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Mainz Flea & Antiques market Rhine promenade
(c) Landeshauptstadt Mainz. Saturday May 17, 2025, 07:00 – 15:00
Antiques, bric-a-brac, useful items and perhaps the one or other long-sought collector’s item can be found at the stalls, which may only be operated by private participants. This is what makes the Mainz flea market so special.
German-American Friendship Festival Heidelberg
A true crowd magnet, the German-American Friendship Festival returns to Heidelberg from 17 – 25 May 2025, drawing thousands of visitors to the Airfield located between Kirchheim and Pfaffengrund.
The popular family day with reduced prices and lots of music and the U.S. Car Meet will also be back. And, of course, visitors can enjoy original American drinks, American ice cream, burgers and other snacks.
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“Fun & Action in the City” Children’s Festival – May 17
Fun for young and old in the city center
On Saturday, 17 May, Kaiserslautern’s city center will once again be transformed into a paradise for children and families from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.: the popular children’s festival “Fun & Action in the City” attracts visitors with a varied and exciting program.
Open Sunday Shopping May 25
© Stadt Kaiserslautern - Jens Vollmer Shopping fun in Kaiserslautern
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, Kaiserslautern once again invites you to enjoy a relaxed shopping spree during the Lautrer Maikerwe. Stores in the city center and commercial areas will open their doors to visitors from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
6th Homburg Beer Hike Homburg
The Homburg Cultural Society invites you to the 6. beer hike on Ascension Day, 29 May
On May 29, the 6th Homburg Beer Hike will take place, an event that has become an integral part of the Saarland beer capital. The route is around 16 km long and divided into six stages. There are five refreshment stations with music, drinks and food. Participation in the beer hike is free of charge, registration not required.
Nerobergbahn – Wiesbaden’s quirky landmark
From 5 April to 2 November 2025 – The Nerobergbahn takes visitors up the state capital’s local mountain every 15 minutes from 9 am to 7 pm.
The valley station of the cable car is located in the north of the city of Wiesbaden, very close to the Nero Valley facilities. You can reach the excursion destination by bus, train or car. Enter the following address in your sat nav or navigation app: Wilhelminenstraße 51, 65193 Wiesbaden.
Taunus Wunderland
Wonderful Taunus Wunderland – Action, Fun & Thrills for the whole family. Located in the Taunus hills, in the pretty spa town of Schlangenbad, close to Wiesbaden and about a half an hour’s drive from Frankfurt.
Schwaben Park
Located in the Rems-Murr-Kreis district in Baden- Württemburg. With over 70 attractions, the park offers excitement and entertainment for the whole family
49th Homburger Maifest
The May Festival takes place on May 23 – 25 in Homburg City, with stages on the historic market square, Christian-Weber-Platz and at the Rondell.
A variety of culinary delights and great live music over three days, including Another Journey (Europe’s best Journey tribute band) and Taylor Experience (great Taylor Swift tribute show)
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, June 7. from 08:00 – 16:00
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Heidelberg funicular railways 2025 season
Following a comprehensive overhaul, the Heidelberg funicular railways are once again ready for operation and are starting the new season just in time for the Heidelberg Castle Spring Awakening Action Day. The overhaul work has been successfully completed. From March 29, the Heidelberger Bergbahnen will resume regular service and operate according to the summer timetable.
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.