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:

We are there for you Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, March 21

Opening of the Exhibition “Labor Service – A Bridge between Civilian and Military Life” at Docu Center Ramstein

Docu Center Ramstein shows its new exhibition “Labor Service – A Bridge between Civilian and Military Life”. The focus is on the “Labor Service Units” (LSU), which emerged from the upheavals of World War II and continue to contribute to transatlantic relations between Germany and the USA. The US Armed Forces established the “Military Labor Service” during World War II. The first units consisted of "Displaced Persons", who initially took on guard duties for American facilities, prisoners of war, and imprisoned Nazi criminals.

With the beginning of the Cold War and in the context of the Berlin Blockade of 1948/49, their function changed fundamentally.

In the 1950s, an institutional reorganization took place, and the LSU evolved into the “Civilian Support Organizations”, which still exist today. The new exhibition highlights this development in the context of the tension between civilian life and military organization. It addresses institutional changes as well as individual life stories and examines the special form of German-American cooperation.

The official opening of the exhibition takes place on Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. The bilingual exhibition (German & English) can be visited until June 28, 2026, during the opening hours of Docu Center Ramstein. These are Tuesday to Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

Address: Schernauer Strasse 46, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Friday, March 20 – Sunday, March 22:

Almond Blossom Festival in Gimmeldingen

With the arrival of spring, almond trees at the German Wine Street turn the landscape into a wonderful sea of pink blossoms. Visitors can view the blossoming of the almond trees within the next view weeks. The quaint village of Gimmeldingen located near Neustadt celebrates its almond blossom festival on two consecutive weekends: from Friday, March 13 to Sunday, March 15 and from Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22. Local vintners, associations and private individuals will be offering wine and beverages at about 20 stations. A large choice of Palatinate specialties, delicious desserts and refreshments will be provided. Additionally, visitors can look forward to handicrafts, typical Palatine products and activities for children. Again, this year the festival mile leads from Neubergstrasse via Peter-Koch-Strasse through to the Kurpfalzstrasse in the village center. The festival hours are Friday from 2 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. plus Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. 7.30 p.m.

Various wine taverns in the village of Gimmeldingen invite all spring enthusiasts to enjoy the beautiful scenery with a glass of wine and delicious food also during the week (Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.).

Using public transportation is recommended to avoid difficulties in finding parking spaces!

Address: Neubergstrasse 20, 67435 Neustadt an der Weinstrasse

Saturday, March 21 – Sunday, March 22:

Blossom Festival in Freinsheim

The ancient village of Freinsheim hosts its annual blossom festival. Visitors are invited to go for a stroll through the historical village center and enjoy the lively springtime. A varied program with arts, culture and entertainment is offered. Furthermore, carriage rides are provided on Saturday from 1 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. (meeting point is the winery Kreuzhof on Erpolzheimer Strasse 1). Local vintners offer wine tastings. The wine pass including 8 wine samples of your choice is available at the price of € 12 at the tourist information (on Hauptstrasse 2). Enjoy delicious specialties as well as fizzy beverages and have a great time. Nature lovers have the opportunity to walk along the Blossom Hiking Trail and see the beautiful pink and rose-colored landscape on the outskirts of the village. The trail has a length of 3.4 miles and is also recommended for families with strollers. The festival takes place from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on both days. Stores are open for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Using public transportation is recommended, since the center of the village (old town) is closed to traffic. Address: Hauptstrasse 2, 67251 Freinsheim

Saturday, March 21:

Easter Fountain Campaign in Spesbach

The Spesbach “Country Women´s Association” organizes an “Easter Fountain Campaign”. Volunteers are asked to help decorate the fountain with their Easter decoration on Landstuhler Strasse in Spesbach. Soft drinks, coffee and cake are offered. Pictures can be taken with Easter bunny that has a little surprise for children. The campaign starts at 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

Address: Landstuhler Strasse, 66882 Spesbach