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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Frankfurt am Main

Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Frankfurt am Main

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 […]

August 14, 2026 ×

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ABC in KMC: Atlantic Wall Museum

ABC in KMC: Atlantic Wall Museum

The Atlantic Wall Museum Noordwijk, Netherlands When visiting the Netherlands, there are certainly many sightseeing and activity opportunities from a visit to Keukenhof and the tulips in spring, the miniature world of Madurodam, a tour of a windmill to a nice and relaxing canal cruise through endless kilometers of canals […]

August 14, 2026 ×

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Germany’s National Parks: Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park

Are you a fan of white sand and windswept beaches? Looking for someplace wild and civilized all at the same time, a place that makes you feel like you’re standing on the edge of the world? Then Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National Park may well be what you’re seeking. Germany’s […]

August 7, 2026 ×

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Lübeck: Queen of the harbors

Lübeck: Queen of the harbors

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 […]

July 31, 2026 ×

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ABC in KMC: Adventures at the Lakeside

ABC in KMC: Adventures at the Lakeside

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 […]

July 31, 2026 ×

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ABC in KMC: Lake Constance

ABC in KMC: Lake Constance

Story & photos by Gina Hutchins-Inman, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Today’s trip will lead us to Lake Constance, known locally as the Bodensee, a vast freshwater basin at the foot of the Alps that stitches together Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. As Germany’s largest lake, it is 63 kilometers long […]

July 24, 2026 ×

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Germany’s National Parks: Black Forest National Park

Germany’s National Parks: Black Forest National Park

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 […]

July 24, 2026 ×

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Bonn: Beethoven’s beautiful birthplace

Bonn: Beethoven’s beautiful birthplace

Bonn is one of Germany’s oldest cities and the former capital of West Germany. There is a lot to do and plenty to see in this northwestern city, famously touted as the birthplace of Beethoven. Beethoven Walking Tour Bonn offers a unique opportunity to see Beethoven’s origins- and they’ve preserved […]

July 17, 2026 ×

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Burghausen: See the world’s longest castle

Burghausen: See the world’s longest castle

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 […]

July 10, 2026 ×

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4 great day trips to take in France and Germany

4 great day trips to take in France and Germany

Warm summer weather makes the travel bug bite a little harder and fuel the wanderlust in us all. Unfortunately, family and personal responsibilities can prevent people from being able to hop on a plane and get away. One of the many benefits of life in the Kaiserslautern Military Community is […]

June 26, 2026 ×