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2015
Calendar
of events
for the Ramstein and
Kaiserslautern area
Visit us online:
www.ramstein-gateway.com
Dear visitors and residents of the Ramstein and
Kaiserslautern area,
The English calendar of events offers a monthly overview of city and
village festivals, fairs, markets, concerts, shows and others in the
local area including a short description of the respective event.
This calendar certainly does not claim to be complete.
It depicts a choice of offers that we consider especially interesting
for English speaking visitors. Please note that dates and venues are
subject to changes throughout the year. To reconfirm the dates
and to find updated information about what is going on
as well as further information about the region we would like
to invite you to visit our website www.ramstein-gateway.com.
Or you contact us at the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz – Ramstein
Gateway” information center located in the Kaiserslautern
Military Community Center (KMCC) on Ramstein Air Base.
Our team will be happy to assist you with any further
information required.
Now enjoy yourself at the local events! Come and join us in
celebrating, make new friends and explore the Palatinate way of life!
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JAN 17
January 2015 ĺĺĺ
New Year´s Gala
Catholic Church St. Valentin in Kübelberg
7:30 PM
More than 60 singers will be accompanied by the Chamber Orchestra of Nations.
The New Year´s Gala has been a musical highlight in the region for years. In
2015 it is taking place in the big church of Schönenberg-Kübelberg for the 9th
time. Musical, operetta, pop and classical songs will take turns. In addition to
professional soloists also the young singers of the choir will come to the fore.
The acoustics of the church adds to the festive concert.
JAN 18
New Year´s Concert
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
5:00 PM
The award-winning Symphony Orchestra of the Landkreis Kaiserslautern will
present a great choice of popular melodies from opera and operetta including
vocal performances and famous waltz.
JAN 31
Carnival Party for Children
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Vogelbach,
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus, Wagnerstrasse 21
2:30 PM
Costume party offering music, funny games
and entertainment for children.
Best regards,
The Ramstein and Kaiserslautern area tourism representatives
and the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” - Team
Contact
Window to Rheinland-Pfalz
Ramstein Gateway
KMCC – Ramstein Air Base
06371 - 406 208
[email protected]
www.ramstein-gateway.com
Imprint
Projektgruppe „Zielgruppe Amerikaner“
Photographs
Donnersberg-Touristik-Verband, Verbandsgemeinde Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Verbandsgemeinde Landstuhl, Verbandsgemeinde
Ramstein-Miesenbach, Verbandsgemeinde Schönenberg-Kübelberg, Touristikbüro Landkreis Kaiserslautern, Landesforsten Rheinland-Pfalz/Haus der Nachhaltigkeit, Zentrum Pfälzerwald Touristik
JAN 31
Carnival Party
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Vogelbach,
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus, Wagnerstrasse 21
8:00 PM
An evening of music, entertainment and dancing. Costumes are welcome!
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FEB 1
February 2015 ĺĺĺ
Carnival Party for Children
Landstuhl, Stadthalle, Kaiserstrasse 39
2:11 PM
The Landstuhl carnival and entertainment club invites all kids to dress up and
to have fun at the carnival party for children.
FEB 12
Carnival Party
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
8:00 PM
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the party! The well-known
regional party band "Habachtaler“ guarantees great entertainment.
FEB 12
Speckball (Carnival Party)
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Elschbach,
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus, Am Weiher 2
MAR 5
Big, Black & Beautiful - Show
Landstuhl, Stadthalle, Kaiserstrasse 39
8:00 PM
The ladies present hits they composed
themselves, swinging classics and emotional
ballads, accompanied by a big live band and
presented with an enchanting charisma. With
“Big, Black & Beautiful“ you will experience
an evening with music that goes directly
through your ear to your soul – in short
a really enjoyable evening!
An evening of music, entertainment and dancing. Costumes are welcome!
FEB 16
Shrove Monday Procession
Schönenberg-Kübelberg
1:00 PM
At 1:11 p.m. the parade featuring colorfully
decorated floats and various crazily costumed
walking groups leads through the community.
Afterwards, the carnival revelers will
celebrate at the village square in
Kübelberg until dark.
FEB 17
Ramstein Carnival Parade
Ramstein city center
2:00 PM
The big Westrich Mardi Gras Parade is the
highlight of the annual carnival season in the
region. Thousands of visitors line the streets
when the colorful floats, dance groups in
their costumes and marching bands
including the USAFE Band parade
through the center of Ramstein.
7:30 PM
MAR 13
FLAIRCK - World Music Concert
Landstuhl, Stadthalle, Kaiserstrasse 39
7:30 PM
Sylvia Houtzager, Peter Weekers and Erik Visser were very successful with
their band Flairck during the 80’s and for many years they travelled through
the whole world with their unique instrumental music. Wherever they
presented their show, the audience begged them to come back.
The music of Flairck has turned out to be timeless.
MAR 21
German-American Castle Run
Landstuhl, start: Sickingensporthalle,
Kaiserstrasse 128
3:00 PM
This annual German-American friendship run is hosted by the Landstuhl
running club LLG. From the city center the 4.4 miles (7 km) trail is leading uphill
finishing at Landstuhl‘s landmark, Nanstein Castle. Online enrollment:
www.llg-landstuhl.de
MARCH/APRIL Daffodil Blossom at Ohmbach Lake
Schönenberg-Kübelberg, Ohmbach Lake
FEB 25
The 12 Tenors - Concert
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
8:00 PM
“The 12 Tenors“ have an excellent reputation in China, Japan and Germany.
