Learn about these two huge parks in the center of Kaiserslautern where you relax in the shade while the kids explore the local wildlife.
New to Germany? If you’ve just PCS’d to Europe, it’s time to unpack, get settled, then start traveling! Here are our top 13 places to see while you’re stationed in Germany:
Koblenz is a charming town, approximately 150 kilometers (93 miles) from Kaiserslautern, and is the third largest municipality in Rheinland-Pfalz.
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.
Münster is a great place to go on a long weekend. Put this on your travel calendar to enjoy your time in Germany!
This Czech city is driving distance from many U.S. Army and Air Force bases here in Germany (5.5 hours from Ramstein, 5 from Wiesbaden, 4.5 from Stuttgart and only 2.5 from Grafenwoehr) and with a little planning, can be a much more affordable trip than to Paris or Venice, without sacrificing the incredible architecture, wonderful restaurants and conveniences of it’s more well-travelled counterparts.
This beautiful city is a must visit for Americans in Europe. Amsterdam’s canal infrastructure, its bicycle culture and its personality, which is closely associated with tolerance, open-mindedness and liberal points of view, makes it truly unique.
Check out the 2013 USO tour schedule for February and get ready to explore Europe!
Marvel at the wide range of architecture in Trier, with a variety of French, Gothic, and traditional German influences lining every street. This is what living in Germany is all about!
We recently asked Lisa Schlereth, a photographer, military spouse, and mother of four to let us see Garmisch through her eyes on her recent trip. Check it out!
Venice is one of those cities that enchants you long before, during, and after your visit. The fact that it is the backdrop for so many movies, books, love stories and drama means it has a unique place in history and sits on most people’s dream travel list. So, if you are living in Germany and have the opportunity, be sure to go!
The Wilder-Kaiser is the largest ski area in Austria, and it provides endless opportunity for winter sports enthusiasts of all skill levels. Not an enthusiast yet?
Metz, France is approximately 2 hours from Wiesbaden and 1.2 hours from Ramstein and the perfect introduction to the architecture, food, and fashion that France is famous for.
Père Lachaise Cemetery (Cimetière du Père-Lachaise in French) is the largest cemetery in Paris (110 acres) and the resting place of Jim Morrison, Balzac, Maria Callas, Molière, Marcel Proust, Richard Wright, Oscar Wilde and many more interesting people.
In Belgium, small local breweries produce complex and unique batches of beer that lend themselves quite easily to a even the most picky of wine connoisseurs.
Are the kids driving you crazy? Have you run out of way to keep them busy? Check out these five kid friendly activities in and around the Kaiserslautern and Ramstein… Read more
As the capital of Germany, Berlin is (after London) the second largest city in the European Union with a population of over 3.5 million and a must-see for anyone living or traveling through Germany.
Learn about Prosecco, a fruity alcoholic beverage, similar to champagne, which is produced in Italy and enjoyed throughout the world.
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.
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