Amsterdam is the capital and largest city in the Netherlands. It is also home to some of the most wonderful views and interesting history Europe has to offer.
The city of Würzburg (sometimes spelled “Wuerzburg”) is a must-see for Americans living in central Germany! Only 60 miles southeast of Frankfurt, a 2.5 hour drive from Ramstein and only 1.5 hours from Wiesbaden or Stuttgart military communities. It is located along the Main River in one of largest wine-growing areas in Germany, Würzburg boasts numerous world class historical sites, unique Frankish cuisine, and great hospitality.
Travel videos from around Germany including Heidelberg, Trier, the Rhine River and so much more! Updated weekly!
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.
Treat the soles of your feet to the pleasures of a BarfussPfad (which translates into “Bare Feet Path”). Great fun for kids and kids at heart!
If you like an active vacation that includes hiking, biking, and rafting you might want to consider a trip to Southern Bohemia in the Czech Republic.
The Herald Union newspaper has some great ideas for getting outdoors and exploring in Wiesbaden.
In this series, we’ll give you some great ideas for road trip destinations easily reachable from the Kaiserslautern Military Community. Let’s get started!
From the largest ancient city gates to fine wines and restaurants, Trier delights with a feast for the eyes, soul, and appetite.
Just a two hour flight from Germany, Malta is dotted with the world’s oldest standing man-made walls, according to UNESCO, the structures predating Stonehenge in England.
The Gutenberg Museum lies across from the cathedral in the historic section of Mainz and is a treat for those interested in the advent of printing.
| One Dollar buys: |
| Euro: € 0.9442 |
| Pound: £ 0.7874 |
Other currency rates, not available at the Community Bank:
| Czech Krone: | Kč 24.40 |
| Egyptian Pound: | E£ 50.25 |
| Hungarian Forint: | Hf 394.57 |
| Israeli Shekel: | ₪ 3.57 |
| Polish Zloty: | zł 4.09 |
| Turkish Lira: | ₵ 35.9649 |
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