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, November 19:
Weekly Fruit and Vegetable Market in Kaiserslautern
Weekly markets have been held around the Kaiserslautern Collegiate Church for many hundreds of years. A photo from 1929 shows the weekly market on Stiftsplatz (market square), where it has been held since the mid-19th century to the present day. The weekly market takes place every Tuesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Kaiserslautern´s Stiftsplatz. Fresh and organic groceries such as fruits, vegetables, cheese, fish, meat and sausage products can be purchased. Baked goods and also flowers and plants are available as well. Visitors are invited to browse around and experience the lovely atmosphere.
Address: Stiftsplatz 11, 67655 Kaiserslautern
Saturday, November 19 – Sunday, November 20:
Pre-Christmas Arts & Crafts Market at Congress Center Ramstein
More than 75 artisans and crafters present their handmade arts and crafts, Christmas decoration and ornaments. They offer a large choice of goods such as jewelry, wood and glass articles, diversified works made of textile and felt, indoor and outdoor pottery items as well as metal objects. Honey and other treats are offered, too. Visitors have the chance to take a look over the artists` shoulders while they offer live presentations. Additionally, there is a large raffle. Proceeds of the raffle go to hospice care association of Ramstein-Miesenbach. Snacks, coffee, cakes and freshly baked cinnamon waffles are available. The market is open on Saturday from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission free!
Address: Am Neuen Markt 4, 66877 Ramstein