News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Nearly 150 middle and high school Army and Air Force youth attended the 2018 #IMPRESSYOURSELF Teen Summit sponsored by the Landstuhl Keystone Club held at Armstrong’s Club, Nov. 17. In addition to many fun, educational, and teambuilding activities offered throughout the day, there were numerous special guests. One of them […]
Ramstein Middle School Robotics students competed against 14 teams in the First Lego League hosted in Rockenhausen, Nov. 14. This group of students, called the Ramstronauts, consisted of 7th and 8th graders and was mentored by RMS Robotics teacher, Tynisa Young. The team won several awards including the “Special Prize” […]
Editor’s Note: This article was published in a previous edition of the Kaiserslautern American and the information has been updated to reflect this year’s event. After five successful years of having a Christmas village set up in Weilerbach, the community will again sponsor a Culinary Christmas Village, Saturday to Dec. […]
The best Christmas markets are wonderlands in the truest sense of the word. They are filled with lights, garlands, pines, warm drinks, comfort food, holiday music, glittering gifts and bright laughter. Visiting one can be transformative. Surrounded by beauty and glad tidings, you remember: the holidays are about gratitude, giving […]
As the unpredictable German Winter weather approaches, the temptation to stay indoors and keep your fingers and thumbs fit with the latest technology increases. Indoor bouldering is an excellent way to maintain or increase your level of fitness no matter what the conditions outside. Bouldering is a form of rock […]
Germans love Christmas markets. And why wouldn’t they? Usually located in the city center, Christmas markets bring families and friends together over sweet and savory delicacies like sausages “Bratwurst,” German gingerbread “Lebkuchen” and mulled wine “Glühwein.” Live music and cozy wooden huts selling crafty goods, decorations, winter clothes and kitchen […]
Anyone who’s stood amidst the glow of a Weihnachtsmarkt or Christmas market knows that the holiday season in Germany is special. While different regions of Germany have their own customs, some traditions are observed countrywide. Advent Sundays help usher in the festivities. Advent Sundays are the four Sundays in December […]
For my fellow hikers who enjoyed the great outdoors trekking during the warmer months of the year, there is no need to put away those boots and let Old Man Winter keep you indoors until spring of next year. Winter hiking and snowshoeing are excellent activities for those of you […]
One of the best Christmas market scenes in Europe happens each winter in Regensburg. The town itself is a jewel and at Christmas it takes on another life of its own. Markets are set up at several locations – all within walking distance of one another – and visitors usually […]
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