Learn about these two huge parks in the center of Kaiserslautern where you relax in the shade while the kids explore the local wildlife.
The hundreds of castles in Germany are one of the most wonderful things to explore on the weekend and the perfect location for a light hike or a picnic.
The cute town of Parkstein is built on an inactive volcano and is a 15-20 minute drive from Grafenwoehr in Germany.
Phantasialand near Cologne might be a bit of a drive (2.5 hours from Ramstein) but it’s the perfect place for a weekend away, with or without the kids. This theme park is has hotels, restaurants, dinner shows, and regular events. The 6 different theme areas in the park will let you take your kids around the world, without leaving Germany!
Heidelberg is only an hour away from either Wiesbaden or K-town and a 1 1/2 hour drive from Stuttgart. The city of Heidelberg is famous for its university, fountains, memorials, and Old Town (Altstadt), but the most famous landmark is Heidelberg Castle.
The Middle Rhine, known for it’s more than 40 castles and rolling vineyards, is a tourist’s dream destination. This area of the Rhine River stretches from Bingen in the south to Bonn in the north and is complete with medieval era castles and ruins, quaint wine villages, and fascinating history.
A list of 4 terrific amusement parks here in Germany, including Movie Park Germany, Europa Park, Tripsdrill, and Legoland Germany.
The Herald Union newspaper has some great ideas for getting outdoors and exploring in Wiesbaden.
When the weather refuses to cooperate with your weekend or holiday plans, spending the day at one of Germany’s many museums is the perfect way to get out of the… Read more
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