Their program ranges from classical arias such as “Nessun Dorma“ through to
pop hymns such as “Music“ and songs like “You can leave your hat on“ by Joe
Cocker. “The 12 Tenors“ are not only opera singers. They are sensational dancers, charming presenters as well as good-looking men. Their music program
with unmistakably classical but also modern sound is a great combination
for the young and the old.
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MAR 1
About 120,000 daffodils bloom around the lake
at that time of the year and turn the shores at the
Ohmbach Lake into a sea of blossoms. The trail
around the lake is unhampered by barriers and
recommended for strollers and wheelchairs.
March 2015 ĺĺĺ
APR 3
April 2015 ĺĺĺ
Fish Dinner
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Miesau,
Turn- und Festhalle, Jahnstrasse 2
11:00 AM
Good Friday the Miesau fishing club traditionally offers fresh fish dishes.
APR 3
The Spirit of Ireland - Show
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
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8:00 PM
The unforgettable Irish dance sensation: terrific, dynamic and sexy! It is a
fabulous mixture of a dance show and originally Celtic music. The live show
combines the best Irish tap dancers, outstanding musicians and first-class
vocalists. Colorful costumes and an exceptional light show create a special
experience. “The spirit of Ireland“ fascinates the young and the old.
Guided Hiking Tour
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Vogelbach,
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus, Wagnerstrasse 21
1:30 PM
Each year on Good Friday the Pfälzerwaldverein Vogelbach hosts a guided
hiking tour around the village. After the hike you will have the oppertunity
to try a regional specialty: fresh bread with “Kässchmeer“, a spread made
out of quark and cream served with onions and herbs.
APR 12
Donnersberg Wine Forum
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67591 Mölsheim, Alte Brennerei, Kirchgasse
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Under the motto “one mountain - three wine regions“ 14 vintners from the Nahe
region, the Palatinate and Rhine Hesse will present a delicate selection of their
best wines. The team of the restaurant “Alte Brennerei“ will cater for the visitors.
APR 18
Running Event around Ohmbach Lake
Brücken
6:30 PM | 7:00 PM
The international running event with distances of 1.5 km, 5 km and 10 km is
recommended for the whole family and leads through a beautiful landscape
around Ohmbach Lake. Starting time for the student run is at 6:30 p.m.
and at 7 p.m. for the main run. www.tv-bruecken.de
MAY 1
May 2015 ĺĺĺ
May Festival
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Bruchmühlbach village square,
Kaiserstrasse 56
11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Festival with a varied program including culinary specialties,
arts and crafts and live music.
MAY 1 - MAY 4
Sickingen May Market with Fireworks
Downtown Landstuhl
Fair at Neuer Markt and on Lothar-Sander
square. The May fair will close with fireworks
at Nanstein Castle on May 4.
APR 18 - APR 19 Westrich Trade Fair
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
all day
This event gives an impression of what the
region has to offer: Numerous trades, crafts
and service providers present their goods
and services. Musical entertainment
included. Sunday shopping.
MAY 2 - MAY 3 Roadrunner Friendship
Walk - Volksmarching
Miesenbach, Mehrzweckhalle,
Am Kiefernkopf 12
APR 26
The Ramstein Roadrunners Volkssport Club hosts their annual spring walk
with a choice of 5 km, 10 km, 15 km and 20 km trails.
Outdoor Sports Opening
Trippstadt-Johanniskreuz, House of Sustainability
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The official opening of the outdoor season:
you will have the possibility to explore
nature and outdoor sports in the Palatinate
Forest such as rock climbing, Nordic walking,
bicycle racing, paragliding and much more.
MAY 2 - MAY 3 Oliandi-Olive Oil Festival
67308 Zellertal-Zell, Zeller Hauptstrasse 2
In the evening of May 7 fanfares, cannons and
torch bearers in medieval garb commemorate
Nanstein Castle‘s most famous lord, Franz von
Sickingen - “the Last Knight“ who died at Nanstein Castle 500 years ago. The commemoration
festivities will continue Friday and Saturday
with a medieval camp and market at the castle.
On Sunday the Landstuhl fanfare corps “Sickinger Herolde“ celebrate their 80th anniversary.
7:00 PM
Dance party with live musical entertainment traditionally held on
April 30 to welcome May.
APRIL/MAY
Sickingen Commemoration
and Castle Event
Landstuhl, Nanstein Castle
“Tanz in den Mai“ - Dance Night
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Elschbach,
Dorfgemeinschaftshaus, Am Weiher 2
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
One of the most popular olive oil tastings in Germany, the new wines of the
winery “Wick“, a broad variety of teas offered by the “Berlin Teekampagne“,
other selected exhibitors and artists as well as a cultural program in the
context of the series of events “Kultursommer Rheinland-Pfalz“.
MAY 7 - MAY 10
APR 30
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cherry Blossom at Kohlbach Valley
Dittweiler - Frohnhofen
30,000 cherry trees bloom on the hillsides
between Dittweiler and Frohnhofen.
It is the best time for a hike on the
Kirschenland (cherry country) hiking trail,
one of three trails of the “Begehbares
Geschichtsbuch“ (accessible history book).
