Unterwegs – January 19, 2024

KAISERSLAUTERN ON ICE

JAN. 27 – MAR. 17, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN

Attention ice-skating fans! A mobile ice-skating rink will be opened in Kaiserslautern officially starting Jan. 27. There will be curling events every Monday evening, interactive shows for children on Sundays and a Kinderfasching event on Feb. 13. Hot drinks, crepes and other snacks will be served in the adjacent “winter barn”, with free parking at Messeplatz. Get out your skates, turn a few pirouettes and join in the icy fun!

73RD WESTRICHER FASTNACHTSUMZUG

FEB. 13, RAMSTEIN, CALL FOR KMC PARTIPICATION

The largest Fasching parade in the region will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 13 this year. Traditionally, various groups from the KMC participate in the colorful fun along with local German and even French groups. Interested parties are encouraged to contact email umzug@kvbruchkatze.de or call Markus Kuproth (English speaking) at 0160-94852307 for details and registration.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IN VILLAGES

Please set the Christmas trees without decoration on the curb before 6 a.m. on collection day (not on private area). Trees can also be brought to the organic collection points. Please note that only trees without decoration are accepted!

• Jan. 22: Mackenbach, Kollweiler, Reichenbach-Steegen, Fockenberg-Limbach, Albersbach, Obermohr, Kirchmohr, Schrollbach, Reuschbach, Weltersbach
• Jan. 23: Ramstein-Miesenbach, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Steinwenden
• Jan. 24: Hauptstuhl, Spesbach, Hütschenhausen, Katzenbach, Niedermohr
• Jan. 25: Landstuhl
• Jan. 26: Kindsbach

EXHIBITION FLIEGERSTRASSE, BLUTACKER AND AMIWISSJE

JAN. 10 – 28, 11 A.M. – 5 P.M., STADTMUSEUM/THEODOR-ZINK-MUSEUM, KAISERSLAUTERN

Get a glimpse of the early years of U.S. presence in Kaiserslautern starting from the early 1950’s. The housing area Fliegerstrasse and surroundings had typical kaserne buildings, but also living quarters for higher ranking officers right next to German neighbors. The exhibition is a cooperation between Stadtmuseum Kaiserslautern and Docu Center Ramstein and shows an array of old photographs along with interesting facts and figures.

KAISERSLAUTERN COMPACT ON YOUR SMARTPHONE

KAISERSLAUTERN APP AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH

Whether it’s commerce, gastronomy, events, or tourism, the offerings of the Barbarossa city are abundant! To keep track of everything, smartphone users can utilize the convenient Kaiserslautern app. For some time now, this app has also been available in English, automatically adjusting to the smartphone’s default language settings.

CARNIVAL BRAZIL

JAN. 19, 8 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The year 2024 holds special significance for both the vast country of Brazil and the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. Both regions are celebrating “200 years of German immigration to Brazil,” particularly from the Palatinate and Hunsrück to southern Brazil. The kickoff event is a “genuine” Brazilian carnival featuring Brazilian samba dancers, capoeira performers, musicians, and singer Vando Oliveira from Rio de Janeiro. Christoph Dammann, head of the Department of Culture and the event’s initiator, explains, “There will also be a Palatine carnival component. The distinguished comedian Wolfgang Marschall from the Untiere will deliver a ‘Büttenrede’ (carnival speech) addressing the highly relevant topics of immigration and the encounter of different cultures.” A costume contest is also planned, and the Fruchthalle’s catering will offer drinks and snacks. Tickets are 15 Euros and available at the Tourist Information, online at eventim.de, and at all other presale locations.