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
Saturday, April 1 - Sunday, April 2:
Landgraves’ Festival in Pirmasens
The city of Pirmasens hosts a festival in commemoration of Landgrave Ludwig IX. Clocks will be turned back to the 18th century when Landgrave Ludwig IX ruled the town. Merchants offer their goods and craftsman present arts and crafts. A historical atmosphere will be created throughout the pedestrian area. Performances of jugglers, dancers and musicians entertain the visitors. Traditional food and beverages are offered, too. The festival starts on Saturday noon. A fire show takes place on Saturday evening at nightfall. Admission is free! Stores open for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Address: Schlossstrasse 44, 66953 Pirmasens
Sunday, April 2:
Ramstein Spring Festival
The "Werbering Ramstein" (Ramstein Advertising Association) organizes a Spring Festival on Ramstein´s Market Square located between the Ramstein town hall and the Congress Center Ramstein. Several vendors offer garden decoration, spring flowers, herbs, plants, and gift ideas. The municipal parks department of the city of Ramstein turns the market fountain into a beautifully decorated Easter wreath. The event starts with the tapping of the beer keg at noon. Live music entertains the visitors. Admission is free! Stores in the city center are open for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Address: Am Neuen Markt 6, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Sunday, April 2:
Family Day of the Limestone Mine in Wolfstein
On the occasion of the season opening a family friendly entertainment program is provided in the limestone mine from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Visitors will be greeted with a welcome drink. The program includes games for the young and the old. Throwing marshmallows with a catapult as well as the mine quiz are great fun! Additionally, German guided tours through the tunnels are offered. Information in English is available as well. Sturdy shoes and warm clothing are recommended. Last entry is at 5 p.m. Entrance fee is € 6 for adults, € 5 for youths and € 15.50 for families (2 adults and own children). Groups and school classes can arrange individual appointments for an English guided tour. For further information please send an email to claudia.wagner@vg-lw.de or call Ms. Wagner at 06382 791 118.
Address: Hauptstrasse 48, 67752 Wolfstein