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KAISERSLAUTERN

Football eventsWin or lose, this is where to party

Going PalatineStrolling in the forest

June - July 2006

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June - July 2006

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Arriving 5Landing in K-Town

History 6From Romans to Japanese, Australians and Saudis

Glossary 7The basics

Events 8What’s going on

The Palatine Forest 9Strap on your boots and walk

World Cup events 10Football-related festivities

Where to stay 12Hotels and hostels

Restaurants 16Pizza Hut, ice cream and gourmet pasta

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Nightlife 20Bars and clubs

What to see 24Sights in and around K-Town

Getting around 28Trains, planes and buses

Mail & Phones 31K-Town calling

Shopping 32Souvenirs, food and books

Directory 35Banks, pharmacies and hairdressers

Maps & IndexStreet register 38Transport map 39City map 40Index 42

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Kaiserslautern has been hastily preparing for the big event of the year: the football World Cup 2006 and it shows in almost every aspect of public life in the city. Streets have been re-paved and flowers planted in roadside medians, the main train station and the football stadium have undergone an extension make-over and there’s a lot of questionable football inspired artwork going up throughout the city. It has been a lot of work for ‘just five football games’ some might argue (see p.11). If you are a visitor to K-Town now, however, you will most certainly profit from all this work because Kaiserslautern has rarely been so lovely - despite the football inspired art. With the summer here, the Palatine Forest is teaming with hikers, bikers, motorcyclists and campers. We’ve put together a few ideas for visitors on p.9.Enjoy Kaiserslautern, and remember to write in with any comments, tips and experiences: [email protected].

Kaiserslautern’s colourful coat of arms is depicted on a manhole cover. Fish have been part of the city logo since 1373, and legend goes that at a royal banquet in 1497, Prince Phillip was served a huge 6m-long fish, which had a ring around its neck stating that the fish was released into Lautern’s Kaiserwoog (imperial pond) in 1230 by emperor Frederic II.

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Arriving by carKaiserslautern is easy to reach via Autobahn A6 and A63. It lies on the A6 between Mannheim and Saarbrücken. The A63 (direction Mainz) joins the A6 at the junction of exit 15. Driving in K-town can be a bit tricky and the closer one gets to the city centre the more one-way streets you are liable to run into.

Arriving by planeUnless you’re with the US military, you can’t fly to Kaiser-slautern, as it has no commercial airport. The nearest airports are Frankfurt, Hahn, Luxemburg, Saarbrücken and Zweibrücken.

Arriving by trainKaiserslautern’s train station has just undergone massive refurbishment and you will find a convenient Deutsche Bahn (DB) info stand right in the main hall. Directly outside the train station is the bus terminal from which you can reach most places in the city and in the surrounding municipality. A bus information table, similar to the digital train information board, hangs directly over the entrance to the food-courts in the main hall. Should you not be able to decipher this, the DB info stand should accommodate your questions or just ask one of the bus drivers. Day tickets for the city are €5 and three day passes cost €12. The tourist information centre and an ATM are just outside the station’s main hall, to the right of the bus terminal (Richard-Wagner-Straße 92). The tourist office here can give you basic information about getting around and you can get city maps here. The train station is within easy walking distance of the Fritz Walter Football Stadium.

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Editorial Editor-in-Chief Jeroen van MarleEditorial Contributors Wendy Wrangham, Taural RhodenResearch Morwenna ParkynLayout & Design Tomáš HamanMaps Kartographie Eichner, [email protected] Wendy Wrangham, Sco, Taural Rhoden, City of KaiserslauternCover photo: A colourful Kaiserslautern manhole© Taural Rhoden

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history glossaryRed is the dominating colour of Kaiserslautern: the soil and rock of the Western Palatinate, the many sandstone buildings, the borders on the left and right of the fish in the city’s coat of arms, Emperor Freidrich I Barbarrossa’s beard - they all radiate red hues. Red is also the colour of much of Kaiserslautern’s history too, strategically placed as it is be-tween France and what is now Germany. People here have a sense of their history and some still talk about the effects of the Thirty Year’s War on their town and the region.

ca 250 BC A Roman settlement is started in the vicinity of today’s Stiftskirche

1152 Friedrich I (Barbarossa) founds the Palatinate and Kaiserslautern itself received the name from the favorite hunting retreat of the Emperor

1618 -48 Kaiserslautern is occupied and destroyed by the Spanish, French and Swedes during the Thirty Year’s War

1919 The property on the Betzenberg is partially acquired and a sand football field is laid out with a small stand of spectator bleachers and wooden tribune.

1944-45 More than 60% of the city bombed and destroyed by allied aircraft, with the heaviest attacks occurring on January 7th, August 11th, and September 28th, 1944.

1946 The state of Rhineland Palatine formed from parts of Bavaria, Hessen and Prussia which had previously never joined together. The ‘Pfalz’ borders on Luxemburg, France, and Belgium and contains two-thirds of the wine growing area in Germany.

1950-55 The massive garrisoning of American troops in the city and region, and the establishment of the largest US military airfield provides much needed injection into the city. K-Town gets its Americanised name and becomes the largest settlement of Americans outside of the USA with over 40,000 US citizens in the region.

1950 1.FCK wins its first national club title against Münster (2:1)

1953 The football stadium is refurbished eliminating all traces of war damage and is expanded to seat 30,000 spectators. The 1.FCK ‘Red Devils’ win second national title against VFB-Stuttgart (4:1)

1954 The German national football team wins the World Cup in Bern against Hungary (4:1). The team includes five 1-FC Kaiserslautern players, including Fritz Walter.

1961 Davenport, Iowa becomes Kaiserslautern’s first official sister city (others follow, including Banja Luka - Bosnia Herzegovina, Newham - England and Saint Quentin - France)

1969 Kaiserslautern becomes a municipality

1985 The Betzenberg football stadium renamed after legendary 1-FC Kaiserslautern player Fritz Walter

1990-91 1.FCK wins the national title a third time1995-96 1.FCK is downgraded to 2nd Bundesliga but promptly return to the premiere national league in 1997

1998 1.FCK wins the national championship for the fourth time, celebrations go on for two full days.

2002 The PRE-Park IT development centre is opened, built in a former French military complex. It is hoped that the park will attract and foster high-tech development

2002 K-Town is named a World Cup host city, the smallest of 12 in Germany

2003 City of Kaiserslautern becomes sole shareholder of Fritz-Walter Stadium complex at a price of €57.9 million.

July 2006 Five World Cup games are held in Kaiserslautern

DrivingGermany has a brilliant network of Autobahn (motorways, prefixed A) and Bundesstrasse roads (major roads, prefixed by B. Traffic drives on the right with speed limits of 130km/h or 100km/h outside built-up areas, and 50km/h in built-up areas. And indeed, there are really no speed limits on Autobahnen which makes for some fun driving and some truly ghastly accidents. Keep a close eye on the rear mirror if you’re planning to overtake or if you’re in the left lane, as those headlights in the distance behind you may get uncomfortably close very quickly. Seatbelts must be worn at all times and children under 12 years can only travel in the front seat with a child restraint. German laws are strict by many accounts when it comes to driving after you have had a few pints, glasses or snifters full of booze. The legal maximum alcohol to blood ratio for driving is 0.05%.

LanguageThe German language has been somewhat misrepresented in the foreign media over the past decades, and when you hear it spoken it’s not as harsh as you may expect. Although you won’t be able to learn it on a short trip, it’s always nice to memorise a few key terms like thank you (danke), please (bitte), hello (gutentag) and goodbye (auf wiedersehen). You’ll notice that written German has some odd characters, such as the ß, the ü, ö and ä. Annoyingly, these are interchangeable with combinations of letters and can (and often are) replaced by ss, ue, oe and ae respectively – which explains why the website of Cologne (Köln) is spellt www.koeln.de.

MoneyThe best way to get cash in Germany is to use an ATM machine, of which there are plenty all over the country. German banks do not charge for using foreign cards in their machines, so check with your own bank if you’ll pay any commission. Even if you do have to pay a euro or two to use an ATM, it’ll be better value and easier than going to one of the banks or train station exchange offices (like the Reisebank chain) as they have worse exchange rates and will charge a commission. Germany ditched the Deutsche mark in 2002, adopting the euro, pronounced locally as oi-ro. Germany’s economy is the largest in Europe, and therefore the majority of coins in circulation now are German ones; you’ll see Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate on the €0.10, €0.20 and €0.50 coins, and the German eagle flapping around on the €1 and €2. the banknotes, if you’re wondering, are the same for the whole of euroland, and are adorned with generic European bridges.

Shopping practicalitiesGerman retail laws were incredibly strict in the past, with shops not even regularly opening on Saturdays a year just a decade ago, and still are not as flexible as elsewhere. On Sundays nearly everything shuts down, with perhaps just a few shops at the train station open, and on Saturdays you’ll see many smaller shops closing around 14:00. Though it may thwart your purchasing plans, it does result in a special relaxed feel to the Sundays, which is quite nice for a change. Credit cards are still to be embraced by most shops, much to the annoyance to big-spending foreigners. This is due to the system of electronic debit card payments that was in place in Germany and other mainland European countries much earlier; this is a safer and cheaper system than credit card as it always requires PIN identicication rather than a signature, and is free of the 3% commission for the shopkeepers (eventually paid by you, dear shopper).

SafetyGermany is a very safe country to travel in, and other than the usual precautions against pickpocketing, there are no special preparations you should make. Although Germany has been in the news recently for racist attacks, these incidents are quite rare and are by no means a purely German phenomenon. Germans are aware that their country is more closely scrutinised than others when it comes to this, and racism and violence is not tolerated, witness the impressive level of security around synagogues and Jewish institutions: sturdy barriers and round-the-clock armed guards.

TimeGermany uses the 24-hour clock system, known as military time in some places, but as simply as ‘the time’ here. By doing away with all the am, pm, noon and midnight nonsense, it’s really quite useful for avoiding confusion, and Germany is one of the few places where the 24-hour clock is even used in spoken language. You may be told that the museum closes at sixteen-thirty, or that the train departs at twenty-thirtyeight.

VisasCitizens of EU and EEA countries do not need visas to enter Germany; most others do. For more details, visit the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, www.auswaertiges-amt.de. Germany is part of the Schengen treaty, which allows free flow of goods and traffic between member states. This means that your passport only gets checked when entering and leaving the Schengen area, and once you’re in, you can travel overland from Portugal to Finland without being stopped at the borders.

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Art GalleriesPfläzgalerie C-2, Museumpl. 1, tel. 364 72 01, www.pfalzgalerie.de. The gallery is housed in a 125 year old building that lost some of its charm during reconstruction after being badly damaged in WWII but has a good selection of local and international artists, both past and present. The building was founded in 1874 as a handicraft museum until Joseph Benziono (a portrait of whom you’ll find on these walls) donated his collection and art became the focus. 6 May - 9 Jul: Fascination Football: Football in Pictures exhibit. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00, Tue 11:00 - 20:00. Admission €4.

Live venuesFruchthalle C-3, Fruchthallenstr.. FruchthalleC3Bus stop: SchillerplatzKammgarn A/B-2, Schönstr. 10, tel. 365 25 48, www.kammgarn.de.

TheatresPfalztheater (New Palatinate Theatre) C-2/3, Willy-Brandt-Platz 4-5, tel. 367 50, www.pfalztheater.de.

Theatre4-30 June, 19:00Jesus Christ Superstar by Andrew Lloyd WebberPfalztheater - Großes HausWilly-Brandt-Platz 4-5, Kaiserslautern

5 June, 14:00-18:00Tag des Theaters - Das Pfalztheater auf der GartenschauJean-Schön-Park

24-25 JuneLange Nacht der Kultur 2006 - Long Night of CultureStiftsplatz & city centre

7 JulyMM-family with Isaac RooseveltMartinsplatz, Steinstrasse

Concerts8 June, 20:00Tango and more / Symhony concertStaatsphilharmonie Rheinland-PfalzFruchthalle

16 June, 20:00World Football Concerts 2006Pfalztheater Kaiserslautern

2 July, 17:00Carmina BuranaFruchthalle

ExhibitionsUntil 9 JulyFaszination Fußball - Football and artPfalzgalerieMuseumsplatz 1

Other9 June - 9 July 11:00-24:00Fan Fest FIFA World Cup 2006Stiftsplatz

One of the biggest draws to the region is the Palatine Forest (Pfälzerwald). With 1771km² of unbroken forest, it is Germany’s largest and together with the northern part of the adjacent Vosges Mountains in France it forms the UNESCO biosphere reserve Pfälzerwald-Vosges du Nord. Visitors come here from all over Europe to pursue a variety of activities from camping and hiking to mountain biking or to enjoy the local spas and scenery. Kaiserslautern is a good starting point for day trips and quick excursions into the Palatine Forest. Here are a few things to do if you are visiting Kaiserslautern but don’t have the time for several days of exploration:

Walking, jogging or quick mountain bike excursionsFor a nice walk, jogging or quick mountain bike excursions go to the Bremerhof south of the city. Past the Friz Walter Stadium is a small valley called the Bremerhof. Originally discovered and settled by travelling monks it had been a tiny farming community for centuries. In the more recent past a hotel and two restaurants with beer gardens have opened up here making it more interesting for K-Towners. In anticipation of the World Cup a hiking-jogging directory has been established. Six paths of varying length and difficulty have been set up and marked. Parking is abundant and you can get all the information you need about the paths from the directory board set up at the edge of the parking lot. Paths 3, 4, 5 and 6 lead up to the Humburg Tower atop one of the larger mountains in the area. From this red sandstone fortified tower you have a spectacular view of the city and the surrounding region including an inspiring view of the Palatine Forest.Getting there by bus requires a bit of a walk since buses do not frequent the Bremerhof. Take the bus line TWK 102 (the purple line from the main train station) and get off at the exit called ‘Schulzentrum Süd’. A day ticket (Tagescard) for the buses is €5, payable to the driver. From here walk along Kantstraße, keeping the stadium on your right. Turn

left onto Bremerstraße (about 300 metres past the bus stop). Follow Bremerstraße all the way to the Bremerhof, about a 1.5km walk through the forest. By car or bicycle you can take Bremerstraße from the foot of the stadium (Eisenbahnstraße south to the traffic circle) and follow it south away from the city centre. Pass the stadium on your left and continue straight ahead till you come to the intersection to the Bremerhof, about 700m past the traffic circle. Stay right and follow this street 1.5km through the forest till you see the parking lot to your right side.

Forest drives (Motorcycle or cabrio)The spring and summer months are perfect for motorcycle and convertible drives through the Palatine Forest. Even without a cabriolet or bike, the roads are a fun drive and the scenery is fabulous. Have an hour or two to spare? Then try this route: leaving Kaiserslautern from the east on the B37 towards the city of Hochspeyer, drive into the city of Frankenstein (14km from Kasierlautern). Through you’ve just begun your trip, there is a very interesting ruins on the mountain overlooking the village of Frankenstein. At the very least it is a good picture opportunity. At the main intersection here (there’s only one) change over to the B39 heading south-east towards Weidenthal and Lamprecht. This street has lots of curves and is usually quite frequented by cyclists, so be careful when passing. Keep yours eyes open as you pass Neidenfels for the castle ruins on your leftShortly before entering the city of Lamprecht (12km from Frankenstein) take a right in the direction of Elmstein on the L499 - Talstraße.Follow the L499 - Talstraße through Elmstein (there is a Fina petrol station here) and to the intersection with the B48. There are lovely little churches, ruined castles and some very good bird-watching along this part of the drive. This junction of the B48 and the L499 is called ‘Johanniskreuz’ (24.4km from Lamprecht) and it is very popular with hikers, bikers and motorcyclists. There are also 3 restaurants with beer gardens here. Take a right at the intersection heading north and follow the B48 2km to the next main intersection. Head left here onto the L503 direction Trippstadt. Leave the L503 onto the K50 - Hauptstraße (1.8km from last intersection) which will lead you directly through the city. At the intersection in the centre of town, stay on the K50 - Hauptstraße and continue straight ahead (south-west) following the signs for ‘Unterhammer’.At the T-intersection at the bottom of the hill (1.3km from the intersection in Trippstadt) takea right onto the L500 - Kreisstraße towards ‘Unterhammer’, heading north-west, onto the street ‘Am Unterhammer’. Follow this street to the intersection with the B270 (5.7km) and head right in the direction of Kaiserslautern. Follow this street all the way back to K-Town (7km). This tour is about 65km, and the estimated driving time without stops is 1.5 hours.

