June is a busy month with lots to see and do! There are June Things To Do around Spangdahlem (and Ramstein!) for everyone! Some include Trucks, Bikes, & Harley Events, Strawberries & Rose festivals, Battle of Waterloo reenactment, fireworks and & more! There has got to be one that you will find interesting and want to check out! Again these are generally no more than 3 hours away, although I may throw in one or two further away ones if I think that they are something to consider.

I’ve also included a printable file at the bottom so that you can print it out and easily see what is going on. Some of the events are this weekend so if you don’t get to them this year you can always add them to your list for next year. I’ll also be blogging about the ones that we get to visit so check back and see if they are worth taking a trip to.

Below is a list of upcoming Things To Do, please note many of the websites are in German only so use Google Chrome and it will translate the page for you. It will include the festival, website, dates, and how far from Spangdahlem & Ramstein.

2015 June Things To Do

Freegrass Festival – in Frankfurt, Germany     June 3rd-12th

A unique shopping experience of vendors set up along a 250 meter road, more info on website

Approximately 2 hours 10 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 39 mins from Ramstein

http://www.frankfurt-fressgass.de/

Magic Bike Rüdesheim – in Rüdesheim, Germany   June 4th-7th

Event for Harley lovers! This is paid event but looks like there are combo tickets available, more info on website

Approximately 1 hour 54 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 40 mins from Ramstein

http://www.magic-bike-ruedesheim.com/en/

Eltviller Rosentage – in Eltviller, Germany     June 6th-7th

Known as the rose village this festival is dedicated to the Queen of flowers. You can see lots of roses in the castle garden and even try food made with roses, more info on BLURB, more info on WEBSITE

Approximately 2 hours from Spangdahlem,  1 hour 28 mins from Ramstein

http://www.rheingau.de/veranstaltungen/feste/rosentage-eltville

Truck & Bike Weekend – in Wittlich, Germany    June 12th-14th

Trucks, Bikes, music, entertainment, activities for kids, food & more, more info on website

Approximately 17 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 18 mins from Ramstein

http://www.truck-bike-weekend.de/programm/

Erbacher Strawberry Festival – in Erbach, Germany   June 13th-15th

There is vendors, dancers, and don’t forget to try the strawberry punch, more info on website

Approximately 1 hour 58 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 27 mins from Ramstein

http://www.rheingau.de/veranstaltungen/feste/erdbeerfest-erbach

Battle of Waterloo Reenactment – in Waterloo, Belgium   June 18th-21st

This is a bicentenary event and won’t happen again until 2025! You do need to buy tickets for this event but would be a great trip for history buffs, more info on website

Approximately 2 hours 17 mins from Spangdahlem, 3 hours 33 mins from Ramstein

https://www.waterloo2015.org/en

Midsummer’s Eve Fair – in Mainz, Germany     June 19th-22nd

Baptism of the apprentice printers & typesetters, entertainment, fair, food, fireworks & more! More info on website

Approximately 1 hour 40 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 13 mins from Ramstein

http://www.germany.travel/en/events/events/midsummer-s-eve-fair-in-mainz-67.html

Nationalfeierday – in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg    June 22nd-23rd

Parades, concerts, fireworks & more to celebrate the Duke’s birthday, more info on website

Approximately 57 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 39 mins from Ramstein

http://www.visitluxembourg.com/de/ansicht/specialevents/nationalfeiertag

Cochem Vineyard-Sites Festival – in Cochem, Germany    Last weekend in June (27th-28th)

Experience wines and grommet stands set up in the vineyards of the town district of Cond, more info on website

Approximately 54 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 54 mins from Ramstein

http://www.ferienland-cochem.de/Current-Events.htm

Ahrfelsen in Flames – in Schuld, Germany     June 13th

Lights, music, & fireworks, also food & drink, more info on website

Approximately 1 hour 9 mins from Spangdahlem, 2 hours 9 mins from Ramstein

http://web.deskline.net/RLPEifel/en/show_event/RPT/4e79e101-43c3-4551-be5d-321c4d5e898b/ahrfelsen_in_flammen__dorfgemeinschaft

The printable has the list of the 10 festivals/events that are within 3 hours or less from Spangdahlem, download it HERE

We will be checking out the some of these, I’m excited about crossing some of them off our list! If you know of a great festival that I missed that you think should be added please email me or leave a comment 🙂 I’d also love to hear your experience if you get a chance to visit any of the festivals!

