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, October 5:

English Guided Tour of Kaiserslautern

Experience history and culture of Kaiserslautern in a lively way! The tour starts with a visit of 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). Participation fee is € 7 for adults; the reduced fee is € 6. Prior registration is required. Please call the Tourist Information Kaiserslautern (phone: +49 631 365 4019) or send an email to touristinformation@kaiserslautern.de

Address: Fruchthallstrasse 14, 67655 Kaiserslautern

Sunday, October 6:

Ramstein Farmers’ Market

This year the traditional farmers` market features approx. 60 exhibitors presenting ancient traditions, craftsmanship and agricultural products in the city center of Ramstein. Harvest-fresh apples, vegetables, pumpkins and sweet corn from the local area can be purchased. A large choice of meat and sausage products, handmade cheese, woodstove-baked bread, herbs, coffee, liquors, oils, marmalades and much more is available. Decoration items, gift articles, soaps, pottery, enamelware etc. are offered, too. Visitors can watch demonstrations of an ancient spinning wheel and sewing machine. Furthermore, they can enjoy local specialties and beverages as well as coffee and cakes. Musical entertainment invites the guests to linger. The children´s program includes face painting, stone painting and donkey riding. Kids can pet animals such as hens and rabbits. People can participate in games such as the wheel of fortune, a quiz and a riddle. Additionally, a tractor exhibition can be visited next to the main bus station. The farmers´ market takes place from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The church service at Congress Center Ramstein (CCR) starts at 10:30 a.m. Ramstein´s stores open for Sunday shopping from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m. The city of Ramstein as well as local vendors and exhibitors are looking forward to welcoming you!

Address: Am Neuen Markt, 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach