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Ramstein High School students recently came up with the top 10 things to do while stationed in the KMC and Germany. Below is their list:
10 Ride the train. While in the states teenagers can’t wait to drive, but Europeans have embraced public transportation. You really can’t leave Germany without having ridden the train at least once; it’s just part of the experience.
9 Go to German bakeries and as frequently as possible. At the 2008 RHS graduation, a student made an entire speech about how she would miss the bakeries after leaving Germany. The best time to go is before school when everything is fresh. You’ll find everything from rolls to pudding pretzels.
8 Attend a school performance. From jazz band to concert winds to the spring play, RHS has a very talented student body, as well as dedicated teachers who help make all of it possible.
7 Get tickets for a soccer game with the 1 FCK. Soccer is Germany’s most popular sport, and the FCK fans are entertaining enough by themselves.
6 If you’d rather save your money, go to one of the school team’s Europeans games. From basketball to soccer, RHS has some of the finest athletes in Department of Defense Dependent Schools-Europe, so support your school and your classmates at a championship game. The atmosphere is always energetic and exciting (especially because we usually do pretty well).
5 Go to see the Fasching parade in Ramstein-Miesenbach on Shrove Tuesday. Even Americans have the day off, so enjoy the festivities and food. Fasching is known as the crazy season when people put on costumes and party (similar to Mardi Gras).
4 Try skiing or snowboarding. In the United States, these sports are only available in certain states. However, here in Europe, you can ski in Germany, Austria or Switzerland. You can hit the slopes near the Edelweiss resort in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, which is only about four hours away.
3 Visit Europa Park. It may not be Disneyworld, but Europa Park is actually Europe’s second most popular theme park after Disneyland Paris. Located about two hours from Ramstein in Rust, Germany, Europa Park has nine roller coasters and four water rides, contributing to the grand total of 48 rides. Germany’s largest and most popular theme park, Europa Park is an experience you don’t want to miss.
2 Try Döner Kebab. Cheap and greasy but absolutely delicious, doners originated in Turkey and were brought to Germany by immigrants. Some of the most popular places include Sacha’s Doner in Steinwenden and New York Doner in Landstuhl.
1 Visit a Christmas market. Germany has some of the most quintessential, picturesque markets. Find some ornaments for your tree or presents for your family and enjoy local specialties such as glühwein and flammkuchen. Some of the most famous markets are in Nürnberg, Rothenberg, Michelstadt and Dresden, but there are also smaller markets in towns and cities closer by.
