Frühlingsball

Am Neuen Markt 4

66877 Ramstein

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Time

7 p.m.

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The traditional spring ball of the Ramstein competitive dance club is an opportunity for everyone to take to the floor. Diverse entertainment including exhibition dancing promises a colorful and exciting evening at the Congress Center Ramstein.

German-American Fair

John F. Kennedy-Platz

66877 Ramstein

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The venue for the fair is the John-F.-Kennedy-Platz in the center of Ramstein. A large variety of food and beverages will be offered, as well as culinary specialties from both countries. A live music program is presented on the open-air stage for three days. There is free admission to the event – registration is not required! Look forward to three entertaining days!

Seewoog Festival

Waldstrasse

66877 Miesenbach

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Great musical entertainment is guaranteed at this festival at the Seewoog Lake recreation area in Miesenbach. A large offer of food and beverages is available. Free entrance on all three days! The Miesenbach Entertainment Club “UVM” is looking forward to welcome you and your family!

Ramstein Fair

Am Neuen Markt

66877 Ramstein

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The traditional Ramstein funfair is hosted on the third weekend of September each year. Ramstein’s market square turns into a big fairground. The funfair features fun rides and booths offering candies, as well as food, beverages, and musical entertainment. The traditional raising of the fair pole takes place in front of the Ramstein museum (on Miesenbacher Strasse 1) on Sunday afternoon.

Ramstein Bauernmarkt

Am Neuen Markt

66877 Ramstein

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Time

10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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At the Ramstein farmers’ market various exhibitors will present rural traditions and lifestyle, as well as arts and crafts and culinary specialties.A church service is held at the Congress Center Ramstein (CCR). Visitors can purchase harvest-fresh products such as apples, vegetables, pumpkins, and sweet corn from the local area. Also, a large choice of meat and sausage products, handmade cheese, jellies, liquors, bread, oils, honey, coffee etc. are available. Craftsmanship, decoration items, gift articles etc. are presented, too. Animals like fowl, rabbits, donkeys, and sheep that are shown throughout the market square, especially awake the children´s interest. The kids´ program includes face painting, pumpkin carving, throwing the horseshoe and a wheel of fortune. Musical entertainment is provided as well. The scent of hearty soups, stir-fried dishes or bratwurst invites the guests to stay and enjoy local specialties. The city of Ramstein as well as local vendors and exhibitors are looking forward to welcome you!

Oktoberfest

Am Neuen Markt

66877 Ramstein

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Time

Friday/Saturday 6 p.m.

Sunday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Live Bavarian brass music in the big festival tent, German beer and Bavarian specialties will be offered. Friday and Saturday night local party bands will heat up the vibe. On Sunday there is free admission to the festival tent from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Put on your Dirndl or Lederhosen and join the party!

Wendelinus Market

Am Neuen Markt

66877 Ramstein

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Time

11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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In honor of Saint Wendelinus the church parish of Ramstein celebrated the “Wendelinus Market” in 1710 for the first time. The patron saint answered the prayers of the locals and protected their livestock against epizootic disease. The market was revived in 1986. Today the market features numerous exhibitors offering a large variety of goods such as gift and decoration items, wood carving, leatherwork, jewelry, children´s clothing, crochet work, scarves, and a lot more. A great choice of culinary specialties is available, too. Furthermore, live musical entertainment is presented. The opening ceremony and church service is held inside the festival tent at 11 a.m. Visitors can bring their pets along to have them blessed.

Kreativmarkt

Am Neuen Markt 4

66877 Ramstein

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Time

Saturday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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Various 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.

Krammarkt

Am Marktplatz

66877 Miesenbach

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Time

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

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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 8 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 such as pea soup, beef served with horse radish, grilled sausages and meatballs etc. are offered inside the heated tent. In the afternoon coffee and cakes are offered at the “Haus der Vereine”.

Zimt und Waffelmarkt

Am Neuen Markt

66877 Ramstein

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Time

Friday 6 p.m. 

Saturday 3 p.m.

Sunday 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.

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You are cordially invited to Ramstein´s Nikolaus Market. The market is located in the city center on the square next to the town hall and the Congress Center. Various vendors offer Christmas decoration, arts and crafts, spices, delicious food and beverages, goodies and “Glühwein”. The fountain on Ramstein´s market square turns into the largest Advent wreath in the region. Saint Nikolaus will visit the market on both days and there will be stage performances of choirs and music groups.

German-American Christmas Concert

Am Neuen Markt 4

66877 Ramstein

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The German American Christmas Concert featuring the USAFE Band and the Ramstein men´s choir looks back on a long tradition in the community. The performers will put you in a Christmas mood with their seasonal and festive tunes presented in the Congress Center Ramstein.

