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For a town of only 160,000 people, Salzburg is a cultural star. A UNESCO world heritage city, this Austrian gem offers music, festivals, art, beer, food, history, architecture and so much more. Just a short trip across the German border, Salzburg also is nestled next to the Austrian Alps.

At first glance, Frankfurt isn’t as easily graspable as some of Germany’s other large cities. It’s not Berlin, which is urbane, gritty and packed with history. Nor is it Munich, where Bavarian prosperity is evident from the moment you set foot in the city. Perhaps what Frankfurt most resembles is […]

by MilitaryinGermany.com No matter where you are staying in Germany, there are plenty of day trips that allow you to explore somewhere new without spending hours on the road. But if you’re willing to venture a little farther and discover one of Germany’s truly historic cities, Lübeck is well worth […]

by Gina Hutchins-Inman, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs To cool off this summer, we’ve already hit Germany’s North Sea and Baltic coasts and soaked up Lake Constance in the south. Today we’ll kick off with lakes about an hour’s drive from Kaiserslautern, perfect for a sunny day trip or a […]

by MilitaryinGermany.com The Black Forest is world-famous, for good reason. The thickly wooded, mountainous terrain has a powerful mystique that goes far beyond its cuckoo-clock reputation. It is also home to one of Germany’s most beautiful national parks, which offers four-season hikes, diverse animal life, waterfalls, lakes, and day trips […]

Get Outdoors with Army ODR Virtual Contest MWReligible patrons can enjoy time outside during the Get Outdoors with Army Outdoor Recreation virtual contest open through Oct. 31. Each completed activity or equipment rental at Baumholder or Kaiserslautern ODR earns an entry into monthly prize drawings. Participants must submit the official […]

Nestled in southeast Bavaria on the Austrian border, Burghausen is an ideal destination for a long weekend. A small, walkable town, Burghausen features the longest castle in the world and plenty of local Bavarian hospitality. It is also a fantastic spot from which to explore some of the most beautiful […]