Unterwegs – May 31, 2024

LAUTRER MAIKERWE (MAY FAIR)

UNTIL 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.

UNESCO CULTURAL WORLD HERITAGE DAY

JUNE 1-2, VŐLKLINGER HÜTTE/VŐLKLINGEN NEAR SAARBRÜCKEN

On Dec. 17, 1994, the Völklinger Hütte was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as the first memorial site of industrialization. At that time only cathedrals, castles and historic city sections received this honor. Today Völklinger Hütte is one of the most important cultural sites in Saarland and is visited by international guests. Various other heritage sites in Germany are celebrating 30 years on the festive weekend and Völklinger Hütte will offer exciting insight to newly established areas for the public, such as the dry gas cleaning, the blast furnace control center, the sintered round cooler and the concrete coal tower. There will also be music, a kid’s program, theater, five exhibitions, podium discussions, adventurous expeditions throughout the premises, and a selection of food and drinks. For a detailed description of the site, visit: https://www.kaiserslauternamerican.com/?s=voeklinger+huette+

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

HEISSER HERBST IM JAHRE 1983 (HOT FALL IN 1983)

UNTIL AUG. 18, DOCU CENTER, RAMSTEIN

The Docu Center in Ramstein will display a special chapter of German post-war history in its exhibition “Cold War and Hot Fall 1983”. In the scope of a “NATO double decision” the German parliament decided to station Pershing II rockets and cruise missiles in November 1983 as reaction to Russian SS20-Rockets. This led to protests of the German peace movement and people in Rheinland-Pfalz also demonstrated. The exhibition focuses on the so-called “hot fall” from September to November 1983 and displays posters, flyers and photos of the blockades at Sembach AB, Ramstein AB, Miesau Depot and Kaiserslautern.

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 NordRing to Deutsches Tor with honorary bleachers and continue To 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

HERZHEIMER ERDBEERMARKT IM PARK

JUNE 2, 11:00 A.M. – 6 P.M., PARK VILLA WIESER, HERZHEIM/NEAR LANDAU 

Strawberries galore will let berry lovers’ hearts beat faster. Whether fresh strawberry cake, jam, whole fruits with homemade whipped cream, strawberry on a skewer or a sip of strawberry Secco, visitors won’t go hungry at the exciting market. There will also be handcrafted items such as felt articles, jewelry, postcards, bags, and ceramic and wooden deco items. Visitors are encouraged to come in the dress of the day: red, white and green!

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.

SOMMERFEST IM MPK, SOME LIKE IT HOT

JUNE 8, 2:00 – 7:00 P.M., MUSEUM PFALZGALERIE, KAISERSLAUTERN

The MPK is hosting an exhibition “Some Like it Hot” with pop art from Marilyn Monroe to Coca-Cola, taking place until July 14. On Saturday, June 8, there will be a special German-American summer fest at the gallery with live music with “Touch ‘n Go”, English guided tours, screen printing and upcycling workshops, so bring your own t-shirt or cloth bag. American street food will be on offer along with donuts, coffee and ice-cream. Come in and find out!

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.

HAMBACH FEST “SCHWARZ-ROT-GOLD” (WINE AND VILLAGE FESTIVAL)

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. The historic festival is considered to be the “cradle of German democracy.” Visitors can expect local wines and regional specialties, art, music, theater for young and old in a very special atmosphere of the Hambacher Schlossstrasse with special illumination. The fest was voted as the most beautiful wine fest in the Pfalz in 2023.

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.

UEFA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP 2024

JUNE 14 – JULY 14, VARIOUS STADIUMS IN GERMANY

This year Germany is the host of the European Soccer Championship with 24 teams competing in the cities of Berlin, Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Leipzig, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Köln and the kick-off in Munich June 14. Tickets are basically sold out, but there will be “public viewings” in most cities and towns. The final is on July 14 in Berlin, so soccer fans get ready for Fussballfieber!

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 www.kaiserslautern.de