News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany It is just as easy to be irritable and mean during the holidays as it is to be generous and sweet. Many families find themselves blissfully swimming in a sea of wrapping paper with ridden gratitude one hour and the next screaming over who is hoarding the game system, causing a mess and not helping out enough.
Making the “perfect” turkey is essential: It’s the main course that your guests look forward to every year plus it needs to be up-to-par with leftover football-frenzy food standards. No pressure right?
Winter is approaching quickly, and it is truly one of the most beautiful and magical times of the year. All around Germany, Christmas markets begin to open and ice rinks are set up. Exploring the markets and going ice skating is a budget-friendly way to spend an afternoon or evening with family and friends. What could be better than gliding around the ice with loved ones while listening to Christmas music and enjoying the holiday atmosphere?
If you wake up the morning of Dec. 6 to find a full bag of candy or presents waiting for you, it’s likely you received a visit from St. Nicholas.
If you are looking for a little bit of charm, romance and holiday enchantment this time of year, then the “Christkindlesmarkt,” or Nuremberg Christmas Market, is the place to go. Over two million tourists travel to Nuremberg every Christmas season to indulge in the holiday festivities. It may seem like this is perhaps a major tourist overload, but think again.
Many Americans visiting Germany for the first time wonder about spending the night in a castle. While several castles along the Rhein River between Bingen and Koblenz and in other parts of Germany feature rather costly opportunities to sleep where royalty once laid their heads, there are other options.
Events » A “Dinovember” photo contest is taking place at the Rheinland-Pfalz Library in Landstuhl. During Dinovember, take clever photos of toy dinosaurs doing exciting things and enter them into the Dinovember photo contest for a chance to win a prize. Photo submissions will be accepted throughout the entire month of […]
The following is a list of performances and events happening in the KMC and nearby locations. Dates are subject to change. Performing arts: Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern: • “Nur noch kurz die Welt retten,” a Europe revue, 8 p.m. today and Dec. 10, 12, 15, 20 and 29. • “My Fair Lady,” […]
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many of us are looking to spend some quality time with family and friends. Nothing draws us closer together than enjoying a delicious home-cooked meal with the ones we love, but things can take a turn for the worse if food safety is not kept in mind.
The Landstuhl running association, LLG, will sponsor its 27th Christmas run Nov. 29.
Last updated: 04/30/2026
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