News for the Ramstein, Kaiserslautern, Landstuhl & Baumholder military communities in Germany 
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 and it’s taking place on the second and third weekend of September. This year’s dates are Sep. 8-12 and 15-18. Pfälzer party of the year The Wurstmarkt, […]
When service members are notified of their selection for an overseas assignment, they may feel a sense of anticipation for various reasons, including the opportunity to travel and immerse themselves in a new culture. This holds true for many service members in the Kaiserslautern Military Community, who may have missed […]
State of the Art is a series introducing Germany as a whole, but also highlighting an individual state or “Bundesland” every month. After reunification in 1990, the 11 states of West Germany and the five of East Germany merged into one country. The former East German states are often referred […]
Turin is one of Italy’s best and most unexpected cities. Located at the foot of the Alps and packed with parks and tree-lined boulevards, this isn’t hot, touristy Italy. This is a thriving city with food, culture, style, shopping, and outdoor activities galore. In Turin, you’ll feel like you’re in […]
Passau is one of eastern Bavaria’s best destinations. Located at the confluence of three rivers (including the mighty Danube), the city has history, an amazing castle, brilliant Baroque churches, and a rocking downtown. It’s also a stone’s throw from Austria and a short drive to the Czech Republic, which makes […]
For a town of only 160,000 people, Salzburg is a cultural star. A UNESCO world heritage city, this Austrian gem offers music, festivals, art, beer, food, history, architecture and so much more. Just a short trip across the German border, Salzburg also is nestled next to the Austrian Alps. Mozart […]
Maastricht is special. It’s the oldest city in the Netherlands (settled around 50 BC), yet in many ways feels like the newest. Maastricht is vibrant, historic, creative, international, and easier to navigate than Amsterdam or Rotterdam. The city has brilliant restaurants, bars, museums, shops, and even a rubber ducky store. […]
Rome is like no other place in the world. It’s a modern city that also contains some of the most ancient — and well-preserved — buildings on the planet. The streets never sleep, and the traffic can sometimes seem straight out of Dante’s Inferno. But Rome will win visitors over […]
Looking for a trip of a lifetime that’s only a short flight (or long-ish drive) away? Southern Corsica is it. Visitors will find beautiful beaches, rugged mountains, historic cities, great food, and incredibly warm people. Southern Corsica is gorgeous and plentiful, in every sense of the word. Beautiful Bonifacio At […]
Alive with music, food, drink, culture, parks, and water, Bremen is a brilliant place to visit. It has the vital energy of a Northern German city, but is much easier to navigate than Hamburg or Berlin. Worth a weekend, Bremen will surprise and delight you. Begin at Marktplatz The Bremer […]
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