News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Celebrated in February, Fasching is a traditional German celebration — also known as Karneval or Fastnacht. It is carnival season, which has been celebrated for centuries by people worldwide who have German heritage. It’s utterly bonkers and terrific fun — get involved! Fasching can be documented back to pre-Roman times. […]
There is no question that winter has arrived in Germany. With that never-ending gray sky, the chilly temps, and the wet rain or snow on the ground, it is easy to just close the front door, kick off those boots, and climb onto the couch with a blanket and the […]
The beautiful state of Bavaria is probably the most well-known German state throughout the world, and with good reason. But it is perhaps during the winter that this enchanting state really glistens. From snow-topped Bavarian Alps in the south to frozen lakes in the north and snow-covered forests in the […]
Many members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community have found temporary or even permanent homes in one of the many villages and towns surrounding Kaiserslautern in the heart of Rheinland-Pfalz. You may already be familiar with your immediate vicinity, but there is much more to explore and experience at your “home […]
The Christmas Markets of Germany are one of the best parts of being stationed abroad. If you are stationed in Europe during the holidays, this is a something you can’t miss out on! No matter the size of city or town you find yourself in, there is a small town […]
Whether you love winter or simply endure it until spring arrives, one thing is true: Getting outside and active is important for your health during the long, dark months. Fortunately, there is no shortage of excellent outdoor opportunities in Germany. You have lots of options for seeing the wintry world […]
If you find you’ll be spending the holidays a little closer to home than you might have liked, don’t worry! Holiday beauty can be found in plenty of places in Kaiserslautern – both expected and unexpected. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday season […]
You know you’ve seen them. The Hahn Airport signs. They are everywhere; on the way north to Cologne, on the way west to Trier, in dinky hamlets, on freeways, and even at intersections in the middle of the woods. It seems that Hahn is both everywhere and nowhere at once. […]
As Old Man Winter will be visiting us soon, the skiers and snowboarders are anxiously awaiting the opening of resorts all over Europe to enjoy the winter wonderland. For those of you preferring a more slow-paced approach to outdoor winter fun, we have just the right option for you: Grindelwald […]
Who is crazy enough to go camping in Germany during the winter? Especially when the night time temps start dipping into freezing. I am that person with a few others that have learned how to pitch a tent, make a fire and enjoy this great outdoor adventure even when the […]
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