MAY 9
Spring Ball
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
8:00 PM
The traditional spring ball of the Ramstein competitive dance club is
an opportunity for everyone to take to the floor. Diverse entertainment
including exhibition dancing promises a colorful and exciting evening.
MAY 9
MAY 22 - MAY 25 750th Anniversary of Kindsbach
Donnersberg Hiking Marathon
67808 Steinbach, Bürgerhaus, Donnersbergstrasse
8:00 AM
The right event for ramblers and sports enthusiasts: The 5th Donnersberg hiking marathon
will lead through the charming scenery of the
Donnersberg county, changing from fantastic
views to enchanted forests, broad valleys,
green meadows and of course the impressive
Donnersberg mountain. Besides the marathon
tour where participants have to master
a distance of approx. 43 km and an altitude
difference of 1.700 m, a tour of 30 km and
a half marathon will be offered as well.
For further information and registration visit:
www.donnersberg-touristik.de
MAY 9
I wanna Dance with somebody - Show
Landstuhl, Stadthalle, Kaiserstrasse 39
7:30 PM
The new show “I Wanna Dance With Somebody!” will give you the chance to
return to the 80’s once again. It brings back memories and the spirit of life of
the cult decade for one evening. Travel back into a time when headbands were
a must-have, huge shoulder pads were normal, magic cubes made millions
of people puzzle, and aerobic was the way to keep your body in shape.
MAY 14
The celebrations of the 750th anniversary of Kindsbach start on Friday with
a big party featuring the popular band “Habachtaler“, the opening band is
“Uhrwerk“. On Saturday and Sunday there will be a varied program in the
festival tent at the Grandcamp-Maisy-Platz. A festival parade will be taking
place on Sunday as well. On Monday there will be a church service in the tent,
followed by more music, food and drinks.
MAY 23
French Night
Trippstadt, Schlosspark
in the evening
Tarte flambée, French red wine and other delights will be offered in the picturesque garden of the baroque castle underlined by musical entertainment.
MAY 23 - MAY 25 Annual Horse Show
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Miesau riding
club facilities (next to the outdoor pool)
Dressage and jumping competitions;
torch-illuminated jumping on Sunday.
Forest Festival
Fritz-Claus-Hütte next to road L 466
between Bruchmühlbach and Martinshöhe
MAY 23 - MAY 25 Medieval Market
The hiking club Pfälzerwaldverein Martinshöhe celebrates a festival in the
forest at the wooden hut Fritz-Claus-Hütte.
MAY 15
Kindsbach, Grandcamp-Maisy-Platz
Schönenberg-Kübelberg, at Ohmbach Lake
Come by and experience the Middle Ages the time of knights, jugglers and firebreathers. The medieval camp will be
set up around the scenic Ohmbach Lake.
Feuer im Gemäuer (Buildings on Fire)
67722 Winnweiler, reduced-traffic area:
Schlossstrasse/ Am Marktplatz
6:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Late night shopping event combined with a spectacular program offered by the
Winnweiler tradesmen: fire shows, fashion shows, musical entertainment and
children’s program. Motto 2015: Orient. Further information: www.winnweiler.de
MAY 24
Moscheltal Adventure Tour
MAY 15 - MAY 17 Mountain Bike Festival Palatinate Forest
67808 Schönborn, town center
Schopp - Mountain Bike Park Palatinate Forest
Interesting facts about bee-keeping, sheep breeding, trees and shrubs and
vegetables will be presented. Artists and craftsmen will show their works
under the motto “craftsmanship then and now“. Join-in activities, sales
booths and a broad offer of food and drinks will be avaiable as well.
The Mountain Bike Park Palatinate Forest
offers more than 300 kilometeres of trails,
including a large number of singletrails.
Throughout the festival weekend mountainbikers can enjoy three days of biking fun
combined with an entertainment program
and various special activities. Saturday,
May 16 an international mountain bike cross
country race will take place in Schopp.
MAY 17
Biking fun in Sickingen County
Landstuhl - Waldfischbach-Burgalben
all day
Bike along the road from Landstuhl to Waldfischbach-Burgalben. Food and
drinks as well as musical entertainment will be offered along the trail.
MAY 24
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Skate & Music
Enkenbach-Alsenborn
in the evening
The road between Enkenbach and Alsenborn
will belong to inline and roller skaters.
Music, food and beverages will be provided
together with plenty of skating fun.
MAY 24 - MAY 25 Festival at Eulenkopf Tower
JUN 13 - JUN 15 Spring fair
Eulenbis, Eulenkopfstrasse
Otterberg
The Eulenkopf Tower built in 1914 is the landmark of the village of Eulenbis
near Weilerbach. The viewing tower is not only a place to enjoy a spectacular
outlook; it also houses the highest registry office for wedding ceremonies in
the Palatinate. The traditional festival offers food and drinks
as well as musical entertainment.
On Saturday you are invited to an enjoyable evening in Otterberg with
popular music. A colorful parade will take place on Sunday. After the parade
everyone will stroll to the fairground in the woods. Another tradition is the
climbing tree (a log with packages attached at the top): The youngster who
is the first to reach the top of the log will receive a present.