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World Cup preparationsThe chosen ‘poster girl’ for Kaiserslautern, the face the city wants to show to the thousands of visitors during the World Cup, is Elsa, a 70- year-old grandmother. She can be seen on billboards, placards and posters throughout the city engaged in various get-ready activities such as putting on lipstick or making beds. The slogan on the posters reads, ‘if the world is coming, I’ll be there!’ The ‘World Cup’ grandmother should exemplify the perfect hostess according to mayor Bernhard Deubig. It’s a cute idea, perhaps not as sexy as other cities might have gone in for, but the WC-granny is a concept which somehow fits Kaiserslautern. After the initial celebrations died down in 2002 and the realisation sank in that Kaiserslautern had indeed been named a host city, a brief period of uncertainty emerged: would the stadium be ready in time? Could the train schedules be changed to accommodate more traffic to and from Kaiserslautern? What were they to do about the streets? Could the infrastructure handle it? And most importantly, who the hell was going to pay for it? Four years down the road it is obvious that they have answered most of those questions, and thousands others, to have been able to prepare the city as they have. At time of writing the finishing touches on the stadium, streets and parks are taking place. But how did they handle it and how has K-Town, long regarded as a prosaic if boring second-class city, been able to meet the task? Well, they handled it a lot like a grandmother would have if she were to be having visitors over. First, bake a cake and get the tea on. One of the first things established was a city World Cup office. This would be the command central for the actual events leading up to and during the WC as well as all press and PR. Very quickly it became evident that the city’s tourist office would need to play a central role and so a new location was found, bought and developed. Now, while the WC office resides in their former premises, the tourist office is housed in new building across from Schillerplatz. It’s probably bigger and more expensive than it needs to be say many citizens and several wonder what purpose the new building and the recently expanded staff will serve once the games are over. Second, set the table: the question of logistics was one that long troubled the city fathers. Luckily K-Town is well located to a major Autobahn, but train service and federal roads were certainly in need of some attention. The city, with the support of the Federal WC authority, entered into long negations with the recently privatised Deutsche Bahn (the German train company) to ensure that the city receives more frequent and regular train service during the months of June, July and August. An aggressive re-paving plan was also triggered whereby many of the city streets in need of repair were attended to. Also a well-thought out park and ride concept has been enacted. Of all the changes to the city’s infrastructure most residents seem to agree that the road works were a real godsend. ‘Money well spent,’ our city tour guide told us, ‘and long overdue.’Third, put on your best house dress: an astute observer of K-Town and the region would notice the many football-inspired decorations going up. Along the B37 from Bad Dürkheim to K-Town, carved into the face of a lovely hill, is the shape of the corner-quarter of a football field complete with goalie’s box. In most of the larger traffic circles in the city there are odd, wire-like figures of football players sprouting up. Multi-coloured footballs decorated many buildings and the city’s insignia fish can be seen in various guises and colours throughout the city. What can you expect when city bureaucrats attempt to liven things up? Fourth, lavish attention on the favoured grandchildren. The most evident attention paid to any given part of the city has to have been to the stadium. With an investment of €71.2

million (if not more) Fritz Walter’s namesake has grown by leaps and bounds and now it encompasses 48,500 seats. The road leading up to the stadium has been re-paved and many of the facilities belonging to the stadium: VIP boxes, dining areas and such have been re-vamped. Long after the World Cup, when it is just a fond memory, 1.FCK will be enjoying the fruits of this labour. The WC-granny was one of several concepts suggested by an ad agency to help get the city’s spirits up and to personify the type of hosts that they wanted to be. They could have chosen anything, a fish perhaps. It would have jived with Berlin’s bear or the national use of a lion mascot- you know, stick with the animal mascot thing. But in the end they chose a grandmother. That fact alone speaks volumes about Kaiserslautern and as strange as the choice may seem at first glance, who is a warmer hearted and more caring host than a grandmother?

Tourist industry workers in Germany generally speak English well, but thanks to the annoying habit of dubbing everything foreign on television and in cinemas into German, the average local is not exposed to English very much. That’s why we’ve composed a little list of terms that may be of use during your trip.

One/two/three/four/five beer, please.

Ein/zwei/drei/vier/fünf Bier, bitte.

No thanks, I’ll have a Bit beer instead.

Nein Danke, ich hätte lieber ein Bit.

So, who do you think will win?

Was glaubst du, wer gewinnen wird?

Where is the toilet? Wo ist die Toilette? Where is the stadium? Wo ist das Stadion? Where is the train station?

Wo ist der Bahnhof?

That was offside. Das war Abseits. The referee is biased. Der Schiedsrichter ist

parteiisch.He should have scored there.

Das Tor hätte er schiessen müssen.

He’s hit the post/crossbar!

Er hat den Pfosten / die Latte getroffen

Take off (player name)! (player name) abziehen!Bring on (player name) (player name) einwechseln!Penalty! Elfmeter!Goal! Toooooooooooooor!

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For almost an entire month visitors to the city will be treated to a variety of World Cup inspired activities. Here are the ones you should know about.

Tango and More (June 8): the Fruchthalle will be hosting a concert to herald in the start of the World Cup for Kaiserslautern. Direction is by Ari Rasilainen with debut soloist Nebojsa Zivkovic. Tickets at the tourist info or at the Fruchthalle.Opening ceremonies (12:00, June 9): the stage at the Stiftsplatz will play host to the official kick-off to the world cup festivities. Come by and see an official from the FIFA World Cup office get some free wine from the mayor and other important dignitaries. The World Cup Mile (9-27 June): on Eisenbahnstraße, a north-south thoroughfare leading from the city to the Fritz Walter Stadium, there will be a street festival complete with culinary attractions from each of the home countries with teams playing in K-town, parades, local arts and crafts as well as fan paraphernalia. Food and drink sales run from 11:00-24:00.The Wine Village (9 June- 9 July): At the Collegiate Church on Stiftsplatz there will be a wine village, the Palatine’s answer to Munich’s Octoberfest. The state of Rhineland Palatinate is wine country and every spring and summer the wine fest season begins, with each village throwing their own winefest. In order to share this special kind of celebration with its visitors, K-Town is hosting its winefest with the best vineyards of the region represented. You are certain to find good wine and local specialities like Flammkuchen here. Food and drink sales run from 11:00 -24:00.Public game viewing: Didn’t get a ticket to a game? No worries, you can watch the games together with a few thousand of your closest friends on the big screens set up in either Stiftsplatz or on Barbarossastraße, at the foot of the stadium. The viewing area at Stiftsplatz features music and dance acts before and after games and the Barbarossastraße viewing area is the designated game-day party zone before and after games. All WC games will be viewed, including those played at K-Town. Should game times conflict with one another both will be transmitted individually on different public viewing screens. Food and drink sales run from 13:00 -24:00.Fan Garden (9-27 June): on Weberstraße, a street crossing Eisenbahnstraße, there will be a special stage set up for the fans of the various teams playing in K-Town to present music and culture from their home countries. With Italy, Japan, Paraguay, Australia, Spain playing amongst others, it should be an interesting show. Food and drink sales run from 13:00 -24:00.World Cup Concerts (16 June): at the New Palatine Theatre there will be a concert especially for World Cup visitors. With the Rhineland Palatinate philharmonic in attendance it should be a memorable night. Tickets available at the tourist information or at the theatre itself.Long Night of Culture (24-25 June): starting the evening of the 24th at 20:00 and lasting well into the early morning of the 25th all museums and theatres will be open to the public for a ‘long night of culture’. You pay a one-time admission of €6 and have access to all attractions and concerts. Three concerts are scheduled especially for this event at the New Palatine Theatre: ‘Schubert’s Most Lovely Songs’ (20:00), ‘Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Football but Were Afraid to Ask - in German’ (21:30), ‘Marlene Dietrich-Chansons’ (23:00). You also have access to the Palatine Gallery where the exhibit ‘Fascination Football’ is ongoing and the Fruchthalle where there will be live DJs, bands and sound installations. Passes to the exhibitions available at the door of participating venues.Want to know more? Have a look at the excellent web site www.kaiserslautern.de/wm2006 or stop by the tourist office (Fruchthallstraße 14, T 365-2317) and ask for a free ‘festival and events guide’.

The idea that this could be one of the most open and fiercely contested World Cup tournaments in history has been doing the rounds in the press – especially the UK press – ever since England beat Argentina in a rather meaningless friendly match, held in Switzerland at the end of last year. (The match was also memorable for England captain David B e ck h a m’s p re - ga m e comment that ‘it is a neutral venue for both teams.’) Since then the idea that the tournament is ‘open’, in fact code for ‘England have a chance’, has been increasingly winning friends and influencing people.To p u t a n y E n g l a n d supporters reading this out of their self-induced hubris: England have absolutely no chance whatsoever of winning the World Cup; with or without Wayne Rooney. Indeed, the now legendary Rooney metatarsal injury has given the English press a ready excuse when England do indeed crash out of the tournament. It should not, however, hide the enormous failings that England currently suffer from. They still lack a proper goalkeeper, they have little depth up front, no genuine left-sided wide man, and in Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and David Beckham too many square pegs in round holes. England lack balance.Other nations in this tournament do not, and Brazil is one of them. Though the wealth of talent they have does – as it has to – mask their own failings, there is no question of their coach Carlos Alberto Parreira using all six of his best attacking players at the same time. Indeed. His decision to name his first XI as long ago as April was classic one-upmanship: the rest of the pack now knows exactly what it has to beat. England as we have discussed, are not qualified to do so. With their original tactic of ‘keep it tight at the back and hope Wayne knocks one in from 30 yards’ now out of the window. They have woken up to discover there is no plan B. Expect then, a variation on plan A: ‘keep it tight at the back and hope Frankie/Stevie/Becks knocks one in from 30 yards.’ Hardly the stuff of legend.Is any other nation prepared to meet Brazil’s challenge? Of the traditional ‘big guns’ Argentina looks frail and lacking in cohesion, Italy – amid scandal at home – look less capable even than England of putting together a decent run in the tournament, the host nation Germany currently possesses the worst team in their memory, Spain – crippled by the bizarre selection policy of its coach – will underachieve once more, and France are an ageing, wilting team hardly set for one last glorious hurrah. Only Holland, conspicuously absent from all talk of potential winners, look capable of mounting a decent challenge to Brazil. And even that will depend on their mood.Indeed, the In Your Pocket prediction is that Brazil’s likeliest challengers will be an outsider. We – for no reason more scientific than a hunch – think the Ukraine will do well. We also like the look of the United States, and if they can find the net often enough Portugal will do well. Yet none of these three will beat an on-form Brazil. And Brazil are the best team in Germany. Not since Italy surprised even themselves to take the trophy in 1982 has the best team in the World Cup gone home empty handed. The cup then is Brazil’s to lose. We doubt very much that they will do so. But as we said four years ago (while we were heavily tipping France) in a cup competition, anything can happen…

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Fresh from Champions League success with Barcelona, Ronaldinho will be looking for another World Cup triumph with Brazil.” © Mediafax Foto

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Hotel categories are based on the most expensive double room rate. Prices are rack rates, and are expected to go through the roof during the World Cup.

Over €200 Schulte Hotel du Vin D-4, Malzstr. 7, tel. 20 16 90, fax 201 69 19, [email protected], www.hotel-schulte.de. Schulte is an all-suite hotel close to the stadium and is one of the best hotels in town. With a lovely garden and terrace, gym, excellent wine cellar and bar, wine tasting and seminars, there is more to this hotel than sumptuous suites and efficient service with a smile. Q16 rooms (16 suites N95 - 250). ABDGHKLPRTU hhhh

Under €150 Altstadt Hotel D-2, Steinstr. 51, tel. 364 30, fax 364 31 00, [email protected], www.aldtstadthotel.com. A cosy bar in the lobby of this 18th century building heralds a lovely hotel run by helpful staff. Rooms are comfortable, mostly spacious, and well furnished. All have minibar, TV, cable TV, phone and radio and come with a chocolate on the pillow. Some are in a newer section of the hotel, but you are still in the middle of Old Town’s culture and nightlife. Q20 rooms (5 singles N59 - 79, 12 doubles N79 - 99). AHLR

Barbarossahof Eselsfurth 10, tel. 414 40, fax 414 42 00, [email protected], www.barbaros-sahof.com. Outside of the city proper, this hotel-restaurant has been owned and operated by the Flockerzie family for over 140 years. With 150 rooms divided into three categories this is professionally run and equipped hotel. With an eye on the business clientele the individual guest or family may find themselves feeling ignored. Q150 rooms (singles N65 - 79, doubles N85 - 99, triples N105 - 189, suites N99 - 175). ADFGHKLW hhh

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Blechhammer Am Hammerweiher 1, MAm Hammer-weiher, tel. 372 50, fax 37 25 01 00, [email protected], www.blechhammer.de. Owned and operated by the Daneluzzi family (restaurant Firenze), this exceptionally lovely hotel is located in another one of Kaiserslautern’s hidden green valleys. Catering primarily to the professional conference crowd the facilities are very modern and the prices are adjusted accordingly. Reserve rooms weeks ahead of time as the hotel is well-liked. Q (singles N45 - 65, doubles N89, suites N120 - 180). AGHKLUW

Bremerhof Bremerhof 1, MBremerhof, tel. 31 63 20, fax 316 32 20. Located in a green valley south of the city centre you could almost be fooled into believing that you were actually miles deep in the Palatine forest. The hotel is clean and bright and obviously family-run. With 13 rooms this is a great place for families with younger children. Q13 rooms (singles N54, doubles N74 - 84). AKLT

City Hotel C-3, Rosenstr. 28, tel. 31 68 60/130 25, fax 133 41. A hotel from a by-gone era in some ways, with fantastic 70s design, no internet, no bar, a small lobby and friendly, personal service. Rooms though have all mod cons and a balcony and there is a sauna/solarium and heated pool. Lovely – and ask the front desk for tips on where to eat. Q18 rooms (3 singles N58 - 78, 15 doubles N79 - 99). CDL

Dorint Novotel St.-Quentin-Ring 1, tel. 201 50, fax 276 40, [email protected], www.novotel.com. Well located by the Fritz Walter stadium and with good bus links to the centre of K-Town, The Novotel is comfortable and continu-ally being refurbished - the edges are getting a tad shabby but rooms have balconies, free fruit on arrival, minibar, hair dryer plus cable and Pay TV. The breakfast is excellent, the bar convivial and the Aqua Spa recently re-vamped. Q152 rooms (67 singles N80 - 120, 78 doubles N120 - 165, 5 triples N82 - 300, 2 apartments N80 - 150). ADGH�KLPRU hhhh

Gasthof Fröhlich Dansenbergerstr. 10, tel. 35 71 60, fax 357 16 66, [email protected], www.hotel-froehlich.de. The genuinely friendly staff here makes up for the IKEA-chic rooms. Hotel Fröhlich, literally ‘hotel happy’, has a large sauna and wellness area wi th various services available for various prices. A large beer garden outside the restaurant sees to the other kinds of wellness and there is a large children’s playground. Q (singles N43 - 65, doubles N82 - 95, triples N105 - 189, suites N75 - 105). ADG�KLTW hhh

