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Mannheim Maimarkt
Germany’s largest and oldest consumer trade fair
The Mannheim May Fair dates back 412 years to 1613, and since 1989 takes place at the Maimarkthalle off Autobahn A656 near the airport, southeast of Mannheim. This year’s annual Mannheim Maimarkt, a gigantic lifestyle exhibition, opens 26 April and runs through 6 May. It is open daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mainzer Rheinfrühling
The Mainzer Rheinfrühling folk festival takes place from April 12 to 27 on the banks of the Rhine in Mainz between the Kaisertor and the Kurfürstenbrunnen.
Wiesbaden Spring Festival from Friday 25 to Monday 28 April
For more than 60 years, the Spring Festival has traditionally opened the folk festival season in Wiesbaden: From Friday to Monday, April 25 to 28, the Spring Festival once again attracts visitors with funfair rides, music and culinary delights over four days of events – this time on the Real grounds at the corner of Mainzer Straße and Welfenstraße.
6th Homburg Beer Hike
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.
Automotive gems wanted
Register now for the Kaiserslautern Classics 2025
Experience the fascination of past automotive history: the “Kaiserslautern Classics” a highlight for all classic car enthusiasts. This year’s event takes place on June 21 and presents an impressive selection of classic and vintage cars. Anyone who owns a suitable vehicle and would like to present it at the “Kaiserslautern Classics” can contact Silke Walter from the city’s city management at any time. The presentation is not limited to cars; commercial vehicles or two-wheelers can also be registered.
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
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, May 3. from 08:00 – 16:00
Heidelberg funicular railways spring 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.
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49th Homburger Maifest
The May Festival takes place 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)
Nerobergbahn – Wiesbaden’s quirky landmark
The Nerobergbahn – Wiesbaden’s quirkiest landmark – From 5 April to 2 November 2025 – 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.
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.