Unterwegs – May 24, 2024

GOD OF CARNAGE (ENGLISH PLAY)

MAY 24 – JUNE 1, THEATER IM ROMANISCHEN KELLER, HEIDELBERG

Comedy, history and talented young actors, all at once? Don’t miss out on the drama group of Heidelberg University’s English Language Department hosting an English play right in the heart of Heidelberg’s old town. The play is about a dysfunctional family in an exciting theater-in-the-round format. For details, visit: https://www.uni-heidelberg.de/rose/einrichtungen/romankeller/kalender.html

LAUTRER MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)

MAY 24 – JUNE 3, MESSEPLATZ, KAISERSLAUTERN

Enjoy eleven days full of fun and action at the May fair on Messeplatz. There will be exciting rides, cozy beer gardens with music, and lots of food and drink. Young and old(er) fans will have tons of opportunities to celebrate at the largest carnival in the Westpfalz region. Shops will be open for Sunday shopping on May 26 and there will be fireworks on June 3 around 9:30 p.m.

SAND SCULPTURE EXHIBIT

MAY 24 – OCT. 31, ENTRANCE AREA/GARTENSCHAU, KAISERSLAUTERN

An exhibit of sand sculptures under the theme “Jungle Fever” will be displayed, made out of 160 tons of sand. Artists Jeroen van de Vlag, Anique Kuizenga, Ludo Roders and Fergus Mulvany will enchant visitors and bring rumble in the jungle to Kaiserslautern.

TIME TRAVEL – EXPERIENCE HISTORY – VR TOUR IN THE MIDDLE AGES

MAY 27, 2:30/4:30 P.M., OTTERBERG

The City of Otterberg is offering a special “Time Travel” tour for members of the KMC in English. This is a unique experience that brings history to life in a fascinating way. Participants are enthusiastic about the incomparable journey through time, which combines tradition and modernity in a unique way, in German or English. To book online: https://www.otterbach-otterberg.de/tourismus or Tel. 06301/607800. A further opportunity is on June 22.

CORPUS CHRISTI DAY

MAY 30, PUBLIC HOLIDAY, GERMANY-WIDE

Thursday, May 30, is Corpus Christi Day, a public holiday based on a religious background. All public offices and shops are closed to observe the holiday.

HAMBACH MUSIC FESTIVAL

MAY 29 – JUNE 2, AND “SCHWARZ-ROT-GOLD” FEST, JUNE 14 -16, HAMBACH/NEUSTADT

Three days of freedom, equality and brotherhood await visitors at the wine fest in Hambach, a section of Neustadt/Weinstrasse in honor of the Hambacher Fest on May 24, 1832 with classical concerts in the castle. The historic Hambacher Fest is considered to be the “cradle of German democracy.” Visitors of the “Black-Red-Gold” fest can expect local wines and regional specialties, art, music, theater for young and old in a very special atmosphere in Hambacher Schlossstrasse with special illumination. The fest was voted as the most beautiful wine fest in the Pfalz in 2023. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANDAU!

MAY 30 – JUNE 2, MAIN MARKET SQUARE, LANDAU

The City of Landau is celebrating its 750th anniversary of receiving city rights. There will be a fest weekend with music, dance, food and drinks and a parade on Sunday. The parade under the theme “Historic Landau” will start at “Alter Messplatz”, proceed via Nording to Deutsches Tor with honorary bleachers and continue into the city square. For details visit: www.landau.de

JAPAN DAY 2024

JUNE 1, RHINE PROMENADE, DÜSSELDORF

On June 1 Düsseldorf will once again be transformed into the site of one of Europe’s largest Japanese culture and encounter festivals and again delight visitors with a spectacular Japanese fireworks display. Düsseldorfers and guests and can experience a day full of Japanese art, culture and culinary delights. The city is home to the largest Japanese community in Europe with 20,000 members. For details visit: https://www.japantag-duesseldorf-nrw.de/en

MOONWALKER/BRÜCKENGLÜCK (HIKING EVENT/PICNIC)

JUNE 1-2, ROMAN BRIDGE, TRIER

On June 1 the Römerbrücke (Germany’s oldest bridge) is the starting point and goal of a Moonwalker event. You can view historic sites, the surrounding scenery at sunset and the moonlit city. There are various routes, 10, 20 or 30 kilometers, depending on your fitness level. Afterwards you can picnic with friends on benches set up on the bridge. Or, if you’d rather not hike, you can start off the evening with a glass of wine at “Brückenglück, or happiness on a bridge” and wait for your comrades to end their hiking rounds. Registration is required for the hike, but not for the picnic. Register at: https://www.njuko.net/moonwalker-trier_2024/select_competition

23RD ANNUAL MIDDLE AGE FESTIVAL

JUNE 8 AND 9 11:00 A.M. – 6:00/7:00 P.M., MOSCHELLANDS CASTLE, OBERMORSCHEL

Step back in time and enjoy a weekend in the Middle Ages! Junker Jörg will lead the procession of Nobles to the ceremonies, afterward musicians and jugglers will perform. The program continues with a pitched battle in the camp. A tournament of the medieval archers and a torchlight procession of the Nobels in the evening followed by a spectacular fireworks display accompanied by music. On Sunday craftsmen show their old skills and merchants offer good. Their will be music, lots of food and beverages and jugglers and musicians will perform until closing at 7:00 P.M.

