Unterwegs – July 29, 2022

Enjoy an exciting day at a German military camp. Visit the cargo area and cockpit of a C-160 (Transall 50+79), view historic military equipment and vehicles of various armed forces, classic aircraft, become a fighter pilot in the F-18 flight simulator with 8K VR technique, visit the model and radio technology display and catch a glimpse of historic camp life throughout the ages. Souvenirs, food and beverages are also available. Proceeds of the event will go to a charity for military children/families in need. For details, see www.usmvp.de or view “USMVP Air Base Camp ‘Sunny Zwei’ Teaser” on YouTube.

ZWEIBRÜCKER STADTFEST (CITY FESTIVAL), JULY 29-31, CITY CENTER, ZWEIBRÜCKEN

After a two year pause, the large city festival is taking place all around the city center. Food, drink, rides and music stages throughout the area. Don’t miss out on the largest city festival in the area.

DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH, AUG. 6, 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 illinated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. Tours are also held on Sept. 3 and Oct. 8. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Bookings are requeired at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per Email: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de

SuMMER NIGHTS, EVERY FRIDAY IN AUGUST, 7 P.M., CONGRESS CENTER RAMSTEIN, RAMSTEIN

Dine while enjoying fresh summer tunes, with a different group entertaining you every Friday.

KAISERSLAUTERN SUMMER NIGHTS, AUG. 5, 5 P.M.-9 P.M., PEDESTRIAN AREA, KAISERSLAUTERN

Enjoy a relaxed evening with acoustic music and a cool drink at Schillerplatz.

BURG-WEINFEST NEULEININGEN (WINE FESTIVAL), AUG. 5-8, CASTLE/VILLAGE CENTER NEULEININGEN

Enjoy a leisurely stroll though medieval streets lined with semi-timbered houses, walk up to the romantic castle ruin and enjoy wine, food and move to the groove of live pop, jazz and salsa bands.

NAHEWEIN-FESTIVAL – KOMM NÄHER (COME CLOSER), AUG. 6, 3-10 P.M., FREILICHT MUSEUM, BAD SOBERNHEIM

Enjoy a somewhat different wine tasting event! Bring your picnic basket filled with snacks and have a picnic in the park of the Open Air Museum. Enjoy live music, traditional dance and the chance to meet and experience the lives and history of the locals in 40 different houses, offering regional wines. There is also a large playground for children. For more information, visit http://www.komm-naeher.com

KOBLENZ SUMMER FESTIVAL WITH “RHEIN IN FLAMMEN”, AUG. 12-14, RHEINUFER/MOSELUFER/DEUTSCHES ECK, KOBLENZ

The three-day festival event invites you to 300 musical events on various stages, food and beverages, fun for the whole family. The highlight of the event is the spectacular fireworks over Castle Ehrenbreitstein on Saturday evening. Visitors are advised to use public transportation to the event and park outside of Koblenz. For more information, visit www.rhein-in-flammen.com

RESIDENZFEST (CITY FESTIVAL), AUG. 13-15, CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN

Enjoy a traditional folk fest amid the castle gardens and picturesque city center. Musical entertainment, food and beverages, wine fest and children’s activities. For more information, visit www.visit-kirchheimbolanden.de

KAISERSLAUTERN SUMMER NIGHTS, AUG. 18, 5 P.M.-9 P.M., PEDESTRIAN AREA, KAISERSLAUTERN

Enjoy a relaxed evening with acoustic music and a cool drink in the pedestrian area at Riesenbrunnen.

CULINARY WINE VILLAGE, AUG 19-21, ALTER BAHNHOF/TOWN CENTER, WEILERBACH

The Weilerbacher culinary wine village has become a well-received tradition. Enjoy food and beverages as well as varied musical entertainment.