on secret missions into East Germany. A man who has often met with dignitaries such as Rudolf Hess.
Imagine getting deep level World War II stories and first-hand Cold War stories through the experience of a Scottish Historian, Soldier, Liaison Officer - Diplomat who in the 1970s was in the British Army and on Secret missions.
Speaks English, German, Russian. Open and communicative personality. Has free-lance teaching positions in a number of military academies throughout Europe. Will also do educational tours to many fortresses, battlefields, military installations throughout Europe. He will give fine lively lectures and speeches on military matters. Deep knowledge and open communication skills. A pro. A pleasure to be with.
Bad guys.
Through his many stories as a historian - tour guide, meet the thugs in the SS Totenkopf Brigade - with leader of the pack Himmler (he is the scary guy looking at paperwork in the photo above) and the only aryan looking one in the Nazi top, Heydrich (just behind Himmler). Black leather coats designed by Hugo Boss.
Hear about Goering, and get the picture of the inner workings of his HUMONGOUS Reichs Luftfahrt Ministerium - Air Force Ministery. For some unfathomable reason all of the allied forces air raids missed this outsize building. Present day it is the HQ of the Finance Ministery and thus a butt of many jokes among people from Berlin.
German Ministery of Finance now occupying the Reichs Luftfahrt Ministerium, RLM building.
Good guys
And coming up for air, hear about the bunches of good guys in the Stauffenberg-strasse memorial site. Remember the movie Valkyrie with Tom Cruise? It was filmed right here.
Here in the former High Command of the Army / Germans organized the attempt of July 20 1944 / to topple the national Socialist evil power structure / For that aim they sacrificed their lives.
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Above a dangerous joke told quietly in Nazi Germany. One could be beaten and incarcerated for telling such a joke. Races and peoples must be strictly separated. What does the ideal German look like? This inside joke was whispered in the Third Reich: "Blond like Hitler, tall like Goebbels and chaste like Roehm".
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Introductory programme: Learn about Berlin history in a 1 hour powerpoint presentation.
I will travel from Amsterdam to Berlin to give Guided tours in Berlin museums. Including Bauhaus. See Highlights of Berlin Museums with art historian Kaldenbach.
On request I will help you prepare for your trip to Berlin with my wonderful powerpoint presentation. Learn about the richess of the city of Berlin, its culture, museums, design and culinary specialities. I will show you around, giving you a good idea of Berlin's layout by means of birds-eye views, aerial photographs, maps, drawings, photographs.
I am fluent in Dutch, English, and I have a good command of German / Deutsch and a limited command of French and Italian, (Français & Italiano).
This is an academic tour preparation by scholar-lecturer, art historian Drs. Kees Kaldenbach* Read a biography. Download my PDF file of my company flyer.
Kaldenbach Menu:
Powerpoint presentation of Amsterdam.
Powerpoint presentation of Athens.
Powerpoint presentation of Barcelona.
Powerpoint presentation of Berlin.
Powerpoint presentation of Copenhagen.
Powerpoint presentation of Florence.
Powerpoint presentation of Helsinki.
Powerpoint presentation of Istanbul.
Powerpoint presentation of Naples.
Powerpoint presentation of Rome.
Powerpoint presentation of Split.
Powerpoint presentation of Stockholm.
Powerpoint presentation of St. Petersburg, Russia.
Powerpoint presentation of Venice
Menu presentation of walks and museum visits in Towns in Holland.
My home is Amsterdam, The Netherlands. I will travel to any address you require to give this powerpoint presentation to you, your business partners, family and friends.
You may pay me by credit card. For further information please contact kalden@xs4all.nl. Specify your (client's) personal needs, date, time AND THE TELEPHONE NUMBERS of both your mobile telephone and your hotel. Our company is stable and trustworthy - that is why we have long standing contracts with VISA, MasterCard and American Express.
As an art historian based in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, I can meet your clients in major capitals around the world such as Barcelona - but also in Dutch cities such as Amsterdam, Alkmaar, Haarlem, Leiden, Gouda, Rotterdam. Right there, I will present a personalized guided tour of art museums and historic centers. Or we may combine art with nature in places such as the Kröller Müller Museum in Otterlo.Complete Listing of tours See client testimonials.
Experience beauty and local history together. Clients will enjoy themselves and learn while strolling and discussing the country's past, art and culture. In doing so, they may touch many bases - spanning not only fine art and architecture but also a city's background and current social issues.
Starting at your hotel I will take you on the wonderful private cultural walking tour of your choice. My guided itinerary offers you accessable informative conversation in Dutch, English or German (my French and Italian are more limited).
Fine Print / Legal issues
Bookings are finalized with a downpayment. I will send detailed instructions. Cancellation: The charges for cancellation more than 48 hours in advance are covered by your deposit. Charges for client cancellation 24-48 hours in advance: 25% of the agreed sum to be billed to the client's credit card. Charges for client cancellation less than 24 hours in advance: 60% of the agreed sum to be billed to the client's credit card. When booking, you agree to these arrangements.
You may also arrange this VIP treatment for business contacts or friends. We will ensure an unique and memorable experience.
Drs. Kees Kaldenbach is your private "scholar-lecturer on culture tours" *.
*Martha Gellhorn, Travels with Myself and another, p. 182.
Endorsements
The Rijksmuseum has done me the honor of linking the main Rijksmuseum site to my website.
I conduct Rembrandt walks in Amsterdam for the Netherlands Bureau of Tourism, the London and New York City offices. Their clients include important journalists.
The travel site www.luxurytraveler.com has devoted a main feature to my tours and walks.
Drs. Kees Kaldenbach has been featured in television and radio documentaries, including BBC2 TV, BBC2 TV, was interviewed in the Atlanta, Georgia CNN studios, and appeared on NTV Japan, Danish TV and Radio Netherlands World Service. In July 2004 he was interviewed about Delft artists by Tetsuya Tsuruhara for the leading Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun. In 2004 and 2005 he acted in an advisory role to additional BBC teams. Kaldenbach has written extensively on Vermeer and 17th century Delft, on Vincent van Gogh and on other art history topics. He also lectures on cruise ships. Kaldenbach has written extensively on Vermeer and the 17th century, Vincent van Gogh and on other art history topics. In 2008 he was the author of a Museum Guide book.
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Further information is available on his encyclopedic web site: www.johannesvermeer.info
Contact
information:
Drs. Kees Kaldenbach , kalden@xs4all.nl
Haarlemmermeerstraat 83 hs
1058 JS Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Tel.: 020 - 669 8119 (from abroad +31 20 - 669 8119)
Cell phone: 06 - 2868 9775 (from abroad 31 +6 - 2868 9775)
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Launched October 5, 2009. Updated 4 feb 2011.
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