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GROUP TOURS IN ENGLISH
VARIOUS DATES – TOURIST INFO, KAISERSLAUTERN
For group tours in honor of Kaiserslautern’s 750th anniversary, such as a city bus tour, guided cemetery tour, guided historic walk, Hohenecken castle, K’town for kids and more, visit: https://www.kaiserslautern.de/tourismus_freizeit_kultur/tourismus/besichtigungstouren/besichtigungstouren_gruppen/index.html.en
EASTER EGG MARKET
KLOSTER BENEDIKTBEUREN, MARCH 20-22, BENEDIKTBEUREN
Easter is celebrated in early April this year. Time to enjoy Easter egg markets in historic buildings and old monasteries. Learn all about traditional dying and decorating.
CINDERELLA – A MAGICAL FAIRY TALE BALLET
MARCH 19, 7 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN
For over a century, the romantic fairy tale of Cinderella has been one of the most impressive and musically beautiful works of classical ballet. The libretto is based on the well-known story of a young woman whose grace and kindness lead to a magical turning point despite all obstacles. Her meeting with the prince, the quietly growing love, and the fulfillment of a long-cherished dream form the narrative. Pure aesthetics – carried by the highest level of dance excellence, evocative stage designs, and intricately crafted costumes that stylishly highlight the magic of the original work. A feast for the senses – for lovers of classical stage art and those who wish to be touched by timeless beauty. Tickets: https://cinderella-klassisches-ballett.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2425940
FESTIVE CONCERT FOR BRASS AND ORGAN
MARCH 21, 7 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG
The State Youth Trombone Choir is a select ensemble of the Trombone Association of the Evangelical Church in the Rhineland. The Rhineland Trombone Association promotes young, talented musicians aged between 16 and 26 from its member choirs. In the week after Laetare Sunday (Joy) – the so-called “small Easter festival in the midst of Lent” – the ensemble will present free and chorale-based music for brass and organ in the tension between Passiontide and the upcoming Easter festival. The ensemble’s repertoire reflects the stylistic diversity of the trombone choir reflects music. Thus, works with large, sublime soundscapes stand alongside virtuosic, musically differentiated chamber music compositions accompanied by the organ. Tickets: www. https://www.reservix.de
SUNDAY SHOPPING
MARCH 22, 1 – 6 P.M., CITY CENTER/MERKURSTRASSE, KAISERSLAUTERN
Shopping pleasure for the whole family. On Sunday, March 22, the shopping city of Kaiserslautern invites you to the popular open-for-business Sunday. Numerous stores in the city center as well as in the commercial areas will open their doors, offering visitors a relaxed shopping experience in a spring atmosphere.
GEO TOURS AT DONNERSBERG
MARCH 22, 2 P.M., PARKING LOT ON DONNERSBERG
The Geo-Tours season in the Donnersberg region begins on Sunday, March 22, during which participants will be introduced to the exciting geological history of our region at various locations until the end of October. The geology of our Earth accompanies us every day. How have landscapes retained their current structure, what secrets do the Earth’s crust and the deeper rocks hold? Embark on a lively journey through 300 million years of Earth’s history and learn fascinating facts about the development of human culture on and around the highest mountain in the Palatinate. Under the guidance of tour guide Christoph Breitenbach, participants will learn many interesting details about the geologically significant Lorraine-Saar-Nahe Basin with the Donnersberg, about volcanism around the Donnersberg, and about the geology of the surrounding regions. Integrated into the geo-tour is the settlement history of the mountain, in particular the history of the Celtic oppidum, one of the largest Celtic towns north of the Alps, and its builders and inhabitants. Meeting point: 2:00 PM, parking lot at Donnersberg, duration approx. 3 to 3.5 hours. Further information and registration with the Donnersberg Tourism Association via Tel. 06352-1712, touristik@donnersberg.de, or directly online at www.donnersberg-touristik.de/erlebnisse-buchen Further dates: May 3 Eisenberg, May 16 Winnweiler-Hochstein, May 24, Dachsberg, May 31 Stahlberg, and later dates to be announced.
SAARBURGER FRÜHLING (SPRING MARKET)
MARCH 29, 11 A.M.-6 P.M., CITY CENTER, SAARBURG
Farmers’ and artisan market on Graf-Siegfried Street and a children’s flea market with a carousel and duck fishing. Car exhibition at Fruchtmarkt, a variety of regional products and specialties, culinary highlights, and sweet treats like waffles & crêpes. Shops will open their stores and offer floral surprises for their customers.
10TH HINKELSTEIN-WANDERMARATHON/TRAIL
MARCH 29/VARIOUS TIMES, OTTERBERG
Registration now open: With the first rays of spring sunshine, hiking enthusiasts and trail running fans can prove their early-season fitness March 29, and look forward to an exciting outdoor event at the “10th Hinkelstein Hiking Marathon / Trail.” In addition to natural forest paths and stretches across open fields, past historic boundary stones, menhirs, and idyllic ponds, the trail offers attractive landscapes and breathtaking views, including Donnersberg, the highest mountain in the Palatinate. The registration portal is open: https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/wandern/hinkelsteinweg/hinkelstein wandermarathon-trail/
DEUTSCH-FRANZÖSISCHER BAUERNMARKT
(GERMAN-FRENCH FARMERS MARKET)
MARCH 29, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M., RATHAUSPLATZ, LANDAU
What unites Palatines and neighbors from Alsace is the love of enjoyment. We appreciate good wine, sociability, and good food. It is not surprising that we want to unite the culinary delights of our regions somehow. For the 12th time, we are therefore organizing the German-French Farmers’ Market on the Landau town hall square. The mix makes it! Regional products from the Palatinate and culinary highlights from neighboring France make the gourmet market one of the most exciting in the region. Here you will find local products, regional produce, short transportation routes, and humane animal husbandry – this is more important today than ever before. Special emphasis is placed on this at the German-French Farmers’ Market. Stores will be open from 1 – 6 p.m., for Sunday shopping.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
EUROPE-WIDE, MARCH 29, 2-3 A.M.
Don’t forget to set your clocks one hour forward on Sunday, March 29 to Central European Summer Time (CEST).
OSTERN (EASTER) WEEKEND
APRIL 3 – 6, GERMANY-WIDE
Both Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Monday (April 6) are national holidays in Germany and many other European countries, based on a religious background. All stores and public offices are closed in observance of the occasion. Most stores will be open on Saturday.
MITTELALTERMARKT (MEDIEVAL MARKET)
APRIL 4 – 6, GELTERSWOOG, KAISERSLAUTERN
Step back into the Middle Ages with ladies and knights, jugglers, fire shows, vendors, camp life, children’s activities, music and more!
FRÜHLINGSFEST (SPRING MARKET)
APRIL 12, 12 P.M., MARKTPLATZ, RAMSTEIN
Enjoy a delightful and colorful flower and spring market at the market square in Ramstein. There will be plants, decorational items, and plenty of food and drinks. Stores will be open for Sunday shopping, so get out and enjoy spring vibes!
FLOHMARKT (FLEA AND ANTIQUE MARKET)
APRIL 11, FORUM, HOMBURG
The flea market in the region was founded in 1975 by the Homburg Advertising Association and has developed into the largest in the Southwest German region. Today, the flea market is organized by Homburger Kultur GmbH. Every first Saturday of the month – on holidays the flea market date is postponed by one week. On peak days in the summer, up to 1,000 vendors offer their goods and attract thousands of visitors to Homburg. The flea market has become the top destination for customers, including those from France, Luxembourg, and Belgium. All of this makes the flea market a tourist attraction.
GARDEN-ART-ENJOYMENT MARKET
APRIL 27, 10 A.M. – 6 P.M., ABTEIKIRCHE, OTTERBERG
An art and enjoyment weekend with a garden market in front of the abbey church will take place in Otterberg. For the sixth time, the popular Garden-Art-Enjoyment Market will be held on Sunday, April 27. The events offer a diverse program with art, music, culinary delights, and information about gardening and nature. Over 60 selected exhibitors will present their handcrafted products in the areas of clay, wood, metal, fabric, paper, plants, and art. Visitors can look forward to numerous advisory and information booths, including a plant doctor who provides valuable tips for the new gardening season. Plants for your own garden can also be purchased. Culinary specialties will be offered on Kirchstraße, including spit-roast meat, game and lamb products, as well as vegetarian dishes and steamed dumplings. The Alte Abtei invites guests for coffee and cake starting at 2 p.m. The monastery garden is open and offers guided tours. There are also exciting activities for little visitors: The Otterberg Forestry Office is setting up a forest school behind the church, where children and parents can learn more about forest animals, plants, and ecological balance. Additionally, there is a wild bee information stand in the monastery garden. See: www.kulturart-otterberg.de
