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KAISERSLAUTERN CITY TOUR IN ENGLISH
MARCH 18, 11:15 A.M., TOURIST OFFICE, KAISERSLAUTERN
If you are interested in getting to know the local area during your stay in Germany, we encourage you to take part in an English guided tour in the City of Kaiserslautern! The tourist information is offering guided English tours of the ruins of Casimir Castle, the Count Palatinate Hall and the 70-meter long underground tunnels. Further tours will be offered once a month until Nov. The meeting place is the Tourist Information next to the Fruchthalle and the tour takes about 1.5 hours. The cost is € 5.00 for adults, € 4.00 for children and students. Registration is required at touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de or Tel. 0631 365 2316.
LÄTAREUMZUG (PARADE)
MARCH 19, 2 P.M., CITY CENTER, LANDAU
The traditional Lätare Parade, which takes place three Sundays prior to Easter will wind its way through the streets of Landau. The colorful parade will start in front of the city hall and end at the large market square. A Hansel thimble game (finger puppets) will be presented, followed by the burning of winter, including a snowman. This tradition is unique to the region along the Deutsche Weinstraβe (German wine road), so don’t miss out on this extraordinary event in Germany!
GIMMELDINGER MANDELBLÜTENFEST (ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL)
MARCH 24-26, 31-APRIL 2, TOWN CENTER/VINEYARDS GIMMELDINGEN/NEAR NEUSTADT
This year’s Almond Blossom Festival will take place on two consecutive weekends to deter the large number of expected visitors. The festival with delicate pink and rose-colored blossoms not only rings in the beginning of Spring, but also the start of the wine fest season in the Pfalz region. There will be 20 wine booths, both inside and outside of the town within the vineyards. Snacks, arts and crafts and typical regional products will be for sale, activities are planned for children. Visitors are advised to either take a train and use the free shuttles leaving Neustadt train station or park at HELA Zentrum Haardt (free of charge). Details: https://www.google.com/maps
EARTH HOUR
MARCH 25, 8.30 – 9.30 PM, GERMANY/WORLDWIDE/KAISERSLAUTERN
Earth Hour is taking place world-wide for the 17th time. Famous structures such as the Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, Big Ben in London and the Christ Statue in Rio de Janeiro will turn off illumination for an hour. Kaiserslautern and 500 other cities in Germany will take part in the event in an effort to increase awareness about climate change and energy resources. Join in an turn your lights off at home, enjoying an evening of candlelight.
LAUTERN BLÜHT AUF (SPRING MARKET)
MARCH 25-26, CITY CENTER KAISERSLAUTERN
Experience Kaiserslautern blooming again in spring. Shops and restaurants/cafés in the pedestrian zone have planned a colorful program with concerts, artists and walking acts. Shops will be open from 1-6 p.m. on Sunday. Come and spring into spring!
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME START
MARCH 26, 2 A.M., GERMANY WIDE
Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead and enjoy an additional hour of sunlight in the evening.
HINKELSTEIN-WANDERMARATHON/TRAIL
MARCH 26, 8 A.M., STADTHALLE, OTTERBERG
Hiking fans and trail running athletes can look forward to an exciting outdoor event during spring’s first rays of sunshine. The run starts at the Stadthalle in Otterberg, in close proximity to the impressive Abteikirche. Various distances are available: a full marathon with a distance of 42 km starts between 7.30-8 a.m. The half marathon 22 km starts between 8 and 9 a.m. and the trail hike between 9 and 9.30 a.m. Whether you run or walk at a leisurely pace, the trail will lead you through pristine forest areas and stretches across open fields, passing historic border stones, menhirs and ponds. It offers breathtaking views such as the Donnersberg, the Pfalz region’s highest peak. There will be stations with refreshments and checkpoints along the way. A registration is required at tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de
DEUTSCH-HOLLÄNDISCHER STOFFMARKT (TEXTILE MARKET)
MARCH 31, 10 A.M.-5 P.M., STIFTSPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN
This market will let fans of sewing hearts’ beat faster. Textiles in all colors, qualities and styles and accessories will be on sale at the colorful market at Stiftsplatz.
GARDEN SHOW AND JAPANESE GARDEN OPENING
APRIL 1, KAISERSLAUTERN
Don’t miss out on colorful spring flower arrangements and fun for the whole family or visit the cherry blossom at the Japanese Garden and enjoy a refreshment at the Tea House.
FRÜHLINGSFEST (SPRING FESTIVAL) AND SUNDAY SHOPPING
APRIL 2, 11 A.M.-6 P.M., MARKET FOUNTAIN, RAMSTEIN
Get into the feeling of spring at the colorful market with flowers, decoration items, food and beverages as well as musical entertainment around the market fountain in Ramstein.
FRÜHLINGSMARKT (SPRING MARKET) AND SUNDAY SHOPPING
APRIL 2, 1 P.M.-6 P.M., CITY CENTER, NEUSTADT/WEINSTRASSE
Spring into spring and enjoy a colorful spring market with flowers, gift items and more as well as shopping on Sunday. Have a coffee on the market square and stroll around the charming g medieval town. The organizers encourage visitors to take a train from Kaiserslautern and enjoy a relaxing a ride through picturesque Neustadt valley.
