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Regional activities
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Palatinate region
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in the greater Palatinate region.
Fountain
Marktbrunnen
Am Neuen Markt
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
The market fountain was created by Professor Gernot Rumpf in 1987. It depicts symbols and objects that are related to the city’s history and traditions: celebrating carnival and the textile industry.
Fountain "Goose Anna"
Gänse-Anna-Brunnen
Am Marktplatz
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
The "Goose Anna" fountain on Miesenbach’s market square commemorates a poor and underprivileged farmer’s girl from Miesenbach. The bronze figure shows Maria Anna Roos (1877-1944) who was hearing and speech impaired and had to make her living from herding geese.
The fountain was created by Professor Otto Kallenbach in 1988. The historic building next to the fountain formerly housed the town hall of Miesenbach.
Jacob's Fountain
Jakobsbrunnen
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
The Jakob's Fountain is a natural monument in the outskirts of Miesenbach. The well with its sandstone frame and the surrounding area were restored by a group of volunteers. The place offers a drinking water supply and has become a popular resting area for hikers and walkers.
John F. Kennedy square
John F. Kennedy Platz
John-F.-Kennedy-Platz
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
A memorial stone at this square commemorates US president John-F.-Kennedy, who was assassinated in 1963.
Lake "Seewoog"
Seewoog
Waldstrasse
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
Formerly used for fish farming, Seewoog Lake nowadays is an oasis for rest and relaxation for everyone. With its BBQ area, playground, lawn for sunbathing and nice walkways Seewoog Lake attracts the young and old both alike.
A kiosk offers drinks and snacks. With a water surface of 19.000 square meters it is the biggest lake in the Union Community of Ramstein-Miesenbach. A special attraction in the summer months is the water fountain with a height of 8 meters in the center of the lake.
Multi-Generation House/ Youth Community Center
Mehrgenerationenhaus
Landstuhler Strasse 8 a
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
The house is open for teens, youth & social work and has leisure time offerings, holiday programs for kids, and an internet café.
Contact information
Phone: 06371 50438
E-mail: mail(at)mgh-ramstein.de
Museum im Westrich
Museum im Westrich
Miesenbacher Strasse 1
66877 Ramstein
Short description
Located in the center of Ramstein, the building which houses the "Museum im Westrich" is a treasure in itself. It is the oldest building in Ramstein, a protected Baroque building dating back to 1750. Formerly the building was used as a brewery, a pub and as the town hall.
Nowadays it houses the tourist information center and the 'Museum im Westrich'. The permanent exhibition contains a complete furnished corner store, an old herb closet, and a lovingly set up village pub.
In addition to its permanent collection the museum hosts several special exhibits every year. The spectrum covers historic, folklore and artistic subjects supplemented by regular concerts and lectures.
Opening hours
Tuesday: 8.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1.30 – 4.30 p.m.
Thursday: 8.30 a.m. – 1 p.m. & 1.30 – 6 p.m.
Sunday: 2 - 5 p.m.
Contact information
Phone: 06371 838186
E-mail: info@infocenter-ramstein.de
Old Cemetery
Schulhügel
Schulhügel
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
The site was named after the school house that was located in this area in the past. For centuries the “Schulhügel“ was the location of the ancient parish church and the old cemetery of Ramstein, until both were relocated in the last century.
Today it is a park and memorial site with Lourdes grotto and ancient gravestones dating from the 17th and 18th century. A cross marks the location where the high altar of the ancient church once stood.
Scout center
Pfadfinderzentrum Kurpfalz
Im Ramsteiner Feld 3
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
The "Kurpfalz" Scout Center is a center of learning and recreation with a camp site. It is a regular host to boy scouts and girl scouts from all over Germany.
The ample site consists of a house with kitchen, bathrooms, common room and beds for 40 people as well as the camp site for 300 people. It is rented out to groups and associations.
Contact information
Phone: 06371 58472
St. Mary’s Chapel
Marienkapelle
Schernauer Strasse
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
St. Mary´s Chapel is a hidden treasure of the city.
The chapel was built in 1932. The Ramstein locals call it "Kapellsche" which means "small chapel" in Palatinate dialect. Surrounded by ancient trees, it is a place of rest and contemplation.
Town Hall
Town Hall
Am Neuen Markt 6
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
Since 1984 seat of the Ramstein-Miesenbach Union Community Administration.
The union community was founded in 1971 by the association of the formerly independent municipalities Ramstein-Miesenbach, Hütschenhausen, Kottweiler-Schwanden, Niedermohr and Steinwenden.
Water Tower
Wasserturm
Spesbacher Strasse
66877 Ramstein-Miesenbach
Short description
The Ramstein water tower is located next to the road towards Spesbach. The tower was erected in 1955. Visible for miles around, it became the landmark of Ramstein.
The so-called “Kunzen Kreuz”, an ancient sandstone cross, is located in a field a few hundred meters apart of the tower.
