Leisure Flashcards
Who ran the KDF?
Dr Ley, the leader of the German Labour front.
What did Ley work out?
That 3740 hours were free a year, so he wanted to make sure these were not wasted.
What did he set up?
Cheap holiday programmes.
For 28 mark what could you get?
A week of winter skiing in Bavaria. This included food, lodging, travel, skis and lessons from an instructor.
What could you get for 65 mark?
A holiday in Switzerland for 2 weeks.
What could you get for 155 marks?
A tour of Italy.
What did the KDF do?
Controlled most forms of entertainment, and each year round 7 million people took part in KDF sports matches. It also arranged mass outings to the theatre and opera.
What was his plan to provide workers with cheap cars?
Hitler ordered that a ‘people’s car’ - a Volkswagen be made at a price which everyone could afford.
How much did a beetle cost?
990 marks, 35 weeks wages.
What did Ley set up to help pay for the car?
A hire-purchase scheme.
