Kaiserslautern American
August 28, 2020
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Can’t-miss German day trips A-Z: Bad Dürkheim
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by MilitaryinGermany.com If you’re searching for something good, you’ll find it by traveling to Bad Dürkheim. “Bad,” however, might not mean what you think it means. For English speakers, it translates literally as “bath.” In truth, though, “Bad” is closer to “spa” — which means water, healing and tranquility. You’ll find those things there, along with rich history, lovely parks and — in normal times — a world-class wine festival. Why Bad Dürkheim? Traveling to Bad Dürkheim puts you smack-dab in one of the world’s most famous wine-growing regions. Nestled in the Rhine River Valley at the foot of mighty Pfalz Forest hills, the town is a key stop on the German Wine Road. Buy a bottle of Rhine Riesling and compare it to the Mosel version you got in Bernkastel-Kues. Relaxation is also a key word in Bad Dürkheim, and it comes KAISERSLAUTERN
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in many forms. Stroll around the lovely little downtown. Stop for coffee, ice cream, pizza or something that goes well with German wine. Enjoy the tree-lined walkways and green parks. Even better: book an appointment at a spa or visit the town’s Freizeitbad for an afternoon of swimming and splashing. Dürkheimer essentials: The one thing (or two) you have to see In any ordinary September, the Dürkheimer Wurstfest is an absolute must-do. It’s the Oktoberfest of winefests, even though it bills itself as an opportunity to celebrate sausage. Though that alone is magical, the event is even more so. There are rides, booths, live music, food, drink and as much people-watching as you can handle. Since this year’s fest has
been cancelled due to COVID19, however, turn instead to the Dürkheimer Riesenfass, which is a restaurant located inside of a massive wine barrel. Better yet: book a table outside the barrel so you can marvel at it while you enjoy the delicious food and friendly service. Getting there Bad Dürkheim is a quick 40-minute drive west of Kaiserslautern, just over an hour from Wiesbaden, and about one hour and 45 minutes from Stuttgart. Bad Dürkheim is easily accessible by train. For U.S. government employees, including service members, remember to always follow command regulations, which may be different than host nation policies, when it comes to travel.
Kaiserslautern Evangelical
Lutheran Church 8:30 am Worship & Holy Communion Sunday School Following
Service in English
Meeting in Ev.-Luth. St. Michaelis Church, Karpfenstr. 7, 67655 Kaiserslautern Email: KaiserslauternLutheran@gmail.com or call 0152-54677961 for directions.
Joe Asher, Pastor
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Kaiserslautern Military CoMMunity Chapel sChedule ARMY POC for Miesau, Landstuhl, and Deanner is the USAG R-P Chaplain’s Office in Bldg 3213 on Kleber Kaserne, DSN 541-2105, CIV 0611143-541-2105.
Jewish services
AIR FORCE POC for Ramstein North, Ramstein South, Vogelweh, and Kapaun is the USAF Chaplain Corps, Bldg 1201 on Ramstein, DSN 480-6148, CIV 06371-47-6148.
Messianic Jewish services
Buddhist (sGi)
Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Divine Liturgy: 9:00 a.m. Sundays Confessions by appointment
Ramstein South Chapel Jewish Shul Area (Bldg 2403) Shabbat Evening Service: 6:00 p.m. Fridays Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturdays
orthodox Christian services
Ramstein North Chapel Conference Room (Bldg 1201) protestant services Service: 10:30 a.m., 4th Saturday Service: 12:00 p.m., 3rd Thursday at LRMC Chapel Landstuhl Community Chapel (Bldg 3773) For more info: ktownsgibuddhism@gmail.com Worship: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Children’s Youth Church: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Catholic services Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Daenner Community Chapel (Bldg 3150) Chapel Next Sunday Mass: 12:30 p.m. (all year round) Worship: Sunday 10:00 a.m. Confession: 11:45 p.m. Children’s Church: Sunday 10:30 a.m. Landstuhl Community Chapel Seventh-Day Adventist Worship Sabbath School: 9:30 a.m. Saturdays (Bldg 3773) Worship: 11:00 a.m. Saturdays Tue, Wed, Fri: 12 p.m. Small Group: 6:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday Sunday: 9 a.m. Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Confession: 8 a.m. Contemporary Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays Ramstein North Chapel (Bldg 1201) Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Daily Mass: 11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday Traditional with Communion: 9:30 a.m. Sundays Sunday Masses: 9 a.m., 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Vogelweh Chapel (Bldg 2063) Confession: RNC or by appt. 4 p.m.- 4:45 p.m. Gospel Service: 11:00 a.m. Sundays. Sundays For more info: facebook.com\vogelwehgospelservice or email episcopal (anglican) rvgsfacebook@gmail.com (st. albans) Kapaun Chapel (Bldg 2781) Wiccan Service: 10:30 a.m. Sundays Kapaun Annex (Bldg 2782)
islamic services
Service: 7:00 p.m. Saturdays
Ramstein South Chapel Mosque Area (Bldg 2403) Jummah Prayers: 1:15 p.m. Fridays Daily Prayers: 1:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday
Wisconsin evangelical lutheran synod (Wels) Ramstein South Chapel (Bldg 2403) Service: 4:00 p.m. 2nd & 4th Sundays