April Things To Do Around Spangdahlem has some interesting things to go see during the Spring season. Last month we made to the Sankt Wendel Easter Market and it’s a recommend trip for y’all for next year! It was on my lift of the March events. Again these are generally no more than 3 hours away, although I may throw in one or two further away ones if I think that they are something to consider.

There are Things To Do for everyone! Some include Medieval Events, Peach Blossom Festival, Wine Witch Night, Whisky & Wine festivals, & more! There has got to be one that you will find interesting and want to check out!

I’ve also included a printable file at the bottom so that you can print it out and easily see what is going on. Some of the events are this weekend so if you don’t get to them this year you can always add them to your list for next year. I’ll also be blogging about the ones that we get to visit so check back and see if they are worth taking a trip to.

Below is a list of upcoming Things To Do, please note many of the websites are in German only so use Google Chrome and it will translate the page for you. It will include the festival, website, dates, and how far from Spangdahlem & Ramstein.

2015 April Things To Do

Celtic Village – in Steinbach, Germany Opens April 3rd and then open on Sat & Sun
Handcrafted presentations, activities, vendors and more, more info on website.
Approximately 1 hour 40 mins from Spangdahlem, 35 mins from Ramstein
http://www.keltendorf-steinbach.de

Medieval Easter Festival – in St. Goarshausen, Germany Apr 4th-6th
Medieval spectical with knights, tournaments merchants, music and more! Entry fee required, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour 45 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 45 mins from Ramstein
http://kulturland.rlp.de/veranstaltungen/v/osterspektakel-und-ritterturnier-auf-der-loreley/

Peach Blossom Festival – in Cochem, Germany 2nd Sun in April (April 12th)
Go find out what a red vineyard peach is and sample some tasty delights, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 40 mins from Ramstein
http://www.ferienland-cochem.de/nextshopcms/show.asp?lang=en&e1=62

Medieval Market – in Trier, Germany Apr 11th-12th
Medieval market with entertainment, music & food, €8 entry fee, more info on website
Approximately 38 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein
http://www.mercatus-treveris.de

Limburg Whiskey Fair – in Limburg, Germany April 25th-26th
Music, tasting & more, there is an entrance fee, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour 30 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 40 mins from Ramstein
http://www.festival.whiskyfair.com

Spring Wine Festival – in Boppard, Germany Apr 26th
A 5K walk through vineyards where you stop at stands and sample wines, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour 24 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 34 mins from Ramstein
http://www.boppard-tourismus.de/129-1-Whats-On-throughout-the-year.html

Weinhexennnacht (Wine Witch Night) – in Oberwesel, Germany Apr 30th
New wine witch climbs out of barrel in the city center with fire & spectacle, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour 27 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 23 mins from Ramstein
http://www.oberwesel.de/en/highlights/weinhexennacht/

Further Away

Keukenhof – in Stationwegs, Holland Mar 20th – May 17th
A grand tulips display in a large park covering 32 acres with more than 7 million tulips, more info on website.
Approximately 3 hours 50 mins from Spangdahlem, 4 hours 42 mins from Ramstein
http://www.keukenhof.nl

The printable has the list of the 7 festivals/events that are within 3 hours or less from Spangdahlem, I also included the 1 further away one as well, download it HERE

We will be checking out the some of these, I’m excited about crossing some of them off our list! If you know of a great festival that I missed that you think should be added please email me or leave a comment 🙂 I’d also love to hear your experience if you get a chance to visit any of the festivals!

February is busier month here in Germany because of Fasching! February Things To Do Around Spangdahlem has some interesting things to go see. Last month we were busy traveling to Rome & Barcelona so we did not hit any of the January events. Again these are generally no more than 3 hours away, although I may throw in one or two further away ones if I think that they are something to consider. Also note while these were normally called Month Name Festivals Around Spangdahlem I’ve decided to change it to Things To Do because not every month has ‘festivals’ per say but still has somethings to do.