Heymann Hotel B-3, Müh-lstr. 6, tel. 702 67, fax 728 81, [email protected], www.hotel-heymann.de. Central but quiet hotel on the edge of the pedestrianised zone, the Heymann has WiFi throughout, satellite TV, minibar and gummy bears on the pil-lows in all rooms. Apartments comprise two rooms, with a sofa and desk. Décor is simple but comfor table and rooms are spacious. Q12 rooms (4 singles N60 - 80, 6 doubles N90 - 110, 2 apartments N120 - 140). ALW

Hotel Zepp B-3, Pariserstr. 4-6, tel. 71 00 40, fax 710 04 21, [email protected], www.hotel-zepp.de. Zepp sports Ikea-inspired minimal-ist design in the rooms and brown carpet in the lobby. Various prices offer various conveniences - some rooms have shared bathroom facili-ties and not all have TVs. It’s busy though as it’s as central as can be. Q34 rooms (18 singles N30 - 80, 16 doubles N55 - 100). AL

Landhaus Woll Dansenberger Str. 64, tel. 516 02, fax 910 61, [email protected], www.landhaus-woll.de. Kaiserslautern has no shor tage of famil y-run hotels. This par ticular hotel as such does not seem to be the main focus of the famil y’s business. That honour would have to go to their restaurant and mas-sive ball-room. Nine rooms wi th the basic necessi ties as well as TV and in-room showers are available. Q9 rooms (3 singles N29 - 38, 4 doubles N58, 2 triples N83). AK

Lautertaler Hof Hotel Garni B-3, Mühlstr. 31-33, tel. 372 60, fax 730 33, [email protected], www.lautertalerhof.de. There’s a farmhouse feel to the lobby and breakfast room in this pleasant family run hotel which has just expanded to add 37 new rooms to their hospitality. Wooden beams and a fireplace welcome guests as warmly as the staff. Relatively small rooms have WiFi, TV, minibar, hair dryer, etc. and there is one apartment. Nice. Q36 rooms (18 singles N57 - 69, 16 doubles N77 - 89, 2 triples N115, 1 apartment N50 - 97). AHW hhh


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Pfälzer Hof C-3, Fruchthallestr. 15, tel. 36 24 00, fax 362 40 12, [email protected], www.pfaelzer-hof-kl.de. A basic hotel in a 100 year old building slap bang in the middle of town. Some rooms are small, some large with a sofa, three have shared bathroom facilities and the front rooms can be noisy due to the main road. Rooms have TV, telephone and WiFi. Functionally adequate, cheap and friendly. Q18 rooms (8 singles N28 - 45, 10 doubles N49 - 80). L

Seelord Hotel B-3, Pfaffpl. 1, tel. 130 18, fax 311 55 52. A small (9 rooms) hotel with an interesting maritime theme in its restaurant and rooms which could be a good last minute chance for accommodation as they are not tak-ing bookings for the World Cup. All but one rooms share the bathrooms but it is cheap and central. Rooms are basic but clean and have TV. Q9 rooms (6 singles N36 - 40, 2 doubles N55 - 68, 1 apartment N120 - 140). AK

Stadt Hotel D-3, Friedrichstr. 39, tel. 36 26 30, fax 362 63 50, [email protected], www.stadthotel-kl.de. The Stadt is a charming and modernised family run hotel in a residential part of town with a lovely summer courtyard and fairly atmospheric breakfast room; the building dates to 1892. Bright and calm, the rooms are modest yet well appointed with all mod cons. Buy some Mainz-made Schnapps in the lobby for you and yours. Q23 rooms (6 singles N69 - 80, 15 doubles N89 - 99, 2 triples N110). ABLR

Camping Gänsedell In der Gänsedell 1, Otterberg, tel. 06301 55 37, fax 06301 79 43 68, [email protected], www.camping-otterberg.de. A pleasant camping ground north of Otterberg’s centre. Located on a small lake there are a variety of free-time activities such as tennis, swimming and hiking. 12km to Kaiserslautern. Q CLT

Knaus Campingpark Bad Dürkheim In den Almen 3, Bad Dürkheim, tel. 06322 613 56, fax 06322 81 61, [email protected], www.knauscamp.de. One of thirteen Knaus camping areas throughout Germany, this particular camping ground is massive (over 40,000m2). Offering everything from rentable caravans, beach volleyball, sauna and tennis courts this is the camping big-league. About 35km from Kaiserslautern the advantage of staying here is in the proximity of German ‘wine-street’. Q ACDKT

Sägmühle Sägmühle 1, Trippstadt, tel. 06306 921 90, fax 06306 920 00, [email protected], www.saegemuehle.de. Offering abundant places for caravans, this lakeside camping area near Trippstadt has it all for campers. Rental caravans and bungalows are also offered as are numerous past-time activities. The site is about a 20-minute drive away from Kaiserslautern. Child friendly and English spoken. Q ACKLT

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Close to the historic railway station and the pedestrian zones of „Breite Gasse”, „Königsstraße” and„Kaiserstraße”, the NH Nürnberg-City offers you a warm welcome. The city’s most lovely museums inviteyou to a cultural experience. At christmastime, a visit to the famous Christkindlesmarket for Mulled Wine,Lebkuchen and Nuremberg Sausages is a must. The trade fair and the airport are quickly reached as well.

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Around townBlaues Haus Kirchstr. 1, Otterberg, tel. 06301 71 66 60, fax 06301 71 66 66, [email protected], www.hotelrestaurant-blaueshaus.de. A blue half-timbered historical building from 1612 houses the hotel, which is much brighter inside than it may seem from ou tside. The hotel entrance is inconvenientl y located on the backside of the building and parking is not great, but once in your room, you will certainly be pleased. Only 10km from Kaiserslautern. Q (singles N40, doubles N65). AK

Gasthof Bonanza-Ranch Alte Brück 4, Katz-weiler, tel. 06301 81 64, fax 06301 79 41 64, [email protected], www.bonanzaranch.de. Operat-ing primaril y as a famil y-oriented horse riding ranch,

the Bonanza does offer overnight accommodations. Ameni ties are basic but clean; this is a working ranch after all. There 17 beds available. A nice al ternative for families travelling to K-town, as Katzweiler is only an 11km drive from the ci ty centre. Q (singles N27, doubles N48). KT

Haus Hamann Weinbrunnerhof 4, Otterberg, tel. 06301 94 87, fax 06301 33097, [email protected], www.haus-hamann.de. Set in pastoral scenery, the hotel itself looks a bit like a log-cabin. The rooms themselves are comfortably outfitted with satellite TVs, phones, mini-bars and showers but vary in size so do ask about your room at check-in. Group hiking tours with lunch, dinner and music are available for €28. A nice family feeling. Q (singles N26, doubles N51, apartments N75). AHKT hhh

Johanniskreuz Haus 1, Johanniskreuz-Trippstadt, tel. 06306 13 07, fax 06306 13 09. This should be a very nice hotel. Everything is there for a good visit: nice rooms, a lovely central location for outdoor activities, pool and sauna facilities as well as a restaurant and beer garden. And that is why it is such a shame that the ownership/management is extremely unfriendly. Q ACDKT

Josef’s - Klause Hauptstr. 24, Trippstadt, tel. 06306 442, fax 06306 70 1438, [email protected]. Located conveniently next to the Trippstadt estate house and gar-dens, this hotel and restaurant lacks in grace everything its neighbour has. Outfitted in the standard dark wood of German hotels circa 1950, the rooms are thankfully clean. The rooms are average sized, meaning good enough for two. Q (singles N30, doubles N50, triples N70). AK

Landhotel Schoner Stüterhof Stüterhof 5, Stüterhof, tel. 06306 431, fax 06306 453, [email protected], www.landhotel-schoner.de. Unlike many family opera-tions, the Landhotel Schoner Stüterhof is a very professional hotel and restaurant combination. Care is taken with the rooms, which look newly renovated. Each room is outfitted with televi-sion, telephone and individual bath/shower. About a 15 minute drive from the A6. Comfort and rural style - highly recommend-ed. Q (singles N30 - 42, doubles N50 - 67). AGKT

Landhotel Schuff Kaiserstr. 58a, Kindsbach, tel. 06371 61 96 60, fax 06371 13 03 81, [email protected], www.landhotel-schuff.de. This is a small but well-kept hotel of a high calibre. The 9 double-rooms are suited to a business clientele and the Tuscan restaurant, open for evening custom is elegant. The rooms facing the back have a good view of the hills and forest behind the house. Q9 rooms (singles N50 - 65, doubles N75 - 90). AGKW

Otterberger Hof Hauptstr. 25, Otterberg, tel. 06301 791 20, fax 06301 79 12 12, [email protected], www.otterbergerhof.de. Large and located on a major road leading into Otterberg, the hotel boasts not only a typical restaurant but rooms with individual balconies. The rooms are run-of-the-mill but the convenient location to central Otterberg and short driving distance to the Kaiserslautern city centre make this a convenient hotel. Q AKL

Parthenon Lauterer Str. 26, Otterbach, MOtterbach-bahnhof, tel. 06301 14 26. The hotel is literally one of the first buildings one sees when getting off the train. This Greek-run hotel offers 13 no-nonsense rooms, mostly doubles but also one triple. Rooms have a small television and a sink but lavatories and showers are shared by the entire floor. Q13 rooms (singles N25, doubles N50, triples N75). AK

Pension Schuff Kaiserstr. 56-58, Kindsbach, tel. 06371 26 01. This is an old-style German pension with the feeling of being in someone’s grandmother’s house. Cleanliness and orderliness are watchwords here and this is a strictly non-smoking establishment. The two apartment rooms at the top of the hotel are simply amazing, in size and set-up, and these would be perfect for families with older children. Q (singles N35 - 45, doubles N50 - 60, apartments N60 - 75). AG

Residenz am See Am Gelterswoog 21, MAm Gelter-swoog, tel. 36 33 20, fax 363 32 28, [email protected], www.residenz-am-see-kl.de. Apartments for longer stays are the speciality of this hotel. Situated on a popular lake south of K-town, this blue and white half-timbered house has very comfortable in-room accommodations (TV, DVD, kitchens, shower, etc). Catering to in-/out-processing military families and travelling business persons, the prices

are set accordingly. Do check about reservations ahead of time as this place is popular. Q ACGLT

Waldhotel Johanniskreuz Haus 2, Johanniskreuz-Trippstadt, tel. 06306 99 37 67, fax 06306 99 26 00, www.waldhotel-johanniskreuz.de. Johanniskreuz is a springing-off point for many of the biking and hiking paths in the Palatinate and it is therefore a central meeting point. The Waldhotel is one of two hotels at this crossing. Offering 60 no-nonsense sleeping arrangements for €25 this is good overnighter for hikers and bikers. Q (singles N25, doubles N50). AKT

YMCA Johannishöhe (CVJM-Zentrum) Johannisstr. 31-32, Otterberg, tel. 06301 715 00, fax 06301 71 50 49, [email protected], www.cvjm-zentrum-johannishoehe.de. A classic YMCA with two buildings ac-commodating about 80 people each. Naturally there are no singles, and toilets and showers are shared. A gym is available with indoor climbing wall. As the central seat of the YMCA in the Rheinland Palatinate, there are a variety of activities to get involved in. Note that English is not their strong point. Q FGHK

Zum Schwan Kaiserslauterer Str. 2-4, Trippstadt, tel. 06306 921 30, fax 06306 92 13 30, [email protected], www.schwan-trippstadt.de. Ten kilome-tres south of Kaiserslautern, a lovely half-timbered building houses the Zum Schwan hotel, one of the nicest and most professional in the region. Anke Hanzelmann’s 10-plus years professional hotel- management experience is evident in every aspect of the hotel. The 17 rooms available are taste-ful, spacious and reasonably priced. Weekend packages available. Q (singles N35 - 45, doubles N60 - 70, triples N105). AGHKT

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Asian Hong Kong D-3, Fabrikstr. 1, tel. 637 68. The best Chi-nese in K-Town according to many and the buffet lunch draws a large crowd every day with delicious soups, egg rolls, sate, and many regional specialities all well flavoured and spiced. Typical Chinese red interior with pagodas, running water and tunes. Great service too and a good size for big groups. Q Open 11:30 - 15:00; 17:30 - 24:00. (€6-18). AS

Lotus C-3, Fruchthallestr. 21, tel. 360 76 15. Another clinical restaurant but that seems to be the norm in K-Town. Little ambience is made up for with fresh, crispy spring rolls and some delicious dishes of big soups, classic Vietnamese firebowls, noodle variations and more. But, the sambal was merely salty, as was the apparently out of a can lemongrass and coconut milk curry sauce. Buffet and specials at lunch. Q Open 11:00 - 15:00; 17:00 - 23:00. Fri & Sat 12:00 - 23:00. (€5-10). AST

Minh Lien B-3, Rudolf-Breidscheidt-Str. 58, tel. 310 59 61. This looks like your run-of-the-mill Asian joint until you take your first bite and you realise how different fabulousley Vietnamese is. The Sai Gon egg rolls are hand-made and the beef Sa-Cha had us smiling in disbelief. The take-out trade during our visit was booming, so locals know what they have here. As with any Asian restaurant in Germany ‘spicy’ means: mild at best. English menu. QOpen 11:00 - 23:00. Closed Tue. (€5-8).

Phuket C-2/3, Steinstr. 24, tel. 534 98 96. A cookie-cut-ter Thai restaurant which makes you feel in bamboo heaven as soon as you walk in the door. The two floors of dining space are usually well visited, and the food is passably Thai. Also billed as a cocktail bar, weekends see the place fill up with military groups kicking off an evening out. Q Open 11:30-15:00, 17:00 - 24:00. (€5-18). A

Thairama B-3, Muhlstr. 28, tel. 743 40. Family-owned and operated, several of the assumed patrons spring into action after you place your order. Everything this place lacks in décor, it makes up for in the food. Tom Yum Goong soup with fresh lemon grass and a green curry that make us sweat with pleasure, this is the best Thai in K-Town. Lunch buffet specials. Q Open 12:00-14:30, 17:00-23:00. Closed Thu. (€4-16).

Beer houses Biergarten Bremerhof Bremerhof 1, tel. 31 63 20. Bremerhof, a green valley south of the city centre, is Kaiserlautern’s answer to Central Park. There you will find Alf and Marga’s restaurant, which offers a little bit of everything. You can have a very fine dinner in their blue salon dining room, enjoy a cold beer and Würst in the beer garden, or just stop by for a cake and coffee after a hike through one of the many local paths. Idyllic. Beer garden open from 10:00. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 23:00. (€4-19). AB

Brauhaus am Markt C-3, Stiftspl. 2-3, tel. 619 44, www.brauhaus-am-markt.de. Brewery, café and club in one, with a garden in the centre of the complex and a terrace out front, this has something for everyone - and if you can’t decide which of their brews to try, sample them all, lovingly brewed since 2000 according to the 1516 Reinheitsgebot. Beer towers join massive portions of local specialities, schnitzel, soups, salads etc. on the tables. Big screen in the club, which opens early on game days. Q Open 10:00 - 01:00 (02:00 at weekends). Café from 08:30. Club 21:00 - 06:00. (€5-15). ABE

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Cafés Barossa C-3, Schillerstr. 9, tel. 360 92 32. On the main square with the terrace to go with the warm weather and throngs of people, get a coffee or something stronger and watch the world go by. Alternatively, get in with an in-crowd as the evenings heat up inside. The usual wood high and low tables and cheerful staff. Q Open 08:00 - 01:00. Fri till 03:00. Sat 09:00 - 03:00. Sun 14:00 - 01:00. B

Café Schäfer C-2, Steinstr. 15, tel. 658 44. An open room and long bar hosts this mellow café/bar which serves breakfast, soups, salads, crepes and Flammkuchen (€7-9) to a varying set of mostly older couples, but then in the evening, even if the piano isn’t utilised, the vast array of alcohol behind the bar becomes the star of the night. Cocktails all under €8, grappa & Wild Turkey but a fairly unfriendly owner and small beers. Q Open 09:00 - 24:00. Fri & Sat 09:00 - 01:00.