KINDERFEST “FUN AND ACTION IN THE CITY”

JUNE 8, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Fun and games for young and old in Kaiserslautern’s city center. The popular children’s day in the city will take place at various spots in the city center and pedestrian zone. There will be great events for kids and families, dances and shows, creative handcrafting and sports. One highlight will be “Deine Kinderband” on the stage by the Stiftskirche and at 12:00 a.m. there will be special program for the smallest of all visitors. The full program can also be found on the Stadt KL App “Fun&Action in der City.”

DISCOVERY TOUR IN ENGLISH

JUNE 8, 11:15 A.M., CASIMIR SAAL (CITY HALL), KAISERSLAUTERN

The guided tour includes a visit inside the Casimir Saal, located just below the City Hall. It is approximately 1.5 hours and leads through the underground illuminated tunnel with information and sound effects about the history of Kaiserslautern. The meeting point is the Tourist Information Office, next to Fruchthalle. Further date July 6. Bookings are required at 0631 – 365 – 4019 or per email:  touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de

ABTEIKIRCHENKONZERT

JUNE 9, 5:00 P.M., ABBEY CHURCH, OTTERBERG

The Pfalzphilharmonie Kaiserslautern, conducted by Daniele Squeo, will perform Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4 in E-flat major. With his extensive sacred works as well as his symphonic output, Anton Bruckner can be considered one of the most important composers of the late Romantic period. As a personality as well as a musician, he was initially celebrated as an organ virtuoso before also gaining recognition as one of the great symphonists after Ludwig van Beethoven. 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of his birth. To mark the occasion, the Pfalzphilharmonie KL, will perform his 4th Symphony, which the composer himself called the “Romantic”, in a special concert. Bruckner’s idea of placing the creation of the music itself in a larger context is particularly effective in a church setting.

16TH KAISERSLAUTERN CLASSICS, FASCINATION OLDTIMERS,

JUNE 15, 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M., CITY CENTER, KAISERSLAUTERN

Shining chrome, curved lines, large eyes – Kaiserslautern’s classics are again on display! Admire old timers, state-of-the-art models, motorcycles and commercial vehicles that will astonish automobile fans and nostalgics alike. Experience a bit of automobile history in the heart of Kaiserslautern.

ALTE WELT GOURMET HIKE

JUNE 16, 10:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M., HEIMKIRCHEN/NEAR OTTERBERG

The 11th “Old World” gourmet hike will take place in Heimkirchen. The wonderful circular hiking trail with fantastic views offers eight different stations set up over a distance of 5.5 km. Exclusive Palatinate “Old World” specialties will be prepared to enjoy. The diversity of the landscape is also reflected in the variety of food on offer, most of which comes from the region. Handkees met Musigg, Spundekees, Wildsaumah, Fläschplätzche and Gebreddelte, Gedriggelde and Roschdische Ritter homemade, to name just a few of the offerings. Various liqueurs, fresh draught beer and offers for wine connoisseurs can also be enjoyed. Be it smoked trout, vegetable meatballs or homemade cakes, all freshly prepared from the ponds and forests. A 3-language menu in German, Palatinate and English leaves nothing to be desired.

In addition to the original Palatinate dishes, there are other special attractions at every refreshment station, such as the forest and game school, firewood refiner, herb hike or the farm museum. For details, visit: www.otterbach-otterberg.de or Tel. 06301-607800.

75TH BERLIN AIRLIFT ANNIVERSARY

JUNE 16, 9:30 A.M. – 8:00 P.M., CLAY KASERNE AIRFIELD, WIESBADEN

U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden and the State of Hesse, will host a public commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift. U.S. Army Wiesbaden, previously an Air Force airfield, was one of the main locations that launched aircraft in support of the Berlin Airlift 1948-1949. Visitors can see historic aircraft and current equipment from U.S. and German militaries, and also enjoy food, fun and live music. Access to the premises is only on foot, by bike, by taxi or by shuttle bus and may have to queue at the entrance. The event will be signposted on autobahns and roads, Park & Ride lots and services will be available. Please note: Only service dogs will be permitted and there will be a strict alcohol, drug and smoking ban, bulky items and drones are not permitted. For more information, visit: https://home.army.mil/wiesbaden/berlinairlift

TRIER WALKING TOUR

SATURDAYS AT 1:00 P.M. UNTIL FALL, TOURIST INFO/PORTA NIGRA, TRIER

Enjoy a guided walking tour and visit the Romans, the Middle Ages and the Baroque Era in Germany’s oldest city. The city also offers Virtual Reality and other themed tours throughout the year. For more information, visit: https://www.trier-info.de/en/public-tours/city-walking-tour.

LANGE NACHT DER KULTUR (LONG NIGHT OF CULTURE)

JUNE 22, 7:00 P.M. – JUNE 24, 3:00 A.M.,CULTURE CENTERS/PEDESTRIAN ZONE, KAISERSLAUTERN

Kaiserslautern’s cultural centers will open for a long night of culture “Lange Nacht der Kultur” with music, art and entertainment for families in the afternoon and for adults with events up to shortly prior to sunrise. Over 100 individual events are scheduled at 25 different locations. Events will take place at various locations within and around the pedestrian zone. For full program, visit: Hashtag #ln8dk