There are Things To Do for everyone! Some include Theater show featuring horse, Chocolate exhibitions, Fasching parades, Dinner in the Dark & more! There has got to be one that you will find interesting and want to check out!

I’ve also included a printable file at the bottom so that you can print it out and easily see what is going on. Some of the events are this weekend so if you don’t get to them this year you can always add them to your list for next year. I’ll also be blogging about the ones that we get to visit so check back and see if they are worth taking a trip to.

Below is a list of upcoming Things To Do, please note many of the websites are in German only so use Google Chrome and it will translate the page for you. It will include the festival, website, dates, and how far from Spangdahlem. Also note these are some of the bigger events, many villages are doing something for Fasching but I can’t list them all.

2015 February Things To Do

Local Village Fasching Parades & Festivals – around the Spangdahlem area Several
The base has put together a great list of the Fasching happenings around us! Check out their website
for more info! You can see if there is an event going on in your village.
http://www.spangdahlem.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=19693

Fasching Musuem – in Mainz, Germany Every Thurs, Fri, & Sat until Dec. 31st, 2015
A great way to learn about Fasching and see costumes used years ago, entrance fee is
only €1,50 for adults and €0.50 for kids. More info on website
Approximately 1 hour 40 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 5 mins from Ramstein
www.mainzer-fastnachtsmuseum.de

Marzipan & Chocolate Tour – in Bad Liebenzell, Germany Feb 3rd (And every 1st Tues of the month)
See how marzipan & chocolate are made, tasting is included! Only €2,50 per person, more info on website
Approximately 3 hours from Spangdahlem, 2 hours from Ramstein
http://www.liebenzeller-msm.de

Salon Du Chocolate – in Brussels, Belgium Feb 6th-8th
See great chocolate displays and sample many treats. There are workshops, demos,
and even a fashion show using chocolates! More info on website
Approximately 2 hours 23 mins from Spangdahlem, 3 hours 25 mins from Ramstein
http://brussels.salon-du-chocolat.com/accueil.aspx

Trier City Tour – in Trier, Germany Feb. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
2 hour walking tour of the city, note these tours are in German, more info on website
Approximately 36 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein
http://www.trier-info.de/english/city-walking-tours-in-german/city-walking-tour-2-hours

Women’s Carnival Day – in Köln, Germany Feb. 12th
Carnival parade with many costumes & more, more info on website
Approximately 1 hour 45 mins from Spangdahlem, 2 hours 40 mins from Ramstein
http://www.cologne-tourism.com/whats-on/carnival/dates.html

Big Witches Ball – in Wiesbaden, Germany Feb. 12th-13th
Dance carnival with costumes & a live band. Admission €8, more info on website
Approximately DISTANCE from Spangdahlem, DISTANCE from Ramstein
http://www.chor-singnswing.de/home/events-concordia/

Holiday on Ice – in Mannheim, Germany Feb. 15th
Ice skating show with music, costumes, & more! More info on website
Approximately 2 hours from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein
http://www.eventim.de

Rose Parade Monday – in Trier, Germay Feb. 16th
Carnival happenings downtown Trier, more info on website
Approximately 36 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein
http://www.trier-info.de/english/trier-today-details?eventId=843&terminId=27070

Apassionata Show – in Frankfurt, Germany Feb. 20th – Feb. 22nd
A lively show told using horses riding, dancing & music, more info on website
Approximately 2 hours from Spangdahlem, 1 hour 30 mins from Ramstein
http://www.apassionata.com/en/the-golden-trail/tour-tickets/frankfurt/

Dinner in the Dark – in Trier, Germany Feb. 22nd
Dine in the complete dark and see what your senses hold, more info on website
Approximately 36 mins from Spangdahlem, 1 hour from Ramstein
http://www.trier-info.de/english/trier-today-details?eventId=5330&terminId=186264

The printable has the list of the 11+ Things To Do that are within 3 hours or less from Spangdahlem, download it here

If you know of a great festival that I missed that you think should be added please email me or leave a comment 🙂 I’d also love to hear your experience if you get a chance to visit any of the festivals!