News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Mainz is not only the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz with its “Landtag” (state parliament) and State Chancellery situated along the banks of the Rhein River. It is also the largest city in the state with a population of 215,000 and can look upon a diverse history. The city has been historically […]
It probably can be said that there is a castle in nearly every small town in Germany. One that must be seen is Hohenzollern Castle, known as the jewel of the Swabian Alps (or Schwäbische Alb, in German). With its impressive towers and stirring turrets, this Baden-Württemberg castle is one […]
Looking for a ton of outdoor activities in one spot to keep the whole family busy? Whether you’ve got a week or weekend, you should absolutely consider Berchtesgaden, which is located in the German Alps near the border of Austria. Home to the Berchtesgaden National Park, which offers spectacular views, […]
A season of color and celebration As the vibrant hues of summer give way to the rich, warm tones of autumn, Germany transforms into a picturesque landscape filled with cultural festivities and natural beauty. Fall in Germany is a time of celebration, reflection, and enjoyment of the great outdoors with […]
On Saturday, Sep. 21, Munich mayor Dieter Reiter will tap the first beer barrel to declare Okotberfest or “Wiesn” — as Munich’s citizens call it — officially open. This year, the world-famous festival runs through October 6. It is the most famous event in Germany and the world’s largest fair, […]
O’ ZAPFT IS! 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 […]
Sometimes being the smallest isn’t a bad thing. In the case of Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park — which is the smallest of Germany’s national parks that encompass the Wadden Sea — being small is a mighty good thing. The park provides incredible wilderness, great exploration opportunities, a scientific wonderland, […]
Located in the middle of the Black Forest, Triberg has one of the tallest series of waterfalls in the Gutach River, the Triberg Waterfalls, which have relatively easy public access. A town of approximately five thousand people, Triberg is known for its beautiful countryside as well as for its cuckoo […]
If you’re a lover or even connoisseur of great wines, or rather prefer fruity grape juice, you’re just in the right place to be! Germany is one of Europe’s largest winegrowing countries and the state of Rheinland-Pfalz produces two-thirds of the country’s fine wines. The Moselle and Saar valleys along […]
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. Each year, it takes place during the second and third weekends of September. This year’s dates are Sep. 6-10 and Sep. 13-16. Pfälzer party of the year […]
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