As my time here in the KMC comes to a close, I'd like to reflect on and share some of my favorite activities in the local area. So you can do them, too!
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Tea & Garden Parties at B & B Dressings Traumgarten
I love the gentlemen who runs this little bed and breakfast! What a personality! You can reserve a small tea experience with him, which I have done several times in the past few years. He bakes the scones himself from scratch and his partner the jam, and it's all served in the beautiful sunroom featured above. Their home is full of gorgeous antiques, and the garden is lovely in the warmer months. If you have guests, this would be an excellent place to stay if needed. I even brought the ladies for a little garden party last summer (see photos)!
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Hanging out at the Seewooghütte in Ramstein Misenbach
This is my go-to spot for casual socials in this area. There is a playground, fire pit areas (you can rent), a small lake, lots of seating (benches towards the playground are accessible to the general public), trails, strawberry picking (in season), and a fabulous little drink and food hut! Only a tiny indoor area is present, so this is primarily an outdoor activity. However, they serve warm drinks such as Glühwein and hot orange juice/amaretto during the cold season to fight off the chill! We visit throughout the season (when the weather permits).
Almost any body of water you see on a map will be surrounded by trails, have a small food hut, and more! Some other similar locations of note in the area are:
restaurants
tree top adventure
mini golf
hotel & spa
cafés
paddle boats (tretboot verleih)
playground
Iron Fest (hard rock)
mini golf
manmade beach
yacht club
boat rentals (canoe, etc.)
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Local Wine Hikes
My favorite being the one held in Wolfstein during the spring! They are called "weinwanderung" and can be searched for locally using that keyword. As soon as the weather starts getting nice, you'll see them popping up all over! You drink, walk, and eat from yummy food stands. What's not to love!?
Torch Hikes
They are called "fackelwanderung" and begin to appear when the weather turns cold. Many of the local villages will hold one! I know my small town of Bechhofen just had one over the weekend, although sadly, I was completely unaware. These hikes are often followed by a hot glühwein and maybe some food!
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Fun Forest AbenteuerPark Homburg
Great fun for all ages! This treetop adventure even has a zipline that goes across the lake! This is located right on the Jägersburger Weiher Lake that I mentioned earlier. See my previous blog post or TikTok for more info!
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Japanischer Garten Kaiserslautern
A beautiful and serene garden on the outskirts of downtown Kaiserslautern area. I visited in the Spring when the cherry/almond blossom trees were in bloom and loved it! There's also the Gartenschau Kaiserslautern, but I have never made it there for some reason!
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Gulliver-Welt in Bexbach
This is a fun area to go to with the kiddos or (as shown above) to take fun photos! I'd say it's probably most beautiful in the spring. It has been poorly maintained and vandalized a little, which is sad, but it's something different to do! There's also a coal mining museum right on the property!
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Twenty-One
This is a rooftop venue in Kaiserslautern with a view! I've been there several times and even hosted a dinner for the ladies! I can't say the food I've had was mind-blowing per se (it's acceptable), but you don't go there for the food; you go for the panoramic view of the city! I highly suggest booking a sunset dinner; they can be stunning (see photos). It even has an outdoor bar, so you don't have to book a formal dinner to experience it!
Reservations are recommended for ALL dining experiences.
One other "unique" dining experience in Kaiserslautern, is Masons! It's an international-themed à la carte/tapas experience. They hand you a tablet, and every 6 minutes, you order another small dish from countries such as America, Europe, Africa/Orient, Asia, and Australia! They also change their menu slightly on a regular basis, so there are often new dishes to try. I try to take all of my visitors here because it's a fun experience!
Make sure you're hungry when you go.
You have a full 2 hours to eat as much as you'd like!
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Wine Dinners at Destino
Another fine establishment, and David, the owner, is the nicest gentleman! I adore him! Great drink specials, delicious wine, and scrumptious food (it's not just charcuterie).
Other great local wine bars are Konrad's Vinothek & Weinstube Zum Weintz (warm months only).
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Mehlinger Heide - Heather Fields
This is an excellent place to walk all year long, but it really comes to life during August and September (depending on weather patterns). That's when the heather blooms, turning into a purple paradise! I made it a little late this year, but at least I got to see some! I did an entire blog post on it here!
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Pfälzer Dampfnudelhof & Secco Bar
I can't mention Mehlinger Heide without discussing this venue down the street! This is another fair-weather business, so it's unfortunately closed during the winter season. However, add it to your list when Spring arrives! They do live music nights sometimes, and I mean, look at that adorable cotton candy drink! In addition, if you haven't had a dampfnudel, you should at least try it once. It's a popular local German treat! I like mine dipped in a creamy vanilla sauce.
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BlauSinn Lavendel Fields
Around late spring or early summer, you can find these lavender fields in bloom! It's in connection with the Weingut Matthias Gaul, so don't forget to stop by the lavender store and winery before or after!
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Nanstein Castle & Tavern
It's an easy place for hiking and to grab a beer or bite to eat. My favorite is their pumpkin soup in the fall (see photo)! You can go inside and tour if you've never been before.
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Kaiserslautern's Weihnachtsmarkt
This is my favorite local Christmas Market, although Homburg's is also a contender. It is open during the holiday season.
Another event to look out for in Kaiserslautern is their Lautrer Kerwe, which will happen this May! You'll often find different celebrations happening in this city year-round.
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Of course, if you would like further information and maybe a little help on restaurants, other activities near the KMC, suggestions for bus excursions, and more, head to the KMC section of my website! It's still a work in progress, but many helpful choices exist already!
Activities with Children
Hiking is a favorite pastime of many German families. If you search for Wildparks near you on All Trails, Komoot, or Google (etc.), these are trails that usually offer views and experiences with the local wildlife (Wildpark Kaiserslautern). Another unique option Germany offers are sensory barefoot walks under the name of Barfusspark or Barfusspfad. In addition, any body of water you see on the map usually has trails, a playground and foot hut nearby. My favorites being Seewoog, Gelterswoog, Ohmbachsee, and Jagersburger Weiher. Lastly, you can find these neat Kugelbahns where children are given a marble/ball and along the route they place them in different fun contraptions to place the balls in.
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