MAY 29
JUN 14
Mondscheinmarkt
Landstuhl, Alter Markt
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Come to the special shopping event at
“Alter Markt” in Landstuhl. Enjoy the variety
of handmade local products and food
specialities, offered in sales-booths and
surrounded by wonderful music.
German-French Farmers` Market
67808 Weitersweiler, Bolander Strasse
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
For years the town Weitersweiler is twinned with Weiterswiller in the French
Alsace. Local farmers from the Donnersberg county and the Alsace will offer
their products. Besides the sales booths there will be arts and crafts presentations, an entertainment program for children and information kiosks.
JUN 19 - JUN 21
Seewoog Festival
MAY 29 - MAY 30 Wine Fest
Miesenbach, Waldstrasse
Brücken
Music, fun and entertainment for the young and old around the
“Seewoog“ lake.
In the western part of the Palatinate a wine fest is unusual but in Brücken it
is meanwhile a tradition. Taste good wines from different regions. You also
have the possibility to visit the Diamond Cutter Museum of Brücken.
MAY 30
800th Anniversary Celebration of Ramstein
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
in the evening
JUN 20 - JUN 21 Model Boat Show
Schönenberg-Kübelberg, at Ohmbach Lake
Sat 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
in the evening
Models of sailboats, speedboats, cargo
ships, yachts, passenger steamers and even
submarines will be presented by the construction club for model ships in a fantastic
scenery at Ohmbach Lake.
In 1215 Ramstein was first mentioned in a document. To celebrate this 800th
anniversary of the city a festival night with music and entertainemt will take
place at the Ramstein community center Haus des Bürgers.
MAY 30 - MAY 31 Medieval Spectacle
67823 Obermoschel, Moschellandsberg
11:00 AM
A medieval camp will be set up at the
Moschellandsburg castle ruin; medieval
activities, booths, show fights and
much more…
MAY 31
Farmers` Market
Weilerbach
all day
Various booths presenting local handcrafted products and household, garden
and everyday items. Food and beverages. Flea market. Sunday shopping.
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JUN 5 - JUN 7
June 2015 ĺĺĺ
Beer Festival
67292 Kirchheimbolanden, Herrengarten, Hitzfeldstrasse
starting Fri 7:00 PM | Sat 5:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM
More than 50 kinds of beer can be sampled on the fairground Herrengarten.
Bakers, butchers and caterers will be offering food and drinks. Furthermore,
a varied entertainment program will be provided on all three days.
JUN 20 - JUN 22 Johannis Market
67722 Winnweiler, reduced-traffic area: Schlossstrasse/
Schlossplatz/ Am Marktplatz
Sat 6:30 PM | Sun 2:00 PM
The Johannis Market starts with the tapping of the beer keg on Saturday
evening. Musical entertainment guarantees party mood until late night. On
Sunday different bands will perform in the pedestrian area. A special program
for children, fun rides as well as food and drinks will be offered. Shops will be
open from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Further information: www.winnweiler.de
JUN 21
Culinary hiking tour
Niederkirchen - Heimkirchen
Along the sign-posted trail leading
through the fields and meadows near
Heimkirchen you will have the opportunity
to enjoy Palatinate specialties offered at
several resting areas.
JUN 26 - JUN 28 Rheinland-Pfalz-Tag (State Fair)
Ramstein City Center
all day
JUL 10 - JUL 11
Ramstein CITY Rock
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
7:00 PM
This weekend it’s party time in downtown
Ramstein: The CITY ROCK festival organized
by the “Haus des Bürgers” will again present
a wide range of live music on stage. Delicious
food and refreshments. Join the party!
JUL 11 - JUL 12
800th Anniversary Celebration
of Spesbach
Spesbach, Mehrzweckhalle, Jahnstrasse 2
The “Rheinland-Pfalz-Tag” is the State Fair of the German State Rheinland-Pfalz.
Each year this great event takes place in another city within the state. In 2015
Ramstein-Miesenbach is proud to host the fair. A fantastic festival weekend is
guaranteed by the large offer of musical entertainment and performances that
will be featured on eight stages throughout the city center. The center of
Ramstein will be blocked for traffic and the streets and squares will be filled
with booths and stands providing information about the different regions
within the state of Rheinland-Pfalz. A varied offer of food and drinks will be
available as well. One of the highlights of this big event is the festival
parade taking place on Sunday, June 28. Visit www.ramstein-2015.de
for more detailed information about the program.
The village of Spesbach celebrates its 800th anniversary with a festival night
at the community center Mehrzweckhalle on Saturday evening. The festivities
will continue with a village festival on Sunday including music, fun and entertainment for all age groups.
JUL 12
Log Drifting festival
Frankenstein/ Waldleiningen, Biedenbach Lake
JUL 17 - JUL 19
Lake Festival
Schönenberg-Kübelberg, at Ohmbach Lake
The romantic Ohmbach Lake Festival is a
special event. Three stages featuring great
musical entertainment will be set up around
the lake. International dishes and beverages will be offered by 50 booths. “Lake in
Flames“ is on Saturday. On Sunday there is
a varied children´s program and a fireworks
display will end the festival.
www.seefest.de
JUN 27 - JUN 28 Enchanting Zellertal Arts and Wine Market
67308 Zellertal-Harxheim, Kirchplatz and village center
starting Sat 6:30 PM | Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
The quaint festival with the focus on the wine
from the Zellertal region, arts and crafts.
