News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
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 […]
You’ve likely been to the Champs-Élysées in Paris or seen the cathedrals at Strasbourg and Cologne. Perhaps you’ve been able to stand up close beside Big Ben in London. All those were indeed fabulous trips for you and your family. But have you ever seen the world’s tallest cathedral spire […]
We recently reported about the history of markets, today we’ll look at the location of another busy market, but far more back in time and on a much higher location. Do you know Donnersberg, 49° 37’ 28’’ N, 7° 55’ 8’’ O? It is located just north of Sembach. Donnersberg, […]
Located in Sankt Goar, overlooking the enchanting Rhein River, the castle ruins of Rheinfels are soaked in history. This mighty fortress was built in 1245. For centuries, it stood strong, weathering sieges from attacking armies. Today it allows visitors to explore deep into its ruins. Other than a few Euro […]
Located between the Neckar River and the Swabian Jura forests just outside of Stuttgart, the beautiful university town of Tübingen dates back to the Middle Ages and offers castles, cobblestone streets, streets running along canals, small steps, narrow alleys and half-timbered houses. This historic, picturesque, and surprisingly hip town definitely […]
Looking for what just might be the best road trip in the world? Try the German Alpine Road. For 450 kilometers (just over 279 miles), you’ll find incredible panoramic views of the Bavarian Alps. Here are 10 great places you’ll find along the way! Lindau Your journey starts in Lindau, […]
The High Black Forest is a geographical, region in the south-west of the German federal state Baden-Württemberg, primarily in the Southern Black Forest. It is an all-season paradise that offers something for everyone when it comes to outdoor adventures. During the Summer there are too many areas to mention so […]
A three hour drive from the KMC brings travelers to one of the most quaint German towns in the country. Old timbered houses, colorful facades, friendly water canals, and some of the most delicious beer you’ll drink await you. Located in Bavaria, Bamberg is one of the few cities in […]
Hamburg is one of Germany’s greatest cities. It offers water, history, and a nonstop itinerary of entertaining things to do. A must-see while you’re in Deutschland! 1. Port of Hamburg – Gateway to the World The Port of Hamburg is situated in the Elbe River basin, only about 100 kilometers […]
A staple of Kaiserslautern for nearly 25 years, the Japanese Garden (Japanischer Garten) is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Though a quiet natural oasis, the Japanese Garden is anything but boring. Filled with gorgeous flora, clear ponds, lovely waterfalls, and maze-like paths, it allows visitors to find peace or […]
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