World Cup 2006

Landings should be in a neighboring city.

The city of Kaiserslautern has no airport. The nearest airport is also the most used by all, the Frankfurt airport.

Not too Hot

Mean temperature in Kaiserslautern is 35ºF in Winter and 65ºF in Summer. Like in all Germany, weather in the region is warm.

Know and Admire

Some call it "love at second or third sight"; others are excited about its "hidden treasures". May be you first have to visit Kaiserslautern to then discover its true character.

Unfortunately, the city does not offer much historic architecture. The destruction of the old Kaiserslautern is not to be blamed on foreign powers only. Local inhabitants themselves also helped change the city character.

After Second World War, several historical buildings disappeared with the rise of industries in the region over the second half of the nineteenth century.

Anyway, there are many charms and attractive places in the city. Those fond of theatre may visit the Kaiserslautern Palatinate. The Kammgarn Arts Center and the Fruchthalle always host good music concerts and symphonic orchestras.

The city is also enriched by museums and galleries: Palatinate Galleries, Theodor Zink Museum, Beer Stein Museum, and Wack Gallery, among others.

Many Stores

There is a large diversity of exclusive stores and boutiques in Kaiserslautern. The tourist is the one who enjoys them best, while walking around the downtown looking for souvenirs.

Attractive places for all

Anyone visiting Kaiserslautern will not be disappointed. There is a wide variety of entertainment plans in the region:

Jewish Baths (Mikwe) in Altenhof: Jewish bath rituals dating back to the 14th century.

Escula Church: the most neogothic church in the South-Eastern part of Germany.

St. Martinplatz: Picturesque park where St Martin's Church is located. The church dates back to the 14th century and has a gate leading to an old suburb comprising different bars and bistrôs.

Imperial Fountain: impressive work, performed by Gernot Rumpf in bronze and granite, showing Kaiserslautern's past and present history.

Kaiser

The region club is contending to reach the first division of German soccer and is named after the city: Kaiserslautern.

The team's best moment occurred in 1998, when it won the Bundesliga (first division of the German soccer) title.

Small City

Kaiserslautern is a small city (hardly over 100 thousand inhabitants). Below you will find the address of a hotel with good accommodation:

Novotel Dorint Kaiserslautern: St Quentin Ring, 1. Kaiserslautern de 67663

Peace of Mind

One should say that Kaiserslautern is an easygoing city. With no airport and hardly over 100 thousand inhabitants, calmness is a feature of the region.

Bus lines run all throughout the city. Car traffic is not heavy and street signals help tourists and residents.