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.

Friday, August 8:

Ramstein Summer Nights – Cuban Night

From July 4 until August 15 every Friday the Ramstein Summer Nights take place on an open-air stage in front of Congress Center Ramstein. Each theme night focuses on a certain country with traditional music, food and drinks. The series of the Ramstein Summer Nights continues with a "Cuban Night" on Friday, August 8. The band "CUBAN AFFAIRS” entertains the audience with popular rumba, mambo and salsa rhythms including songs by "Buena Vista Social Club". Cuban specialties are offered by the restaurant “Die Bühne”. The Ramstein Summer Nights start at 7:30 p.m. and there are a few non-reservable seats and bar tables available. Enjoy the international flair in Ramstein. Free admission!

Address: Am Neuen Markt 4, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Friday, August 8:

Guided City Tour of Ramstein in English

Explore the town center of Ramstein and hear about the historic development of the former farming village into a modern and international city. You will get to see traces of the past and the oldest buildings in town. Besides that, the tour provides lots of information about present urban development and leisure activities. The event is family-friendly and free of charge! Please wear comfortable shoes and be up to explore the city walking. A cool drink and snack will be offered at the end of the tour at the Ramstein Summer Night Event. This evening a “Cuban Night” takes place in the outside area of the Congress Center Ramstein. You are welcome to stay and enjoy the festival atmosphere with free admission! The “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” state program is the sponsor of the tour. It will be carried out by the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” information center of the City of Ramstein-Miesenbach. The tour starts at 4 p.m. The meeting point will be communicated after the registration. Limited spots, please RSVP until August 7 via email at: kmcc@infocenter-ramstein.de

Address: 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Saturday, August 9:

Guided Tour of Kaiserslautern in English

Experience the history and culture of Kaiserslautern in a lively way! The tour starts with a visit to the Count Palatinate Hall of the former Casimir Castle, where official receptions of the city are held today. Afterwards the tour continues through the underground passages. These tunnels are approx. 70 meters long. The passages are equipped with illuminated boards and sound effects illustrating Kaiserslautern in ancient times. The tour starts at 11:15 a.m. and takes approx. 1.5 hours. Meeting Point for the tour is the Tourist Information (address: Fruchthallstrasse 14, 67655 Kaiserslautern). The participation fee is € 7 for adults; the reduced fee is € 6. Prior registration is required. Please call the Tourist Information Kaiserslautern (phone: +49 631 3654019) or send an email to touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de

Address: Fruchthallstrasse 14, 67655 Kaiserslautern

Saturday, August 9:

International Family Day and Game Event in Hütschenhausen

In collaboration with the Ramstein Youth Center (Jugendbüro Ramstein) the sports club “TSV Hütschenhausen e. V.” organizes a family day event on its premises from 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Local sponsors and other associations support them, too. German and international citizens and their families are cordially invited to join the club members in order to have an enjoyable time together. The young and the old, anybody can come by. The entertainment program includes activities and games such as tennis, beach volleyball, boules, chess, and many others. Field sports, painting and games for small children are provided as well. Dishes of grilled food and beverages are available free of charge. Salad donations for the buffet are very welcome. Registration is needed. For registration and free shuttle service please call the Ramstein Youth Center at +49 6371 466742.

Address: Ziegelhütte 14, 66882 Hütschenhausen