News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Tucked into the heart of Italy’s northern Alps, Selva di Val Gardena (Wolkenstein in Gröden) is one of Europe’s most picturesque alpine villages. While it’s well known as a premier winter ski destination, summer reveals an entirely different — and arguably more rewarding — experience. Towering limestone peaks, endless hiking […]
Often missed as tourists flock to nearby Berlin, Potsdam is a hidden gem. Rich with history, Potsdam is known for its 16 palaces (many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites), which is the highest number of palaces per inhabitant in Germany. It has a marvelous city center, green space […]
Nestled on the eastern edge of the Adriatic Sea, Croatia offers a mix of Mediterranean charm, ancient history, and breathtaking natural beauty. While the cities of Dubrovnik and Split are well-known to tourists, the real magic of Croatia often lies in its lesser-known destinations. Wherever you’re coming from in Germany, […]
Stralsund has a UNESCO World Heritage designation for a reason. In the north of Germany on the Baltic Sea, it was once an important trading and shipping port for the Hanseatic League, an alliance of merchant guilds and towns in Northern Europe. Having been both a part of Prussia in […]
Possessing a great blend of modernity and history, Mannheim makes for an excellent day trip. Sometimes called the Square City, after Prince Friedrich IV uniquely designed it using parallel lines during the 17th century to provide extra military protection, Mannheim today is also known as the City of Inventions, having […]
Schönau, a German village nestled against the French border, almost feels like Shangri-la. Every twisting road that leads to the little town of about 400 people in the Pfalz forest (not to be confused with its cousin Schönau im Schwarzwald in the Black Forest) leads you further into what feels […]
by MilitaryInGermany.com With over 6,000 public pools and 2,300 saunas, Germany has no lack of summer swimming activity. Most towns will have a “freibad,” or outdoor swimming pool, with millions of people across the country going to their local one each summer. Some parks go beyond simple swimming pools or […]
by Gina Hutchins-Inman 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Summer is here! A wonderful time for swimming, sunbathing and enjoying nature. A cool walk through the forest may lead you past raspberries, blackberries or blueberries. Markets are full of fresh fruit with juicy red strawberries, shiny bright cherries, dazzling green and […]
There are amazing trips that can be taken right from the Kaiserslautern area. Here are five great destinations to explore that you may not have thought of. Enjoy! 1. FREINSHEIM Freinsheim is a smaller town in the Bad Durkheim region of Germany. It’s one of those quaint wine villages that […]
It’s perhaps the most unique city within a few hours driving distance from the Kaiserslautern Military Community but most people here have never driven south, crossed the Rhine near Baden-Baden and experienced Strasbourg, France. It’s without a doubt the nearest city to us with the most to offer. Altogether historic, […]
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