Pfaffenkreuz

Schernauer Strasse

66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

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Originally the ancient sandstone cross stood in the “Reichswald” forest area where the Ramstein Air Base is located nowadays. In the 1950s when the construction of the air base started the cross was relocated to its present site.

The monument shows the engravings of two symbols – a cup and a book. According to a local legend these symbols commemorate a priest who had fallen victim to robbery and murder on his way to Ramstein.

Freizeitbad AZUR Ramstein

Schernauer Strasse 50

66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

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Opening hours

Monday: 1 - 10 p.m.

Tuesday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sunday & Holiday: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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The AZUR Water World is a family-friendly indoor and outdoor pool providing year-round recreation for people of all ages.

The indoor area is equipped with a swimmer‘s pool of 25 meters length, a non-swimmer’s pool with massage jets and waterfall shower, a giant slide and a well-spaced area for kids including a water playground, Jacuzzi, steam bath, a sauna area offering scented steam treatments and a restaurant.

Outdoors you will find a large 50 meter long pool with diving platforms, a giant slide as well as a baby and kid's pool. The heated outdoor basin can be used in the winter time as well.

Broadway Kino

Merkurstrasse 9

66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

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At Broadwaykino you can enjoy movies at six theaters with a total of 1.500 seats. All theaters are equipped with the most modern sound and presentation techniques.

Here you can see the latest movies in English while paying in dollars. The spacious lobby with a piano bar contributes to the perfect atmosphere. A huge parking lot with over 500 spaces is available as well.

Phone: 06371 937037

St. Nikolaus

Landstuhler Strasse 10

66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

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The church was built from 1901 to 1903 as the ancient church of the town had become too small for the growing number of inhabitants.

St. Nikolaus Parish Church is sometimes referred to as the “Moorbach Valley Cathedral” by the locals.

Kreuzhofkapelle

Kreuzhof

66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

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The cross and chapel at Kreuzhof are symbols of Ramstein’s Christian roots and traditions.

Congress Center Ramstein

Am Neuen Markt 4

66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach

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Ramstein’s cultural and conference center is host to numerous national and international stars every year. The varied stage program including musicals, concerts, shows, plays and programs for kids attracts lots of visitors. The facility has a seating capacity for up to 800 people and was completed in 1986. It is also suitable for conferences, meetings, exhibitions and parties. The "Congress Center" has its own restaurant “Die Bühne”.

The building includes a bowling alley, meeting facilities for senior citizens and young people and classrooms for the community's adult education center which offers a wide variety of subjects. It also accommodates the American housing office and the German post office. The public library providing a comprehensive collection of up to date media is located in the building as well.

Course: Glan-Münchweiler – Kaiserslautern - Eisenberg - Worms

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The Barbarossa Cycleway runs the whole way across the Palatinate, starting on the Rhine in the imperial city of Worms and passing through the Barbarossa city of Kaiserslautern to reach the river Glan at Glan-Münchweiler in the Kuseler Musikantenland region. The cycle route runs the gamut of Palatinate scenery. Coming from Worms, the Rhine Plain is characterised by agricultural use and viticulture. Starting from Ramsen, cyclists pass through the northern Palatinate Forest Nature Park featuring the Eiswoog, an idyllic forest reservoir and popular recreational spot, until the hilly landscape of the Westrich Plateau rises up to the north west of Kaiserslautern.

Key data

Distance: 88 km

Ascent: 886 m

Descent: 1001 m

Course: Ramstein-Miesenbach - Landstuhl - Thaleischweiler-Fröschen

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Short description

Medium to difficult due to the steep ascent onto Sickingen Heights.
- 29 km of agricultural roads and forest tracks
- 2 km of cycle paths
- 8 km on urban roads with no cycle paths
- 2 km on rural roads with no cycle paths
- 34 km of asphalt
- 7 km of crushed brick/stone surfaces

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Distance: 40 km

Ascent: 552 m

Descent: 544 m

Docu Center - Center for Documentation and Exhibition of the History of US Americans in the Rhineland-Palatinate

Schernauer Strasse 46

66877 Ramstein

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For over sixty years, the military has shaped and changed the Palatinate region. The “Center for Documentation and Exhibition of the History of U.S. Americans in Rhineland-Palatinate“ is dedicated to scientific research and the imparting of this mutli-faceted history. Unique documents, exhibits and information are being compiled and preserved.

The Docu Center displays this important chapter in German-American and European contemporary history through a professionally designed bilingual exhibition. The exhibition site with several red containers is located next to the Ramstein sports stadium. Here you can find out facts about the development over the past 60 years, the significance of the US clubs, and the air show disaster of 1988. Special exhibitions are presented as well. Free admission!

Point of contact

Michael Geib

Phone: 06371 838005