News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on dotted around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun don’t have to look far. The country hosts a wide range of events for couples, families and singles. Here are five places to […]
Lower Oder Valley National Park is a special place. Germany’s only wetland national park is filled with water, reclaimed land, incredible views, and unique wildlife. Nestled against the border of Poland, the park is one of the most incredible wild destinations in all of northeast Germany. Unexpected eastern Germany When […]
Forests are an essential part of Germany. Naturally, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons around. Gold, orange and red leaves are yours to see all over the country. Get out there and immerse yourself in autumn’s grandeur! One of the benefits of living in Germany is that nearly […]
At 12 noon on Saturday, September 16, Munich’s mayor Dieter Reiter tapped the first beer barrel to declare the 2023 Okotberfest or “Wiesn“ — as the Munich people call it — officially open. This year, the world-famous festival runs through October 3. It is the most famous event in Germany […]
For many of us, Karlsruhe is a mostly just a familiar name on a blue Autobahn sign. From Kaiserslautern, we zoom past it heading south to the Alps. From Stuttgart, we wave hello while heading north to Heidelberg. Here’s a secret, though: even though Karlsruhe is not a city designed […]
The Wurstmarkt (Sausage market) in the spa town of Bad Dürkheim is the world’s biggest wine festival with over 600,000 visitors each year and it’s taking place on the second and third weekend of September. This year’s dates are Sep. 8-12 and 15-18. Pfälzer party of the year The Wurstmarkt, […]
When service members are notified of their selection for an overseas assignment, they may feel a sense of anticipation for various reasons, including the opportunity to travel and immerse themselves in a new culture. This holds true for many service members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, who may have missed […]
State of the Art is a series introducing Germany as a whole, but also highlighting an individual state or “Bundesland” every month. After reunification in 1990, the 11 states of West Germany and the five of East Germany merged into one country. The former East German states are often referred […]
Turin is one of Italy’s best and most unexpected cities. Located at the foot of the Alps and packed with parks and tree-lined boulevards, this isn’t hot, touristy Italy. This is a thriving city with food, culture, style, shopping, and outdoor activities galore. In Turin, you’ll feel like you’re in […]
Passau is one of eastern Bavaria’s best destinations. Located at the confluence of three rivers (including the mighty Danube), the city has history, an amazing castle, brilliant Baroque churches, and a rocking downtown. It’s also a stone’s throw from Austria and a short drive to the Czech Republic, which makes […]
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