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Posts about things for the Kaiserslautern Military Community and the local area!
We got out and visited the Schluchtensteig! It’s only a few minutes north of Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike! Here’s some of the highlights! Getting to Schluchtensteig We parked at the Waschmühle parking lot. It was empty because the pool is closed for winter. There’s one end of the trail there. There’s another trailhead…Read more
I had the wonderful opportunity to renew my vehicle registration! It was exciting let me tell you! Here’s a couple links and process I saw and hopefully when you go in you can get all the info you need to make it a smooth day! Useful Links The Vehicle Inspection The first stop for most…Read more
I decided to trace the Lauter through Kaiserslautern all the way to the Lauter Spring down in the forest on the southeastern side of Ktown. It’s all very bikable and can be enjoyed and explored on a weekend. The route goes all the way to Lauterecken and the majority of the time it is on…Read more
I finished my first official month shopping as much as possible at the Globus grocery store in Kaiserslautern. I used my VAT form and here’s the process and the amount saved! this will be a great addition to your family’s shopping if you’re in the KMC and looking to get some good German groceries! VAT…Read more
Are you interested in learning a bit more about Kaiserslautern and its history? Then you have to go on the Underground Kaiserslautern tour put on by the city! It’s a great way to learn more about history, the Lauter River, how the city used to be, and just a great history tour. If you’re into…Read more
I made it out to the beautiful Bärenhöhle or the Bear Cave. It’s only about 45 minutes from Kaiserslautern and a super easy hike so you and the whole family can go explore. Here’s what I found! The Route to the Bear Cave Getting to the Bear Cave We left from Kaiserslautern and parked in…Read more
We went out just for a few hours over the weekend and decided to visit Lichtenberg Castle in the Pfalz. It famously has a very large tower right in the middle of the grounds. It is a great area for some hiking, biking, or driving around, and the grounds are very nice to explore too!…Read more
Learn about Elendsklamm and the cool hiking area near Bruchmühlbach.
Everything I learned from my recent move in the KMC about UTAP!
Learn how to use your VAT free privileges at Ikea!