News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
Although Germany doesn’t celebrate Halloween in the same way America does, there are still amazing and spooky goings-on around Deutschland. Those in search of Halloween fun don’t have to look far. The country hosts a wide range of events for couples, families and singles. Here are five places to start! […]
Forests are an essential part of Germany. Naturally, autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons around. Gold, orange and red leaves are yours to see all over the country. Get out there and immerse yourself in autumn’s grandeur! One of the benefits of living in Germany is that nearly […]
The “Romantic Rhine” The 40-mile stretch of the Rhine River between Bingen am Rhein and Koblenz has been called the “Romantic Rhine.” For centuries, artists, poets and writers have been drawn to the small villages along the banks of the river as a source of tranquility and inspiration. There are […]
Mainz is not only the capital of Rheinland-Pfalz with its “Landtag” (state parliament) and State Chancellery situated along the banks of the Rhein River. It is also the largest city in the state with a population of 215,000 and can look upon a diverse history. The city has been historically […]
It probably can be said that there is a castle in nearly every small town in Germany. One that must be seen is Hohenzollern Castle, known as the jewel of the Swabian Alps (or Schwäbische Alb, in German). With its impressive towers and stirring turrets, this Baden-Württemberg castle is one […]
Looking for a ton of outdoor activities in one spot to keep the whole family busy? Whether you’ve got a week or weekend, you should absolutely consider Berchtesgaden, which is located in the German Alps near the border of Austria. Home to the Berchtesgaden National Park, which offers spectacular views, […]
On Saturday, Sep. 21, Munich mayor Dieter Reiter will tap the first beer barrel to declare Okotberfest or “Wiesn” — as Munich’s citizens call it — officially open. This year, the world-famous festival runs through October 6. It is the most famous event in Germany and the world’s largest fair, […]
Sometimes being the smallest isn’t a bad thing. In the case of Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park — which is the smallest of Germany’s national parks that encompass the Wadden Sea — being small is a mighty good thing. The park provides incredible wilderness, great exploration opportunities, a scientific wonderland, […]
Located in the middle of the Black Forest, Triberg has one of the tallest series of waterfalls in the Gutach River, the Triberg Waterfalls, which have relatively easy public access. A town of approximately five thousand people, Triberg is known for its beautiful countryside as well as for its cuckoo […]
The Wurstmarkt (Sausage market) in the spa town of Bad Dürkheim is the world’s biggest wine festival with over 600,000 visitors each year. Each year, it takes place during the second and third weekends of September. This year’s dates are Sep. 6-10 and Sep. 13-16. Pfälzer party of the year […]
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