Pletsch’s Saftladen is a local treasure near Kaiserslautern. You can purchase delicious goodies made from the store owner’s thousands of apple trees.
Drehpendel is the perfect recipe for a fun night out with family and friends! It has delicious home-style German and Italian food, drinks Kegel bowling.
The town of Rastatt is a great starting point to begin a regional tour of Baden-Württemberg. It has palaces, museums, great restaurants and much more.
The town of Rottweil has a plethora of sites to see and things to do any time of year. There are Roman baths, museums, towers, festivals and much more.
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.
The first thing you notice about Klaus Hartmann is his marquee chef mustache and goatee. It is what you would expect from one of the Three Musketeers, curled at the… Read more
Get your creative juices flowing and enjoy the class Paint-and-Sip. This fun and creative class takes place in a great ambiance including wine and music.
Explore the beauty of the lower Taunus Mountains on a pony or horse from the lovely Ponyhof Schanze! Horse lovers of all ages and all experience levels can enjoy an open… Read more
Luxembourg’s American cemetery is a reminder of American sacrifice during World War II. Here lies thousands of American soldiers, including General Patton.
A Kaiserslautern roller derby team rapidly grew into a league. Come help celebrate the Roller Girls of the Apocalypse fifth birthday on June 13-14.
Stuttgart’s Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens is the only zoological botanical garden in Europe and has over 8000 animals and various beautiful flowers.
The new shopping mall, the K in Lautern in downtown Kaiserslautern is now open. Get your retail therapy with 100 stores as well as restaurants and more.
Croatia will not disappoint you whether you are a family looking to relax or a couple in search of a romantic getaway. Make this your destination.
Lake Ohmbachsee offers a place for walking, hiking, biking and relaxing. There is also a play area, an entertainment, a boating area, a restaurant and more.
A wine and/or culinary walk in the Pfalz is a rite of passage that every American should experience whilst in Germany.
It’s soon spargel season. This celebrated vegetable (white asparagus) in Germany can be found at special events, restaurants, farmer’s markets and stores.
Turning an old treasure into a personal gem is the craze. There are antique stores and flea markets in the Stuttgart area where you can find that treasure.
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.
In the Stuttgart area are international stores that have a variety of items for Italian, Asian, Middle Eastern, Indian cuisines and more.
The charming town of Rüdesheim am Rhein, which you can only reach by ferry, has vineyards, wine tours, picturesque views, historic buildings, great restaurants and shopping and more.
Take a walk through the woods of Spicheren, which is rich history as the site of battles. Spicheren is interesting with its war monuments and memorials.
As the weather gets warmer, you fill find more and more people out enjoying biking. You too can join the healthy fun and take advantage of the scenic opportunity to see Stuttgart.
Learn how to ride the train with the USO to Wissembourg, France. Take a stroll through this beautiful small town and its main attractions.
Take a trip Neuleiningen to marvel the ruined castle as you wander the streets of the small town, enjoy a delicious German meal and dabble in wine tasting.
Tuscany is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations for its beautiful landscapes, world famous art, exquisite cuisine and excellent wines.
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.
Monte Mare in Kaiserslautern offers fun and relaxation for the entire family. This wellness center includes spa treatments, massages, saunas, hot tubs, indoor/outdoor pools and much more.
The town of Mainz has a fantastic and fresh local Farmer’s Market and as well as a terrific Croatian restaurant that will definitely not disappoint you.
The town of Waldenbuch is more than its delicious chocolate factory. There are museums, art bike trails as well as great shops and restaurants and more.
Venice is an amazing city with gondolas, festivals, unforgettable romantic backdrops, amazing food and so much more. This most beautiful man-made city awaits your visit.
Just outside of Stuttgart is a must see medieval town called Bebenhausen. There you will find the last home of King Wilhelm II, a Baroque and Renaissance styled monastery and picturesque trails.
Stuttgart will host the live and vibrant Long Night in the Museum on March 14th from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. This creative and interesting event for families has ninety museums and galleries participating.
Come visit Albersbach’s Distillery for an assortment of schnapps from the sweet fruit liquors in flavors like cherry and raspberry to aged plums and pears.
PLAYMOBIL has different kinds of fun in a family-oriented play park that won’t disappoint.
Rottweil’s Fasching parade is such a treat that you need to mark the month of February in 2016. This event that is steep in tradition has mischievous characters, friendly masks and so much more.
There are many reasons to visit Speyer including museums, sea life, hiking and biking, wine-tasting and of course great places to eat.
Step back in time and explore the enchanting town of Esslingen. It has castles, museums, ghost tours, cultural events, great restaurants and more.
Experience winter wonderland hiking, dining and at the Barenschlossle near Stuttgart.
Come discover Limburg an der Lahn, an historic town in Hesse, for its beautiful medieval churches and half-timbered houses, boat trips, festivals and more.
Pforzheim, the Golden City, awaits your visit with colorful history, cultural events, museums, great places to dine and more.
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