VW Beetle Sunshine Tour 2017 – Video

The German Baltic Sea resort of Travemünde was once again dominated by the Beetle Sunshine Tour this weekend. The sun was kind to the Beetle fan community. Several thousand spectators and over 720 lovingly designed or tuned vehicles came to the largest fan meeting of all round Volkswagen vehicles. One thing is certain: whether the original Beetle or Beetle, these cars inspire and connect – even a bridal couple received their blessing at this year’s meeting of the colourful fan community of the hundreds of round models covering six decades.

After being captivated by the Sunshine Tour last year, the actresses Karoline Schuch and Luna Schweiger were there again – this time bringing actor colleague Devid Striesow for the first time.

Another highlight of the weekend, themed “Welcome to America”, was the award for the most beautiful Beetle. In addition to the many costumes worn by the cars’ owners, the ways the cars are decorated are one of the special features of the Sunshine Tour. Whether Glamour Beetle, Flower Power Beetle, Key West Flamingo Beetle, participants are free to choose their theme and the award goes to the most original design. Tom Steitz from Lübeck, was highly creative presenting his round Volkswagen as a US-style Beetle, and was honoured by TV presenter Sidney Hoffmann on stage at the Baltic beach.

 

 

“Everyone who takes part in our Sunshine Tour for the first time is absolutely delighted to be immediately welcomed to the bosom of the Beetle family. For that is precisely what it is – a family. So many great and lasting friendships have already developed here. This is unique and makes me really proud and happy,” summarises Gabriele Kraft, originator and organiser of the Beetle Sunshine Tour, and adds: “As far as I am concerned, there is nothing to compare to this great car! This is the ultimate zest for life!”