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PFENNIGBASAR 2025
MARCH 8–9, 10 A.M.–5 P.M., ALTE EINTRACHT/UNION STRASSE 2, KAISERSLAUTERN
After a break, the famous Pfennigbasar (Penny bazaar) is back in full swing! The indoor flea market that will be taking place for the 61st time will offer an abundance of goods, such as women’s, men’s and children’s fashion, toys, books, crystal, household goods, porcelain, bags and belts, bed and table ware. If you would like to donate, collection day is March 7 from 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. All proceeds will go to German and American charity organizations. For more information, visit: www.dac-kl.de
EASTER EGG MARKETS
VARIOUS DATES/MONASTERY LOCATIONS
Germany and Europe have a long tradition of elaborately decorating Easter eggs. Watch artists from the Ukraine, France, the Netherlands, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia, England, Belgium and Germany work and display their crafts at various markets in historical monasteries throughout southwestern Germany. Dates: March 8-9 Kloster Seligenstadt, March 15-16 Kloster Eberbach, Eltville, March 22-23 Kloster Maulbronn. The opening times are 10/11 a.m. to 5/6 p.m.
FRÜHLINGSERWACHEN (SPRING MARKET)
MARCH 9, 1–6 P.M., CITY CENTER, KIRCHHEIMBOLANDEN
Get into the swing of spring at the March Market in historic Kirchheimbolanden! The first Sunday shopping day of the year invites visitors to stroll around, shop and enjoy. The shops in the city center will display their best deals, present the latest fashion trends, showcase classy cars and draw attention to special service offers. There will be a creative market in the historic center, plenty of food and beverages and children can ride a carousel or spring into spring in the bouncy castle!
JAZZBÜHNE MEETS NATO-JAZZ
MARCH 14, 7:30 P.M., FRUCHTHALLE/JAZZ STAGE, KAISERSLAUTERN
In this concert, the jazz stage once again invites special guests to take a journey through jazz history. Professional musicians in uniform, from top jazz ensembles from NATO member countries, merge with the Lautrer Jazz Trio into a musical unity after just one rehearsal. The proceeds from this concert in cooperation with the NATO Music Festival Foundation will once again be used for a charitable cause. This unique cooperation project between the Culture Department and the Headquarters Allied Air Command in Ramstein arose from the former military music festival at Betzenberg stadium. Betzenberg. https://www.eventim.de
VERWENDBAR (FLEA MARKET)
MARCH 22, 1–5 P.M., GEMEINDEHAUS/RUMMELSTRASSE 20, WEILERBACH
What do you do with no longer needed bedwear, toys and children’s accessories, household items and deco ware? Give away what others may still be able to use or make a bargain. Well preserved items can be donated on Saturday, March 21 from 6 – 7 p.m.
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. 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
EXHIBIT: OPERATION VITTLES
MARCH 23, DOCU CENTER RAMSTEIN
The next special exhibit commemorates the Berlin Airlift and will be in three sections: General information about the airlift, safeguarding the cargo by the 86th Fighter Wing (now 86th Airlift Wing at Ramstein Air Base) and loading/unloading of cargo by labor service units. In addition to the Docu Center’s own collection, there will be a special collection from the Allied Museum in Berlin. The 86th Airlift Wing historian also provided photos and historical documents. Don’t miss out on this unique exhibit. For details and opening hours, visit: https://www.dc-ramstein.de/
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
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.
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. Start is at the Abbey Church and finish at the town hall in Otterberg.
The route leads along historical boundary stones, menhirs and ponds, and offers breathtaking views, such as Donnersberg. The marathons for hikers and trail runners is 42 km/500 meters altitude. The half marathon is 22 km/200 meters altitude. The start times are 7:30 a.m. – 8 a.m. for the marathon, 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. for the half marathon and 9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. for the trail. The route is marked and signposted with refreshment stations and checkpoints along the way. Registration portal: https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/wandern/hinkelsteinweg/hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail/ Further information is available at https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus-freizeit/wandern/hinkelsteinweg/hinkelstein-wandermarathon-trail/or at the Tourist Information in Otterberg, Hauptstrasse 54, Tel. 06301 – 607800, tourist-info@otterbach-otterberg.de
FRÜHLINGSMARKT LAUTERN BLÜHT AUF
(SPRING MARKET)
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 1:00 p.m.
Get ready to spring into Spring!
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.