Eiscafé Dolce Vita C-3, Eisenbahnstr. 1, tel. 0179 542 21 64. The best gelato in town, according to more than one unbiased Italian. Home made every day with fresh fruit; this boast does seem to be no exaggeration. Popular and packed, their terrace is great for people-watching, they serve cake, coffee and alcohol as well. TVs for matches inside. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00. B

Eiscafé Venezia C-3, Eisenbahnstr. 46, tel. 616 39. Ignore the purple interior – the booths however are very comfortable and transport you back to the 50s – and head for the big garden out back to enjoy the local speciality: spa-ghettieis. Vanilla ice cream squeezed into strands, topped with homemade berry sauce and grated white chocolate (the parmesan). Good coffee too. Q Open 09:00 - 23:00; Sun 10:00 - 22:00; Mon closed. AB

Lemon Café Bistro C-3, Marktstr. 38, tel. 892 38 38. Housed in a former travel agency, Karl-Heinz’s Lemon is an understandable favourite amongst K-Town’s early 30’s crowd. The eclectic yellow and black décor seems surprisingly fresh and modern and the service is attentive and friendly. Salads and small entrées are the order of the day. Don’t expect steaks, but do expect to make meaningful eye-contact with someone while you eat. QOpen 14:00 - 01:00. (€3-10).

Storchenturm C-3, Münchstr. 12, tel. 661 44. From the owners of 21 comes this popular café/bar with a mas-sive terrace and late kitchen (closes two hours before time). Interesting seat arrangements with a bench/stool combo, long bar, low tables for easier dining and well priced cocktails and long drinks. The usual menu (in English) well prepared and priced (€5-10). Q Open 07:30 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 07:30 - 02:00. Sun 10:00 - 01:00. AB

Fast food Burger King C-3, Markstr. 18. Have it your way… opposite the Stiftskirche. Q Open 10:00 - 23:00. Thu till 24:00. Fri & Sat till 01:00. (€4-7)

McDonald’s C-3, Marktstr. 40. Serving the usual fare in a larger, sleeker atmosphere than usual. A Seattle-style McCafé is attached. QOpen 08:00 - 23:00, Fri, Sat 08:00 - 01:00, Sun 09:00 - 23:00. GPW

Pizza Hut Kaiserstr. 34, tel. 350 68 18, www.pizzahut.de. Pizza Hut has been operating here for over 20 years. Yes, English is spoken and yes, they accept dollars. QOpen 11:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 24:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00. (€3-12). GP

Pizzeria Pyramide B-3, Pariserstr. 19, tel. 925 70/641 50. Pharaohs might not be fantastically well known for pizza, but this pizza place caters for the-customer-is-always-right American market and as such provides good, fresh pizza, pasta, steak, chicken, kebabs and salads and a free home delivery service. Q Open 11:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 11:00 - 05:00. Sun 11:00 - 01:00. (€4-11). S

Subway C-3, Marktstr. 38, tel. 36 13 96 66. A small shop front offering additional standing tables outside, this is K-Town’s first Subway instalment. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Fri, Sat 09:00 - 23:00, Sun 12:00 - 20:00.

French Casimir A-2, Forellenstr. 6, tel. 370 97 03, www.casi-mir-restaurant.de. A melodramatic interior of wood, marble and stained glass is the setting for candlelit French-influenced lunches and dinners. Cakes, coffees and teas as well a menu of smaller items for the visitor not wishing to spend several hours there are also offered. An extremely attentive and friendly service staff as well as an exceptional wine menu make this a pleasant retreat despite the pomp. QOpen 11:30 - 24:00. Closed Mon, Tue. (€9-29). G

Chez Maurice C-4, Richard-Wagner-str. 70, tel. 311 45 10. Wine-cellar dining in this very personal southern-French restaurant has been pleasing Kaiserslautern’s palates since 1999. Maurice cooks fresh and seasonal food so expect to find a regularly changing menu. Grill season starts in May and you can enjoy outside seating till September. Often fully booked for private affairs, so book ahead. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00. Closed Tue. (€9-24). AB

La Rotisserie D-3, Bismarckstr. 18, tel. 89 19 94. Sophisticated French cuisine and wine list in yet another design-by-numbers interior for K-Town eateries – it does try though with curtains to provide diners with some ambience. The menu is the draw, with lunch specials such as pork steak, Dijon sauce, gratinated potatoes and ratatouille or a la carte Filet Argentine, pommes Dauphine and salad. Wines run from Beaujeaulais to Chateau Lafite. Q Open 12:00 - 14:00; 18:00 - 23:00. (€12-25). AP


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Spinnrädl C-3, Schillerstr. 1, MSchillerplatz, tel. 605 11, www.spinnraedl.de. Housed in the oldest standing half-timbered house in Kaiserslautern (1740) the ‘spinning wheel’ is a comfortable purveyor of typical Pfälzer-specialities. The restaurant blends into a wine bar and cigar lounge replete with obligatory leather chairs. This is the place the tourist office always recommends and it is usually busy. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00, Sun 17:00 - 24:00. (€10-22). A

GreekDelphi C-3, St.-Martinpl. 1, tel. 666 10. Reputedly the best Greek in town and the all-Greek team inside give as warm a welcome as the enticing smells. The interior is slightly overblown with pink columns and statues hiding among the faux vines but the English menu is full of Greek favourites and they have retsina for the full experience. A huge terrace adds 170 seats to this popular restaurant. Q Open 11:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 23:00. (€9-20). AB

IndianHimalaya D-2, Steinstr. 69, tel. 320 42 62. Other than a few dishes, Tibetan/Nepali cuisine is very similar to that of India - India Palace has the same owners and therefore quality. The chef trained in Nepal, the Tibetan curry is loaded with fresh coriander and the medium hot request had this connois-seur hiccupping. Their huge menu of delicious choices in an authentic setting make this Himalaya a quest you must fulfil. Q Open 12:00 - 14:30; 18:00 - 23:00. Mon 18:00 - 23:00. (€10-20). APS

India Palace C-3, Grüner Graben 21, tel. 664 60, www.indiapalace.de. Sister restaurant to Old Town’s Himalaya but tucked away in a side street, which in no way deters diners from flocking in. All involved really care that you enjoy the cuisine, they speak English and their website even lists the health benefits of the various spices. Cluttered but authentic interior on two floors, lovely wood work and all your delicious Indian favourites cooked as hot or not as you want. Excellent. Q Open 12:00 - 14:30; 18:00 - 23:00. Sun 12:00 - 14:30; 18:00 - 22:00. (€11-20). APS

InternationalCafé Extrablatt C-3, Marktstr. 38, tel. 36 12 38 88, www.cafe-extrablatt.de. This is the latest instalment in a wildly successful German chain restaurant. Large, trendy and packed at most any hour this is a continental-version of a TGI Friday’s but with a Mediterranean soul. The food menu is staggeringly all-encompassing as is the drink menu. The weekend brunch buffet is packed with all the people you saw just a few hours ago at the club. QOpen 08:30 - 01:00, Sun 09:00 - 01:00. (€4-14). AB

Flammkuchen D-2, Ludwigstr. 40, tel. 658 75. A gor-geous 1898 building on the edge of the Old Town hosts this small restaurant with vaulted ceilings and typically dark wooden furniture. From France but well loved by (beer drinking) Germans is Flammkuchen, basically a thin crust pizza with delicious toppings. This is one of the best spots for it, they are cheap and vegetar-ians are well catered for. QOpen 18:00 - 23:00. (€5-10). B

Gleis 1 C-4, Bahnhofstr. 1. Clearly the patient of a recent massive facelift, ‘Track 1’ is divided into two dining areas by a central bar. Light wood and lots of windows make the overall atmosphere pleasant. The menu is heavy on meat. Keep an eye-out for the daily special, usually large portioned and priced at under €5. QOpen 10:00 - 21:00, Sat 11:00 - 20:00. (€4.50-11).

Ritters C-2, Rittersberg 14, tel. 605 00. A gorgeous building on the edge of the Old Town has this delightful cellar restaurant inside its rough hewn walls and timbered ceiling. It all looks very expensive but is actually a well priced interna-tional kitchen serving calamari, salads, pasta, fish, schnitzel and pizza. A good Italian wine list eases the conviviality. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 23:00. (€7-18). AT

St. Martin C-3, St.-Martinpl. 4, tel. 360 74 90. Housed in the gorgeous Haus Elbert (1812), with a large terrace on this lovely square bedecked in fairy lights and with an excel-lent kitchen open until two hours before the place shuts, St. Martin’s is one of K-Town favoured mellow hang outs. Wood beams, the bar in an old fireplace and wood furniture make the interior enticing too. Spain, Germany, Alsace, Italy are well represented in the kitchen. This will be a no football zone… Q Open 10:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 10:00 - 02:00. (€7-20). AB

Station Food Court C-4, Bahnhofstr. 1. All German train stations have their gastronomically-oriented side, but the re-vamped food court at Kaiserlautern’s Hauptbahnhof stands out. Of course there is the ubiquitous Döner shop but you will also find a beer and coffee bar, an ice-cream shop, a sandwich store and a small grill restaurant. Everything is to go but there is a newly refurbished seating area including - unusually - a non-smoking area. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sun 09:30 - 20:00. (€3-8) G

Step’s A/B-2, Schönstr. 15, tel. 361 41 55, www.steps-kl.de. Though it bills itself as a dance-oriented cocktail bar, Step’s actually offers a genuinely good lunch and dinner menu. Expect to find an eclectic mix of German comfort food, tapas and Italian fare. The outside seating has a lovely view of several open-air art exhibits. Do come here to brunch at week-ends but bring your sunglasses to facilitate people-watching. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon. (€4-11). BE

ItalianDa Filippo C-4, Parkstr. 3. Another family run neighbourhood Italian (half of Sicily lives in K-Town according to one restaurateur…) that’s always packed to the gills and full of good times. The interior is in no way authentic but there are candles on the tables for some ambience and it’s the cuisine that brings the patrons back for more. Q Open 12:00 - 13:30; 17:30 - 23:00. (€7-15). ST

Firenze C-3, Steinstr. 11, tel. 676 08. Quite the hospitality entrepreneurs, this upscale pizza and pasta place is run by an Italian family with two hotels in the area as well. Well located in the old town and with a little more charm than many of the nearby eateries, Firenze has a loyal crowd to fill its large restaurant. Unusually, no lunch specials here. Q Open 11:00 - 14:00; 17:30 - 23:00. Mon closed. (€5-12). ABST

Le Marché C-3, Richard-Wagner-Str. 50, tel. 361 89 98. A Vietnamese chef in a French restaurant that has no French charac-teristics other than the extensive menu of various cuts smothered in appropriately rich sauces, some pasta dishes (home made fish ravioli with mange tout and lobster sauce), snails and some Asian specials. Gourmet menus also available. Linen table clothes and a divided room improve the atmosphere. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 24:00. Mon & Tues 17:30 - 23:00. (€6-18). A

Uwe’s Tomate C-3, Schillerplatz 4, tel. 934 06. One of Kaiserlautern’s big names in gastronomy, Uwe’s has a surprisingly muted elegance about it with none of the typical pomp one sees in other K-Town restaurants of this calibre. Specializing in French-themed meals our foie gras and stuffed ox-tail with burgundy sauce was outstanding. The ambience is very understated but the patronage and prices are not. QOpen 11:30 - 22:30. Closed Sun. (€10-23). AB

GermanAlte Münz B-3, Mühlstr. 4, tel. 70 368. Located at the head of Mühlstraße, Schwabian specials are the name of the game in this renowned K-Town eatery which turns into a boozery after the spätzle has been eaten. Good lunch deals are also available in this heavy-on-the-wood and old-man themed restaurant. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00, Sun 16:00 - 04:00. (€6-15). A

Lokol-Kolorit D-3, Gasstr. 41, tel. 646 13, www.lokal-kolorit.de. No real attention seems to have been paid to the décor, but that is not the point of the place. This is a student’s idea of a concept restaurant and the concept here is to have a devastatingly thorough selection of drinks, biological food and wine as well as a really nice collection of games. Expect left-leaning political conversation, hand-rolled cigarettes and chess. QOpen 11:30 - 01:00. (€3-10).

Paulaner am Altenhof C-3, Am Altenhof 8, MSchil-lerplatz, tel. 414 94 55, www.paulaner-kaiserslautern.de. A large and friendly Bavarian-themed restaurant with an expansive dining room inside and an outside seating area. The menu and décor are old-school German and the portions are large. Sponsored by Munich’s Paulaner brewery, the selection of draft beer is extensive. The restaurant is child friendly with a special play area set aside for smaller children. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00. (€7-16). ABT

Paul’s Bistro C-3, Steinstr.32, tel. 939 45, www.paulsbistro.de. This is the place the tour guide takes you for your first flammkuchen (wonderful) and local wine (better than expected). With an expansive dining room and lots of room at the bar for rubbing elbows with the locals, Paul’s gives one the impression that everyone knows each other. Something of an institution in K-Town, Paul’s continues to be nicely priced despite the location. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00. (€3-12).

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La Fontana D-2, Steinstr. 56, tel. 892 46 80. Limited menus usually indicate a clever chef and fresh ingredients, and La Fontana’s small menu holds a wealth of lovingly pre-pared pizza, pasta and meat dishes. Again, the authenticity is not in the interior design but in the kitchen. Specials and set meals limit cost while wine adds to it. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 23:30. Closed Tue. (€7-20). AB

La Storia C-2, Unionstr. 5, tel. 69 69 79. Glass walls as such give all diners a terrace feel even when seated inside at La Storia, perfectly located on this lovely square in the Old Town. The interior is a tad clinical (do all K-Town restaurants use the same interior designer?) but the tall pepper pots, olive oils, pastas, deli and semi-open kitchen underline the authenticity of the cuisine. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 24:00. Closed Mon. (€5-19). ABT

L’Arcata C-3, Schillerpl. 3-5, tel. 604 42. The insipid interior of L’Arcata is lifted by the glass wall looking into their

summer courtyard, typically Italian waiters and home made pasta. Take advantage of their great €5 lunch deal, come for dinner and sample delicious sauces draped over al dente pasta or go for one of the pizza or meat dishes. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 23:00. (€5-18). ABPST

Rossini C-2, Steinstr. 45, tel. 659 92. Another popular Italian eatery run by a friendly family of Sicilian émigrés. Choose from a good menu of small and large portions of homemade pizza, pasta (try the salmon ravioli) and meat and fish dishes. Again, the interior (there is also a cellar section) is no great shakes, but a massive garden solves that issue for the summer. And there will be a TV out there for the games. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 23:00. Fri close 24:00. Sat 17:30 - 24:00. (€5-20). ABPT

Japanese Koi Asia C-3, Lutrinastr. 2–4, tel. 693 41. Located in the middle of the Fuchsbau passage is the serene Koi. A large selection of decent sushi is served by the Chinese-Japanese sushi master in a clean but dark, aquarium-filled dining room for less than the usual prices. The portions are large, good and freshly made. Q Open 11:30-14:30, 17:00-23:00. Closed Sun. (€6-15). ABGP

Sukiyaki C-3, Steinstr. 11-13, tel. 611 07, www.jap-restaurant-sukiyaki.de. With a Korean owner (and therefore delicious kimchi) and Thai & Filipino servers, this is not the most authentic Japanese in the world, but it is the best in K-Town and one of the oldest. Upstairs is calm Japanese am-bience and their Japanese garden terrace is a haven. Sample sushi prepared by their sushimaster from Tokyo, made with fish from France & Oman, sashimi, teppanyaki or partake in the buffet. Friendly and tasty. Q Open 11:30 - 14:00; 17:30 - 23:30. Closed Tue. (€6-23). ABST

Café Engel Hauptstr. 30, Otterberg, tel. 06301 94 73. Before heading out on Otterberg’s quaint walking tour, stop by Engel, directly opposite the tourist information office, for a quick coffee and any one of the numerous baked goodies or small warm starters served here. Comfortable seating overlooking the main square and friendly service make this a pleasant stop off. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun. (€2-8).

China Restaurant Asia Mühlstr. 2-4, Otterberg, tel. 06301 54 07. This is your usual large Asian restaurant specialising in lunch and dinner buffets. The meals certainly do not overwhelm with their inventiveness, but there is something appealing about knowing just exactly what to expect. Prices are fair and the location, right around the corner from the tourist office and several historical buildings make it a convenient place for lunch. Q Open 11:30-14:45, 17:45-22:00. (€7-12). AG

Gasthaus Zur Krone Hauptstr. 68, Otterberg, tel. 06301 30 09 10. Housed in a restored stone and half-tim-bered house (1778) directly on the main square, this Italian restaurant brings a great deal of charm and flair to an already charming town. The main dining room draws comfortably on the historical roots of the building but the menu is firmly forward-looking Italian fusion dishes. Q Open 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00, Mon 17:00-23:00. (€5-19). AB

L’Opera (06301 79 60 58) Lauterstr. 22, Otter-bach. Ismet Kastrati’s love of good food and music is evi-dent in his newly opened L’Opera. Two lavishly-dressed din-ing rooms, one with a piano, are available to the well-heeled crowed looking for a long evening of fine-dining. Prices are surprisingly reasonable and the food is fresh. Monthly live music nights with performers from Kaiserlautern’s city opera are not to be missed. Q Open 11:00-14:00, 17:00-23:00. Closed Mon. (€6-19). AE

Parthenon Lauterer Str. 26, Otterbach, tel. 06301 14 26. Unlike the extraordinary building for which it is named, this restaurant is ordinary at best. You will find Germanized versions of typical Greek specialities as well as a few schnit-zels for good measure. The patronage and décor seems to be left over from the time this was a German-owned and operated Gasthaus. Q Open 11:00 -14:00, 17:00 - 24:00, Sun 10:00 - 14:00, 17:00 - 23:00. (€6-15).

Tina’s Eis Mühleckerstr. 49, Katzweiler, tel. 06031 71 92 60, www.tinaseis.de. Ten kilometres north of Kai-serslautern is the farming village of Katzweiler where Tina and her husband Rüdiger make and sell their excellent ice cream. With an assortment of over 40 types available they have taken extra care to make their farm child friendly with a large sandbox, lots of toys and children’s tables available. QOpen 15:00 - 19:00, Sun 11:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon.

Waldhaus Bremerhof 2 892 33 03, Bremerhof 2. The main dining room is bright and clean but the seating on the terrace is where the action is at. Weather permit-ting, a grill is set up outside and the cold beer flows. A children’s playground is next to the terrace so you can enjoy sun-downers here with the whole family. Though pasta and German specialities are offered, go for the Greek selections. QOpen 11:30 - 23:30. (€4-18). B

Zum Schwan Kaiserlauterer Str. 2–4, Trippstadt, tel. 06306 921 30, www.schwan-trippstadt.de. You would prob-ably not expect to find gourmet dining in this sleepy town. Anke Henzelmann’s Zur Schwan offers just that. With a gourmand’s twist on regional dishes like pork-roast with onion-port wine sauce as well as fusion pieces such as a chilli-crêpe parfait, Chef Börtlein’s menus impress. Most weekends during summer there are themed events, such as a Caribbean grill night. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. Closed Mon. (€6-20). AB

Around town

Mexican Cantina Mexicana A/B-2, Kaisersstr. 117, tel. 993 28, www.cantina-mexicana.de. Geared for the nearby US airbase and its multitude of servicemen and women, this member of the Kaiserslautern Mexican restaurant syndicate not only speaks English but accepts dollars too. Here you’ll find the usual line-up and the food is decent though pricey. The draws to this location are the daily specials and the 30-plus selection of tequila and mescal. Bus N°6522 to Medical Depot. QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. (€5-18). ABP

Copacabana C-3, Lutrinastr. 2-4, tel. 415 18 39, www.copacabana-kl.de. Absurd über-Mexican décor makes Copa-cabana, housed in the Fuchsbau building, stand out from the others in town. A favourite gathering point for the local twenty-somethings, food is not the focus of this restaurant despite the good-sized menu. We come to this conclusion after having eaten a Rollado which we wish that we had not. The margaritas on the other hand, made up for any shortcomings in the menu. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 02:00. (€5-11). AB

Papasota B-2, Schönstr. 15, tel. 648 20, www.papasote.de. Dressed up like a minimalist’s ranch house the restaurant offers more of a Germanized Tex-Mex take on Mexican cuisine than purists may like. Portions are large and if the crowds are any indicator of quality, quite tasty. The two dinning areas are separated by a leather-chaired cigar lounge. You can get a damn good pitcher of Margarita or Daiquiri here. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. (€6-18) AB

Turkish Abdo’s B-4, Pirmasenserstr. 64, tel. 149 77. A local’s recommendation took us to this slightly off the beaten track but fabulous Turkish/Arabic restaurant, where the family eat-ing and watching TV get up to serve you from a pile of plump fresh veggies in the dining room. An array of mezze (aubergine to chilli) followed by shish kebab and kofta. If you don’t know the menu, ask what’s good and it’ll be made and it’ll be great. (Abdo’s is the official caterer to the Saudi Arabian team). Q Open 11:00 - 14:00; 17:00 - 23:00. (€9-20). BT

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Bars Bier Brez’l C-3, Lutrinastr. 2-4. If you were from Kaiser-slautern this would be your uncle’s local hang-out. An old- school German pub serving metre beer for €15, seven beers on tap, and throwing up all the best in greasy pub grub. A small TV opposite the bar shows sport and this could be something to keep in mind if you can’t find another place to watching the World Cup games. In the in the Fuchsbau building. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. B

Central C-3, Schillerstr. 10, tel. 360 56 00, www.central.ag. With these hours plus staff (and snacks) willing to go 24hrs if the party dictates, this is a winning and central (good name) spot. Daytime is computers, breakfast, coffee and sandwiches, the classy wood and leather combo makes it easy to hang out. Nights, when they kick off, degenerate into cocktail specials, DJs, table dancing, whatever … If the front room looks deserted, the back room may be packed. Q Open 08:00 - 05:00. Thu - Sat 08:00 - 06:00. Sun 10:00 - 05:00. AKW

Chuck’s Diner C-2, Steinstr. 21. Not a coffee pot in sight, this is not a diner but a crazy night out although, in the interest of our preservation and continued enjoyment of beverages, Chuck does serve wings, nachos, pizza and wraps, (€4-6). Ever-popular, Chuck’s is a friendly and rowdy night out with pool, foosball, Playboy TV after midnight and a Mardi Gras feel - free shots for … well, you know. Football will be shown and the bar will open daytimes for the tournament. QOpen 18:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon, Sun. K

Cool Runnings C-3, Steinstr. 17, tel. 36 13 95 53. Spread out over two stories, this Rastafarian-themed bar enjoys immense popularity with the military crowd. Decked out like a head-shop, the two bars (upstairs and down) serve the usual offering of beer, wine, shots as well as coffee and tea. The second floor offers nice views and the terrace opposite the fountain is to be recommended. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 11:00 - 02:00. B

Lexicon C-3, Steinstr. 21. Furnished and decorated with-out any particular unifying concept and offering nothing out of the ordinary, this is not a bar which sticks out in memory. Well-visited on weekends by virtue of its location: right-in-the-thick-of-it on Steinstrasse. QOpen 16:30 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 16:30 - 02:00.

Milliway’s Don’t Panic C-2, Salzstr. 10, tel. 600 90. One doesn’t find Douglas Adams themed bars very often. Cartoon-like in character Milliway’s, the pub at the end of the old town, plays alt-rock and metal for its quirky clientele: a mixed bag of students, Americans and old-timers. Drinks start at €1.80 for beer and end at €8 for cocktails. We shared a metre beer (€15) with some of the students and played a round of kicker with US airmen. An unusual charmer. Q Open 08:00-14:00; 19:00-02:00, Sat, Sun 18:00-04:00.

Parga C-3, Pirmasenserstr. 25, tel. 892 93 27, www.pargabar.com. Parga is the home of Georgie, the Greek owner of this slightly tacky, salty sea-dog looking cocktail bar. He usually takes it upon himself to pour you a cocktail, which if you don’t like, you don’t pay for. Graffiti in the bathroom is testament to his pouring abilities although the musical ac-companiment should have been left in the 80s. Large cock-tails about €10. QOpen 20:00 - 03:00. Closed Mon.

Rebstöckel B-3, Kindergartenstr. 2, tel. 52 02 54 35. Rüdiger and Petra opened this homey ultra-cosy wine bar in 2005. The ‘little vine’ exclusively serves excellent Pfälzer wines. Dressed up in second-hand furniture it is just the place to try Petra’s flammkuchen. Do let Rüdiger guide you in choosing a wine and do pet Winston Churchill, their dog, when you come in or you are likely to get barked at. Q Open 11:30-13:30, 17:00-02:00. Closed Sun. (€4-9).

TwentyOne C-2, Rathaus 21, Willy-Brandt-Pl. 1, tel. 320 43 70, www.21-lounge.de. You always know if 21 is still open from the beckoning lights atop the Rathaus. The terrace, cocktails (€5-9), lounge and bar entice an eclectic crowd and host occasional parties that run well into the night. Stave off the hangover by filling up on the Mediterranean menu, daily seasonal card and finger food (€3-18). Lunchtimes are politico-time, although their specials are good, especially with the amazing view. Q Open 11:30 - 01:00. Fri 11:30 - 02:00. Sat 18:00 - 02:00. Sun 14:00 - 01:00. ABK

Witches C-2/3, Steinstr. 24-26, tel. 360 72 53. We are not certain yet if the name refers to the patronage or the staff. In either case, this large corner bar always seems to be full and lively at weekends. With two electronic dart boards, a kicker table and a massive bar, one could be inclined to overlook the worn-around-the-edges feel. Beers start at €1.80, shots for €2.50 and a metre of beer for €15. QOpen 17:00 - 01:00, Thu, Fri, Sat 17:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun.

Wladirockstock C-4, Weberstr. 14. With the look and feel of a typical student bar, this defies type by attracting a wide range of clientele from football fans (of the televised sort and table footy) to chess players, metal grungers to lo-cal octogenarians. A gem of old school graffiti, pinball, punk posters, hidden corners and cool tunes. DJs spin, 1FCK games are shown and everyone has fun. Cheap beer on Tuesdays. QOpen 16:00 - 03:00, Sun 20:00 - 02:00.

Pubs Hannenfass C-3, St. Martinpl. 1-3, tel. 662 80. Part beer hall, part sport bar, this wooden almost piratical-looking place is always popular for a brew, karaoke (on Thu), buffet and lunch deals, and some of the best Greek cuisine in town from neighbouring Delhi. The kitchen is closed between 14:00 & 17:00 and after 23:00 but the party continues well into the night here, having begun early too. Q Open 10:00 - 01:00. Fri & Sat 10:00 - 04:00. Sun 12:00 - 01:00. BK

Hofbrau House B-3, Mühlstr. 19, tel. 311 51 17. The hospital-ity of the famous Munich brewery and beer hall comes to K-Town. Heavy pine furniture seats families, thirsty construction workers and football fans - they have a big screen in one room. Bavarian special-ties to go with your €2.70 brew join local Pfalz regional dishes on their hearty menu (c. €10). QOpen 11:00 - 24:00. BK

The Harp C-3, Martin-Luther-Str. 6. Dark and somewhat dingy loaded with odd alcoves and niches once you leave the odd shaped central bar. The hospitality of the Irish attracts Germans and Americans alike to their late hours (over the football they anticipate the party 24/7), darts, happy hour (from 18:00 €2.50 instead of the usual €3.70 for Guinness and the like), friendly staff and good vibe. Do not come here for a quiet night. Under 18’s allowed until midnight. QOpen 18:00 - 04:00.

Thursty Nelly’s C-2, Steinstr. 19, tel. 89 22 59, www.irish-pub.de. Slightly more upmarket and expensive Irish bar, Nelly’s is one seven establishments round Germany from O’Dwyer’s. Great quiz (€25 1st prize), karaoke, U2 and ladies nights attract a full house, as does the general drinking ethos and big screen. Friendly alcoholic fun with Pork Scratchings, Walkers and toasties to stave off hunger. Guinness €4.10. Q Open 16:00 - 01:00. Fri 16:00 - 02:00. Sat 13:00 - 02:00. Sun 13:00 - 01:00. B


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Clubs Cameo D-4, Kantstr. 10, tel. 892 97 70, www.cameo-kl.de. The first real bistro-lounge-bar we have seen in Kai-serslautern. Light coffee- and sand-toned leather seating and the dark wooden bar and tables make for a relaxed ambience. Extremely chill music a la Café del Mar is played during the bistro hours (till 15:00). Come evenings or weekend and it becomes more club-oriented and there are often live DJ’s. This is where the beautiful people go. QOpen 14:00 - 01:00. Admission €5-10. E


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Bar Pssst! B-3, Pariserstr. 8. The cleanest and most professional of the bars we visited in K-Town, Pssst! tries hard to put a lonely man at ease. Seating is exclusively leather chairs and love-seats, none of the second-hand café furnishing of other bars. The ladies are well turned-out in evening dress. No table dancing, just lots of talking out front or in back. Drinks €5-120. QOpen 21:00 - 05:00. AP

Giulietta Bar C-3/4, Richard-Wagner-Str. 73, tel. 361 57 70. Toni greets you at the door and leads you into this cleaner-than-most adult bar. A long bar dominates one half and the other half is taken up by a red-leather corner couch-set surrounding a small dancer’s stage and pole. Private dancing rooms are in the back. Drinks €5-20. QOpen 20:00 - 06:00, Sun 21:00 - 06:00. Closed Tue. A

Karibik B-3/4, Rudolf-Breitscheid-Str. 30, tel. 342 888 42, www.table-dance-kl.de. A strip club following the American model, this is the most up-beat and friendly one in K-town. ‘Karibik-dollars’ are available at the bar for tipping (€1=K$1), and the dancers are enthusiastic and generally talented. The club is clean, if tacky. Best visited with a few mates, this is probably not the place for long visits since beer costs €8. QOpen 21:00 - 05:00. Closed Sun. AP

Paul’s Paradise Bar C-3/4, Brahmstr. 5, tel. 169 35. Walk up, ring the doorbell, smile for the camera, wait for the buzzer and walk into Paul’s. Dark and smoky, the small dancer’s stage has not seen much use in the past months, but that will change come the World Cup the bartender assures us. Drinks and conversation start at €30 but who needs to talk when there is a jukebox. Drinks €5-35. QOpen 12:00 - 05:00. A

Pleasure Erotik-Shop C-3/4, Richard-Wagner-Str. 5. A sex shop with a twist. Besides the usual items there is, in back, a large two-story dungeon-like sex kino. Every-thing is painted black and the only light comes from the 10 televisions of various sizes. Porno from across the entire spectrum is represented here and there are lots of hidden corners and chairs for whatever strikes your fancy. Toilet available. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00. Admission €9.80, couples €8, women free. AP

Adult entertainment Copacabana C-3, Lutrinastr. 2-4, tel. 415 18 39, www.copacabana-kl.de. The ship-shaped bar struck us as being most ridiculous, but the waterfall with stuffed parrots was a close second. Despite the absurdity of the surroundings Copacabana is doing a good job at getting young people together to drink cocktails on weeknights. Almost every night has a theme and you are bound to find people here. You can order a water pipe for your table (€6) and you probably should since everyone else is doing it. QOpen 18:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 18:00 - 02:00. AB

Cotton Club A/B-2, Schönstr. 10, tel. 365 25 48, www.kammgarn.de. As part of the Kammgarn event centre, the Cotton Club is a cosier venue for live blues, jazz and soul bands than the large stage upstairs in the Kammgarn proper. It is yet another cellar club and when not host to live music the Cotton Club it can seem deserted. An eclectic mix of ages is usually present. Q Open Thu-Sat 23:00-04:00. E

Flash B-3/4, Rudolf-Breidscheidt-Str. 58, tel. 122 83. Flash probably peaked as a hot-spot in the 1980s. Still in business and still churning out theme-night disco parties, a visit here is not recommended for your twenty-something crowd. A larger-than-expected dance floor and louder-than-life sound system do have their appeal however and if you enjoy a bit of retro this can be fun. Beer €1.60, long drinks start at €3.50. Q Open Fri, Sat 20:30-03:00. Admission €6.

