Unterwegs – March 28, 2025

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME START

MARCH 30, 2 A.M., GERMANY/CENTRAL EUROPE-WIDE

Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead and enjoy an additional hour of sunlight in the evening.

CLASSIC CONCERT AT ABTEIKIRCHE

MARCH 30, 5 P.M., ABBEY CHURCH, OTTERBERG

Passion – beginning and end. The ensemble will present music and texts during the Passion time leading to Easter. Artists are Stephan Barth playing cello, Andreas Karthäuser harmonium and Clemens Bosselmann organ. Tickets at tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de

NINTH HINKELSTEIN HIKING MARATHON/TRAIL

MARCH 30, OTTERBERG

With the first rays of spring sunshine, hiking enthusiasts and trail running fans can put their early sporting form to the test and take part in the “9. Hinkelstein Hiking Marathon/Trail” and look forward to an exciting outdoor event. Registration portal: https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/wandern/hinkelsteinweg/hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail/ Further info at the Tourist Information in Otterberg, Hauptstrasse 54, Tel. 06301 – 607800, tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de

GARTENSCHAU KAISERSLAUTERN

APRIL 1–OCT. 31, KAISERSLAUTERN

The garden show in Kaiserslautern is ready to open its gates and celebrate spring. In addition to the wide selection of colorful flowers and plants, dinosaurs, a skate park and picnic grounds, there will be a number of attractions throughout the spring. The LEGO exhibition will be open until the end of October, impressive sand sculptures can be seen until the end of the season. April 6 marks the season’s opener with the children’s theater “A journey into the heart of the engine block.” The Easter bunny will visit Neumühlepark on Apr. 20 starting at 9 a.m. for an exciting egg hunt. A Medieval market is scheduled for May 3 and 4 and Yoga fans can look forward to “Tree Yoga” on May 15. https://www.gartenschau-kl.de/events-english

COME ALONG WITH US – SIGHTSEEING TOURS

APRIL 5/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

FRÜHLINGSMARKT LAUTERN BLÜHT AUF

APRIL 5–6, 10 A.M.–6 P.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Look forward to lively action with artisans, vendors, activities for kids, a car show and special offers from participating stores in downtown Kaiserslautern. Shops will be open on Sunday starting at 1 p.m. Get ready to spring into Spring!

WEINMESSE AUF DEM BETZENBERG

APRIL 5, 12 A.M.–6 P.M., FRITZ-WALTER-STADION/VIP LEVEL, KAISERSLAUTERN

Wine fair in a football stadium? Yes, of course, that works! In Kaiserslautern on the Betzenberg, in the VIP level 1900 – an experience for all the senses! Over 40 wineries are looking forward to welcoming you! Visitors can expect an incomparable culinary experience. Whether velvety-soft red wines, fruity white wines or exciting new discoveries from small, up-and-coming wineries: there are no limits to the variety during the wine fair on the Betzenberg. If you are interested in the history behind the wine or just want competent advice, the numerous wineries are there to help. Experts are also happy to offer wine beginners an introduction to the world of wine.

STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

APRIL 5–6, 12 A.M.–10 P.M., FRITZ-WALTER-STADION, KAISERSLAUTERN

New culinary discoveries and soul food at its best at the Street Food Festival in Kaiserslautern. The Street Food Festival brings a large selection of delicacies to the stadium and welcomes the first rays of spring with a variety of delights. With over 25 stalls and a large selection of street food classics, such as smash burgers and crispy churros to unusual burger variations with confit duck or steamed baozis, there is something for every taste. The focus is on handmade dishes without industrially produced finished products, which visitors can watch being prepared in real time. There is also the opportunity to award a prize to the most popular street food providers. Both a local jury of food connoisseurs and the guests themselves can award the Street Food Award to the stand that gives them the greatest culinary delights. The Street Food Festival transforms Kaiserslautern into a true gourmet paradise. Entry to the festival costs 4 euros at the box office. On Sunday, Apr. 6, the gates open from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

DORFFLOHMARKT (VILLAGE FLEA MARKET)

APRIL. 6, 1–4 P.M., SEMBACH

Get ready for “spring cleaning” all around the village while it turns into one big flea market. There will be garage sales and tables in front yards, food and drinks will be offered at Mehrzweckhalle. Sembachers: Check your mailboxes for flyers with further information and exact locations.

KELTENDORF STEINBACH

RE-OPENING APRIL 6, SUNDAYS/HOLIDAYS 11 A.M.–4 P.M., STEINBACH/DONNERSBERG

A visit to the Celtic village in Steinbach at Donnersberg is like a fascinating journey into the mystical world of early Donnersberg residents. The small, reconstructed village is more than a museum in the classic sense. The culture of the Celtic inhabitants can be experienced here. Follow footsteps Donnersberg dwellers more than 2000 years ago with all your senses. The floor plans of a Celtic settlement from the 1st century b.c. served as a model for the complex, which was built in 2004. The six buildings give a good impression of the craft techniques that the Celts used to build houses. You can see wooden post and half-timbered structures that were made with appropriate tenons using traditional wood construction technology. Wooden shingles were used for the roofing. The facades were plastered with clay. In the Celtic village, guests young and old can also get active themselves. Learning Celtic craft techniques such as felting, arrow making and clay bead making complement the tour of the village and make the visit a very special excursion into the world of the Celts on Donnersberg.

FRÜHJAHRSMESSE (SPRING FESTIVAL)

APRIL 4–21, 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.