Why go
- City in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.
- Served by Ramstein Air Base (RMS).
History
Kaiserslautern is a city in southwest Germany, located in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate at the edge of the Palatinate Forest. The historic centre dates to the 9th century. It is 459 kilometres from Paris, 117 km from Frankfurt am Main, 666 km from Berlin, and 159 km from Luxembourg.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 5 direct destinations
- TUIfly X3 (737-800) · 5 routes: Antalya, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Palma de Mallorca, Tenerife
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ramstein Air Base (RMS); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kaiserslautern, Germany. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.