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.

Monday, November 17 – Tuesday, December 23:

Kaiserslautern Christmas Market

A very special event in this reflective pre-Christmas season is the Kaiserslautern Christmas market. It is a wonderful forerunner of Christmas and a cherished tradition that invites visitors to stroll and linger. The cozy atmosphere, the hospitality as well as the smell of roasted almonds, mulled wine and specialties from the grill allure many people to Kaiserslautern's city center. The market is a good opportunity to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and to enjoy the Christmas spirit. Numerous booths present arts and crafts, gift ideas, Christmas decoration items and a lot more. A varied entertainment program and music performances are provided. On the opening day the Christmas market can be visited from noon until 10 p.m. The market is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. until 10 p.m. On Sunday, November 23, the market is closed for the German holiday (Totensonntag).

Parking: Stiftsplatz; 67655 Kaiserslautern

Saturday, November 22 – Sunday, November 23:

International Volksmarch in Miesenbach

The Ramstein Roadrunners Club hosts its traditional “Turkey Trot”. Start and finish is the multi-purpose hall (Mehrzweckhalle) in Miesenbach. Participants have the choice between a trail distance of 3 miles (for children & seniors), 6 miles (for families), 10 miles and 13 miles (half marathon). Start time is on Saturday and Sunday:

from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. for the children & senior trail

from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. for the family trail

from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. for the trail of 10 miles

from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. for the half marathon

All hikers have to return to the starting point by 3 p.m. Registration fee is € 3. Participants will get a start card which is needed for receiving the IVV-stamp. Participants with a start card will receive free sparkling water and broth at the checkpoints. Drinking vessels must be brought along. Pre-registration is not required for individual walkers but recommended for groups with a minimum of 25 people. For further information please download the pamphlet: https://ramstein-gateway.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Turkey-Trot-2025-1.pdf

For registration, please call Mr. Patrick Massey at +49 6371 952233 or send an email to: ramsteinroadrunners@yahoo.com

Address: Am Kiefernkopf 22; 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Saturday, November 22:

The AC/DC Tribute Show at Congress Center Ramstein

In honor of the Australian rock legend AC/DC the tribute band WE SALUTE YOU sets new standards worldwide. Singer Grant Foster from London presents a new dimension together with his four colleagues. With up to 21 canons, a true to original "Hells Bell", the obligatory "Marshall Wall" and an impressive light and sound system, the cover band comes so close to the original stage scenery of their idols. The concert starts at 8:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p. m. Pre-sale tickets are € 31.80 and at the box office € 35. For ticket reservations please call Congress Center Ramstein at +49 6371 592 220 (opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.) or visit the website: https://congress-center-ramstein.de/veranstaltungen-einz/we-salute-you-22-11-2025/

Address: Am Neuen Markt 4; 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

Wednesday, November 26:

Krammarkt (Odds & Ends Market) in Miesenbach

Ages ago the “Krammarkt” used to be the traditional Miesenbach cattle market. The market is held at the former schoolhouse in Miesenbach and starts at 9 a.m. Vendors offer a large number of goods and products. Their items range from Christmas cookies, herbs and spices to Advent decoration, leather purses, fashion jewelry, household goods, handicraft, and a lot more. Scarves and caps for the cold season are available as well. Booths will be open all day long. At lunchtime, a great offer of dishes are offered inside the heated tent. In the afternoon coffee and cakes are offered at “Haus der Vereine.”

Address: Hauptstrasse 28; 66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach