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, September 22 – Sunday, September 24:

Culinary Wine Hike in Freinsheim

Freinsheim is a quaint and picturesque village at the German Wine Street. A 7 kilometers (4.4 miles) long trail leads through the wonderful vineyards of Freinsheim. Along the circular path hikers can taste selected wines of the local vintners and try Palatinate specialties offered at 17 stopover points. Starting point of the trail is the historic city hall. A fireworks display illuminates the vineyards on Friday at nightfall. The booths along the trail open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and from 11.30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Stores open for Sunday shopping from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The town center is closed to traffic during the event. Parking is available at the outskirts of town. It is recommended to take a train to Freinsheim. For further information please call 06353 - 989294.

Address: Hauptstrasse 2, 67251 Freinsheim

Saturday, September 23:

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. As a goody a cool drink will be offered at the end of the tour. The tour will be carried by the “Window to Rheinland-Pfalz” information center of the City of Ramstein-Miesenbach in cooperation with the “Welcome to Rheinland-Pfalz” state program. It starts at 2:30 p.m. Limited spots, please RSVP until September 22 via email at kmcc@infocenter-ramstein.de. The meeting point will be communicated after the registration.

Address: 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Sunday, September 24:

Farmers` Market in Schneckenhausen

Strolling through the village center of Schneckenhausen, you can get yourself acquainted with a wide variety of products which mainly come from the local area. The farmers` market takes place on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. More than 70 vendors and farmers provide a large selection of regional products such as farm-baked bread, vegetables, fruits, herbs, pumpkins, cheese, honey, juices, marmalades, sausage variations and much more. Visitors can also purchase decoration items, flowers, wool products, and pottery. Ancient farming tools and tractors are displayed throughout the market. A cider press is used to demonstrate how juices were made in the past. The market features a family program including face painting. Kids can try out a spinning wheel or calligraphy. Convince yourself of the taste of culinary dishes and home-baked cakes. Free admission!

Address: Hauptstrasse, 67699 Schneckenhausen