IN B-3, Mühlstr. 43. Dirty, dark and tight, this is the fulcrum of the local teenage hip-hop/R’n’B scene. Owner Bülka has dabbled with heavy and Goth nights, but it’s the Eminem wanna-be’s who pay the bills. The club itself is in a seedy underground cellar where you first have to pass muster by the young Turk security before coming in. Every Friday is

all-you-can-drink night coupled with a live MC competition. QOpen 10:00 - 01:00, Fri, Sat 10:00 - 02:00. Closed Sun. Admission €10. E

Lemon Café Bistro C-3, Rummelstr. 7, tel. 892 38 38. We stumbled onto the Lemon after 23:00 on a Friday night. It was packed, the music was bumping and from the once-over head-to-toe look we received upon entering it was clear that this was not just some mellow café. Trendy in a nice way singles, couples and groups all interact easily at this local favourite. It is hard not to like this place. An extensive drink menu and small warm food menu are offered. QOpen 10:30 - 01:00.

Music Club Underground C-4, Linianstr. 4, tel. 239 87, www.underground-kl.de. Housed in an ornate villa of the locally characteristic red stone, Underground is just that - and all that’s above is offices so there’s no waking up the neighbours but the police station is opposite so you’re quiet on exit anyway. Big but with some narrow halls, this is a kid’s spot till midnight then becomes cheaper for the older crowd. DJs or live music keep the beat which is alternative, dark and heavy. Q Open Tue, Fri & Sat 21:00 - 03:00. Admission €2-5.

Pflaumen Baum C-2, Martin-Luther-Str. 8, tel. 69 64 75, www.pflaumenbaum-kl.de. A core club of party central along this strip. Theme nights and fancy dress abound with almost free booze and animators fuelling massive nights of young pretty things doing their thang on two floors of music, dance and chat ups. Twister, apple bobbing and singles nights say it all. Over 25s may feel a tad out of place, but as they say, you’re only as young as the man/woman you feel… Under 18’s allowed until midnight.

jazz night and Thursdays and Friday have R’n’B/funk parties. The crowd is not in their twenties anymore and not every night is well visited. Drinks start at €3. QOpen 11:00 - 01:00. Closed Mon. BE

Pool halls Café Billiard Memory B-3, Mühlstr. 43, tel. 976 90. Above the hot nightspot Fillmore is this 15-table spot to shoot some pool, play a little piano or even work out your frustra-tions on the free punching bag. Pool is €6.50 an hour, snooker €8, and beers €2.50. There’s a small upstairs section, and non-players have high and low tables to peruse the action from. And they have a big screen. QOpen 13:00 - 01:00.

Casinos Spielbank Bad Dürkheim Schloßplatz 6 -7, Bad Dürkheim, tel. 06322 942 40, www.casino-bad-du-erkheim.de. The elegance has faded somewhat after 55 years of business and your average players are in the retirement crowd, but this casino still has what it takes to get your blood pressure up. Two bars in adjoining rooms serve drinks and snacks to visitors who play three basic games: classic roulette, American roulette and black jack. Also there are several gambling automats classic and digital, scattered throughout the building. It’s not Vegas but it is a fun afternoon. QOpen 14:00 - 03:00. Admission €2.50 per day, weekend pass €4. AP

Sound Musik-Club B-3, Mühlstr. 45. Yet another cellar club. Primarily an after-hours club specialising in rock (classic and heavy), Jethro Tull was annoyingly played quite often dur-ing our visit. Marcus the bartender told us that the Wednesday techno parties go down quite well. Tap beer goes for €1.50 and shots start at €3. QOpen 21:00 - 08:00, Sat 21:00 - 09:00. Closed Mon, Tue, Sun. Admission €3.

Step’s A/B-2, Schönstr. 15, tel. 361 41 55, www.steps-kl.de. Sharing the same glass-walled building with Papasota, Step’s is a refined cocktail bar with a penchant for dancing. Starting on Tuesday a two-hour salsa-for-beginners course dovetails into a full-blown salsa party, Wednesday brings live

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Main sights Ancient History C-2, . Alongside the Pfälztheatre, beneath the pedestrian bridge by Martin-Luther-Straße are significant archaeological remains dating to 6000-5000 BC with traces of Neolithic storehouses, primitive 10th century houses, 14th cen-tury medieval fortifications, and a 17the century fortress. This site points to the area’s significance in historical development and was declared an official cultural monument in 1992.

Casimirsaal C-3, Burgstr.. By the Imperial Palace remains you will see Casimir Hall, what remains of a renaissance castle. Count Johann Casimir moved to Kaiserslautern in 1570 and his castle built on this historic site. While it was constructed, he lived in the Imperial Palace, which obviously was in good enough condition for the Count. His castle was destroyed in 1703, partly rebuilt to accommodate offices and homes, then reduced to foundations having been sold in 1813. It was once a museum but is now closed to the public and only used for civic receptions.

Emperor’s Fountain C-2, Mainzer Tor. Built in 1987 by Professor Gernot Rumpf to represent the history of Kaiser-slautern. Emperor Friedric Barbarossa and King Rudolf von Hapsburg as well as Napoleon’s hat amongst others are ren-dered in bronze and sandstone here. You would not be alone in thinking this a somewhat odd, perhaps tongue-in-cheek sculpture. Something of a children’s playground nowadays, it is a short walk from Steinstraße.

Fritz-Walter-Stadium D-4, , www.fck.de. Originally built in 1920 the stadium was previously named for Betzenberg hill upon which it rests. With a fresh name change in 1985, after legendary footballer Fritz Walter of 1.FC Kaiserslautern fame, the stadium has been undergoing almost continuous expansion and redevelopment, the most recent of which cost €53 million. With a seating capacity of 48,500 (all covered) the stadium is quite impressive. Impressive also are the views of the city from this vantage point.

Fruchthalle C-3, Fruchthallestr.. The day before the World Cup starts sees the re-opening of the renovated Fruchthalle with the last concert of the 05/06 season of the Rhineland Palatinate State Philharmonic. In 1843, Ludwig, King of Bavaria laid the cornerstone of the market hall and granary which was designed by August von Voit in the style of the Palazzo Medici in Florence and completed in 1846. Each floor has differing windows and the ground floor has portals and windows alter-nating. Now used mostly for musical events, although some exhibitions, graduations and markets are held here too.

Imperial Palace C-3, Burgstr.. Emperor Frederick I (Bar-barossa meaning Red Beard) built his imperial palace in Kai-serslautern due to Salian dynastic links and the abundance of forest and fish (the city emblem, in case you haven’t noticed, is the fish – the river Lauter once ran through here). By 1160, the magnificent palace was completed but today, all that remains are a few ruins between the Rathaus and Burgerstr.

Jewish Mikwe Baths C-3, Am Hammerweiher 1. While expanding the underground parking lot of the local Sparkasse bank, construction workers stumbled upon the ruins of a mikwe, or ritual Jewish bath. The basin dates back to the 1300s and is still fed by ground water. The Jewish community was driven out of Kaiserslautern in 1398 and so this bath and the whole Jewish ghetto feel into disrepair. Well-preserved in a special room under the bank, you can only visit the Milkwe on a city tour.

Kaiserbrunnen D-2, Steinstr.. This odd Emperor’s Foun-tain was unveiled in 1987 and is a quirky visually history of sorts of K-Town. Named after Barbarossa, the ubiquitous Emperor, who sits with a sceptre and fish regally atop the centre of the fountain. The other representations – horse armour, owl, an Opel motor, fish, sewing machine, Napoleon’s hat, the count and countess – can be ridden on, drunk from, photographed and generally investigated.

New Palatinate Theatre C-2/3, Willy-Brandt-Platz 4-5. A massive red-brick building opposite the Fruchthalle and Rathaus, the newly built theatre is hard to miss. Built in 1999 to distance itself architecturally from any remnant of the city’s historical traditions - as is true with most new public works in Germany - many a local is proud of the theatre. Two enormous marble busts flank the theatre, one representing a fallen angel, the other an African king.

Rathaus C-2, Willy-Brandt-Pl. 1. Such an appropriate name for City Hall, the place the politicians hang out in… 84 metres high and with a viewing terrace on the 22nd floor (above the smaller terrace for 21 Bar). Ask at the info kiosk in the lobby and they’ll give you a key for the lift that allows access to the spectacular view over the city and surround-ing Pfälz forest.

Spoil’s Column C-3, Steinstr.. Die Spoilensäule was built in 1976 as part of the celebrations of the 700th anniversary of the granting of the civic charter. It’s base comprises cop-ies of boundary stones, while the column itself is decorated with fragments of K-Town’s imperial past from the Imperial Palace and Casimir Castle plus guild marks of the town’s tradesmen.

Museums Pfläzgalerie C-2, Museumpl. 1, tel. 364 72 01, www.pfalzgalerie.de. The gallery is housed in a 125 year old building that lost some of its charm during reconstruction after being badly damaged in WWII but has a good selection of local and international artists, both past and present. The building was founded in 1874 as a handicraft museum until Joseph Benziono (a portrait of whom you’ll find on these walls) donated his collection and art became the focus. 6 May - 9 Jul: Fascination Football: Football in Pictures exhibit. Q Open 10:00 - 17:00. Tue 11:00 - 20:00. Admission €4.

Theodore-Zink-Museum D-2, Steinstr. 48, tel. 365 23 27, www.kaiserslautern.de. This beautiful 1870’s building was turned into a museum of local history in 1976 and is full of models (the 1625 moated K-Town), artefacts, a map of the old city wall and where remnants are today, bibles, pottery, coins, etc. variously dating from the Stone Age to a fine selection of modern local industrial design (Pfaff sewing machines). Check out the horse-drawn hearse in the courtyard. Admission €3/2 for Jersey, Shirt & Tracksuit Trousers – The History of Sport Clothing from 7 May to 30 Jul. Buy their good City Guide (€3) for a DIY tour. Q Open 09:00 - 17:00. Sat 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission free.

Wadgasser Hof D-2, Steinstr. 48. Opposite the Theo-dore-Zink-Museum is another beautiful, long, low building built by Premonstratensian monks in the Middle Ages as a farm that was first documented in 1216. In its eventful history it was once the summer residence of a Princess of Kaiserslaut-ern in the 17th century. Today it hosts select exhibitions plus a permanent showcase of items from the Theodore-Zink-Mu-seum, including a portrait of Mr. Zink and his wife. The chapel dates to the 15th century. Q Open 09:00 - 17:00. Sat 10:00 - 18:00. Closed Mon. Admission free.

Churches Little Church C-2, Lutherstr.. Easily overlooked but close to the new theatre, this church was built by the Lutheran com-munity between 1711 and 1717 and stands in Union Square in the Rittersberg quarter north of Steinstrasse. Today it is a favourite church for weddings.

St. Martin’s Church & Square C-3, St. Martinpl.. This square is one of the loveliest in the city thanks to the 18th & 19th century buildings, trees and fountain. Rudolf von Hapsburg granted Kaiserslautern its civic charter in 1276 and introduced Franciscan monks to the city who built St. Martin’s Church at the beginning of the 14th century; the monastery was dissolved at the end of the 18th century. Inside, check out the mirror writing of Psalm 116, statues of St. Martin and Norbert von Xanten, the founder of the Premonstratensian Order. The font is the only original piece left in the church and was made in 1516. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.

Enjoy Tours Otto-Hahn-Str. 6, tel. 60 00, fax 60 01 01, www.enjoytours.com. If Kaiserslautern doesn’t have enough to keep you amused beyond the football matches then this tour operator has many day and overnight trips for you and yours to take. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Emergency # 60 01 10.

Tourist Information C-3, Fruchtahallestr. 14, tel. 365 23 16, fax 365 27 23, [email protected], www.kaiserslautern.de. Brand new offices for the Tourist Info people in K-Town in time for the World Cup. Sadly though there are few tour options in the city itself but the surrounding forest and wine country is well covered. Pick up a Strolling & Exploring leaflet and take yourself off round town.

TUI ReiseCenter C-3, Schillerpl. 1, tel. 362 75 12, fax 362 75 18, www.tui-reisecenter24.de. If you can’t be bothered to go to the railway station to book your train ticket, this travel centre will book it for you for a small fee: €2.50 on tickets less than €50, €3.50 otherwise, plus a €10 international booking fee. Q A

TWK - Verkehrs AG C-3, Schneiderstr. 12, tel. 710 75 30, www.twk-kl.de. Getting around K-Town is a bus affair, so if you are here for a while and don’t fancy the foot slog around town, then pick up a one day card from the driver for (€5) or a three day card (€12) from the address listed above. One of the best deals though is the Ticket 24 Plus for 5 people for just €8. The fine for no ticket - or an unstamped one - is €20.

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Stiftskirche C-3, Stiftsplatz 1. The Collegiate Church was buil t in the 13th century when Frederick I (Bar-barossa) established a Premonstratensian monastery here. In 1511 the order was dissolved and the church was converted into a secular college until 1565 after which the church fell into disrepair. Made of the ubiqui-tous red sandstone, the first historical reference to it is in 1571, and it is considered to be the most important late gothic church in southwest Germany. I t is also known as the bir thplace of the “Palatine Union” because here the Lutherans and the reformers in the Palatine joined forces in 1818. Having been damaged badly in the war, the Stiftskirche is now a Protestant parish church. Notice the unusual two-tiered window layout and the steps on the south side that lead to the original level of the monastery. The reformers Calvin and Luther have statues inside. Q Open Tue, Thu 11:00-13:00.

Parks & Gardens Blechhammer Woog . Woog is an old dialect word for pond in the Palatinate. The Blechhammer Woog is not open for swimming, like most other Woogs. This is a very quite and lovely spot for walking, picnics or biking. The two ponds are separated by a strip of land with a hotel-restaurant and you can certainly find refreshment there. Bus to Am Ham-merweiher.

City Park B-4, Parkstr.. Having undergone almost six months of renovation, the city park is prettier than ever. Devoid of any art exhibits or historical artefacts it is quite simply a green field with trees, flowerbeds and a few small fountains. Nice for an afternoon lay-about and still within walking distance to the stadium and the city centre.TR

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Gartenschau A/B-2, Turnerstr. 2, tel. 710 07 00, www.gartenschau-kl.de. Actually a collection of five di fferently-named exhibi ts, this former industrial park has been turned into a green cultural centre for K-Town. There is a large garden exhibit including aquatic gardens and li fe-size replicas of dinosaurs, restaurants, ar t exhibits and much else besides. Bus to Kaiserslautern West. QOpen 09:00 - 19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 19:00. Admission €6/3.

