Inkwire magazine
English language magazine for AFN TV Guide, Concerts, Events, Travel, Leisure, Entertainment, Tourist & Business Information.
Homburg Flea and Antiques Market
The biggest flea and antiques market in southwest Germany, Homburg Flea and Antiques Market normally takes place on the first Saturday of the month, in the area known as the Forum, in front of the Homburg Rathaus (town hall).
The next Flea and Antiques market: Saturday, 01. February from 08:00 – 16:00
Opening of the ice rink
In the presence of Lord Mayor Beate Kimmel, the “Mr.F Eiswelt” ice rink was opened on the Messeplatz on Friday evening January 24 – and was immediately stormed by numerous waiting children and young people, who enjoyed skating their first laps. The ice rink will be in Kaiserslautern until March 9 and offers an ice surface of 600 m².
Night Light Walks among the Treetops
Experience the charm of a magical winter forest shining in soft white lights this winter.
Forests shining in soft white light this winter, with thousands of lights and unique 3D figures creating a magical atmosphere. Wait and see what enchanting encounters will surprise you on your night-time walk above the treetops. Five magical locations: Saarland, Black Forest, Bavaria, Rügen & Usedom
Winter lights Luisenpark, Mannheim
Winter Lights extended until February 16
It was perhaps to be expected that the 50th anniversary Winter Lights – Mannheim’s parks are celebrating this year – would be particularly beautiful, but it seems that even more people have found their way to Luisenpark to visit the light spectacle than in the record year of 2024.
News . . .
The operation of the Heidelberger Bergbahnen will be suspended for a major overhaul up to and including March 28, 2025.
More info and alternative bus service
AFN TV, Sports & Movie Schedules
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Buying a Car in Europe
U.S. Military personnel stationed in Europe have the opportunity to buy a new car at substantial rebates over prices in the United States. Benefits include tax-free sales, fixed dollar prices and U.S specs. Military sales program prices are fixed, so there is no time-wasting hassle, no need to bargain, no need to contact many different dealers to try to get the best price – everyone pays the same. Staff working for the various military sales programs are specialists trained to give help and advice on all aspects of buying a U.S. spec car in Europe including help with home shipping and financing.
Castles along the Neckar Valley
Along the Neckar valley perched high on the hilltops and rocky outcrops you’ll find a wealth of castles and ruins that line the river like pearls of medieval architecture. The construction of castles and fortified towns goes back primarily to the Hohenstaufen kings, who secured their imperial territory on the lower Neckar from the early 13th century.
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The Oppenheimer cellar labyrinth
Weather independent, open all year and an experience for the whole family. This is how 1000 years of history present themselves under the feet of the visitors of the Oppenheimer old town. A worth seeing historical treasure of national importance.
Kaiserslautern Zoo
The Kaiserslautern Zoo is a popular destination located in Siegelbach in the northwestern outskirts of the city’s suburbs: discover nature, and learn interesting details about the kingdom of animals.
Neroberg Outdoor Climbing Park – Wiesbaden
The Neroberg High Ropes Outdoor Climbing Park is located high above Wiesbaden in a scenic wooded area on the Neroberg between the ancient oak and beech trees. One of the largest and most beautiful high ropes courses in Germany
The National War and Resistance Museum, Overloon, Holland.
The 35-acre area of the museum was once a battlefield where German and Allied Forces came to blows in the autumn of 1944. Liberty Park, is home to one of the best military museums in Europe. Exhibits from wartime occupied Holland, the horrors of the Nazi persecution and death camps, and vehicles, vessels and aircraft from World War II.
Draisine Tours in the Glan Valley
What to do with 40 kilometres of railway track that no-one needs anymore? Simple: keep using it, only with different vehicles.
Located in the Glan Valley between Altenglan and Staudernheim a half hour’s drive north of Kaiserslautern. The one-track draisine line makes a great first impression through the charm of the surrounding landscape
The golden spires of Speyer
Speyer’s magnificent cathedral
Crossing the Rhine, the vast Cathedral with its four towers is imposingly massive even today. So what sort of impression must it have made when first consecrated in 1061?
Homburg – historic old town
Homburg is a charming small city in the Saarland region of south-west Germany. It’s about 25 miles west of Kaiserslautern. During the summer months concerts are held at the historical market place on weekends and public holidays.
As well as the historic old town with its cafes, restaurants and winebars, sights include the Schlossberg Höhlen (Schlossberg Caves), and the Roman Museum, or Römermuseum, an open-air museum which shows scenes from Roman-era life 2,000 years ago.