News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Located in the heart of Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a must-see destination while you are based in Germany. The town has a long history of association with the American military (the Marshall Center and Edelweiß Lodge are both based there), which means you can expect a very warm Bavarian welcome when […]
If you are lucky enough to find yourself living in Europe, you should make sure you experience one of its crown jewels, the Alps. Here is a collection of can’t-miss destinations for your next ski or snowboard adventure — the season is still going strong! Best variety: Portes Du Soleil, […]
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 — both expected and unexpected — in Kaiserslautern. Here are five ideas to help you make the most of the holiday […]
If you had the chance to experience “the best of” anything in the world, wouldn’t you seize it? Osteria Francescana, the legendary restaurant in Modena, Italy, represents that golden opportunity — a harmonious blend of artistry, history, and taste, all wrapped into a marathon dining experience you’ll cherish for a […]
The best sports bar in Germany is also located in one of the country’s most beautiful locations — Edelweiss Lodge. If you’re jonesing for good sports, good food, good beer — with maybe a dash of the great outdoors thrown in — then look no further! If you’re like me, […]
While Germany has so many signature dishes (Schnitzel! Schweinshaxe! Wurst!), few — if any — are so innately satisfying as the döner kebab, a Turkish dish that is wildly popular in Deutschland. I still remember my first döner. I was in Landstuhl on a cold, gray January day. It was […]
Advent, advent — A cheerful holiday season Advent is a special time full of century-old traditions as well as modern customs in Germany. The noun “advent” refers to ‘a coming into place, view or being; arrival.’ More commonly the term is used to describe the season and the four weeks […]
The winter holiday season is a popular travel period in Europe. Christmas markets in and around Germany draw large crowds from the KMC, but they are not your only options. Low-priced airfare and Europe’s interconnected rail system make many cultures and attractions well within your reach. Here are a few […]
Just 90 minutes east of Kaiserslautern, nestled in the picturesque Saarland region the Treetop Walk Saarschleife offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of nature from a breathtaking perspective. While walking on the trail through the native mixed deciduous forest you are able to discover interesting facts about […]
If you are looking for a little bit of charm, romance and holiday enchantment this time of year, then the “Christkindlesmarkt,” or Nuremberg Christmas Market, is the place to go. Around two million tourists travel to Nuremberg every Christmas season to indulge in the holiday festivities. It may seem like […]
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