
KAISERSLAUTERN ON ICE
UNTIL MARCH 9, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
Time to don your skates and turn pirouettes, it’s the icy time of the year again! This year too, ice skating fun at Messeplatz in Kaiserslautern is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the winter atmosphere! Visitors to the covered ice rink can do laps, have fun and enjoy the fresh air. It is a popular place for families, friends and couples to spend time together and experience the joy of ice skating. There are additional offerings such as mulled wine and snacks that make the experience even better. Further great music events will take place at the ice rink every week, for a full schedule visit:
https://mrf-erlebniswelt.de/events
PHIL, THE GENESIS & PHIL COLLINS
TRIBUTE SHOW
FEB. 8, 8:30 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER RAMSTEIN
Musically and visually incredibly close to the original. A pulsating show with energetic live musicians, garnished with coordinated lighting and video technology. At the center is a front man with charisma, wit, charm – and the “real” voice. With “Phil” you can dream to the perfectly played music of Phil Collins and Genesis – or really take off dancing. “Phil”: For many fans and critics, the eleven-piece group led by singer and entertainer Jürgen ‘Phil’ Mayer is currently the best Phil Collins and Genesis tribute band in Europe. The band from the Karlsruhe area authentically performs the versatile and complex music of the British mega star. Tickets: https://congresscenterramstein.reservix.de/p/reservix/event/2274543
GOLD FEVER IN TRIER
PERMANENT EXHBIT, RHEINISCHES LANDESMUSEUM, TRIER
In 196 A.D.: In the turmoil of the civil war under Emperor Septimius Severus, an unknown person hid an immense sum of money in the form of around 2,650 Roman gold coins in a cellar in Trier – he was no longer able to retrieve it. The treasure remained in the earth until September 1993. After 1,800 years, the treasure was rediscovered during excavation work – a sensation. Gold fever broke out in Trier, and the coins ended up in the Rheinisches Landesmuseum. On Oct. 8, 2019: Two burglars entered the museum to steal the coin treasure of 18.5 kg of pure gold. The police thwarted the robbery attempt – the perpetrators fled without taking anything but caused a lot of damage. The coin cabinet was destroyed and had to be closed for the public. Since September 2022 the coin exhibit has been open again and can be visited. In addition to the coin exhibit, there are several other themed displays from the Roman era in Trier. For details and opening times visit: https://www.zentrum-der-antike.de/rheinisches-landesmuseum
LUMINESCENCES (LANTERN FESTIVAL)
UNTIL MARCH 29, ZOO AMNÉVILLE, FRANCE
The third lantern festival is back in force with a new theme: Magic Indies. Luminescences is a colorful and luminous invitation to discover South Asian culture and nature. It is a 1.4 km route through the zoo’s alleys, featuring over 10,000 light installations to be discovered as soon as night falls. Get ready to embark on a magical journey you’ll long remember! Please make sure to read opening times and important information at: https://zoo-amneville.com/en/common-questions/
DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH
FEB. 15, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN
The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illuminated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Further date: March 15. Bookings are required at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per email: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
EXHIBIT: OPERATION VITTLES
MARCH 23, DOCU CENTER RAMSTEIN
The next special exhibit commemorates the Berlin Airlift and will be in three sections: General information about the airlift, safeguarding the cargo by the 86th Fighter Wing (now 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base) and loading/unloading of cargo by labor service units. In addition to the Docu Center’s own collection, there will be a special collection from the Allied Museum in Berlin. The 86th Airlift Wing historian also provided photos and historical documents. Don’t miss out on this unique exhibit. For details and opening hours, visit: https://www.dc-ramstein.de/
74TH WESTRICHER FASCHINGSUMZUG
MARCH 4, 2 P.M., CALL FOR KMC PARTICIPATION, RAMSTEIN
The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, March 4 this year. Traditionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged to contact email umzug@kvbruchkatze.de or call Markus Kuproth (English speaking) at 0160-94852307 for details and registration.