Artists and craftsmen will present their skills
in the yards and in the picturesque center
of Harxheim.
JUL 24 - JUL 25
Burgjazz
Landstuhl, Nanstein Castle
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“Westrich“ Summer Festival
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Bruchmühlbach,
Werner-Odenwald-Platz, Waldstrasse
Festival hosted by the Bruchmühlbach entertainment club:
large festival tent, rides, live music.
all day
Log Drifting, supporting program for young and old. Delicious local
specialties, roast venison, homemade cakes, coffee and soft drinks.
Various music groups will present an
entertaining and diverse program.
JUL 25 - JUL 26
Schnapsbrennerfest - Fair
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Mittelbrunn
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Traditional village fair with the offer of home-destilled German Schnaps.
AUG 2
JUL 26
Kaiserslautern-Lauterecken
Outdoor Game Event
The Bruchmühlbach-Miesau union community and the local clubs host a game event
at the Miesau outdoor pool. Families and
small groups compete in funny games and
activities. Afterwards there will be an awards
ceremony for the winners.
For participation please register at
[email protected]
AUG 8 - AUG 9
Ramstein Summer Nights
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
7:00 PM
From July 31 until September 4 the “Ramstein
Summer Nights” take place on an open-air
stage in front of the Ramstein city hall each
Friday evening: Each theme night will have
the focus on a different country with traditional music, food and drinks from that country.
Enjoy the international flair in Ramstein - Free
admission! Further dates: 7 Aug/ 14 Aug/ 21
Aug/ 28 Aug/ 4 Sep
JUL 31 - AUG 1
The hiking club Wanderfreunde Miesau hosts a volksmarch.
You can choose between signposted trails of different length.
AUG 8 - AUG 10 Residenzfest (Wine Festival)
67292 Kirchheimbolanden, old town
starting Sat 5:00 PM | Sun/Mon 11:30 AM
The town of Kirchheimbolanden also
called “Kleine Residenz“ hosts a big
wine festival. Local restaurants and wine
taverns will be offering culinary delicacies
throughout the old part of town. You can
sample wines from the Zellertal and the
Nahe region. Enjoy the varied entertaining
program including a cultural night on
Friday, a children´s run on Saturday and
an organ concert as well as a “glow worm
parade“. Sunday starts with a morning
matinee in the Schlossgarten, afterwards
vendors will be providing a large offer
of goods and the fairground will feature
many booths and fun rides for adults and
children. A closing fireworks takes place
on Monday.
in the evening
The picturesque garden of the Trippstadt
baroque castle will be the venue of this
open air event. The festival features live
musical entertainment, culinary specialties,
a wine village and a children´s program.
Spectacular light shows, torches and camp
fires will illuminate the “Schlosspark“ and a
fireworks display will take place as well.
JUL 31 - AUG 2
Volksmarching
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Miesau,
Starting point: Turn- und Festhalle, Jahnstrasse 2
Schlosspark Festival
Trippstadt, Schlosspark
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Between Kaiserslautern and Lauterecken
B270 will be blocked for all motorized traffic
from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. A number of clubs and
associations will offer a variety of food and
entertainment along the route.
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau, Miesau outdoor pool, Zum Hasensprung
JUL 31
Car(e) free Lautertal
Torbogenfest (Archway festival)
67307 Göllheim, Hauptstrasse
Fri evening | Sat starting 6:00 PM | Sun starting 10:00 AM
Open-air concert in the ancient town center on Friday. Saturday and Sunday
food, music and entertainment are offered in the yards and arcades. In addition to that there will be exhibitions by the “Kulturverein Göllheim“ and an
entertainment program for children.
AUG 15 - AUG 16 Village Fair
JUL 31 - AUG 3
AUG 16
Sickingen August Market
with Rock around the Tower
Downtown Landstuhl
Fair with market at Neuer Markt and on Lothar-Sander square. On Aug 1 there
will be a concert at the fire station. The August fair will close with fireworks at
Nanstein Castle in the evening of Aug 3.
Oberarnbach
Traditional village fair.
Family Bike Event at Appelbachtal
67808 Würzweiler, Bürgerhaus
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
“Cycling-skating-hiking“: Along the 30 km long car-free road from Würzweiler
to Pfaffen-Schwabenheim there is plenty to explore. Besides the sportive
activities and the varied food offer there is live music. On your tour you will
pass historic chapels, churches and scenic spots.
AUG 22 - AUG 23 Volksmarching
SEP 5 - SEP 6
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Lambsborn,
Starting point: Dorfgemeinschaftshaus, Am Fehrborn 20
Trippstadt
Charcoal Fair with Forging Show
The hiking club Ski- und Wanderfreunde Lambsborn hosts a volksmarch.
You can choose between signposted trails of different length.
A tradition under the motto of “Charcoal making and forgery”. For the festival a
charcoal pile will be built and coal produced. The Huber blacksmith’s shop will
demonstrate the old art of forging. Food and beverages will also be offered.
AUG 23
SEP 11 - SEP 13 Stadtfest (Town Fair)
Miesau Horse Races
Racetrack near Schanzerhof along road L 356
between Miesau and Hütschenhausen
Downtown Landstuhl
2:00 PM
From all over Germany owners, trainers and
riders with their horses will gather at the
racetrack. The thoroughbred race is one of
the competitions for the German championship. Interesting for the spectators will be the
opportunity to place bets, either here or at
any betting office in Germany.
