Kid Friendly

Niederwald Eagle Sanctuary

The Niederwald Eagle Sanctuary is a great place to go when you want to leave your weekend living room nest! Niederwald looks after injured birds of prey and owls before releasing them back into the wild.

Fun in the Sun at the Lorelei Toboggan Run!

Picture yourself zipping down the side of a mountain with sun in your eyes and wind in your face. For this exhilarating experience try the fun toboggan run in Lorelei!

Fahr zur Aar, a Car-free Cycling Event

The town of Taunusstein offers a bicyclist’s ultimate dream of open roads with no cars insight for miles during its annual cycling event Fahr zur Aar.

Music Festival in Darmstadt

Darmstadt recently hosted its annual Schlossgrabenfest, one of the biggest music festivals in Germany. This four-day event had over 400,000 attendees, more than 400 bands and much more.

Cooling off in K-town!

Summer is here!! Here are a few ways that you can keep cool during our ever so short German summer.

Family Fun at the Hochheim Playground

Literally on top of Hochheim lies a fantastically fun mother of all playgrounds. Going to the Spielpark Hochheim guarantees a fun day out for the whole family!

Cologne

Cologne Anyone?

With a history of over 2000 years, Cologne or Köln as it is called in Germany, is now ranked as one of the must-see places in Germany.

Climb to the Top of Rapunzel’s Tower

Live the fairy tale by climbing to the top of Rapunzel’s Tower. Head to the whimsical and charming town of Trendelburg for the enchanting tower, beauty views and an upcoming medieval fest.

Hamburg’s 6 Attractions Kids Will Love

Check out some of the best attractions in and around Hamburg, Germany for kids and parents on a European tour!

Summer Street Festivals in Stuttgart!

As summer fast approaches, there is no doubt the city of Stuttgart and neighboring towns are gearing up for their popular and fun street festivals!

7 Best Playgrounds in Ramstein & Kaiserslautern

A long list of the best playgrounds in the KMC. Check out this mom-approved list submitted by a member of the Military in Germany community!

Escape in Karlsruhe

Family and friends head to Karlsruhe for a little shopping, lunch and an adventurous escape!

Experience a Gambit of Emotions at Dachau

Experience a gambit of emotions at the Dachau Concentration Camp where over 41,500 were murdered during World War II.

Der Pferdestall (Horse Stable) and Saloon

Der Pferdestall Stables and Saloon is a hidden gem. From horses and cows to ponies, mules, and llamas, children can delight in meeting and greeting most of Old McDonald’s favorites.

A Day Trip to the Valkenburg Caves at Christmas

A trip to Valkenburg Caves left me almost speechless, especially the creation at the Magic Sand. And this does not happen very often!

Kreuzberg Monastery & the Chicken Farm

Take a fun day trip to the Kreuzberg Monastery and Brathähnchen (chicken) Farm. Enjoy taste beer brewed at the monastery and then chicken roasted on an oven pit at the farm.

An Ostrich Farm in Germany

If you’re looking for a daytrip that offers something a little different, head to Straussenfarm Mhou for a closer look at these prehistoric birds as well as some exotic eats.

Family Fun at Opel Zoo

Normally indigenous to the Taunus Mountains are the brown foxes, wild boar and red squirrels. Thanks to Opel Zoo you can see elephants, giraffes, hippos and more.

Nagold and Medieval Madness

Wondering what’s up with all those kilts, large meat on a bone and log throwing? Nagold, like other towns, hosts annual Medieval Fests. Step back in time..!

Amsterdam with Kids

Amsterdam is famously known for its activities for adults but not necessarily for kids. However, here are a few activities that children will love!

Rambazamba, Indoor Playground in Mainz

Ramabazama is a fun filled paradise for children of all ages. The indoor playground is the perfect place to go for a fun day or a special birthday party!

Outdoor Swimming Pool in Miesau

Miesau Waldfreibad near Kaiserslautern is a great place forenjoy outdoor fun. There is a large slide, waterfalls, diving boards, a toddler pool and more.

Cool off at CUBO

CUBO is a beautiful outdoor pool and a great place to spend a hot day. It has something for all including a snack bar, a lounge area, and a wellness center.

A Spectacular Bird Show in Potzberg

Wildpark Potzberg features a spectacular bird show that features falcons and Bald Eagles. The park also include other animals, a petting zoo, a restaurant, and so much more.

Stuttgart’s Wonderful Wilhelma Zoo!

Stuttgart’s Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens is the only zoological botanical garden in Europe and has over 8000 animals and various beautiful flowers.

An Impressive Craft Store in Trier

Trier’s Bastel Stube is a craft store you may be accustomed to in the U.S. This over 2,000 meters store is a home good and creative paradise.

Unexpected Fun at Fischbach’s Copper Mine

Fischbach Copper Mine is less than an hour from KMC and offers unexpected fun for the entire family. Learn about the mining process and the life of a miner.

PLAYMOBIL FunPark – Affordable Family Fun

PLAYMOBIL has different kinds of fun in a family-oriented play park that won’t disappoint.

20 Best Christmas Markets in Germany

In Germany, “Christkindlmarkt” or Christmas market accompanies the four weeks of Advent. Here’s my top 20.

Labor Day Weekend

Fun Things To Do With Kids On Labor Day Weekend

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend with your family with our suggested activities.

The Danger of Hot Cars

The Danger of Hot Cars

Most incidences of death and serious injuries of babies or a dogs being left in a hot vehicle are not caused deliberately, but by a lack of awareness.

Cherry Berry on a Cloud Recipe

Cherry Berry on a Cloud is a great recipe to enjoy during the summer months and you can use fruit that you pick yourself from local farms.

Activities for Children near Wiesbaden

Families Activities Near Wiesbaden

Wiesbaden and surrounding areas offer various fun activities for families. While in Germany, get out and enjoy your European experience!

Outdoor Pools in Stuttgart

Outdoor Swimming in the Stuttgart Area

If you live in the Stuttgart Military Community then you are lucky enough to have several outdoor bathing options to choose from.

Actress: Hannah Dean. Photographer: Faye Thomas

Outdoor Swimming Near Wiesbaden

Grab a towel and go and enjoy the sun by the pool. Here’s our list of pools and beaches around our military community in Wiesbaden.

Geocaching

How to use your GPS for Geocaching

Geocaching is something of a virtual treasure hunt. A team of individuals work together in a specific geographic location to discover a stash.

Activities for kids around Stuttgart

Fun Family Activities Near Kaiserslautern

One of the biggest complaints is finding activities for families. We have listed some in the KMC region that offer fun activities for families.

Hamburg during advent is very kid-friendly.

Christmas Activities for Kids in Hamburg

Hamburg has a special program this time of year – Fairy-tale Ships for kids.

A Family Thanksgiving

A Family Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is just days away and the planning has already started at our home. For over 15 years, we have hosted Thanksgiving weekend for all the family. The guest list… Read more

Sneezing like Dracula

Four Cardinal Rules to Live By

I’m tempted to start out by proclaiming: “The most important rule in life is to have no rules” but then that leaves me about five-hundred words short of an article! … Read more