Road Trips

Amsterdam wooden clogs

4 things to do in Amsterdam

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.

Wuerzburg Germany

Würzburg on the Romantic Road

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.

Heidelberg Castle

5 reasons to explore Heidelberg Castle

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.

Biking in the Czech Republic

Try Southern Bohemia for an active vacation

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.

4 Things to Do in Wiesbaden

The Herald Union newspaper has some great ideas for getting outdoors and exploring in Wiesbaden.

Luxembourg: Road trip ideas from the KMC

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!

The Gutenberg Museum in Mainz

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.