AUG 29 - AUG 30 Historical Village Market
67814 Dannenfels, Bastenhauser Strasse 11
Sat 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
This weekend the clocks will be turned back in order to demonstrate manual
work of times past. Old rural traditions such as spinning, weaving or washing
will be resurrected.
Three days with all kinds of music and entertainment on three stages.
SEP 11 - SEP 14 North Palatinate Fall Festival
67806 Rockenhausen, Brühlgasse 3
The fall festival starts Friday at 7 p.m. with a wine tasting. Saturday at 10 a.m.
you can participate at the “Rockie-Man-Triathlon“, a duck race is held at 3 p.m.
and from 8 p.m. on good mood is guaranteed in the festival tent. A festival
parade will start at 2 p.m. on Sunday, the shops will be open on Sunday afternoon. Monday noon lunch is offered in the festival tent, at 9 p.m. people meet
for a cheerful get-together and a last glass of wine.
SEP 12
Pilgrim Hike
AUG 29 - AUG 30 Backofenfest (Baking oven festival)
Vogelbach - Landstuhl
Stelzenberg
Pilgrim hike from the Simultankirche Vogelbach to Landstuhl following the
Palatinate Path of St. James.
Historic festival around the ancient bakehouse
near the community center. Traditional food
and culinary specialties like tarte flambée will
be offered to the visitors.
9:00 AM
SEP 12 - SEP 15 Village Fair
Brücken
AUG 29 - Sep 1 Miesenbach Fair
Good mood is guaranteed at the village fair in Brücken featuring carousel, bumper car ride and lots of beer. The traditional and colorful fair pole will be carried
through the streets and the priest will report on funny happenings in the village.
Miesenbach, Am Marktplatz
SEP 19 - SEP 20 Mineral & Fossil Swap
On the last weekend in August Miesenbach traditionally celebrates its village fair
with music and entertainment. The fairground with its rides and booths selling
sweets in the center of Miesenbach will be a treat especially for young visitors.
67817 Imsbach, Gemeindehalle, Gienanthstrasse 36
Sat 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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SEP 5 - SEP 6
On the 3rd weekend in September you can
marvel at colorful and sparkling minerals
and fossils in the former mines of Imsbach.
The motto of the exhibition is INFORMATION SWAPPING - PURCHASING. The Imsbach Mines
and the Mining Museum will be open. Guided
tours will be offered. Further information:
www.bew-imsbach.de
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Viking Fair
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Elschbach, Wikingerplatz
(Viking grounds)
starting Sat 2:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM
Historic clan and man-to-man fights in traditional costumes; Nordic specialties.
SEP 19 - SEP 20 Culinary Hiking Tour
Rodenbach
Signposted loop trail of approx. 6 km with stop over points that offer food and
drinks. With the purchase of a wine pass you can do wine tasting while hiking.
Children will enjoy a special kids` program.
SEP 19 - SEP 22 Ramstein Fair
OCT 4
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
Ramstein Farmers‘ Market
The Ramstein Farmers` market around the
market square is organized by the RhinelandPalatinate chamber of agriculture. Each year
it draws thousands of visitors to the town
center eager to sample and buy some of the
abundant selection of regional agricultural
products. In addition you will find street
musicians, rural crafts such as pottery and
basket weaving, a tractor exhibition, plus
booths providing information on agriculture
and forestry. Of course there will be a number of live animals as well. And the shops in
downtown Ramstein will be open on
Sunday afternoon.
On this September weekend
the market square in the center of Ramstein will turn into
a fairground with rides and all
sorts of booths selling sweets
and a wide range of food and
beverages. The official start
of the hustle and bustle at the
fairground will be the tapping
of a barrel of beer on Saturday afternoon. Sunday afternoon the traditional
raising of the fair pole will take place in front of the museum (Miesenbacher
Strasse 1) accompanied by speeches and music.
SEP 20
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Open House
Landstuhl fire station
OCT 9 - OCT 11
A look behind the scenes of the Landstuhl Volunteer Fire Brigade. Open house
and Schlachtfest with plenty of local food and drinks.
Trippstadt-Johanniskreuz, House of Sustainability
SEP 26
Jelly Market
A great variety of homemade culinary delicacies from the region will be
offered: jelly, honey, oil and vinegar, mustard, wine and much more.
Paulanerfest
Kindsbach, Mehrzweckhalle
OCT 9 - OCT 11
Bavarian beer festival of the Kolpingkapelle Kindsbach.
Landstuhl, Alter Markt
Octoberfest
SEP 26 - SEP 29 Village Fair
You don’t need to go to Munich to be part of
an original German Oktoberfest. Three days
full of Bavarian music and Bavarian food in
a wonderful decorated tent at “Alter Markt”
in Landstuhl are waiting for you to join in your
Dirndl or Lederhosen. Starting Friday and
Saturday night with great party music and of
course Bavarian beer. On Sunday there will be
a church service inside the festival tent at
10 a.m. followed by more music, food and
drinks till 6 p.m. Free admission on Sunday!
Bann, Marktplatz
Traditional village fair, Bavarian morning pint on Monday.
SEP 27
Farmers` Market
Schneckenhausen
Various booths offer culinary delicacies,
homemade regional products as well as
arts and crafts. Visitors can enjoy live
presentations of traditional handicraft
and the exhibition of ancient tractors
and farming tools.
