Unterwegs – March 31, 2023

Almond blossom, Gimmeldingen, Neustadt an der Weinstrasse, German Wine Route, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Photo by Conny Pokorny/Shutterstock.com

GIMMELDINGER MANDELBLÜTENFEST (ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL)

MARCH 31-APRIL 2, TOWN CENTER/VINEYARDS GIMMELDINGEN/NEAR NEUSTADT

This year’s Almond Blossom 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.

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.

OSTERMARKT (EASTER MARKET)

UNTIL APRIL 8, STIFTSKIRCHE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Enjoy a colorful spring and Easter market in front of the Stiftskirche with booths, spring decorations, food and drink and a carousel for kids.

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.

CERAMICS IN “BEST FORM”

APRIL 1-2, 10 A.M.-6 P.M., CITY CENTER, HOMBURG

The 24th Homburg Ceramics Market invites visitors to an entire range of ceramic works. The artisans from Germany, France and Luxembourg will once again present the entire spectrum of ceramics at the market: from useful, contemporary utility ceramics to garden objects to noble and unusual ceramic art. The range of art objects on offer is diverse: jewelry made of various clay materials, ceramic objects, raku and art sculptures, garden tables made of mosaics and much more. A wide variety of items will also be offered as decorations for the upcoming Easter holiday. Food and drinks are also available and while you’re there, check out Sunday shopping in the afternoon or the nearby Flea Market on Saturday.

FRÜHJAHRSMESSE (SPRING FESTIVAL)

APRIL 6-23, FESTPLATZ, SPEYER

The Festplatz will turn into one colorful amusement part with rides for the whole family, games, culinary delights and a beer garden.  Don’t miss out on the fun along the Rhein River. https://www.pfalz.de/de/veranstaltung/fruehjahrsmesse

EASTER WEEKEND

APRIL 7 AND APRIL 10, GERMANY WIDE

Good Friday on April 7 and Easter Monday on April 10 are both German federal holidays with a religious background. All official offices and stores will be closed to honor the occasion.

COMMERCIAL FAIR/STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

APRIL 14-16, CITY CENTER, RAMSTEIN-MIESENBACH

A commercial fair with local businesses displaying their goods, handcraft and services will take place on Saturday and Sunday at the Congress Center.  The outdoor Street Food Festival with a wide variety of food trucks will offer fun for all Friday through Sunday.