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

Saturday, May 18 – Monday, May 20:

Culinary Wine Hike in Birkweiler

Birkweiler is a little and quaint village at the German Wine Street. A romantic trail of approx. 2 km (1.2 miles) leads through the vineyards, where hikers have a magnificent view. At 6 stopover points along the circular path participants can taste wines and enjoy culinary specialties offered by nine local vintners and caterers. The booths along the trail open from 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 11 a.m. on Sunday and Monday. Visitors can get to Birkweiler by train. Parking spaces will be signposted.

Address: Weinstrasse 3, 76831 Birkweiler

Sunday, May 19:

Moscheltal Adventure Day in Waldgrehweiler

The Moscheltal Adventure Day traditionally starts with the Pentecost church service at 10:15 a.m. The event´s focus is on the demonstration and exhibition of traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can look over the craftsmen´s shoulders presenting ancient handicraft such as turnery, basketwork, pottery, smithery and others. Traders offer a wide range of goods for sale, e. g. hand-crafted jewelry, hats and beanies, gift items, decorative articles, garden supplies, wood items and much more. Local associations provide coffee and cake, food, and cool beverages. A varied stage program, demonstrations, and join-in activities such as face painting, a forest quiz, fabric bag painting and games are provided too. Signposted parking spaces are located at the end of the village in the direction of Finkenbach-Gersweiler (within walking distance).

Address: Inselstrasse 2, 67822 Waldgrehweiler

Sunday, May 19:

Spring Fest at Lichtenberg Castle in Thallichtenberg

The “Castle Spring” event at Lichtenberg Castle includes a flower and herb market, special exhibitions as well as join-in activities for children and adults. Guided tours in German are offered free of charge. Entrance to the museums is also free of charge – the museum of natural history GEOSKOP and the museum of local history at the Zehntscheune are in the premises of the castle. At the flower and herb market visitors can purchase goods and products such as tea, spices, cooking oils, vinegar, ham, bread, fruits, and vegetables as well as decoration items, garden plants, herbal books, ceramics, jewelry, toys and much more. Live music performances entertain the people. Regional dishes, beverages, coffee, and cake are available, too. The event takes place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Free admission!

Address: Burgstrasse 12, 66871 Thallichtenberg