OCT 18
Half Marathon
Schönenberg-Kübelberg, at Ohmbach Lake
10:00 AM
The route is challenging but scenic. Stunning panorama views along the route
and a very good organization are guaranteed.
OCT 23 - OCT 25 Octoberfest
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
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OCT 3
Ramsen, Eiswoog
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Car-free Eistal
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Green light for cyclists, skaters, runners and hikers: Under the motto “from
wine to water and forest“ the road L 395 will be blocked for all motorized traffic
on a length of 20 km from the Eiswoog lake to Obrigheim. Special offers for the
whole family and culinary delicacies will be available along the route.
Fri/Sat 6:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM
Live Bavarian brass music in the big festival
tent, German beer and Bavarian specialties
will be offered. Friday and Saturday night
local party bands will heat up the vibe
starting at 8 p.m. On Sunday there is free
admission to the festival tent from 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Put on your Dirndl or Lederhosen
and join the party!
OCT 24
“Horror Hike“
67725 Breunigweiler, Gemeindehalle, Hauptstrasse 16
7:00 PM
Halloween fans should not miss out on this
spooky event: all kinds of witches, ghosts,
monsters and creepy creatures will pop up
during the nighttime hike that leads through
the Pfrimm Valley. The dark woodland,
illuminating fires, fog patches as well as light
and sound effects will create an eerily beautiful atmosphere. Goosebumps guaranteed!
All fearless hikers who made it safe can enjoy
a varied stage program, music and “infernal“
treats. Further information:
www.pfrimmtal-touristik.de
OCT 24 - OCT 25 Wendelinus Market
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
11:00 AM
The Wendelinusmarket in Ramstein looks back on a tradition of more than 300
years. It started out as a “Thanksgiving” fair in honor of St. Wendelinus. Nowadays
about 100 booths fill the entire town center on that occasion. The local stores will
also be open on Saturday and Sunday, and food and beverages will be offered.
OCT 24 - OCT 25 Arts and Crafts Market
67806 Rockenhausen, Obermühle 1
Sat 12:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Paper arts, jewelry, picture cards, crochet work, turnery, pottery, wood carvings, hats, Danish embroideries, batik, felting, painted tiles and a lot
more will be presented. Children´s theater on Saturday, coffee and cakes.
OCT 25
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NOV 14 - NOV 15 Pre-Christmas Arts and Crafts Market
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
About 60 crafters and vendors will present their handmade arts and crafts.
Coffee, cakes and fresh cinnamon waffles will be offered.
NOV 25
Krammarkt (Odds and Ends Market)
Miesenbach, Am Marktplatz
all day
Vendors will be selling herbs and spices, textiles, leather purses, Christmas
decoration and gifts, accessories and much more. Kids can enjoy the carrousel
while their parents enjoy the nice atmosphere with musical entertainment,
food and drinks in the heated tent.
NOV 26
Thanksgiving Roadrunner
Turkey Trot - Volksmarching
Miesenbach, Mehrzweckhalle, Am Kiefernkopf 12
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Each year at Thanksgiving the Ramstein Roadrunners Volkssport Club hosts
the traditional turkey trot. Start and finish is the multi-purpose hall in Miesenbach. You have the choice of a 5 and 10 km trail.
NOV 26
Arts and Crafts Christmas Market
Bruchmühlbach-Miesau/ Bruchmühlbach town hall,
Am Rathaus 2
2:00 PM
Amateur artists will display and sell their
works and Christmas decoration at the
town hall.
Hiking Marathon Palatinate Forest
Trippstadt-Johanniskreuz, House of Sustainability
A challenge for ramblers and hiking enthusiasts: Participate at the hiking marathon
and cover the distance of 43 km (27 miles)
leading southward through the scenic Palatinate Forest. Starting point is the House of
Sustainability in Johannniskreuz; finish is at
the Biosphere House in Fischbach/Dahn. For
the way back a shuttle service will be organized. Two half marathon trails are offered as
well. For further information and registration
visit: www.wandermarathonpfalz.de
OCT 31
NOV 28 - NOV 29 St. Andreas Market & Cultural
Christmas Market
Downtown Landstuhl & Stadthalle, Kaiserstrasse 39
Get the Christmas mood by visiting the
charming St. Andreas Market. A cultural
Christmas market will be set up in the
Stadthalle (civic center) presenting
a wide range of craftwork.
Samhain-Festival
67808 Steinbach, Keltendorf, Brühlstrasse
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Samhain, the Celtic origin of Halloween, was
the start of the new year. On this particular
day the Celts used to dine, drink and celebrate
extensively. The Celtic Village in Steinbach will
be illuminated with torches and is the perfect
setting for this event. With join-in activities,
visitors will learn about the handicraft of the
Celts. The event also features show-fights, a fire-breather, a torch hike and
Celtic music. Further information: www.donnersberg-touristik.de
NOV 29
Christmas Market Race
Downtown Landstuhl
12:30 PM
The St. Andreas market is the occasion for the traditional Christmas market
race starting from the Naturerlebnisbad / CUBO and organized by the LLG
Landstuhl cross-country race club.
