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TIME TRAVEL – MIDDLE AGE VR TOUR
APRIL 12, 2:30 P.M., CITY CENTER, OTTERBERG
Join a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way and visit Middle Age Otterberg with its monastery church and the town center during the historical Walloon era. Bookable online at https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/gaestefuehrungen/time-travel/
OSTERMARKT (EASTER MARKET)
UNTIL APRIL 19, STIFTSKIRCHE/CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
Kaiserslautern is hosting a colorful spring and Easter market with booths, vendors, children’s rides and more.
B2RUN (CITY RUN)
MAY 22, CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN
The city of Kaiserslautern and partner organizations are attempting to set a world record running! If you’re interested in joining this exciting event, see details and registration: https://next-step-kl.com/en/world-record/
COME ALONG WITH US — SIGHTSEEING TOURS
VARIOUS DATES, TOURIST INFO KAISERSLAUTERN
What’s the best way to get to know your new town? Listening closely while you walk around! The City of Kaiserslautern is offering a series of old and new discovery tours around the town in English. Tours included Casimir Saal and the underground tunnels, the hidden history of Kaiserslautern’s breweries, a guided historical walk, a guided cemetery tour, K-Town for kids, Hohenecken castle and special events during the holiday season. Individual tours for groups can also be arranged. The Count Palatinate Hall and Tunnel Tour will take place Apr. 5 at 11:15 a.m. For detailed information, flyer and individual dates visit: www.kaiserslautern.de, search “Come along with us.” Registration for all tours is required at: touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de
FRÜHJAHRSMESSE (SPRING FESTIVAL)
UNTIL APRIL 21, FESTPLATZ, SPEYER
The fairground will transform into a colorful fairground at the Speyer trade fairs. In addition to a large number of attractive rides, visitors can expect a wealth of culinary offerings. Experience a family-friendly ride on the Ferris wheel. The rides and the automatic scooter offer fun for all ages. If you are looking for a thrill, we recommend a ride on the high-flying attraction. In addition to numerous shops that will make children’s hearts beat faster, an amusement park will ensure lots of fun and good humor. There are also many opportunities to prove your own skills at the ball/arrow throwing, lottery and ring throwing shops or with fishing games and shooting carts. The beer gardens and snack bars invite you to linger. For dessert, there are candy, ice cream and crêpe carts with lots of options for snacking.
OSTER UND FRÜHLINGSMARKT
(EASTER AND SPRING MARKET)
APRIL 12 – 13, CITY CENTER, COCHEM
Various stands have been announced, presenting a wide range of products in front of the tourist information office at Endertplatz and Carlfritz-Nicolay-Platz. The Easter market will shine in a sea of colors and spring awakening! Experience the fragrance of freshly baked treats and the stands full of creative handicrafts – from artfully painted Easter eggs to cheerful spring flowers that transform the market into a paradise for all senses. The air is filled with laughter, music and the anticipation of the coming spring season. On April 12 and 13 Cochem will be all about the blossoming of the MoselWeinbergPfirsich (Moselle vineyard peach) when a flower market takes place at Endertplatz. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the stalls will offer a wide variety of products such as tea, spreads, liqueurs, chocolates and other delicacies made from this delicious fruit, which you can taste to your heart’s content.
OSTERKIRMES (EASTER MARKET)
APRIL 12–21, MARKTWIESE, KUSEL
Enjoy a spring carnival with rides, food and beverages and a family day with reduced prices and a fireworks display on Apr. 21. Please note: The event will pause for one day on Good Friday (Apr. 18).
OSTERKIRMES (EASTER MARKET)
APRIL 17–28, FESTPLATZ AM STADTWEIHER, BAUMHOLDER
Enjoy a colorful spring and Easter market with rides, vendors and food and beverages.
MEDIEVAL MARKET
APRIL 19–21, GELTERSWOOG, KAISERSLAUTERN
Ladies and knights, jugglers and jesters, fire shows, food and drinks, children’s activities. Don’t miss out on this spectacular event that will take you back into the Middle Ages!
EASTER WEEKEND
APRIL 18–21, GERMANY-WIDE
Good Friday, Apr. 18 and Easter Monday, Apr. 21 are public holidays throughout Germany. All public offices and stores are closed to observe the occasion. Many neighboring countries also the Friday and Monday as public holidays.
MAY DAY/WITCHES NIGHT
APRIL 30/MAY 1, GERMANY WIDE NATIONAL HOLIDAY
Thursday, May 1 is a national holiday with all public offices and stores closed. The night before (April 30) is also known as “witches’ night” where children go around playing tricks and “decorating” yards. Be sure to secure any loose items that could be taken away. Some villages put up a Maibaum, a decorated tree guarded by villagers, and hold dance events.
STREET FOOD 2025 AND COMMERICAL FAIR
MAY 1–4, VARIOUS TIMES, Prometheusplatz, RAMSTEIN
Join in a tasty street food festival with American, German, Mexican specialties and sweet desserts! And, stroll around the commercial display (May 2-4). Opening times: Thu: 2 –10 p.m., Fri 4 – 10 p.m., Sat 12 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun 12 a.m.-6 p.m.
GERMAN-AMERICAN FRIENDSHIP CONCERT
MAY 3, 7:30 P.M., FRITZ-WUNDERLICH-HALLE, KUSEL
The United States Air Forces in Europe/Africa Concert Band has been entertaining audiences of all ages and nationalities throughout Europe since 1944. The musical program reflects the diverse stylistic heritage of American and European music. The music selection includes the best of American music from the Broadway stage and Hollywood screen to the sounds of New Orleans Dixieland and big band jazz. Light operas, overtures, marches and outstanding vocal and instrumental soloists also ensure an all-round entertaining program. The concert band uses the international language of music to foster cultural relationships and promote international diplomacy wherever it performs. Tickets available at: www.ticket-regional.de