Gelterswoog . The Gelterswoog is a larger pond where swimming, grilling, putt-putt golf and other activities are offered. Easily accessible by bus and always well visited on the weekends, this is K-Town version of going to the beach. Bus to Gelterswoog.

Japanese Garden B-2, Lauterstr. 18, tel. 370 39 16/610 49, www.japanischergarten.de. Recently expanded to add a tea house to the small café already in this slice of the Far East. With pools, stream and waterfalls, stepping stones, bridges and benches, bonsai, bamboo and flowers, the garden is a lovely spot to relax in although the noise of the adjacent highway traffic prohibits a total Zen feeling. Live music, kids activities, etc. No dogs. QOpen 10:00 - 19:00. Closed Mon. Admission €3/1.

Bike rental Fahrradhaus Kaufmann Königstr. 37, tel. 216 83. Bicycle store and repair shop.

Otterbacher Rädle Lauterstr. 22, tel. 45 44. Bicycle store and repair shop. QOpen 16:00 - 18:30, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim Sinsheim, tel. 07261 929 90, www.technik-museum.de. 150,000 m2 exhibition space displaying classic cars, submarines, tanks, airplanes, clothing, locomotives, music etc. plus an IMAX theatre and real planes (including a Concorde) to explore and slide down from. If you’re on the A6 autobahn, you can’t miss it. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat, Sun 09:00 - 19:00. Admission €12/10. A

Biosphere House Am Köningsbruch 1, Fischbach bei Dahn, tel. 0639 39 21 00, www.biosphaerenhaus.de. The biggest attraction at the biosphere house is the tree-top path-way, one of 45 stations where you can learn what a biosphere is and explore the natural world of the Palatine forest. With a focus on local environmental issues and renewable energy this 65km drive from Kaiserslautern makes an interesting stop. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Mon 12:00 - 18:00, Tue 09:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 09:30 - 18:00. Admission €8/6.

Bonanza-Ranch Alte Brücke 4, Katzweiler, tel. 06301 81 64, www.bonanzaranch.de. An entrepreneurial farmer from Katzweiler, Otto Hach has been running his cowboy-themed park since 1971. The ranch serves not only as a stables for local’s horses but you can also ride horses (hourly rate), take covered wagon rides and even have full-fledged family-oriented ‘cowboy’ vacations here. Q Open by appointment.

Forest Playground Bremmerhof Carl-Denk Str. 2, Bremmerhof 1. Nestled in a hidden valley south of Kaiser-slautern the Bremmerhof is a lovely place for a visit. From the two restaurants there you are only a five-minute walk to the forest playground, which is well marked. With a minimum of slides and merry-go-rounds, the fun is in the location.

Frankenstein Castle . Mary Shelly probably did not even know about the little village of Frankenstein in the Palatinate when she wrote her classic horror story. Still, a trip to Frankenstein’s castle does have good retelling value. Getting to the ruined red castle is a strenuous uphill walk. The best starting point is at the Evangelical church, parking available, and then head up along the small path behind the church. Only German speaking tours available; 14km from Kaiserslautern.

Motorcycle Museum Otterstr. 18, Otterbach, tel. 06301 23 67. Kept in a former evangelical church, this 80-plus piece motorcycle exhibit has a large array of German, Italian, English and Japanese bikes, including exotic models like the 5-cylinder 1921 Megola. Well worth a look-see. Q Open Sun 10:00-12:30, 13:30-17:00, or arrange by phone. Admission €2/1.

Mountainbikepark Pfälzerwald , www.mountain-bikepark-pfaelzerwald.de. With over 300km of marked paths, the Palatine forest mountain bike park is an exceptional place for bikers. Five different tours from 48km to 74km in length and covering several hundred metres in elevation allow you to choose your own difficulty level. There is no central starting point, but we would suggest starting out at the Johanniskreuz near Trippstadt where several of the paths converge. Inform yourself with the excellent English website or pick up one of the pamphlets from the tourist office or at any bike shop before you go. There are ample opportunities to stop for food and rest along the way, but ensure that you have enough water with you.

Otterberg town walking tour Hauptstr. 27, Otterberg, tel. 06301 315 04, www.otterberg.de. Kaiserslautern’s northern neighbour Otterberg boasts an almost intact old town, something Kaiserslautern does not have after count-less invasions. The tourist information gives out English pamphlets describing a nice two-hour walking tour of the city. With 24 sights including an exceptionally lovely 12th century abbey church this is a very good half-day trip. The walking tour passes shops, cafés and a playground. It is 20 minutes by bus from Kaiserslautern to Otterberg’s Kirchplatz.

Palatinate Wine Road . Kaiserslautern sits on the north-western edge of the Palatine forest. To the south-east, on the other side of the Palatine forest, lies the Palatine wine road which links several towns and villages. This region is often compared to Tuscany due to the kilometres of vineyards, red roofed houses and dramatic scenery. About 35km from Kaiserslautern, it is an easy day trip and well worth the time. A good starting off point would be Bad Dürkheim (take the B37 from Kaiserslautern) where one could drive either north up to the A6 for the return trip or south to Neustadt and back to Kaiserslautern along the B39. Each village has loads of small wine-growers and there is every opportunity to stop for wine and food. A truly lovely area, the wine road should not be missed.

Shoe Museum Turnstr. 5, Hauenstein, tel. 06392 91 51 65, www.deutsches-schuhmuseum.de. All things ‘shoe’ are described, spread out over three levels. The focus here is the production technology and economics of shoemaking in Germany and it is actually more interesting than it may first sound. Unsurprisingly there are 12 well-advertised shoe stores in the city. QOpen 10:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.

Trippstadt Castle Hauptstr. 22, Trippstadt. This red sandstone manor house (1764-67) sits alongside one of the main thoroughfares of Trippstadt, a minor ‘wellness’ vacation destination south of Kaiserslautern. The building itself, once the seat of the ‘hunter of the Palatinate’, is interesting in its adherence to the baroque architectural style. The garden is nothing more than a nice lawn encircled by a sandstone wall. A pleasant place for a picnic, perhaps.

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AirportsThe nearest airports are Frankfurt (the large international airport), Hahn (west of Frankfurt, servicing primarily budget airlines like Ryan Air), Luxemborg, Saarbrücken and Zweibrücken (two regional airports servicing smaller carriers). Saarbrücken is the nearest of these at 55km away (45 minutes by train) while both Frankfurt and Luxemburg airports are approximately 120km away. A private shuttle service is available for door-to-door service from Frankfurt to Kaiserslautern and back again. Vans and station wagons are available i f you have lots of luggage, but book the service ahead of time to avoid long waits. Prices range from €39 to €73 for single and return trips. Inform ahead of time about exact prices at Van Service Di Liberto (tel. 06337 66 37, www.van-service.de).

Public transportThe main bus terminal for K-Town is directly in front of the station. Here you can get buses to all parts of the city as well as to outlying villages. There are 17 bus lines active from here. The bus drivers can answer most questions, or else go into the train station and ask at the DB info stand in the main hall. This is not really their area of speciality, but most of those working there will take pity on you and help. All bus schedules, information and tickets are also available at the TWK Bus Information Center.

TWK Bus Information Center Fruchthallstraße, tel. 710 75 30, www.twk-kl.de/eng/welcome. QOpen 07:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sun.

TaxisTaxis in Germany are well-regulated so you very rarely have to worry about getting ripped off. All tariffs are the same regardless of the taxi company being used and there is a day tariff and a more expensive night tariff. Officially, if you are carrying luggage you will have to pay an additional surcharge of €2, but not all taxi drivers include this. Some taxis accept credit cards and you can see this by the stickers, usually in the back window. If unsure, ask beforehand. Those who don’t accept cards can drive you to an ATM. Most drivers speak a smattering of English due to the 50,000 Americans living in the region.

Funk-Taxi-Zentrale , tel. 36 67 77, www.kl-taxi.de.Taxi Diehl , tel. 797 49 61.Taxi-Minibus , tel. 626 99 90.Taxibetrieb Jürgen Quarz , tel. 311 11 11.

TrainsKaiserslautern is located on the InterCity (IC) line from Frankfurt to Saarbrücken and Munich and has direct con-nections to the airports in Frankfurt, Hahn, Luxemburg, Saarbrücken and Zweibrücken. In nearby Mannheim (40 to 60 minutes by train) there is a large IC-hub servicing the rest of Germany. Trains run between Mannheim and K-Town in 90-minute intervals. Tickets can be purchased in the east wing of the station or from one of the ticket machines (dark blue with red DB logo) if you have a credit card. English directions are available on the menus of these machines and they are generally intuitive to use, with the exception of reserving seats. The DB website is one of the world’s best travel websites, with accurate train schedules for most of Europe and online purchasing possibilities.

DB (Deutsche Bahn, German railways) uses a number of train types on long-distance routes. The supersexy, delux highspeed ICE trains (InterCity Express; ‘eeh-tsay-ay’) rip through the countryside at up to 300km/hr on purpose-built tracks. Every seat has a headphone plug for eight music stations, and you may get a TV screen too. Table seats have 220V plugs for laptops, and some carriages have amplifiers to enable clear mobile phone conversations. EC (EuroCity) and IC (InterCity) trains are less swank, but still very good, connecting international and German cities respectively. Seat reservations on InterRegion Express and InterCity trains are optional and cost €3; they are free if you buy your ticket from a vending machine or book it online.All kinds of tickets can be purchased at all train stations. All major railway stations have counters with semi-English speaking staff. Although the station queues are efficiently organised, you may be in for a wait when it’s busy, and it’s good to know that tickets can also be purchased from machines placed in the halls that also have instructions in English; pay with cash or credit card.The DB’s German and European online train timetable at www.bahn.de is so good that it’s often easier to use for planning trips within neighbouring countries than the relevant national websites. It can handle complicated international connections and lists prices for trips within Germany.Smart travellers book train tickets online via DB’s excellent website www.bahn.de. Good reductions of up to 50% are available for a limited amount of return tickets bought online, especially if you choose a ticket that is valid for a particular departure. You can pay by credit card and print out your ticket at home – that plus your credit card is all you need to take along. The cardholder must be among the travellers though – else, you must opt for having a normal ticket mailed to you, which is free but takes a few days. This is also the only way to book international tickets online.

Kaiserslautern Hauptbahnhof (main station) Bahnhofstr. 1, tel. 31 67 50, www.bahn.de.

BusesIntercity bus transport is a cheap way of getting around Germany and abroad. Departure times are not as frequent as trains however, and the journey may take much longer. Major operators in Germany include Berlin Linien Bus (www.berlinlinienbus.de), which has a dense national network and some international destinations, and Eurolines (Deutsche Touring, www.deutsche-touring.com), part of the Eurolines international bus network.

CyclingMost German cities are well-equipped for cycling, with plenty of safe bike paths, and patient traffic that is used to sharing the asphalt with bi-wheel transport. In summer, perhaps the bet way to enjoy yourself is to get a picnic together, rent a bike and head out into the countryside along well-marked bike paths to enjoy the good times while they last. The tourist information office will have further details on possible routes and destinations, cycle maps and bike rental addresses.

Internet cafésCall Shop u. Internet Richard-Wagner-Str. 42. Make cheap international calls in one of the six sound-proof booths or surf on one of three stations. Not lots of privacy as you sit elbow to elbow with the other surfers. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sat 10:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.Game-Point Eisenbahnstr. 48, tel. 414 53 97. An Iranian-run internet café with well over 24 stations, and 4 in another room for the non-smokers. Free coffee while surfing. Rates are €1 per hour. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sat, Sun 10:00 - 23:00.PureNet B-3, Mühlstr. 6, tel. 310 64 22, www.cafe-purenet.de. 28 computers, two with English OS, coffee, cake and soft drinks, gamers room downstairs and flyers for live music and club nights everywhere. €3 per hour, €2 for members. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00. GTeleCafé Internet B-3, Mühlstr. 23, tel. 30 36 90. 15 computers, no gaming, €1 per hour. QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sun 12:00 - 22:00.

Mobile phonesSeveral companies offer nation-wide GSM coverage in Germany. Travellers with a mobile phone can choose to roam using one of the networks, but be aware of relatively high charges for phoning, and even accepting a local or international call. I f you’re planning to be in Germany for a while, consider buying a pre-paid SIM card for one of the networks, so that you have a local number with which you call for local rates and don’t pay for incoming calls. The amount on the card can be topped up easily by purchasing credit at any kiosk, tobacconist, bookshop or phone card machine. Make sure that your mobile phone is not blocked for using other SIM cards. All German mobile phone companies offer SIM card packages, with small differences in rates. Count on paying about €10 for the SIM card number, with any extra cash going to phone credit. There’s no need to bring ID. The best places for buying SIM cards are the generic phone shops, which will offer all cards and can advise on which is best for your calling habits.

Hotphone Eisenbahnstr. 1, tel. 360 62 60, www.hotphoneshop.de. Unfortunately not quite as shady as the name makes it sounds. Find all the kit for your cell-phone (Handy in German) here plus the full range of pre-paid SIM cards and calling cards. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun.

PostDeutsche Post (www.deutschepost.de) offers quick and efficient mail services, and also happens to own DHL if you want to send something larger than a letter. Mailing a postcard within Germany costs €0.45, €0.65 to Europe and €1 to other countries. A letter under 20 grams costs €0.55 to mail within Germany, €0.70 within Europe and €1.70 further afield. Colourful stamps are for sale at the post office, from stamp machines (that have instructions in a dozen languages) or from tobacconists. Note that the euro-denominated stamps are only valid for sending mail from Germany.

Deutsche Post & DHL Rummelstr. 11. Post offices and package sending shops, run by the German state postal ser-vice which also conveniently owns DHL. Two of the locations include banks. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00. Closed Sat, Sun. Also at Logenstr. 37, Altenwoogstr. 35.

PhonesPhone numbers in Germany are mental, with subscriber numbers ranging from three to eight digits – so you’re never really sure if you have the complete number. Companies will often have a main number consisting of a set of digits, and add on extra digits for fax numbers, etc. To call abroad from Germany, dial 00 (the international access code) followed by the relevant country code, city code and subscriber’s number. To phone Germany from abroad or using roaming on your mobile phone, dial 0049 (Germany’s code) followed by the city code (dropping the first zero) and the subscriber’s number.

The phone codes for the World Cup host and other cities. The longer the code, the more piddly the town.Berlin 030Cologne 0221Dresden 0351 Munich 089Dortmund 0231Frankfurt 069Gelsenkirchen 0209Hamburg 040Hanover 0511Kaiserslautern 0631Leipzig 0341Nürnberg 0911Stuttgart 0711

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BooksBertelsmann Riesenstr. 6, tel. 687 56. Books, CDs and DVDs, good sales sometimes, but not a great selection of English titles. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.

Buchhandlung Gondrom C-3, Kerststr. 9-15, tel. 36 21 90, www.gondrom.de. Fantastic bookshop with English and other language books - mostly the usual sus-pects (Brown, Rowling) but some interesting titles too, plus newspapers, maps, cards and gifts, a café with 2 internet terminals, aquariums, a Zen pool and there are even sofas and a fireplace. Settle down for a read if you need a rest. Q Open 09:00 - 19:00. Sat 09:00 - 18:00. Closed Sun.Presse und Buch Hauptbahnhof station, tel. 60 78 63. Maps, postcards, trinkets, a small selection of English language magazines and newspapers. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sun 10:00 - 18:00.Tabak C-3, Stiftspl. 5 (Shopping Centre). More than just a newsagent selling foreign newspapers, this also has tobacco products tea, coffee and snacks. Q Open 08:00 - 18:30. Sat 08:00 - 15:00.