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DEC 4 - DEC 6
December 2015 ĺĺĺ
11th Cinnamon and Waffle Market
Ramstein, Am Neuen Markt
Christmas Market
67292 Kirchheimbolanden, Römerplatz
Fri 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Sat 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Sun 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The historic downtown of Kirchheimbolanden is surrounded by an ancient city
wall that can be walked on partly. It offers a wonderful venue for the Christmas
market. More than 50 booths will be presenting arts and crafts and offering
culinary dishes. From Friday through Sunday visitors will be entertained by
Christmas carols and different performances on Römerplatz stage.
Santa Claus will surprise the kids on Saturday and Sunday at 5.30 p.m.
Don´t miss out on the Bengal fireworks at 8 p.m. on Sunday.
DEC 5
Pre-Christmas in Göllheim
67307 Göllheim, Alter Marktplatz
Sat 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Surrounded by sparkling lights clubs and associations will offer a broad
assortment of Christmas articles and culinary delights. Local schools and
kindergartens will entertain visitors with a stage program. Santa will visit the
market and distribute little gifts among the children.
DEC 6
Trippstadt-Johanniskreuz, House of Sustainability
Sat 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Sun 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Experience a different Christmas market
located in the middle of the Palatinate Forest.
Especially in the evenings when it gets dark
a large number of torches will set the venue
under a mystic shine.
Fri 6:00 PM | Sat/Sun 1:00 PM
You are invited to the Christmas market in
the center of Ramstein-Miesenbach. During
the holiday season the fountain in the market
square turns into the largest Advent wreath
in the Palatinate. Grouped around it will be
booths offering Glühwein, tasty foods, and
Christmas items. Enjoy the holiday spirit and
the music presented on the stage in front of
the “Haus des Bürgers” (civic center).
DEC 4 - DEC 6
DEC 12 - DEC 13 Romantic Christmas Market in the Forest
43rd German-American Christmas Concert
Ramstein, Haus des Bürgers, Am Neuen Markt 4
4:00 PM
The German-American Christmas concert
featuring the USAFE Band, the Ramstein-Miesenbach men’s choir and the Ramstein-Miesenbach children’s and youth choir looks
back on a long tradition in the community. The
performers will put you in a Christmas mood
with their seasonal and festive tunes presented in the Ramstein “Haus des Bürgers”. Ticket
reservation at the ticket office in the “Haus des
Bürgers”, phone number 06371/592-220.
DEC 11 - DEC 14 Christmas Market in front of the
Stadthalle (civic center)
Landstuhl, Lothar-Sander-Platz
The 3rd Advent weekend is the traditional date for a romantic Christmas
market in front of the Landstuhl civic center.
DEC 12 - DEC 13 Christmas Market
Kübelberg
The special Christmas market takes place in the historic surroundings of the oldest school of Kusel county and around the Catholic church and parish garden.
DEC 31
43rd New Year‘s Eve Road Race
Kottweiler-Schwanden, Sulzbachhalle
2:00 PM
Every year in the afternoon of New Year’s Eve
the Kottweiler-Schwanden sports club holds
its traditional New Year’s Eve Run. Starting
point for the 10-km race (6.2 miles) is the
Sulzbachhalle. As in previous years several
hundred runners are expected in KottweilerSchwanden. For a small entry fee runners
of all ages can participate in the
New Year’s Eve run.
Great festival weekend in 2015:
The Rheinland-Pfalz State Fair
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in Ramstein-Miesenbach Save the date
Friday, June 26 – Sunday, June 28, 2015
Rheinland-Pfalz
Charming landscapes,
enchanting river valleys,
sunlit vineyards,
historical towns
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and romantic castles.
Always on the right track
with our maps for hiking and bicycle touring.
Landesamt für Vermessung
und Geobasisinformation
Rheinland-Pfalz
Ferdinand-Sauerbruch-Str. 15
56073 Koblenz
Phone: (02 61) 492-0
Fax: (02 61) 492-492
E-Mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.lvermgeo.rlp.de
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www.lvermgeo.rlp.de/shop
tour descriptions:
www.lvermgeo.rlp.de/freizeit
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For further information please contact:
Window to Rheinland-Pfalz
Ramstein Gateway · Building 3336 (KMCC) · 66877 Ramstein Air Base
Phone: 06371 406208
[email protected] · www.ramstein-gateway.com
Donnersberg-Touristik-Verband
Uhlandstrasse 2 · 67292 Kirchheimbolanden
Phone: 06352 1712
[email protected] · www.donnersberg-touristik.de
Infocenter Ramstein-Miesenbach
Miesenbacher Strasse 1 · 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Phone: 06371 838186
[email protected] · www.ramstein-miesenbach.de
Urlaubsregion Ohmbachsee-Glantal
Verbandsgemeinde Schönenberg-Kübelberg
Rathausstrasse 8 · 66901 Schönenberg-Kübelberg
Phone: 06373 5040
[email protected] · www.ohmbachsee-glantal.de
Tourist Information Landstuhl
Sickingen Tourismus · Hauptstrasse 3a (Bürgerhaus) · 66849 Landstuhl
Phone: 06371 1300012
[email protected] · www.landstuhl.de
Tourismusbüro Bruchmühlbach-Miesau
Am Rathaus 2 · 66892 Bruchmühlbach-Miesau
Phone: 06372 9220106
[email protected] · www.bruchmuehlbach-miesau.de
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