What´s going on this week?

If you have any questions about the local area, please do not hesitate to contact the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz - Ramstein Gateway” information center located in the Kaiserslautern Military Community Center (KMCC) on Ramstein Air Base:

Window to Rheinland-Pfalz

Ramstein Gateway

Building 3336 (KMCC)

66877 Ramstein Air Base

Phone: 06371- 406 208

E-Mail: kmcc@infocenter-ramstein.de

www.ramstein-gateway.com

Friday, January 10:

Knut Fest in Hütschenhausen

Celebrating the “Knut Fest” is a Swedish tradition to dispose of Christmas trees that are no longer needed. In collaboration with the Hütschenhausen dog association the community of Hütschenhausen carries on this Swedish tradition. Since several years the community organizes a “Knut Fest” in January. Interested people are invited to bring along their old Christmas trees without any decoration between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. For each delivered tree a coupon can be obtained for a cup of Glühwein. Residents of Hütschenhausen, Spesbach and Katzenbach can have their trees picked up in front of their house on January 10 if they send an email to info@huetschenhausen.de by January 5. The festival takes place on the grounds of the dog association which are located on the outskirts of the village. The event starts at 7 p.m. Visitors can participate in a long throw competition of Christmas trees. Glühwein (mulled wine), snacks like bratwurst, and beverages are offered. Musical entertainment will be provided by the brass and percussion band “Phoenixkrechzer”. After the official opening of the festival by the Hütschhausen mayor Achim Wätzold, all collected Christmas trees will be burned down. Free admission!

Address: Hohlweg, 66882 Hütschenhausen

Until Wednesday, April 30:

Exhibition “Precious Junk” at Museum im Westrich Ramstein

The Museum im Westrich is showing its new special exhibition with the German title “Kostbarer Krempel“ (English translation: “Precious Junk”). It presents everyday objects from times past, which tell their very own story upon closer inspection. Whether it's a hot-water bag, handmade cookie cutters or a portable gramophone - each of the exhibits brings ancient craftsmanship back to life. The exhibition is more than just a nostalgic throwback: In addition to the beautiful and curious items, it also highlights the creativity and inventiveness of previous generations and reflects technical innovations using everyday objects. Many of the seemingly inconspicuous objects - at first glance supposedly labeled as dust catchers or kitsch - turn out to be true treasures and everyday heroes upon closer inspection. Historic household objects meet milestones of technical progress, contemporary witnesses of personal key moments are combined with artifacts of local history. Let yourself be enchanted by these treasures of everyday life. The exhibition can be visited until April 30 throughout the regular opening hours of the museum which are Wednesday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is free!

Address: Miesenbacher Strasse 1, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Saturday, January 11:

Weekly Fruit and Vegetable Market in Kaiserslautern

Weekly markets have been held around the Kaiserslautern Collegiate Church for hundreds of years. A photo from 1929 shows the weekly market on Stiftsplatz (market square), where it has been held from the mid-19th century till today. The weekly market takes place every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Kaiserslautern´s Stiftsplatz. Fresh and organic groceries such as fruits, vegetables, cheese, fish, meat and sausage products can be purchased. Baked goods as well as flowers and plants are available. Visitors are invited to browse around and experience the lovely atmosphere.

Address: Stiftsplatz 5, 67655 Kaiserslautern