Department storesKarstadt C-3, Fackelrondell, tel. 364 40. Massive de-partment store in the centre of town - bargains can be had here, as well as top drawer items. Q Open 09:00 - 19:00. Sat 09:00 - 16:00.Media Markt Hohenecker Str. 26, tel. 317 20. The biggie in consumer electronics in Germany, you are bound to find everything here from cell-phones, digital cameras to washers and DVDs. QOpen 10:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:30 - 18:00. Closed Sun.Peek & Cloppenburg C-3, Fackelstr. 1, tel. 36 67 00, www.peekundcloppenburg.de. One of Germany’s big department stores with clothes for men, women and kids from names and labels, big and small. Q Open 09:30 - 19:00. Sat 09:30 - 18:00. Closed Sun.

FashionDer Birkenstock-Laden C-3, Richard-Wagner-Str. 24, tel. 265 56, www.european-shoes-online.com. Buy Birkenstock sandals from their country of origin where they retail for around GBP20 less than the UK. Mail orders efficiently handled. Great service and other manufacturers sold here inc. Doc Martens. Q Open 10:00 - 19:00. Sat 10:00 - 16:00.

Five Forty C-3, Königstr. 1. Skate and board shop selling Emily Strange, Converse and more. Q Open 11:30 - 18:30. Sat 10:30 - 16:00.Trash Grow Shop C-3, Königstr. 11. Cool political and funny T-shirts, hangings, pipes, papers, etc. QOpen 11:00 - 18:30.

Naughty naughtyBeate Uhse Richard-Wagnerstr. 4, tel. 360 99 13, www.beate-uhse.de. The original adul t store in Germany, very clean, pleasant and woman-oriented. I t’s lady’s night first Friday every month 20:00... free glass of bubbly! QOpen 09:00 - 22:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun.Pleasure-Shop Richard-Wagner-Str. 5. Adult products, six video booths with 64 shows, erotic cinema on two floors. QOpen 09:00 - 24:00, Sun 12:00 - 23:00.Welt der Erotik Richard-Wagner-Str. 5. Huge selection of videos and DVDs. Cold drinks for €1. QOpen 11:00 - 21:00. Closed Sun.

SouvenirsHand-Arbeit Lauerstr. 25, Otterberg, tel. 06301 81 63, [email protected]. Lovely store with lots of homemade teas and souvenirs. QOpen 08:30 - 18:00. Closed Sat, Sun.Karl Pallmann Marktstr. 30-32, tel. 84 00 60, www.pallmann-kl.de. Lots of gifts from teddy bears to expensive crystal and porcelain. QOpen 09:30 - 18:30, Sat 09:00 - 16:00. Closed Sun.

Speciality shopsDer Weinbauer Pirmasenser Str. 20a, tel. 0631 925 36, www.derweinbauer.de. You can’t visit the Palatine region without buying some wine. A well-stocked store with very knowledgeable service personnel. Q Open 09.30-13.30, 14.30-19.00, Sat 09.30-16.00. Closed Sun, Mon.DM drogerie Königstr. 121, tel. 311 45 40. Soap, razors, shampoo, deodorant, etc. QOpen 08:30 - 19:00. Closed Sun.Spielzeugladen Marktstr. 5a-7, tel. 36 20 10. Games, puzzles, toys of every stripe, good for authentic souvenirs for the kiddies. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.Teehaus Steinstr. 23, tel. 360 72 22, www.teehaus-kl.de. A wonderful store with not just the usual teas and porcelain, but also spices, gourmet chocolates, olive oil, balsamic vinegars and more. QOpen 09:00 - 18:00, Sat 09:00 - 17:00. Closed Sun.Trash Königstr. 29, tel. 124 14, www.trash-kl.de. An amusing and friendly head shop with all your smoking para-phernalia needs and the usual t-shirts and posters.

SupermarketsKaufland Pariser Str. 123, tel. 41 48 70. Groceries, snacks, grill charcoal, etc. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun.Mini Mal C-3, Stiftspl. 5 (Shopping Centre). Buy your own food and drink and save money… QOpen 07:00 - 20:00. Closed Sun.Real Mannheimer Str. 234-236, tel. 415 20. Groceries, grill charcoal, etc. QOpen 08:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00. Closed Sun.Spar St. Quentin Ring 2. Good supermarket opposite the Dorint Novotel and with a pharmacy and ATM in the same complex, this is a useful little shopping area close to the Fritz Walter Stadium. QOpen 08:00 - 20:00.

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BanksCommerzbank Schneiderstr. 10, tel. 84 09 80. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.Deutsche Bank Stiftsplatz 13, tel. 84 00 80. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.Dresdner Bank Eisenbahnstr. 5, tel. 84 09 10. QOpen 09:00 - 17:00.

LawyersKreienberg & Kuntz Kanalstr. 1, tel. 360 71 10, www.rechtsanwaelte-k-k.de. Attornies at law.

Real estateBernd Mohler Immobilien Bahnhofstr. 1, tel. 360 55 23, www.mohler.de.Gemeinnützige Baugesellschaft Fischerstr. 25, tel. 364 00, www.bau-ag-kl.de.

MunicipalityBernhard J. Deubig is the current Lord Mayor of Kaiser-slautern, a position served for five years before being put up to vote in the city parliament. The parliament is made up of 19 CDU representatives (conservative), 19 SPD representatives (Labour), 4 FDP representatives (Liberal), 4 Green party representatives and 2 representatives each of the FBU and FWG parties. Interestingly, K-Town also boasts a ‘youth parliament’ with representatives aged 13-17 years old. The purpose is to encourage political involvement at an early age.

City Hall (Rathaus) Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, www.kaiser-slautern.de. Take care of all your citizen and business stuff at this one-stop city hall.

AmericansGerman-American Community Office Lauterstr. 2, tel. 363 30 10, www.gaco-kl.de. Principally the GACO is there to smooth things over between the German and the 50,000-strong US military community in the region. They have assured us that any English speaker can come in and get information and help. QOpen 09:00 - 16:00, Thu 09:00 - 18:00, Fri 09:00 - 13:00. Closed Sat, Sun.

HairdressersConny’s Friseurlädchen Opelstr. 78, tel. 34 20.Salon Fuchs Kanalstr. 20, tel. 645 45, www.sa-lonfuchs.de. QOpen 08:30 - 18:00, Fri 07:30 - 13:00. Closed Sat.

Health & HospitalsAugenoptik Martin Stiftsplatz 5, tel. 36 27 10, www.augenoptik-martin.de. Huge selection of glasses, glasses repair, contact lenses (temporary too) and free sight tests.Diabetic and General Practice Eisenbahnstrasse 10, tel. 360 66 69, www.aerzte-mauruschat-bam-berger.de.Dr. M. Ph. Christmann Bleichstr. 50, tel. 139 09, www.dr-med-christmann.de. General practitioner.Dr. Stefan Kreuz Fackelstr. 7, tel. 604 36, www.dr-kreuz.de. Dentist.

St. Marien Apotheke St. Marienplatz 12, tel. 282 45, www.st-marien-apotheke.de. Pharmacy.

LaundryPlitsch Platsch C-4, Barbarossastr. 70. Laundry with service wash (€22 for two loads) or DIY (€4 wash, €1 dryer). Money first, push the number of an empty machine then load ‘em up. QOpen 07:00 - 23:00.

Office suppliesAuchter Egon Merkurstr. 44, tel. 35 400.Kirch Eisenbahnstr. 64, tel. 660 96.Licht Pausieren Wilhelmstr. 11, tel. 47 01 73, www.copy-kl.de.Römer und Römer Merkurstr. 1, tel. 36 66 20.

SportsAsia Massage Schützenstr. 98, tel. 340 40 00, www.be-eindruck-end.de. Thai, Shiatsu and Indian head mas-sage from Petra Creutziger for about €40 per hour at her clinic, your office, hotel or home. Iron out any wrinkles you may have acquired.Go Indoor-Kart Carl-Denk-Str. 2, Kaiserlautern-Erfen-bach, tel. 30 02 50. Loud and smelling of petrol this is a hobby racer’s dream come true. This warehouse-sized go-cart race track seems to be quite busy. The track is appropriately curvy and the fastest times are immortalised on the wall with pictures of the lucky drivers. You must have a valid drivers licence to play. QOpen 16:00 - 23:00, Fri 16:00 - 01:00, Sat 13:00 - 01:00, Sun 11:00 - 23:00.Gool Sportwetten Pariser Str. 17, www.gool-sport-wetten.de. Bet on all sorts of sports events here, cash paid upon winning.Monte Mare Mailänder Str. 6, tel. 303 80, www.monte-mare.de. A large clean and modern indoor and outdoor pool facility with well-equipped sauna area, a wave pool, huge covered water slide, whirlpools and heated outside pool. A restaurant/café is present. QOpen 10:00 - 22:00, Sun 10:00 - 21:00. Admission €7.50/5.50, sauna from €15.50.Sonja Hilger Yoga B-3, Mühlstr. 43, tel. 79 24 88. If the pool hall across the way isn’t Zen enough for you, then follow the incense aroma and work out kinks with some stretching and breathing.Trippstadt Outdoor Pool Trippstadt. Four large pools, a kiddie pool, high dive and a large water slide make this a well equipped public pool. The grounds are large and lend themselves for accommodating hoards of sun bathers. Well visited in the summer months by all the ‘wellness’ vacation-ers. QOpen 09:00 - 20:00, Mon 11:00 - 20:00, Sat, Sun 08:00 - 20:00. Admission €3/1.50.

Although some German cities have consulates of certain countries, most only have a diplomatic representation in Berlin. Below are all the details of the Berlin embassies of the participating World Cup countries. The city code for Berlin is (+49) (0)30.Angola Wallstraße 58, tel. 24 08 970, [email protected], http://www.botschaftangola.de.Argentina Kleiststraße 23-26, tel. 226 68 90, [email protected], www.argentinische-botschaft.de.Australia Wallstr. 76-79, MI, tel. 880 08 80, www.australian-embassy.de.Brazil Wallstrasse 57, tel. 72 62 80, [email protected], http://www.brasilianische-botschaft.de.Costa Rica Dessauer Strasse 28/29, tel. 26 39 89 90, [email protected], http://www.botschaft-costarica.de/.Croatia Ahornstraße 4, tel. 21 91 55 14, [email protected] Republic Wilhelmstr. 44, tel. 22 63 80, www.mzv.cz/berlin.Ecuador Kaiser-Friedrich-Str. 90, tel. 800 96 95, [email protected], http://www.embassy-ecuador.org.France Pariser Pl. 5, tel. 590 03 90 00, www.botschaft-frankreich.de.Ghana Stavangerstr. 17-19, tel. 547 14 90, [email protected], http://www.ghanaemberlin.de.Iran Podbielskiallee 65-67, tel. 84 35 30, [email protected], http://www.iranembassy.de.Italy Hiroshimastr. 1-7, tel. 25 44 00, www.botschaft-italien.de.Ivory Coast Lützowstrasse 33-36, tel. 590 02 30.Japan (Consulate General) D-3, Kleiststr. 23-26, tel. 21 09 40, www.botschaft-japan.de.Mexico Klingelhöferstr. 3, tel. 269323 0, [email protected], http://www.embamex.de.Netherlands Klosterstr. 50, tel. 20 95 60, www.niederlandeweb.de.Paraguay Hardenbergstr. 12, tel. 319 98 60, [email protected] Lassenstr. 19-21, tel. 223 13 20, www.botschaft-polen.de.Portugal Zimmerstr. 56, tel. 590 06 35 00.Saudi-Arabia Kurfürstendamm 63, tel. 88 92 50.Serbia-Montenegro Taubertstrasse 18, tel. 895 77 00, [email protected] Korea Schöneberger Ufer 89-91, tel. 26 06 50, [email protected], www.koreaemb.de.Spain Lichtensteinallee 1, TG, tel. 254 00 70, www.spanischebotschaft.de.Sweden Rauchstr. 1, tel. 50 50 60, www.schwe-den.org.Switzerland Otto-von-Bismarck-Allee 4 A, tel. 390 40 00, [email protected], www.botschaft-schweiz.de.Togo Grabbeallee 43, tel. 48 47 64 71, [email protected], www.botschaft-togo.de.Tunisia Lindenallee 16, tel. 36 41 07 0.Ukraine Albrechtstrasse 26, tel. 28 88 72 20, [email protected], www.botschaft-ukraine.de.United Kingdom Wilhelmstr. 70-71, MI, tel. 20 45 70, www.britischebotschaft.de.USA Neustädtische Kirchstr. 4-5, MI, tel. 830 50, www.usembassy.de. American Citizen Services: tel. 832 92 33.

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Abdo’s 23Alte Münz 20Altstadt Hotel 12Ancient History 28Auto & Technik Museum Sinsheim 31Barbarossahof 12Barossa 18Bar Pssst! 27Bier Brez’l 24Biergarten Bremerhof 18Biosphere House 31Blaues Haus 16Blechhammer 12Blechhammer Woog 29Bonanza-Ranch 31Brauhaus am Markt 18Bremerhof 12Burger King 19Café Billiard Memory 27Café Engel 23Café Extrablatt 20Café Schäfer 18Cameo 25Cantina Mexicana 23Casimir 19Casimirsaal 28Central 24Chez Maurice 19China Restaurant Asia 23Chuck’s Diner 24City Hotel 13City Park 29Cool Runnings 24Copacabana 23, 26Cotton Club 26Da Filippo 21Delphi 20Dorint Novotel 13Eiscafé Dolce Vita 18

Eiscafé Venezia 18Emperor’s Fountain 28Enjoy Tours 28Fahrradhaus Kaufmann 30Firenze 21Flammkuchen 21Flash 26Forest Playground Bremmerhof 31Frankenstein Castle 31Fritz-Walter-Stadium 28Fruchthalle 28Gänsedell 14Gartenschau 30Gasthaus Zur Krone 23Gasthof Bonanza-Ranch 16Gasthof Fröhlich 13Gelterswoog 30Giulietta Bar 27Gleis 1 21Hannenfass 25Haus Hamann 16Heymann Hotel 13Himalaya 20Hofbrau House 25Hong Kong 18Hotel Zepp 13Imperial Palace 28IN 26India Palace 20Japanese Garden 30Jewish Mikwe Baths 28Johanniskreuz 17Josef’s - Klause 17Kaiserbrunnen 28Karibik 27Knaus Campingpark Bad Dürkheim 14Koi Asia 22L’Arcata 22L’Opera 23

La Fontana 22Landhaus Woll 13Landhotel Schoner Stüterhof 17Landhotel Schuff 17La Rotisserie 19La Storia 22Lautertaler Hof Hotel Garni 13Le Marché 20Lemon Café Bistro 18, 26Lexicon 24Little Church 29Lokol-Kolorit 20Lotus 18McDonald’s 19Milliway's Don’t Panic 24Minh Lien 18Motorcycle Museum 31Mountainbikepark Pfälzerwald 31Music Club Underground 26New Palatinate Theatre 28Otterbacher Rädle 30Otterberger Hof 17Otterberg town walking tour 31Palatinate Wine Road 31Papasota 23Parga 24Parthenon 17, 23Paul’s Bistro 20Paul’s Paradise Bar 27Paulaner am Altenhof 20Pension Schuff 17Pfälzer Hof 14Pflaumen Baum 26Pfläzgalerie 29Phuket 18Pizza Hut 19Pizzeria Pyramide 19Pleasure Erotik-Shop 27Rathaus 28Rebstöckel 24

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